Snake Chinese Zodiac (蛇 巳): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Snake is the sign for people born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Fire (yin). The Snake matches best with the Monkey and clashes with the Pig.
Snake years and when each one starts
Each Snake year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Metal Snake | 4 February 1941 at 11:49 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1953 | Water Snake | 4 February 1953 at 09:45 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1965 | Wood Snake | 4 February 1965 at 07:46 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1977 | Fire Snake | 4 February 1977 at 05:33 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1989 | Earth Snake | 4 February 1989 at 03:27 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2001 | Metal Snake | 4 February 2001 at 01:28 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2013 | Water Snake | 3 February 2013 at 23:13 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2025 | Wood Snake | 3 February 2025 at 21:10 WIB (UTC+7) |
Snake traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Snake with calm, intuition, and thinking things through before moving.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Snake?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Snake's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Monkey, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Ox and Rooster. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Snake clash with?
The Snake clashes (冲) with the Pig: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Tiger, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Tiger and Monkey. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Snake in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Snake has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Snake FAQ
Born in January 2025, am I a Snake?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 3 February 2025 at 21:10 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Dragon, even though the calendar already says 2025.
Which signs are compatible with the Snake?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Snake's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Monkey, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Ox and Rooster. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Snake clash with?
The Snake clashes (冲) with the Pig: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Tiger, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Tiger and Monkey. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Snake fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Snake has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.