Years of the Snake
2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 — and every 12 years before and after. Remember the zodiac year starts at Chinese New Year, not January 1.
Snake personality
Snakes are wise, intuitive and graceful. Private and deep-thinking, they read situations shrewdly and act with quiet confidence.
Strengths
- Wise
- Intuitive
- Elegant
- Determined
Weaknesses
- Secretive
- Suspicious
- Aloof
Best matches
Ox, Rooster, Monkey
Lucky numbers
2, 8, 9
Lucky colours
black, red, yellow
The Snake in 2026
After their own 2025 year, Snakes find 2026 calmer — a good time to reflect, recharge and travel slowly.
Chinese Culture
Experience Chinese culture in person
Plan a culture-focused China trip, or time it with Chinese New Year.