Snake 蛇
巳 (Si) · Fire element
Lucky numbers
2, 8, 9
Lucky colors
Yellow, Black, Red
Best match
Ox, Rooster
Worst match
Pig, Tiger
Birth years
- 2025
- 2013
- 2001
- 1989
- 1977
- 1965
- 1953
- 1941
- 1929
Note: Chinese zodiac years start at Chinese New Year (late January to mid February). If you were born in January or early February, check the exact transition date.
About the Snake
The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac. Snakes are wise, enigmatic and elegant. They think deeply before acting and rarely make impulsive decisions. They are intuitive and can read people well. Snakes are materialistic and love luxury. They can be jealous and suspicious, but they are also loyal to those they trust. In Chinese culture, the Snake is associated with wisdom and wealth.
Strengths
- ✓ Intuitive
- ✓ Graceful
- ✓ Diplomatic
- ✓ Good at finances
Weaknesses
- ✕ Vain
- ✕ Jealous
- ✕ Suspicious
- ✕ Lazy
Love & relationships
Snakes are romantic but possessive partners. They need a partner who gives them space. They are most compatible with Oxen and Roosters, and least compatible with Pigs and Tigers.
Career
Snakes excel in careers that require deep thinking and research. They make excellent philosophers, therapists, investigators, and financiers. They work best alone or in small teams.
Suitable careers: Philosopher, teacher, writer, psychiatrist, investigator, jeweler
Wealth
Snakes are naturally good with money. They make wise investments and rarely lose. They value financial security above all else.
Famous Snakes
Abraham Lincoln · Mahatma Gandhi · Steve Jobs · Oprah Winfrey