Year of the Snake: Chinese Horoscope 2025 Predictions (2024)

Years of the Snake include 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953...

In Chinese zodiac, the snake is associated with wisdom, charm, elegance, and transformation. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be intuitive, strategic, and intelligent.

The Snake occupies the sixth position in the Chinese zodiac. The next Snake year is 2025, starting from January 29th, 2025 (Chinese New Year) and ending on February 16th, 2026 (Chinese New Year's Eve). 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake.

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  • Snake Years
  • Snakes' Personality
  • Chinese Horoscope 2025 Predictions
  • Lucky Things for Snakes
  • Snakes' Love Compatibility
  • Best-suited Careers for Snakes

Chinese Zodiac Snake Years

People born in the year of the Snake are called 'Snakes' in China. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, or 1917, then you're probably a Snake.

A Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, whose date ranges from late January to mid-February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Snake or a Dragon.

Additionally, if you were born in January/February of the years immediately following those above (i.e. 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, etc.), then you may be a Snake or a Horse.

You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool below to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.

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Dates for Snake Years

Snake YearsDateElement
1917January 23, 1917 – February 10, 1918Fire Snake
1929February 10, 1929 – January 29, 1930Earth Snake
1941January 27, 1941 – February 14, 1942Gold Snake
1953February 14, 1953 – February 3, 1954Water Snake
1965February 2, 1965 – January 20, 1966Wood Snake
1977February 18, 1977 – February 6, 1978Fire Snake
1989February 6, 1989 – January 26, 1990Earth Snake
2001January 24, 2001 – February 11, 2002Gold Snake
2013February 10, 2013 – January 30, 2014Water Snake
2025January 29, 2025 – February 16, 2026Wood Snake

Chinese Horoscope 2025 Predictions for 12 Zodiac Signs

As we step into 2025, it's your year ahead that's filled with promise and potential. Each zodiac sign brings its unique blend of opportunities and challenges. Let's dive into what the year holds for you?

  • Rat
  • OX
  • Tiger
  • Rabbit
  • Dragon
  • Snake
  • Horse
  • Goat
  • Monkey
  • Rooster
  • Dog
  • Pig

Rats' Horoscope 2025

Like in 2024, Rats will also enjoy a stable year in 2025. Your quick thinking and unique perspectives will lead you to make successful decisions, propelling your careers to new heights. You will excel in entrepreneurship and career advancements, while fostering positive relationships with colleagues, friends, and family.

Zodiac Snake's Personality: Intelligent, Wise...

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In Chinese culture, the Snake is the most enigmatic animal among the 12 zodiac animals. People born in a year of the Snake are supposed to be the most intuitive.

Snakes tend to act according to their own judgments while remaining private and reticent. They are determined to accomplish their goals and hate to fail.

Snakes represent the symbol of wisdom. They are intelligent and wise. They are good at communication but say little. Snakes are usually regarded as great thinkers.

Snakes are materialistic and love keeping up with the Joneses. They love to possess the best of everything but they have no patience for shopping.

Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Snakes

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In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. For example, a Wood Snake comes once in a 60-year cycle.

It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. So there are five types of Snakes, each with different characteristics:

Element of SnakePersonality
Wood SnakeOrderly, intelligent, with a gift for appreciating the knowing celebrities and a refined taste
Fire SnakeSmart, insightful, communicative, active, and fond of the limelight
Earth SnakeCalm, with strong self-control, but not steadfast and diligent enough in work
Gold SnakeDetermined, courageous, confident, and able: a born leader
Water SnakeClever, creative, lively, and communicative, but sentimental

See Chinese Zodiac Snakes of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.

Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Snake

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Things that will bring Snakes luck:

  • Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9, and numbers containing them (like 28 and 89)
  • Lucky colors: black, red, and yellow
  • Lucky flowers: orchid and cactus
  • Lucky directions: east, west, and southwest

Things that Snakes should avoid:

  • Unlucky colors: brown, gold, white
  • Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7
  • Unlucky directions: northeast and northwest

Zodiac Snake's Love Compatibility: Is She/He Compatible with You?

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Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility within the Chinese zodiac animals takes the characteristics of each animal into account. Only those whose characteristics match can be good partners.

See below the compatibility of the Snake with other animals, and find out if the Snake is compatible with your sign or not.

  • Best with: Ox or Rooster
  • Worst with: Tiger, Horse, or Pig

Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the 12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibility in detail.

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The Best-suited Careers for Snakes

Snakes are very creative and extremely diligent. Although Snakes work very hard, they have a tendency to be job-hoppers as they become easily bored. Snakes are great thinkers. Complex problems stimulate them. They're excellent problem-solvers and thrive under tight deadlines.

Good career choices for Snakes include: scientist, analyst, investigator, painter, potter, jeweler, astrologer, magician, dietician, and sociologist.

Check Other Chinese Zodiac Animals

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

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