Chinese zodiac sign
Snake
Fixed element: Fire
The Snake is one of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac (生肖). Its traditionally associated fixed element is Fire.
Quick answer
Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation. Il Serpente è l'archetipo della saggezza: intuitivo, elegante e profondo.
Keywords
- saggezza
- intuito
- mistero
- eleganza
Personality
Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation. Il Serpente è riflessivo, intuitivo e riservato. Osserva in silenzio, coglie ciò che sfugge agli altri e agisce con eleganza e determinazione. Ama la bellezza e la profondità; può però diventare diffidente o possessivo.
Compatibility and opposition
In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Snake harmonises with Ox and Rooster. The opposing sign is the Pig.
Years of the sign
Recent Snake years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
Strengths
- saggezza
- intuito
- eleganza
- determinazione
Challenges
- diffidenza
- possessività
- riservatezza eccessiva
- gelosia
Compatible signs
FAQ
- What is the Snake personality like?
- Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation. Il Serpente è riflessivo, intuitivo e riservato. Osserva in silenzio, coglie ciò che sfugge agli altri e agisce con eleganza e determinazione. Ama la bellezza e la profondità; può però diventare diffidente o possessivo.
- Which signs is the Snake compatible with?
- In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Snake harmonises with Ox and Rooster. The opposing sign is the Pig.
- What are the Snake years?
- Recent Snake years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
- How do I find my exact Chinese sign?
- Use the Chinese zodiac calculator: enter your birth date to get animal, element and polarity, with the correct Chinese New Year boundaries.
- Is this a prediction?
- No. It is symbolic tradition: original descriptions by team Aurapure (ai-draft), not predictive horoscopy.