Year of the Snake: Traits and characteristics of the Chinese Horoscope
THE Snake represents wisdom and intuition in the Chinese zodiac.
Some of the years of the Snake are: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
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What does the Snake mean in the zodiac?
The Snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac.
They represent intuition and are considered enigmatic creatures and it was chosen as the sixth animal in the zodiac because of the Jade emperor.
Legend has it that the emperor was hosting a party and claimed that whoever arrived first would hold a spot in the Chinese zodiac.
The Snake and Dragon arrived at the same time but unfortunately, due to the size difference, the Jade Emperor first saw Dragon, and then Snake.
The 12 zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
Some famous Snakes are: , , , and .
What are the characteristics of the Snake?
Snakes are humorous and sophisticated and are not into small talk.
They are really skilled at holding their ground and are good at coming up with solutions to any problem.
However, they are distrusting and can be perceived as slow and lazy due to their observant nature.
Types of Snakes and their characteristics
Each zodiac sign has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal and Water, which add more uniqueness to it.
Wood Snake: Orderly, intelligent, knowledgeable in pop culture, and has a refined taste.
Fire Snake: Smart, insightful, communicative, active, and fond of the limelight.
Earth Snake: Calm, with strong self-control, but not steadfast and diligent enough in work.
Metal Snake: Determined, courageous, confident, and born a leader.
Water Snake: Clever, creative, lively, and communicative, and sentimental.
Compatibility
The Snake is most compatible with the Monkey, Rooster, and Ox.
The Monkey and the Snake are said to have similar personalities so they are able to make good partnerships and be harmonious with one another.
The Rooster’s ability and high taste in expensive items can attract the Snake, making them a good match for each other.
With the Ox, the Snake is able to provide warm and loving affection to it and in return the Ox provides reliability and acts as an anchor in the relationship.
However, Snakes are least compatible with the Tiger and Pig.
Snakes and Tigers cannot agree too well with each other and are unable to sympathize with their differences.
Their partnership will remain cold and can raise suspicions and distrust.
Snakes are also a bad match with Pigs as they are also unable to trust them.
Lucky things for Snakes
Colors: Red, yellow, black
Numbers: 2, 6, 8
Mineral: Amethyst
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Unlucky things for Snakes
Colors: White, gold, brown
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Numbers: 1, 6, 7
Other Zodiac Animals
- Year of the Rat
- Year of Rooster
- Year of the Goat
- Year of the Pig
- Year of the Tiger
- Year of the Monkey
- Year of the Rabbit
- Year of the Horse
- Year of the Dog
- Year of the Ox
- Year of the Dragon
