Snake (zodiac)

The Snake (蛇) is the sixth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Snake is related with the symbol of the Earth Branch 巳.

According to one legend, there is a reason for the order of the 12 animals in the 12-year cycle. The story goes that a race is held to cross a great river, and the order of animals in the cycle is based on their order at the end of the race. In this story, the Snake gives not being the best swimmer by cutting a hidden ride on the Horse's hoof, and when the Horse is about to cross the finish line, jumps, destroys the Horse, and thus replaced it with sixth place.

Year and the Five Elements
People born within these dates can be said to be born in the "Year of the Snake", while carrying the following elemental signs.

 Start date  End date  Heavenly branch 10 February 1929  29 January 1930  Earth Snake 27 January 1941  14 February 1942  Metal Snake 14 February 1953  2 February 1954  Water Snake 2 February 1965  20 January 1966  Wood Snake 18 February 1977  6 February 1978  Fire Snake 6 February 1989  26 January 1990  Earth Snake 24 January 2001  11 February 2002  Metal Snake 10 February 2013  30 January 2014  Water Snake 29 January 2025  16 February 2026  Wood Snake 15 February 2037  3 February 2038  Fire Snake 2 February 2049  22 January 2050  Earth Snake 21 January 2061  8 February 2062  Metal Snake 7 February 2073  26 January 2074  Water Snake 26 January 2085  13 February 2086  Wood Snake 12 February 2097  31 January 2098  Fire Snake

Chinese Zodiac Snake Compatibility Grid
SignBest MatchAverage MatchNo match Snake  Chicken, Ox  Horse, Goat, Monkey, Dog, Rat, Rabbit, Dragon  Pig, Tiger or Snake

Basic astrological elements
Earthly Branches: MrThe Five Elements: FireYin Yang: YangLucky Month: FourthLucky Number: 2, 8, 9; Avoid: 1, 6, 7Lucky Flower: orchid, cactusLucky Color: red, light yellow, black; Avoid: white, golden, brownSeason: Summer

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