Year of the Snake: Years, Personality, Compatibility and Gifts

October 7, 2026

The Snake is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Snake years: 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.

Chinese New Year falls in late January or February, so if your birthday is early in the year, check whether you belong to the year before. Traditions vary; enjoy it for fun.

Snake years

1929
1941: Born in 1941
1953: Born in 1953
1965: Born in 1965
1977: Born in 1977
1989: Born in 1989
2001: Born in 2001
2013
2025

Snake personality traits

Wise
Intuitive
Elegant
Private
Determined

Compatibility

Traditionally best with: Ox and Rooster
Traditionally clashes with: Pig

Gift ideas for a Snake

A thoughtful book
Fine jewellery
A spa day
Star sign gifts: Star sign gifts

Key things to remember

Add their zodiac animal to a birthday card for a personal touch.

Frequently asked questions

What years are the year of the Snake?

1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.

Who is the Snake compatible with?

Traditionally the Ox and the Rooster.

What is a good example of year of the Snake?

"Traditionally best with: Ox and Rooster" is one of 20 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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