Snake personality
Snakes are perceptive, calm under pressure and good at reading people. They think before they act and often have refined taste.
Weaknesses
They can be secretive, suspicious or possessive, and slow to forgive.
Love and compatibility
Snakes are devoted and sensual partners but need trust and privacy to open up.
- Best matches: Monkey (secret friend), Ox and Rooster (natural allies).
- Hidden friction: Tiger.
- Most challenging: Pig, the sign opposite the Snake.
Compare any two signs with the compatibility calculator.
Career
Research, psychology, finance, strategy, philosophy and the arts suit the Snake.
Snake and the five elements
Every Snake year also has an element, which colors the sign’s personality.
- Wood Snake (1965, 2025): Wood adds growth, generosity and a cooperative, idealistic streak.
- Fire Snake (1977, 2037): Fire adds passion, confidence and drive, along with a tendency toward impatience.
- Earth Snake (1929, 1989): Earth adds stability, practicality and a steady, reliable nature.
- Metal Snake (1941, 2001): Metal adds determination, discipline and a strong sense of purpose.
- Water Snake (1953, 2013): Water adds intuition, flexibility and good communication skills.
Years of the Snake
If you were born in January or February, check the exact start date: births before Chinese New Year belong to the previous sign.