Year of the Snake: years, element and traits
The Snake is pictured as thoughtful and discreet: someone who watches closely, chooses carefully and rarely shows the whole hand.
- Traditionally opposite
- Pig
Tradition sees strengths in
Insight · Composure · Discretion
Worth watching
Letting people in, and trusting your first read a little less.
Years of the Snake
| Year | Starts | Ends | Element | Stem and branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Feb 10 | Jan 29, 1930 | Earth | Ji-Si (己巳) |
| 1941 | Jan 27 | Feb 14, 1942 | Metal | Xin-Si (辛巳) |
| 1953 | Feb 14 | Feb 2, 1954 | Water | Gui-Si (癸巳) |
| 1965 | Feb 2 | Jan 20, 1966 | Wood | Yi-Si (乙巳) |
| 1977 | Feb 18 | Feb 6, 1978 | Fire | Ding-Si (丁巳) |
| 1989 | Feb 6 | Jan 26, 1990 | Earth | Ji-Si (己巳) |
| 2001 | Jan 24 | Feb 11, 2002 | Metal | Xin-Si (辛巳) |
| 2013 | Feb 10 | Jan 30, 2014 | Water | Gui-Si (癸巳) |
| 2025 | Jan 29 | Feb 16, 2026 | Wood | Yi-Si (乙巳) |
| 2037 | Feb 15 | Feb 3, 2038 | Fire | Ding-Si (丁巳) |
A zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year, not 1 January, so a January or early February birthday can belong to the year before. Bazi counts from Start of Spring instead, about 4 February. In Japan the animal usually follows the calendar year, and Vietnam has the Cat in place of the Rabbit. These are cultural traditions, not scientific findings.
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