蛇 — Chinese zodiac character, Snake
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Chinese Zodiac Snake (蛇): Personality, Traits & 2027 Outlook

Born in 2013 · 2025 · 2037? Your Chinese zodiac animal is the Snake (蛇, shé), a Fire-element sign. Below: its traits, compatibility, lucky numbers and the traditional 2027 Fire Goat outlook.

Quick facts

AnimalSnake 蛇
Pinyinshé
ElementFire
Recent years2013 · 2025 · 2037
Six-harmony (六合) partnerMonkey
Three-harmony (三合) groupOx, Rooster

Personality

Traditionally listed weaknesses:

Compatibility

In the traditional system each sign has a 六合 (six-harmony) partner and a 三合 (three-harmony) group. The Snake pairs with the Monkey and harmonises with the Ox, Rooster. These pairings are used in matching for partnerships, marriages and business.

Lucky numbers and colours

Commonly listed lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9. Lucky colours follow the Fire element: red, orange, purple. The number 4 is usually avoided because it sounds like 死 (“death”).

2027 (Year of the Fire Goat)

The Snake has no direct clash with the Goat year; the traditional reading emphasises thoughtful timing over rushing decisions.

The yearly reading is a traditional cultural framework used for reflection, not a prediction.

Other zodiac signs

Horse 马 Goat 羊 Ox 牛 Dragon 龙 Tiger 虎 Rabbit 兔 Rat 鼠 Pig 猪

Frequently asked questions

What element is the Snake?

The Snake (蛇) belongs to the Fire element in the zodiac cycle.

What years are the Year of the Snake?

Recent Snake years are 2013 · 2025 · 2037 — a Snake year recurs every twelve years.

Which signs are compatible with the Snake?

Traditionally the Snake pairs with the Monkey (六合) and forms a three-harmony group with the Ox, Rooster.

What are the Snake's lucky numbers?

Commonly listed lucky numbers are 2, 8, 9; unlucky numbers are usually given as 4 (associated with 死, “death”).

What does 2027 hold for the Snake?

The Snake has no direct clash with the Goat year; the traditional reading emphasises thoughtful timing over rushing decisions.

Is the Snake lucky?

Traditional signs are not “lucky” or “unlucky” by themselves. The yearly reading looks at how the year's element and branch interact with the birth chart — it is a cultural framework, not a prediction.

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