In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is associated with the Fire element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Fire | Birth years: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Snake shares natural affinity with Ox and Rooster. Snake and Pig sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.