2025 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Snake

Learn what Chinese zodiac sign 2025 is, plus Chinese New Year date, element, personality themes, and compatibility.

Chinese zodiac uses Chinese New Year boundaries. January and early February birthdays may belong to the previous zodiac year.

Quick Facts for 2025

Zodiac sign

Snake

Chinese New Year date

January 29

Five element

Wood

Cycle position

6 of 12

2025 Year of the Snake Meaning

In Chinese astrology, 2025 belongs to the Snake branch. People born on or after January 29 in 2025 are usually counted as Snake.

If born before January 29, the sign is usually Dragon.

Read the full Snake profile

Snake Compatibility

Traditional matching often lists these pairs for Snake:

  • Best matches: Ox, Rooster
  • Challenging matches: Pig, Tiger
View complete Chinese zodiac compatibility chart

Other Snake Years

Years in the same 12-year cycle:

FAQ: 2025 Chinese Zodiac

What Chinese zodiac is 2025?

2025 is the Year of the Snake.

What element is 2025 in Chinese zodiac?

2025 is a Wood Snake year in the sexagenary cycle.

How do I check January or February birthdays for 2025?

Compare the birthday with January 29. Before that date is usually Dragon year.