Welcome to 2025, the Year of the Snake! Babies born between this Lunar New Year (January 29, 2025) and the next Lunar New Year are snakes in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. In Chinese astrology, that means they’re expected to be wise, curious, clever, mysterious, and strategic — and perhaps anxious and materialistic too.
Does your zodiac animal match your personality? What about your child’s? Even if it doesn’t, you can use this fun guide to discuss your own and your family members’ personality traits — and find new ways to connect and cooperate!
Chinese zodiac signs by year
Snake
Born in: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Traits: Wise, curious, anxious, calculating
Horse
Born in: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Traits: Active, amusing, enthusiastic, independent
Goat
Born in: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Traits: Calm, sympathetic, cheerful, disorganized
Monkey
Born in: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Traits: Sharp, sociable, intelligent, optimistic
Rooster
Born in: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Traits: Observant, adventurous, funny, loyal
Dog
Born in: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Traits: Helpful, honest, unselfish, timid
Pig
Born in: 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Traits: Compassionate, generous, diligent, caring
Rat
Born in: 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Traits: Quick-witted, resourceful, private, frugal
Ox
Born in: 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Traits: Dependable, strong, patient, stubborn
Tiger
Born in: 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Traits: Brave, competitive, magnetic, arrogant
Rabbit
Born in: 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Traits: Quiet, responsible, sensitive, artistic
Dragon
Born in: 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Traits: Confident, energetic, outspoken, impatient