土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Snake 1929 · 1989 · 2049 · 己巳 (jǐ sì)
Earth Snakes are wise and intuitive like every Snake, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Earth
- Animal: Snake
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Snake dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 10 Feb 1929 – 29 Jan 1930 | 己巳 (jǐ sì) |
| 1989 | 6 Feb 1989 – 26 Jan 1990 | 己巳 (jǐ sì) |
| 2049 | 2 Feb 2049 – 22 Jan 2050 | 己巳 (jǐ sì) |
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What makes the Earth Snake different
At heart this is still a Snake: wise, intuitive and elegant. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Fire feeds Earth
The Snake’s native Fire generates Earth. These Snakes pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
Earth Snake strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Wise and perceptive
- Calm and composed
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Secretive
- Prone to overthinking
Earth Snake in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Snakes are deep, loyal and selective.
Earth Snake career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. Snakes do well in work that rewards analysis, patience and discretion.
- Science and research
- Finance and investment
- Psychology and analysis
- Art, design and fashion
The other types of Snake
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Earth Snake with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Snake guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Snake year is preceded by the Earth Dragon. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Snake questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Snake?
The Year of the Earth Snake falls in 1929, 1989 and 2049. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 10 Feb 1929 – 29 Jan 1930; 6 Feb 1989 – 26 Jan 1990; 2 Feb 2049 – 22 Jan 2050.
What is the Earth Snake personality?
Earth Snakes are wise and intuitive like every Snake, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Snake compatible with?
Like all Snakes, the Earth Snake is most compatible with the Ox, Rooster and Monkey, and finds the Pig and Tiger more challenging.
How is the Earth Snake different from other Snakes?
The Snake’s native Fire generates Earth. These Snakes pour their energy outward into what they create, which makes them productive and expressive, though they need to guard against running themselves down.
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