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1953 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Snake
1953 is the year of the Water Snake (癸巳, Gui Si). The Chinese year began on Saturday, February 14, 1953 and ran until February 2, 1954. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Snake and your element is Water.
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| Animal sign | Snake (蛇) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yin Water |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 癸巳 (Gui Si) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Long River Water (长流水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 14, 1953 to February 2, 1954 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1953, about 10:39 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 74 |
立春Born in January or February 1953?
In the popular calendar, the 1953 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 14, 1953. Anyone born from January 1 to February 13, 1953 belongs to the previous year, the Water Dragon. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1953 at about 10:39 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 14, 1953, BaZi already counts you as a Water Snake while the popular calendar still says Water Dragon.
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性格Water Snake personality
Snakes are wise, intuitive and composed. They think before they act, keep their own counsel and see through appearances. Water adds intuition and flexibility, so the Snake of a Water year tends to be perceptive, diplomatic and good at adapting.
合冲1953 Snake compatibility
The Snake's natural matches are the Rooster and the Ox (its trine partners) and the Monkey (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Pig, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1953 Snake in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Snake: Fire Assembly with the Horse and Goat (巳午未会火). The spotlight finds you. Read the full Year of the Snake 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1953
What Chinese zodiac is 1953?
1953 is the year of the Water Snake (癸巳). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 14, 1953, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1953 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1953 is Yin Water, from the Heavenly Stem 癸 (Gui). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Long River Water.
When did Chinese New Year 1953 start?
Chinese New Year 1953 fell on Saturday, February 14, 1953, and the year ran until February 2, 1954. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1953.
Who is the 1953 Snake compatible with?
The Snake's best matches are the Rooster, Ox and Monkey. The most challenging match is the Pig.
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