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2013 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Snake
2013 is the year of the Water Snake (癸巳, Gui Si). The Chinese year began on Sunday, February 10, 2013 and ran until January 30, 2014. 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 10, 2013 to January 30, 2014 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2013, about 00:09 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 14 |
立春Born in January or February 2013?
In the popular calendar, the 2013 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 10, 2013. Anyone born from January 1 to February 9, 2013 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, 2013 at about 00:09 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 10, 2013, BaZi already counts you as a Water Snake while the popular calendar still says Water Dragon.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
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2013 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 2013 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 2013
What Chinese zodiac is 2013?
2013 is the year of the Water Snake (癸巳). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 10, 2013, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2013 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2013 is Yin Water, from the Heavenly Stem 癸 (Gui). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Long River Water.
When did Chinese New Year 2013 start?
Chinese New Year 2013 fell on Sunday, February 10, 2013, and the year ran until January 30, 2014. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2013.
Who is the 2013 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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