← All zodiac years

What Animal Is 1977? — Snake

丁巳 · Ding-Si Fire

1977 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

1977 is the Year of the Snake (Ding-Si, Fire) from 1977-02-18 — Chinese New Year — through 1978-02-06.

Born between January 1 and 1977-02-18? Your animal is the Dragon, not the Snake — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.

Snake personality

Snakes are deep, cool strategists who move only when the plan is set. Cards stay hidden; when they act, the game is usually already won.

Monkey (six harmony) matches the Snake's wit; Rooster and Ox (trine) share its discipline. The Pig clash is the widest tempo gap.

Full Snake zodiac profile & daily horoscope →

FAQ

What animal is 1977?

The Snake. 1977 is the Year of the Snake (Ding-Si, Fire).

When does the 1977 zodiac year start?

On 1977-02-18 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Dragon.

What element is 1977?

Fire. The year pillar is Ding-Si.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 1977 zodiac year starts on 1977-02-18, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1977 may belong to the Dragon.