What Animal Is 2001? — Snake

辛巳 · Xin-Si Metal

2001 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

2001 is the Year of the Snake (Xin-Si, Metal) from 2001-01-24 — Chinese New Year — through 2002-02-11.

Born between January 1 and 2001-01-24? 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 2001?

The Snake. 2001 is the Year of the Snake (Xin-Si, Metal).

When does the 2001 zodiac year start?

On 2001-01-24 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Dragon.

What element is 2001?

Metal. The year pillar is Xin-Si.

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

Chinese New Year. The 2001 zodiac year starts on 2001-01-24, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 2001 may belong to the Dragon.