2001 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Snake
The 2001 Year of the Snake (蛇) officially starts on January 24, 2001 (Lunar New Year) and ends on February 11, 2002. People born between January 1, 2001 and February 11, 2002 are actually of the Dragon zodiac sign, Because it still falls within the Chinese Lunar Year 2000 during this period. You can find your Chinese zodiac sign by your Gregorian birth date: Find Your Zodiac.
Year Details
Gregorian Year
2001
Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Ganzhi Calendar
Xin Si (辛巳)
Five Elements
Metal (金)
Start Date
January 24, 2001
End Date
February 11, 2002
Lucky Numbers
1, 6
Lucky Colors
White, Gold
Compatible Zodiacs
Ox, Rooster, Monkey
Incompatible Zodiacs
Pig
Positive Traits
Wise, calm, intuitive, cautious, logical, focused, perceptive, elegant
Negative Traits
Suspicious, defensive, overly critical, reserved, stubborn, jealous, overthinking
Personality
The 2001 Xin Si Metal Snake is wise, calm, intuitive, cautious and elegant, combining the keen insight of the Snake with the precision of the Metal element. They are thoughtful, logical, good at planning and analysis, with strong concentration and decision-making ability. They value privacy, keep promises, and pursue perfection. However, they can be suspicious, defensive, overly critical, and sometimes too reserved or stubborn.
Folk Meaning
In Chinese zodiac culture, the Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, mystery, elegance and good fortune. The 2001 Metal Snake combines metal's precision with snake's wisdom, representing a life of insight, careful planning, steady progress and continuous growth.
Fortune
People born in 2001 have steady overall fortune, with strong wisdom and analytical skills. They are suitable for careers in research, analysis, planning, finance, technology and art. Wealth fortune is stable and rising, good at managing money and seizing hidden opportunities. Emotionally delicate and loyal, yet need to be more open and trusting. Health should pay attention to respiratory system, skin, teeth and emotional stress.
Historical Events in 2001
- 1. September 11 attacks in the United States (September 11, 2001)
- 2. Apple released the first iPod (October 23, 2001)
- 3. U.S. military operations in Afghanistan began (October 7, 2001)
- 4. Enron scandal came to light (October 2001)
- 5. China joined the World Trade Organization (December 11, 2001)
- 6. The first 3D computer-animated film Shrek released (May 18, 2001)