Snake Chinese Zodiac 2027 (Ding-Wei Year of the Goat)
In 2027, the Ding-Wei year, there is no clash, punishment, harm or break between the Snake and Tai Sui (太歲, the deity presiding over the year), so the Snake is not among the signs that offend Tai Sui. Its annual star is Tian Gou, also called Diao Ke. Tradition associates this star with accidents and sorrowful events, and the name does not sound lucky, but schools differ on how much weight it carries. The background is explained below.
Snake Birth Years and Nominal Age in 2027
| Birth year | Stem-Branch | Nominal age in 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 乙巳 | 3 |
| 2013 | 癸巳 | 15 |
| 2001 | 辛巳 | 27 |
| 1989 | 己巳 | 39 |
| 1977 | 丁巳 | 51 |
| 1965 | 乙巳 | 63 |
| 1953 | 癸巳 | 75 |
| 1941 | 辛巳 | 87 |
| 1929 | 己巳 | 99 |
Years in the table change at Lichun (立春, the Beginning of Spring, around 4 February), so each one covers births from that year’s Lichun up to the next year’s Lichun; folk custom changes the sign at Lunar New Year instead. If you were born in January or early February, check your exact date against the 2 dividing dates: for example, someone born in January 1989 is still a Dragon whether you count by Lichun or by Lunar New Year. Nominal age is 2027 minus the year in the table, plus 1.
Si (巳) and Wei: The Snake Does Not Offend Tai Sui
Si and Wei have only Wu between them; they do not clash, punish, harm or break with each other, so the Snake does not offend Tai Sui in 2027, and all schools agree. Si, Wu and Wei all belong to the south and together form the fire assembly of the “Three Meetings” (三會 san hui), traditionally seen as sharing the same energy; this relation is usually left out of discussions of offending or harmonising with Tai Sui, and is simply a five-element grouping.
Annual Star: Tian Gou (Diao Ke)
Counting the 12 annual stars from Wei, the one that reaches Si is Tian Gou, the Heavenly Dog, also called Diao Ke, the Mourning Guest. Tradition links Tian Gou with bloodshed and accidents, and Diao Ke with sorrowful matters such as visiting the sick and attending funerals, so the old readings advise extra care with safety when travelling this year, and more attention to elderly relatives. Some practitioners, though, consider Tian Gou one of the weaker of the twelve stars, to be taken calmly. In 2026 the Snake sat with Bing Fu; this year it moves to Tian Gou, and both years’ reminders lean towards “your own condition and the people around you”.
Area by Area: Work, Money, Relationships, Health
Going by the traditional meanings of Tian Gou and Diao Ke, the areas of life read roughly like this. At work, if you travel or work in the field a lot, err on the side of looser schedules. With money, this star carries no particular reading of financial loss, so income and spending can follow your plans. In love and family life, the focus is on caring for elders and spending time with family. For health and safety, take care when travelling, outdoors and with fire and electricity. How much each area matters varies from person to person, and there is no need to treat it as an omen.
How to Plan the Year
The most practical way to answer the Tian Gou and Diao Ke reminders is through safety and companionship: plan rest stops on long drives, check local transport and medical information before travelling abroad, and do outdoor activities with others. If you have elderly relatives, make more time to visit, go with them to medical appointments and tidy up their living space — all worth doing in any case. As for the traditional taboo of “avoiding funerals and sickbeds”, social obligations are hard to avoid these days; when you need to attend, follow the usual etiquette, and if it matters to you, you can observe some simple local customs.
About “Remedies”
All sorts of remedies for Tian Gou and Diao Ke are on offer, some suggesting worship at a temple, others recommending charms to wear. These belong to folk custom or commercial promotion, and this site does not judge their effect. The Snake does not offend Tai Sui in 2027 and is generally not on temples’ an tai sui lists; if you would still like some peace of mind, do it in whatever way you are used to, and there is no need to spend a lot of money.
All Snakes, but Not the Same 2027
A Yi-Si Snake born in 1965, a Ji-Si Snake born in 1989 and a Xin-Si Snake born in 2001 have different year stems, and their charts differ even more. Those born in 1977 are Ding-Si Snakes, whose birth-year stem is the same as that of 2027, the Ding-Wei year; since Ziwei Doushu derives the Four Transformations from the year stem, their birth-year and annual transformations fall on the same four stars, so their reading differs from that of other Snakes. The zodiac sign represents only the birth year; in 2027 the annual Life Palace is in the Wei palace, and which palace Wei is in your chart, and where the Four Transformations land, are what matter for you this year.
Same Sign, Different Year
Zodiac pages group people by birth year and describe reminders shared by a whole group. Your own 2027 depends on the Ziwei Doushu chart cast from your year, month, day and hour of birth: which of your palaces the annual Life Palace falls in, which palaces receive the Ding year’s Lu, Quan, Ke and Ji transformations, and how far your current decade cycle (the ten-year period you are in) has run. The 2027 Annual Destiny Book lays these layers over one another and writes a book about your year alone. Every account can claim one full edition for free, and it is ready in about a minute.
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Does the Snake offend Tai Sui in 2027?
No. There is no clash, punishment, harm or break between Si and Wei, and all schools agree. The annual star is Tian Gou (Diao Ke), which tradition says calls for safety when travelling and attention to elderly relatives.
How old are Snake people in 2027?
By nominal age: 63 for those born in 1965, 51 for 1977, 39 for 1989 and 27 for 2001. The full list of birth years is in the table above.
Can I attend a funeral or visit the sick in a Tian Gou year?
Traditional taboos do advise spending less time at funerals and sickbeds in a Tian Gou or Diao Ke year, but this is a folk observance, not a rule. Funerals of relatives and friends and visits to the sick are part of human relationships; attend with the usual etiquette, and if it matters to you, observe some simple local customs.
Does the Snake have a lucky colour or good-luck charm for 2027?
Sources disagree, and most such lists come from their authors’ own rules or from sellers’ promotions, so this page does not include them. Rather than looking for lucky charms, put real effort into travel safety and caring for your family.
Is 2027 a good year for Snake people to travel abroad or go on long trips?
Yes. Tian Gou’s traditional reminder is about staying safe when travelling, not about staying at home. Before you go, check local transport, weather and medical information, buy suitable travel insurance and keep your schedule relaxed; that is the most practical response to this star.
Related Terms
Si (巳) — Snake Branch / Yin FireSixth Earthly Branch; yin fire; the snake sign; rules late morning (09:00–11:00) and the first month of summer (立夏).Zodiac readings are worked out from the earthly branch of the birth year and are part of traditional folk culture, offered for understanding and reference. They are not medical, investment, legal or psychological advice. If you feel unwell, see a doctor; for major decisions, consider your actual circumstances and consult professionals where needed.