1989 Year of the Snake, this year (2025) is 36 years old in real age and 37 in traditional age. This is the Year of the Snake, and the luck needs to be carefully balanced; the most incompatible zodiac signs for snakes are Tiger, Pig, and Monkey, as there are energy conflicts due to mutual harm, conflict, and punishment in the Earthly Branches. However, these can be alleviated through proper methods. As the "Sanming Tonghui" states, "Good or bad fortune arises from movement," knowing the incompatibilities and properly balancing them can help avoid harm and gain benefits.

How old is the Snake born in 1989 this year

People born in 1989 who are of the Snake zodiac will be 36 years old in 2025, the Year of the Serpent. According to traditional calculation, they will be 37 years old. At 36, it's a "Year of the Snake", which is a period of "energy transformation." At this time, the heavenly stem "Ji" (earth) and "Yi" (wood) form a potential tension of "earth overcomes wood," while the earthly branch "Si" (fire) reappears, making the fire energy stronger. Overall, the luck shows the characteristic of "stability amidst movement."
At this age, people born in the Year of the Snake are often in the stage of career advancement and increased family responsibilities. The "changing atmosphere" of the Year of the Snake may bring opportunities at work, but also cause fluctuations in daily life. It is recommended to pay more attention to physical and mental balance in daily life, such as reducing stress through regular sleep patterns, and handling family matters with gentle communication. Use the "stability" principle to deal with the uncertainty of the Year of the Snake.

The Three Most Incompatible Zodiac Signs for Snakes

People born in the Year of the Snake have the earthly branch "Si" (fire). According to classical texts on fate, they have energy conflicts with the following three zodiac signs and need to pay attention to balance:
Tiger (Yin wood) and Snake (Si fire) form "Yin-Si Harm," described in "Yuanshai Ziping" as "a hidden loss pattern." The strong and direct nature of the Tiger and the reserved and cautious nature of the Snake may lead to friction, such as in cooperation, where the Tiger's aggressive decisions may pressure the Snake, and the Snake's caution may be seen by the Tiger as procrastination. If it is unavoidable to live or work together, metal decorations can be placed in the living space (as metal can pass through), or blue and black clothes (water element) can be chosen to buffer the energy field and reduce conflicts.
Pig (He water) and Snake (Si fire) form "Si-He Conflict," a pattern of "direct confrontation between water and fire." The gentle and easygoing nature of the Pig and the goal-oriented nature of the Snake may lead to differences in values, causing conflicts in marriage due to different living habits, and low efficiency in the workplace due to mismatched collaboration rhythms. To resolve this, use the "Wood Element" to balance, such as planting green plants in shared spaces or wearing wooden accessories, using the cycle of "water generates wood, wood generates fire" to transform conflicting energy.
Monkey (Shen metal) and Snake (Si fire) form "Si-Shen Punishment," although there is a "Union" aspect, there is an underlying risk of "friction within cooperation." The flexible and changeable nature of the Monkey and the meticulous planning of the Snake may lead to disagreements on details, especially in profit distribution or decision-making, potentially leading to misunderstandings due to differences in thinking. It is recommended to clarify communication goals during interactions, record consensus in written form, and add earth elements (such as ceramic ornaments) in the office or living environment to use the energy chain of "fire generates earth, earth generates metal" to ease the punishment. Daily Balance and Mindset Guidance
Facing energy conflicts with incompatible zodiac signs, you can improve the energy field by focusing on details: when coexisting with incompatible zodiac signs, use the communication method of "listening before expressing" to avoid emotional escalation; place snake or ox-shaped decorations (the three harmonious signs of Si, You, and Chou) in the northwest (the lucky position) at home or in the office to enhance your energy field through the power of harmony; read the passage "The earth's condition is坤, the gentleman uses thick virtue to carry things" from the "Zhouyi" daily to cultivate a tolerant mindset and reduce feelings of opposition.
People born in the Year of the Snake during their birth year can also enhance their luck through five-element balance, such as wearing silver jewelry (metal generates water) to balance the heat, placing an aquarium (water element) in the north to nourish the energy field, and keeping the body and mind in a more harmonious state. Remember, the so-called "incompatibility" in fate is not absolute, but rather a reminder to respect the laws of energy and resolve potential conflicts with wisdom and patience.
I wish you, born in 1989 as a Snake, to face changes calmly in your 36th year and find a balance in your relationships with others. As the "Dao De Jing" says, "Knowing harmony is the constant, knowing the constant is clarity." Knowing the way of balance and practicing it will allow you to gain peace and smoothness in the flow of time, letting your life grow naturally like grass and trees in spring.