春節快樂! Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Lunisolar New Year! Happy Year of the Snake (which is basically a little dragon)! Here are some predictions I’ve gathered from the web:
From Sydney Times: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/01/23/lunar-new-year-chinese-2025-year-of-the-snake.html
Interestingly, the metaphors and meaning of the Snake in Chinese literature and mythology are polar opposites. On the one hand, the snake belongs to the yin, associated with darkness, dampness and femininity. Poisonous snakes are often associated with evil women who seduce men and suck their yang to nourish their yin.
However, snakes also have positive symbolism. For example, they are regarded as little dragons (xiaolong 小龍), and the skin snakes shed is referred to as the dragon’s coat (longyi 龍衣), symbolising good luck, rebirth and regality. The snake also symbolises the pursuit of love and happiness, a theme beautifully illustrated in the traditional folk tale, ‘The Legend of the White Snake’. The snake can also represent wealth and wisdom, and in traditional Chinese culture, they are often grouped with the turtle and the crane as a symbol of longevity.
From South China Morning Post’s Style: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3293097/chinese-horoscopes-year-wood-snake-2025-predictions-health-wealth-work-and-love-plus-wood-snakes
We are entering into a year of death and rebirth, a year to make responsible decisions to evolve spiritually, moving away from old ways and habits that no longer serve us well. Among all living creatures, the Snake is the best equipped due to its magnetic resonance to hear the heartbeat of Mother Earth. It is a dynamic year to learn from the past, moving forward with wisdom, awareness, transformation and compassion.
The Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition and creativity. Snakes are also associated with good luck, prosperity, fertility and longevity. In some legends, snakes are considered divine messengers and guardians of sacred places. Snakes are also revered for their ability to shed their skin and renew themselves, symbolising transformation and rebirth.
Each year holds different elements, which gives it a different essence and meaning. The Wood Snake is a charming, intelligent and creative sign, but also secretive, cunning and sometimes ruthless.
At the beginning of 2025, the world is still under the rulership of the outgoing and positive Dragon, and so a high-action period with plenty of activity is expected. Snake years are times when the world stops to think; on the international scene, governments may be using this time to build up resources for their arsenals.
Mythology recognises the Snake as a creature of healing, which influences the physical body to shift to a more spiritual outlook. A great deal of quiet progress can be made in 2025 with the help of this planetary energy. Honour this transformative beginning every day with positive thoughts.
The Snake year encourages protection, so create a safe space to work and live by practising good feng shui to feel safe and secure to enhance the year’s energy. This is the year to make headway in methodical and strategic ways. There is no need to exhaust your energy: adopt the nature of the Snake with awareness and a greater sense of timing, ready to strike when the time is right to maximise the energy of the year.
While the Year of the Snake will be less noisy than last year’s Dragon year, it will be no less deadly. The Snake is a double-edged creature, embodying both wisdom and danger. While it offers opportunities for growth and insight, it will require careful navigation to avoid its hidden perils.
Favourable industries who benefit from the energy of 2025: banking, tourism, shipping, consulting, fine arts and culture, engineering, healthcare, food and beverage.
Industries who benefit from a good sense of (Snake) timing, strategy and focus: agriculture, construction, beauty products and politics.
From Malay Mail: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/01/27/year-of-the-wood-snake-rare-180-year-feng-shui-cycle-expected-to-bring-abundance-and-prosperity/164708
The Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 marks the second year of a rare 180-year feng shui cycle, beginning on January 29, and is expected to usher in an abundance of joy, positivity and prosperity.
Feng Shui master Kenny Hoo of Good Feng Shui Geomantic Research described 2025 as an “accumulation year,” offering an opportunity to harness positive energies or qi (life force), encompassing prosperity, joy, and festivity.
“This is the year of the wood element Snake. A snake’s nature can seem unpredictable and may feel uncertain, especially when compared to the Dragon, which is considered auspicious.
“In reality, this year also brings festivity and prosperity to everyone. For instance, certain industries may enter a new and better phase,” he told Bernama.
“It’s important to know how to maintain balance or adopt an accumulative approach, particularly in carrying out tasks or making decisions,” he told Bernama.
From an economic standpoint, he predicted that the Year of the Snake would bring significant opportunities to various sectors, particularly the wood-based industry, medical tourism, metals, real estate, and creative industries, as well as innovation and technology.
From Chinese Fortune Calendar: https://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/2025/default.htm
It is said that the snake fell from heaven, dethroning the Dragon. In China, it is called the ‘little dragon’ and is considered very shy. Snakes like to hide in grass or holes. However, the Yang-Fire of the Snake is associated with the sun, giving the Zodiac Snake characteristics such as being aboveboard, selfless, cordial, ambitious, righteous, and foresighted.
The Snake symbolizes wisdom, associated with intelligence, intuition, and insight. The snake’s ability to shed its skin represents renewal, transformation, and continuous growth, making zodiac Snakes practical visionaries, good leaders, and great thinkers.
The Snake has the ability to swallow an animal bigger than its size, symbolizing ambition. Despite their lack of limbs, Snakes can travel fast, representing adaptability, adventure, and efficiency. In Chinese astrology, the Snake is considered a Traveling Star, which implies business trips or working out of town.
The Five Elements of 2025 Wood Snake
2025 is the year of the Yin-Wood Snake. Yin-Wood is associated with grass, flowers, weeds, or vines that can quickly grow and spread. Yin-Wood likes sunshine and can endure strong wind, symbolizing growth, endurance, imagination, innovation, and brainstorming.
The Zodiac Snake is in the Fire group, containing Yang-Fire, Yang-Earth, and Yang-Metal. Yang Earth is associated with high mountains, while Yang Metal is linked to strong wind. Yang-Fire relates to the sun, heat, summer, and vitality. People with a strong Fire element are often energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic.
2025 marks the first year of the Fire Cycle, connected to civilization. The symbol of the Yin-Wood Snake is like grass or weeds on fire, building up an intensely raging fire. AI technologies will increasingly merge into our daily working and living environments.
Influence of Snake Fire in 2025
What’s the influence of Fire in 2025 on our lives? According to the balance theory of Yin and Yang, people born in the winter and whose astrology birth chart lacks Fire should benefit from the Fire of 2025. This suggests a peaceful, fortunate, and blessed life in 2025. Since Fire is the Mother Element of Earth, people whose astrology birth chart lacks Earth will also lead a life of ease, free from troubles and worries.
- If you were born on a Fire Day, you will be full of energy and enjoy your social life in 2025.
- If you were born on a Wood Day, you will feel carefree, enjoying every moment when interacting with people.
- If you were born on an Earth Day, you will feel blissful and respected, with praise and support from others.
- If you were born on a Water Day, you will have financial opportunities, with potential for significant growth and prosperity.
- If you were born on a Metal Day, you will face potential career opportunities that, while challenging, offer substantial advancement.”
2025 Zodiac Interaction and Compatibility
2025 is the Year of the Snake, associated with sunshine.
Zodiac signs with harmonious relationships with the Snake are the Rooster, Ox, Monkey, and Horse, who will have good social relationships and excellent interpersonal connections in 2025.
The Snake and Pig may have significant differences, which might create misunderstandings and friction. The Tiger and Snake often have conflicting personalities, requiring effort to build harmony.
- 2025 Zodiac Rat is linked to rain, implying that sunny days and new opportunities are coming.
- 2025 Zodiac Ox is connected to frozen ground, suggesting that receiving warmth will help in times of need.
- 2025 Zodiac Tiger, related to the tall tree, will feel a huge responsibility under the supervision of the sun.
- 2025 Zodiac Rabbit, associated with grass and flowers, will experience growth, strength, and joyful times.
- 2025 Zodiac Dragon, linked to the dam on the mountain, will have trust, companionship, and good learning experiences.
- Two Zodiac Snakes, indicating two suns in the sky, will face strong competition or form a cooperative partnership.
- 2025 Zodiac Horse, associated with the summer heat, will build courage, confidence, and reputation from heartfelt friendships.
- 2025 Zodiac Goat, related to farmland, will be blessed by heaven, aided by benefactors, and abundant in opportunities.
- 2025 Zodiac Monkey, the wind of Autumn, expects great achievements and upcoming career opportunities.
- 2025 Zodiac Rooster, beautiful and valuable like jewelry, will be enchanted by love, and everything will go well as desired.
- 2025 Zodiac Dog, associated with high mountains, will receive guidance from mentors, leading to a promising future.
- 2025 Zodiac Pig, symbolizing winter’s water, implies that enthusiasm, hope, and wealth are on the horizon.
From the Economic Times: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/year-of-the-snake-2025-wear-these-colors-and-accessories-for-good-luck-this-year/articleshow/117031244.cms?from=mdr
Feng Shui Colors and Lucky Stones for 2025
Here are the lucky colors and gemstones for each zodiac sign in the Year of the Snake:
- Rat: White (lucky color); Platinum accessories
- Ox: Brown (lucky color)
- Tiger: Gold (lucky color); Golden accessories
- Rabbit: Silver (lucky color); Silver accessories
- Dragon: Yellow (lucky color); Yellow crystals
- Snake: Blue (lucky color); Sapphire (lucky gemstone)
- Horse: Grey (lucky color); Obsidian (lucky stone)
- Goat: Khaki (lucky color); Amber accessories
- Monkey: Red (lucky color); Ruby accessories
- Rooster: Purple (lucky color); Amethyst (lucky stone)
- Dog: Green (lucky color); Jade (lucky accessory)
- Pig: Pink (lucky color); Rose Quartz (lucky stone)