Year of the Snake: Wisdom, Transformation and Time to Uplevel

2025 in Chinese astrology is a year of transformation, shedding skin and leveling up. It’s a year of strategic moves, bold decisions and major growth.

Wood Snake brings change on every level and not a year to play it safe. It reminds us that shift happens. 

Time to shed the old - are you ready?

Traditions & Culture 

Lunar New Year is celebrated by over 2 billion people in China, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and diaspora across the globe. 

It’s also known as Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, although Lunar New Year is more broad and inclusive of all countries that celebrate it. Each country has their own name & traditions - for example in Vietnam it's called Tết and in Korea it's  Seollal.

Its astrological context also draws interest from folks beyond those cultures, who are curious to work with the esoteric energies of the year. 

Lunar New Year is based on a lunisolar system that combines both lunar and solar cycles, attuned to the astronomical movements of the earth in space. 

It begins on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice - typically falling between January 21 and February 20.

There are many rituals associated with this 15 day celebration - including spring cleaning (preparation), extended and abundant family dinners, exchange of red envelopes with money inside, honouring ancestors, firecrackers, dragon dances and culminating with a lantern festival. 

With the Gregorian calendar, which was made up by a pope in 1582, many people find that the 1st of January feels premature and that they’re still in hibernation. So the Lunar New Year can feel like a more appropriate time to embrace the freshness of a new year, as spring emerges and you have more energy. 

Lunar New Year is the gateway to a new astrological cycle, with a fresh wave of energies - a chance to press your cosmic reset button. 

Snake Year - What to Expect?

There’s a lot to be learned from the astrological significance of each year - which presents us with a new set of influences, energy and magic to work with! 

Joey Yap, famous Ba Zi / Chinese astrology consultant & author says that “astrology doesn’t happen to us, it happens for us”. 

So it’s less about predictions, and more about what we do with it. It helps us learn how to ride the waves and harness the energies. It’s intel for those who are wise enough to be open to it and act on it. 

2025 is a Snake year, which comes along once every 12 years - there are 12 zodiac animals, and it rotates in a specific order.

To understand more about a Snake year, just think of how a snake moves with grace, precision and quiet intent. It’s fluid yet controlled, gliding effortlessly across terrain, whether coiling in stillness or striking with sudden purpose.

Unlike creatures that rush forward impulsively, the snake is deliberate, calculating its movements with patience and awareness. It embodies both stealth and transformation, shedding its skin as it grows - a powerful symbol of renewal and inner evolution.

In Chinese zodiac astrology, the Snake carries these same qualities. People born under this sign are often wise, intuitive, and strategic, known for their deep thinking and ability to navigate life’s complexities with subtlety. 

Just as a snake observes before it acts, those under this sign tend to be analytical, preferring to assess a situation before making a move. They are mysterious and enigmatic, rarely revealing their true intentions, yet they possess a keen sense of perception that allows them to see beyond surface appearances.

The shedding of the snake’s skin mirrors spiritual and personal transformation, making the Year of the Snake a time for self-discovery, renewal, and shedding what no longer serves you. It is a year that favors introspection, wisdom and adaptability. 

Taoist astrology reflects Snake people/Snake years as having the characteristics of: 

• Intuition
• Mysticism
• Wisdom & deep thinking
• Analytical & strategic
• Transformation 
• Elegance
• Calmness.

Those born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 were born in a Snake Year. 

However, you can lean into all things snake-ness 🐍 this year, regardless of what animal sign you are. 

Here’s some famous celebs who are born in the year of the snake, confirming that Snakes are indeed pretty cool: Martin Luther King Jr, Björk, Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Hawkings, Billie Eilish.

Influence of the Wood Element

2025 is a combination of Wood & Snake Year, which happens once every 60 years! 

Wood is one of 5 elements and it adds an extra dimension to the influence of the year. It amplifies transformation and growth of the snake!

Wood element offers: 

• Drive & motivation
• Strategic moves
• Bold decisions
• Adaptability & flexibility
• Quick growth & transformation. 

Additionally this is a Yin Wood Snake year, adding a more relaxed and spontaneous feel to it - which can bring unexpected breakthroughs. 

What’s in Store for You? 

So let’s have a look at what opportunities are available for the different zodiac signs in 2025. It’s your actions & your mindset in combination with these energies that helps you get the most from the astrological cues. 

Rat - this is a very pivotal year, with opportunities to step into your power, transform lives and show your expertise. This is your time to be a leader. Take care of your immunity.

Ox - this is a great year for the creative fields - artists, writers, musicians. Channel this energy into ground breaking projects. Get emotional support anytime you feel isolated. 

Tiger - there’s lots of opportunities and lucky breaks available - stay focused! You’re easily surrounded by great people and good fortune. Learn to be flexible in collaborations and avoid being stubborn and headstrong. 

Rabbit - this is a good year to build meaningful communities and bring like minded people together. You can get rewarded for your strategic efforts, so take a leap of faith! Develop emotional mastery to help manage your triggers. 

Dragon - there’s an opportunity to surpass your previous limits and step into new roles - make sure to be proactive! There’s magnetism and a likability factor in your favour this year. Be mindful of exerting yourself and not burning out. 

Snake - step into your leadership this year and be proactive in taking on more responsibility and helping others. Problem solving comes easy to you. Be mindful of miscommunication. Manage your energy - know when to push and when to recover. 

Horse - Mentor others and opportunities will open up. Expand your knowledge and learn something new. Be prepared for abrupt changes and surprises - embrace being adaptable.  

 Goat - this is a year for spiritual development and self compassion. If challenges arise, focus on cultivating optimism, self awareness, determination and resilience. Take good care of your health!

Monkey - a good year for entrepreneurs and money management. You may come across a new teacher or mentor - take the opportunity to learn. Develop resilience to external pressures. 

 Rooster - this is a year of growth and upgrading as you get reward for your successes - new home, promotion, friend group. Step up, get strategic and share your visions. Take care of your health! 

Dog - romance is in the air, love is strengthened, relationships are harmonious. Connect with people of expertise and take opportunities with a new mentor. Spend your money consciously and not too frivolously!

Pig - a great year to travel or change location, job or house. If there’s wanderlust, follow it. Take care of your finances and be strategic, allocating for future needs - savings, pension etc. 

So, are you excited about embracing the energies that Yin Wood Snake brings for 2025? 

Share this blog post with a friend, lover or colleague so that you can glide through the changes of the coming seasons together in a snake-like way, with wisdom and elegance. 🐍