Have you ever wondered what kind of influence Chinese Astrology has on us energetically?
Do you know what animal sign you are?
Comment below with your sign!
The Chinese system consists of a 12-year lunar cycle,
each year being represented by a specific animal.
Just like Western astrology,
the Chinese zodiac also reveals details on personality traits and destiny,
and has its roots in astronomy and agricultural practices.
This year it’s the Year of the Green Wood Snake,
and it begins on the first New Moon of 2025,
on January 29th and continues until February of 2026.
The Snake in Chinese Astrology signifies great wisdom,
intuition, and groundedness and is a super powerful animal sign.
None of those sneaky stereotypical traits associated with snakes in the West
are attributed to the snake in Chinese Astrology.
A lot is going on around the this date in January,
we have just entered Aquarius season,
and then we have the double effect of a New Moon in Aquarius
and the beginning of the Chinese New Year.
Both Aquarius and the Snake bring the energy of flow, fluidity and change.
This energy is a reminder to be open to all possibilities at the start of a new year,
emphasizing the importance of keeping an open mind
and remaining flexible to all eventualities along your individual path.
The Year of the Snake Themes to Expect in 2025:
- Wisdom
- Reflection
- Self-care
- Inner work
- Intrigue and mystery
- Strategy
- Groundedness
The Snake energy urges us all to make progress with purpose and dedicated attention.
There is nothing wishy washy about the snake.
It’s all about moving forward with precision and deliberate energy
– releasing permanently what no longer serves you
(think shedding your skin and leaving that old energy behind!).
This is all in service of your evolution.
Transformation might take time,
but that’s all part of the right process for you.
In the Western zodiac, the snake is linked to earth sign, Taurus.
A sign known for being grounded, earthy, and methodical.
If you think about this as the year proceeds,
you can align yourself with the reality you wish to create simply by trusting in the process
and allowing the right situations, people,
and relationships to unfold naturally and in their own time.
Never think that slow and steady means failure or lack of action.
Keep in mind that we have just emerged from the year of the Dragon in 2024,
a sign that is much more explosive and fast than the energy that comes with the Snake.
But a Snake year is perfect for making calm, grounded progress,
thinking ahead and remaining steady.
You will experience great success this year if you remember that knowing exactly when to take action,
and when to patiently wait for the right moment is key to success.
The Year of the Snake is about strategy and tactics.
It’s about playing the long game,
building a strong foundation and understanding the quiet power of divine timing.
The Element of Wood
When we have a Wood year it symbolizes periods of fast and profound growth.
Wood years are years that end in a 4 or a 5 – so we were in a wood year in 2024 also.
This really mirrors the big changes and energy influences we are seeing in the cosmos with Western astrology too.
It’s clear that all signs point to renewal, change, big expansion and rebirth.
Wood encourages growth and renewal, strength and expansion
– themes which really work beautifully alongside the Snake’s energy of strategy and deliberate progress.
The last Wood Snake year was in 1965,
a year of huge cultural shifts including the civil rights movement and push for equality.
History and astrology combined have a lot to teach us
when we take the time to look back and learn from past shifts and patterns.
It’s very likely that similar themes will be returning to our world, sixty years later in this new Wood Snake Year
– offering a chance for huge transformation and awakening all over the world.
The Takeaway?
Embrace slow, steady growth and patience this year.
Being strategic and introspective will benefit you greatly.
Trust in the process of divine timing and use all your skills to create the kind of life you desire.
