The Chinese New Year is on Wednesday, January 29. Also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is celebrated at the second new moon following the Winter Solstice. This festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of a long-awaited spring. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, which is also the year 4797.
The Chinese Zodiac dates back to the Qin Dynasty, which was established over 2000 years ago. As the legend goes, the Jade Emperor challenged all the animals in the Kingdom to a “Great Race.” Whoever arrived at his palace first would win his favor. The Rat was first because he tricked the Ox who was second, then the tiger, followed by the rabbit whose tail had been bitten by a wolf and a dragon saved him. As the rabbit got away, he accidentally crossed the finish line and then the dragon followed, then when the horse was about to cross the finish line, the snake jumped out, scaring the horse, and the snake crossed taking the 6th slot then the horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig finished.
Feng Shui originated in China, as did the Chinese philosophy of the five-element theory. Each year in the Chinese calendar is named for one of the twelve animals and refers to one of the five elements—water, earth, fire, metal, and wood.
So, what does the Year of the Wood Snake have in store for us?
This year will be guided by a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and patience. It will embody the snake’s powerful ability to transform—remember, snakes transform by shedding their skin. It’s a good year for strategic thinking, introspection, and subtle progress. It’s a year marked by quiet determination, and we all will have profound shifts and insightful revelations.
The snake aligns with the wood element, symbolizing a time for thoughtful planning, and patience (think how long it takes a tree to grow, it’s not overnight) so long-term growth and prosperity. The wood element, since it is fuel for a fire, also ignites passion, creativity, and the birth of new ideas. So, start that business, have that relationship, and trust the creative process.
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