The 29th January 2025 heralds the arrival of Chinese New Year, and this year is particularly significant – The Year of the Wood Snake, the sixth position in the Chinese zodiac.
If you are born under the sign of the Snake in Chinese astrology you are seen as wise, charming and elegant. This sign is linked with intuition, transformation and intelligence. It’s a sign that is smart with strategy. It is considered particularly lucky, as the snake is believed to symbolise growth, resilience, and harmony.
In this time of celebration and good fortune, how can we incorporate the luck of the snake into our daily lives? And how exactly will the new year impact each Chinese zodiac sign?
The expert astrologers at live chat provider Psychic World teamed up with Inbaal Honigman, celebrity psychic and astrologer to provide insight into what this year will bring to each of our zodiacs.
Key Insights:
- The year of the Snake can be life-changing for many, but if you’re resistant to change, you may find it challenging.
- You’ll thrive during a Snake year if you’re naturally quick thinking and intuitive, like those born during Rat or Monkey years.
- You may find the Snake year to be hard work if you’re naturally diligent and task-focused like a Horse or a Rooster.
What does the Wood Snake mean for YOUR birth year
Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Those born under the sign of the Rat are seen as witty, charming and ambitious. Their qualities of quick-thinking and effective problem-solving mean that they welcome transformation.
The year of the Snake will be exciting and exhilarating for them, as it brings the changes which they’re keen to experience.
Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
Those born under the sign of the Ox are seen as honest, persistent and down to earth. Their qualities of perseverance, diligence and patience mean that they tolerate change as long as it’s in their favour.
The year of the Snake will be a mixed blessing to them. Their reliable, stable nature might resent the metamorphosis they’re about to experience, but they will survive it, and even grow from it.
Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)
Those born under the sign of the Tiger are seen as strong and confident. Their qualities of leadership and down-to-earth work ethic mean that they can succeed and prevail whatever the zodiac.
The year of the Snake will pose no challenges for them, as their confidence carries them through life’s ebbs and flows.
Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)
Those born under the sign of the Rabbit are seen as witty, vigilant and ingenious. Their quick mind means that they can cope with anything that life throws their way.
The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of prosperity, longevity and peace, and they’ll enjoy the surprises of the year of the Snake.
Snake (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
Those born under the sign of the Snake are seen as charming, elegant and wise. Their intuition and intelligence along with their gift for strategy make them flexible so they can thrive in any situation.
The year of the Snake is a year of transformation for all – especially for the people born during this very year. Snake-born folk will find that the road rises to meet them during the year of the Snake.
Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
Those born under the sign of the Horse are believed to be hardworking, independent and warm-hearted. Their traits of speed, vitality and perseverance mean that they enjoy routine and predictability.
The year of the Snake might be a little too confusing for them. As people and situations change, sometimes without warning, Horse-born individuals might struggle to adapt.
Goat (1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
Those born under the sign of the Goat are seen as compassionate, nurturing and creative. Their harmonious nature creates a safe space where everyone can thrive.
The year of the Snake with its twists and turns could be challenging for the Goat. They might not enjoy a year of transformation, because they favour a quieter pace.
Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
Those born under the sign of the Monkey are seen as quick-witted, smart and playful. Their entertaining nature makes them fabulous friends.
The year of the Snake lets every sign shed their skin, to reveal their new tricks and traits beneath, and the versatile, mischievous Monkey can out-Snake the Snake, they’ll enjoy all that the year has to offer.
Rooster (1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
Those born under the sign of the Rooster are dedicated, disciplined and ambitious. Their desire for excellence in all that they do is what keeps them confident.
The year of the Snake offers little in way of reassurance, because it is fast-paced and intuitive. Roosters could struggle to progress when their tasks and goalposts keep changing.
Dog (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
Those born under the sign of the Dog are steadfast, honest and reliable. Their friendly traits of loyalty and honesty makes them wonderful companions.
The year of the Snake neither adds nor subtracts from their enjoyment of life. They appreciate stability, but not so much that the transformational nature of the year of the Snake would upset them. If a special friend leaves their lives, they’ll just make a new one.
Pig (1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Those born under the sign of the Pig are calm, understating and tolerant. A friend to many, their down-to-earth, easy-going personality is popular with all types of people.
The year of the Snake might be a bit jarring, with its sudden changes and complete transformation, for the trusting Pig, but Pig is one of the luckiest signs so it quickly finds its feet.
Dragon (1928, 1940, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)
Those born under the sign of the Dragon are seen as courageous, enthusiastic and confident. Their tenacity and intelligence mean that they’ll embrace change, stepping in to help others who may struggle.
The year of the Snake might require them to tone down their fire, though they can still be their authentic self, now that the year of the Dragon is ending.