The Aquarius new moon on 29th January 2025 ushered in the Chinese New Year of the Green Wood Snake. The Snake symbolises wisdom, mystery, and elegance, while the Green Wood element represents creativity, growth, renewal, and vitality.
The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac. People born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, and 2013 were all born in the Year of the Snake.
Snakes are determined, ambitious, and intelligent, with a talent for managing money and building successful careers. They often rise to top positions in business, thanks to their ability to handle clients and close important deals. They possess natural authority, strong intuition, and a distinct sense of style.
Snakes also possess a sharp intellect, natural charisma, and a deep connection to nature. They are calm, insightful, compassionate, sensitive and strategic, excelling in situations requiring careful planning. However, their negative traits include extravagance and a tendency toward laziness.
The Year of the Green Wood Snake is considered a time of transformation, growth, and reflection, inspiring positive change and inner development. There are themes of renewal, recycling, reinvention and rebirth. 2025 brings a resilient, determined energy, encouraging us to persist until we achieve results. Whether it's breaking bad habits, losing weight, making a career change, or pursuing a passion, the Year of the Snake is ideal for taking action.
To welcome the Year of the Snake, consider decluttering your home, office, or workspace. Clear out broken items or things you don’t use, and donate or sell unwanted possessions. Letting go of these physical and emotional burdens will help create space for growth.
2025 is a year for Snakes to shine, personally and professionally, overcoming obstacles and setbacks. For the rest of us, it’s a chance to cultivate wisdom, beauty and intuition.