The next year 2025 according to the Eastern calendar will be the year of the Green Wood Snake. This is a special time that promises many opportunities for personal growth, revival and new beginnings. According to Chinese astrology, the Snake symbolizes wisdom, deep intuition and the ability to overcome difficulties, and the element of wood and the color green add the energy of the year for progress and development in many areas of life.
2025 is less than two months away. It will pass under the sign of the Green Wooden Snake. We have collected everything you need to know about the year of the Snake 2025 in order to spend it as full and effective as possible.
2025 is the year of the Snake: when it begins
According to the Eastern (Chinese) calendar, each year is associated with a certain animal and element that influence the events and energy of the year. The snake is the sixth sign in the 12-year cycle. The dominant tree element in 2025 brings the energy of growth, flexibility and creativity. That is why 2025 will be called the year of the Green Wood Snake.
The beginning of the year of the Snake will come on January 29, 2025 and will last until February 16, 2026.
Symbol and element of 2025
As already mentioned above, the symbol of the year will be a snake, and the element will be a tree.
In East Asian culture, the snake symbolizes elegance, wisdom and transformation. Known for its intuition and resilience, the snake represents rebirth and encourages deep thinking and personal growth.
The element of the year is a young, green, developing tree — a symbol of life, growth, development, and balance. It represents the power of renewal, stability and connection with the surrounding world. It is not only a physical plant, but also a powerful symbol in culture and philosophy, deeply woven into the understanding of the harmony of man and nature.
What are the characteristics of people born in the year of the Snake
People born in the year of the Snake are said to often embody reflection, strategic thinking, and a deeper connection with their inner self.
In Chinese geomancy, or feng shui, snakes are believed to bring auspicious energy, enhancing intuition and strategic acumen, making them particularly useful in a business environment.
Snake people have a calm and balanced demeanor. They are reserved, introspective, have a keen intuition, which enables them to understand any situation more deeply.
Snakes think strategically, they are thoughtful and able to make the right decisions and solve problems. Their deep thinking and analytical skills set them apart as some of the wisest people in the Chinese zodiac.
As for behavior patterns, Snakes demonstrate a patient and thoughtful approach to life. They prefer to observe and carefully assess situations before taking any action. Snakes are independent and value their privacy, often seeking solitude to recharge their emotional energy.
Their methodical and observant nature makes them adept at navigating complex situations and interactions.
Emotionally, Snakes can be both secretive and passionate. They keep their feelings secret and cannot easily reveal their true emotions to others.
Snakes value commitment and trust in their relationships and may take time to fully open up to someone. However, once they do, they form deep and meaningful bonds that are built on a strong emotional bond.
What the year 2025 brings
In an interview, astrologer Lyudmila Bulgakova said that in 2025 the situation in the world, both for the better and for the worse, will not change in the year of the Snake, because the symbol of the year does not like sudden movements and changes.
"Therefore, the situation in our country will most likely remain at the same level as it is now. However, there is hope that peace agreements will be reached in the current year, 2024, which means that in the year of the Snake they will not be violated, and we will have a peaceful time," the astrologer said.
Since the Snake is focused on science and gaining new knowledge, technological progress will not stand still during this period, and we should expect the further development of AI, solving the problems of the pandemic and climate change, and professional success will be achieved mostly by lonely geniuses.
The Year of the Snake is an ideal period for changing work to a more interesting and promising one.
How to celebrate the year of the Snake
In order for the new year to bring fulfillment of wishes, it is important to meet it with full parade. Since the Snake does not like a lot of shine and too bright colors, it is better to choose calm and noble shades, avoiding acidic and flashy shades of red, green or pink. As for materials, it is better to choose natural ones: silk, linen or cotton.
When choosing accessories, you need to add something "snake" to your ensemble, be it a ring, a bracelet, earrings, or a pendant. Since the Snake is not about excesses, it is better to stop at some one accent decoration. Since the element of the new year is Wood, wooden accessories are also welcome.
