Year of the Snake 2025 predictions: What you can expect

The Year of the Wood Snake starts tomorrow 29 January 2025.

The Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals for many Asian communities.

Many from East and Southeast Asian countries follow the Chinese zodiac.

But if you’re born under the zodiac sign of the Snake, it may not be a good year for you as a clash with Tai Sui, or the guardian deity could bring in a year of challenges and troubled relationships.

According to Auckland-based feng shui master Jojo Zhou, the Snake won’t be alone as the Tiger, Monkey and Pig will also have clashes with Tai Sui.

Zodiac signs that can expect a good year are the Rat, Dragon and Dog.

“Snakes will be clashing with their own tai sui, or ben ming nian, so they should pay attention to interpersonal relationships and emotional issues. Attending joyful events can help alleviate challenges,” Zhou told chowluckclub.com

“Tigers are likely to feel significant pressure and encounter obstacles in their endeavors, Monkeys should take care of their health and the Pig will face a year of many changes which can be best addressed through frequent movement or travel.”

When a person’s zodiac sign clashes with Tai Sui, their relationships will also be affected which is why Snakes should be more open in communications with their partner.

For Snakes in a stable relationship, getting married this year could also ward off the bad luck that comes from offending Tai Sui.

WHAT THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE HAS IN STORE FOR YOU:

1. Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

Snakes will clash with Tai Sui this year, so be prepared for a year of challenges and obstacles. But they can take some auspicious actions to turn the bad luck around such as getting married, having a baby, starting a business or buying a property. They have lucky stars on their side especially when it comes to wealth and career.

2. Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)

Horses are in for a good year with a lucky star on their side. This year will be a good year for learning new things and further education. But in terms of relationships and romances, Horses have to be careful.

3. Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Sheep will have to count on themselves this year, as there are no lucky stars on the charts for them. Two bad stars could affect their family and make them accident prone. It will however be a good year for Sheep to renovate their homes to refresh the energy.

4. Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Monkey’s relationship status with Tai Sui this year: it’s complicated. Predictions are that it could be both beneficial and destructive. Relationships with people will be volatile. Their lucky star is one full of feminine energy, so female Monkeys could be in for a good year.

5. Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

Wealth is on the cards for Roosters, who will do well in all things involving money - from investing or work. This year, the Rooster is blessed with lucky stars in career development. However, Roosters do need to pay attention to their health this year.

6. Dog (1932, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Love and romance is in the air for those born under the Dog zodiac sign. This will be a great year to get married or have babies, but because the romantic energy is so strong, it would also spark love triangles and affairs. There is however an unlucky star that would affect finances and Dogs must be aware of scams.

7. Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

There is a conflict for the Pig with tai sui this year resulting in volatile personal relationships. To chase away the bad luck, Pigs could consider getting married, starting a family or starting a new business. There are lucky stars on the charts, meaning they could have opportunities for career advancement and promotions.

8. Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

It’ll be a good year for Rats who will have two lucky stars on their side that will help with career and wealth. Rats will find they will have many friends helping them out when they are in trouble this year. However, there is an unlucky star hovering around finances - their wealth for Rats will come through hard work and not a reliance on luck.

9. Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

Ox will have a good year, with great opportunities for business partnerships and joint ventures. It is also a good year for wealth in particular through work and investments. Those working in the creative industries or spiritual field will have an especially good year.

10. Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)

Tigers will be at odds with tai sui this year, and this will affect relationships and how they work with others. They should watch what they say to people as their “curse star” concerns the tongue, which could put them as subjects of gossip or back-stabbing. But they do have a lucky star that brings benefactors that will help them when things are not going right.

11. Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)

Rabbits have a good and smooth year to look forward to. It’s a year of career advancements and it’ll be a year with Rabbits will have a chance for promotion and recognition for the work they do. Two bad stars are on the charts however, with one bringing legal trouble and the other accidents - so best to take extra care.

12. Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)

It’ll be a dream year for Dragons after a tumultuous one last year. This year will be filled with opportunities for new ventures and money making. It will also be a year of love and romance, with single Dragons meeting their romantic partner and a good year to start a family.