We were in Australia during the Chinese New Year. We enjoyed seeing the red lanterns dangling as they glistened above the streets in Sydney. My best friend in elementary school was Chinese, and I can fondly remember bringing in the Chinese New Year with her family. I especially loved their tradition of giving kids beautifully decorated envelopes filled with money.

When we were looking into what the Year of the Snake meant while we were in Australia this year, it couldn’t have been more accurate for me.

I’m a little late to the party in getting this information to you, but compliments of ChatGPT, here is an intro into what this year is all about…

Welcoming the Year of the Wood Snake: A Time for Wisdom, Growth, and Intuition

As we step into the Year of the Wood Snake (2025)—beginning on January 29, 2025, and ending on February 16, 2026—we’re invited into a season of strategic growth, inner reflection, and graceful transformation.

In Chinese astrology, each year is defined by an animal and an element. 2025 is not just any Snake year—it’s a Wood Snake year, a combination that brings together the intuitive, mysterious energy of the Snake with the flexible, creative qualities of the Wood element.

And whether or not you were born under this sign, the themes of the year can guide and inspire all of us.

The Snake: Wise, Strategic, and Introspective

The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac and often associated with:

Wisdom and insight
Patience and subtlety
Transformation and renewal
An elegant, quiet power

Unlike signs that act on impulse, the Snake thinks carefully, acts with intention, and trusts its inner knowing. This is a year to slow down and think more deeply. To shed old patterns and step forward with purpose.

The Wood Element: Growth, Flexibility, and Vision

The Wood element adds another layer to the year’s energy. Wood is all about:

New beginnings
Expansion
Creativity
Cooperation

Together, the Wood Snake invites us to grow deliberately—to stretch toward new goals, but with clarity and strategy rather than hustle and chaos.

How to Align Yourself with the Energy of 2025

You don’t have to be a Snake to benefit from the lessons this year offers. Here are a few ways to embody the spirit of the Wood Snake in your own life:

🧠 Think Before You Leap

This isn’t the year for rushing into things. Be thoughtful. Ask questions. Reflect before making decisions—especially big ones.

🧘 Trust Your Inner Wisdom

Let intuition lead. That gut feeling you’ve been ignoring? Give it a seat at the table.

🌿 Make Space for Growth

Whether it’s taking a class, starting a creative project, or healing an old wound—find ways to stretch, even if the movement is quiet.

✂️ Shed What No Longer Fits

Like the snake sheds its skin, this is the perfect year to release outdated habits, identities, or fears that no longer serve you.

🤫 Move Quietly but Intentionally

Not everything needs to be broadcast. There’s a quiet power in moving in silence and letting your results speak for themselves.

Final Thoughts

The Year of the Wood Snake is a rare combination of depth and renewal, mystery and movement. It’s a year that rewards strategy, patience, and a little bit of trust in the unknown.

If you’ve felt stuck, scattered, or unsure of where to go next—this year may offer the clarity and direction you’ve been craving.

Here's to a year of graceful transformation, deep wisdom, and intentional growth. 🐍

Year of the Wood Snake