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January 20, 2025
Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29th January. Welcome to the Year of the Green Wood Snake! This momentous occasion, lasting 16 days from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day, holds immense significance in Chinese culture as well as in many other countries around the world.
The Chinese zodiac, comprised of 12 animals, designates each year with unique characteristics associated with the respective animal sign. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, the mythical and legendary sixth sign. Previous Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.
People born in the Year of the Wood Snake are believed to possess qualities such as strong intuition, wisdom, determination, kindness and humour. They are very friendly and approachable but tend to be quite secretive and enjoy living life on their own terms. Wood Snakes are quite creative and resourceful and are always hungry for knowledge, and eager to put it into practice.
Astrology elements for Wood Snakes:
Lucky things for Wood Snakes:
Unlucky things for Wood Snakes:
The Snake sign is said to be most compatible with the Dragon, Rooster and Monkey signs, forming harmonious and dynamic partnerships. However, they should exercise caution when interacting with the Tiger, Pig and Rabbit signs.
The Snake is seen as charming and elegant in Chinese culture, representing transformation and regeneration. Individuals born under the Snake sign are believed to exhibit strong intuitive abilities who are strategic, analytical thinkers, and natural born leaders.
Famous people born in the Year of the Snake:
From all at Babel, we wish every Snake a happy, healthy and prosperous Chinese New Year!
To find out how you can work more effectively with your Chinese colleagues, clients or suppliers please get in touch for sample course outlines for Chinese Mandarin or Cantonese language programmes or Chinese cross-cultural workshops. All our courses are tailored to suit your needs currently delivered online.
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