Chinese New Year What the Year of the Snake has in store for you
The Chinese New Year, an important celebration in the lunar calendar, begins on January 29, 2025. This year will be marked by the Wooden Snake.
With over 4000 years of history, Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important cultural events in Asia and in Chinese communities around the world. It marks the transition to a new lunar year and celebrates hope, prosperity and family ties.
What are the traditions of the Chinese New Year?
The 15-day celebrations culminate in the Lantern Festival, when the streets are lit up in red and dances, fireworks and family celebrations mark the final days.
Preceding traditions include cleaning houses to ward off evil spirits, exchanging hongbao (red envelopes with money) and preparing symbolic dishes such as ravioli or fish, which represent abundance and good luck.
Which sign of the zodiac is 2025?
According to Chinese astrology, the year 2025 is under the sign of the snake, which is associated with the element wood. In contrast to Western perceptions, in China the snake embodies wisdom, intuition and reflection. It also symbolizes the ability to change, grow and overcome challenges.
The element of wood reinforces these qualities by adding ideas of growth and creativity.
So this year could be favorable for personal change and new opportunities, an invitation to evolve with resilience in the face of challenges.
What is your Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rat
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032 - Buffalo
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 - Tiger
1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 - Rabbit
1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035 - Dragon
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036 - Snake
1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037 - Horse
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038 - Goat
1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039 - Monkey
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040 - Rooster
1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041 - Dog
1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042 - Pig
1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043
Find out what the Year of the Wood Snake has in store for you:
- Rat: concretize your ambitions.
2025 is a promising year for Rat-born people, especially if you have new projects in mind. The key to success lies in patience and a methodical approach to achieving your goals. - Buffalo: Stability and strengthened relationships
The Buffalo will harmonize well with the considered energy of the Wood Snake. This year will favor thoughtful decisions. So take time to strengthen your family ties and sincere friendships. - Tiger: Opportunities and wisdom
Patience will be crucial for the Tiger if it wants to progress professionally in 2025. Channel your energy and use your wisdom to achieve goals without rushing. - Rabbit: Wellbeing and self-reflection
The Rabbit will experience a year dominated by personal development. Use this cycle to explore your spirituality, practice introspection and discover new passions. - Dragon: Innovation and focus
2025 will be a year of innovation and expansion for the Dragon. Fortune will favor you, but make sure you don't get bogged down. Stay focused on your priorities to maximize your success. - Snake: A year of harmony
For those born in the Snake, 2025 is an ideal time for personal growth. The energy of the Wooden Serpent will offer them a real opportunity for development and balance. - Horse: Slow down to make better progress.
The Horse may feel the need to moderate its pace in 2025. The energy of the year encourages it to explore deeper aspects of its personality and make well-considered decisions. - Goat: Creativity and development
The Goat will enjoy a peaceful year that encourages personal development. Reconnect with your creativity and let sensitivity guide your decisions. - Monkey: Patience and judgment
In 2025, the Monkey should avoid distractions and exercise caution. Turn the challenges you face into opportunities to grow and advance goals. - Rooster: Consolidation and openness
The Rooster, known for its natural organization, will be able to deepen its projects and consolidate its achievements in 2025. The influence of the Wooden Serpent also invites you to consider new perspectives. - Dog: serenity and balance
For the Dog, this year will mean calm and the strengthening of relationships. Focus on sincere connections with those around you and find a lasting inner balance. - Pig: discoveries and positive energy.
The Pig will have a year full of discoveries and new experiences. However, he should take the time to weigh each decision to maximize the benefits.
Global and local impact
Chinese New Year is also one of the largest human migration periods in the world. Every year, billions of migrations are recorded in China, a tradition called Chunyun.
In Switzerland, cultural events are held every year in the cities of Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne to celebrate this holiday. Zurich, for example, will hold a parade on February 1, 2025.
But beyond the borders of Asia, this celebration has also become a global event, with celebrations in cities such as London, New York and Sydney.
Some aspects of this article were created with the help of artificial intelligence.