So, what is it, how is it celebrated, and what does this year’s animal in the Chinese zodiac system — the snake — mean?

If you've been patiently plotting some changes to your home, the Year of the Snake in 2025 is the perfect time to strike. In the Chinese Zodiac, the Snake represents change and transformation.

January 29 welcomes with it the year of the Snake, according to the Chinese Zodiac - which houses those born in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941 and 1929. And speaking to FEMAIL ...

People born in Snake years are considered sophisticated and intuitive and said to possess magnetic presence. In Chinese astrology, Yin and Yang years alternate, with Yang years ending in even ...

Each year is represented by one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, each holding specific personality traits. Last year was the year of the Wood Dragon, while 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake.

The lunar Year of the Snake holds a special allure in the watch industry, blending the art of horology with the rich symbolism of the Chinese zodiac. The snake, celebrated for its association with ...

Wacky Races has got nothing on the story behind the Chinese ... horse, snake, dragon, rabbit, tiger, ox and rat. As a reward for turning up, the Emperor named a year in the zodiac after each ...

There is also a popular legend about the Chinese Zodiac Signs, Britannica says. Legend says the Jade emperor initiated a race ...

For 31 days in March 2025, four Chinese zodiac signs will benefit the most from the energy of the Wood Snake year. Celestial influences will bestow a beneficial month upon Dragons (1928 ...

The Chinese zodiac is a cycle of animal signs based on animal signs and their attributes. The year of the dragon ended Tuesday, Jan. 28. Wednesday, Jan. 29, started the year of the snake.

In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year ...