Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the year on a positive note is essential.

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the Chinese lunar calendar.

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. Every year is marked by a different animal and 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

As we usher in the Year of the Wood Snake this month, here is your Chinese zodiac horoscope for February 2025.

The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. People born within a specific year are believed to share personality traits linked to that animal.

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

While this year promises to be a revelatory one for one and all, four zodiac signs stand apart and, under the love light, destined to meet a mate or at least revel in a riotous romance.

The Year of the Yin Wood Snake (2025) will emphasize strategic knowledge, transformation, and balance. Each Chinese zodiac sign benefits from specific lucky colors such as blue, green, brown, and gold,

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 in the Year of the Wood Snake—keep reading for everything you need you need to know about your Chinese zodiac sign.

The Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. Here's what to know about the year of the Wood Snake, from the personality traits to the various Snake elements, according to Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar.

As the world enters the Year of the Wood Snake, those born in the Years of the Rat, Monkey, Rooster, Horse, and Dragon can expect a stroke of good fortune. The Snake, known for wisdom, intuition, and transformation, will guide the year with its dynamic energy, encouraging growth, calculated risks, and spiritual renewal.