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.

It is, of course, the year of the Snake, so it will be a big year for you if the Snake is your zodiac sign. Lunar New Year 2025 is about strength and growth for Snakes.

Welcome to the Year of the Wooden Snake, where it is all about strengthening our relationships and networks with others.

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."

2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. Each year is associated with a specific animal, influencing the characteristics of those born under its sign. Babies born in 2025 will be snakes, following 2024's dragons and preceding 2026's horses.

The Lunar New Year 2025 is here, beginning on January 29. 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, and each Chinese zodiac sign has a few especially lucky months throughout the year. According to Feng Shui master Marie Diamond,

The Lunar New Year usually starts sometime between late January and mid-February. This year, the festivities begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake. In mainland China,

The Lunar New Year starts tomorrow, welcoming the Year of the Snake. What can we expect from this year and how are people celebrating? With soup and puppets, for some... View on euronews

Certain animal signs in the Chinese zodiac are considered more compatible than others, but the Year of the Snake has three that are considered foes