What Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Can Expect In 2025, Year Of The Yin Wood Snake

The Snake holds the sixth spot in the Chinese Zodiac, and is sometimes called the little dragon. The qi (life force energy) of the Snake is considered wise, protective, passionate, and transformative. Just like the snake sheds its skin, the invitation in 2025 is to release items, habitual patterns, and ways of being that are no longer relevant.

When we let go of our hardened shell, we can reveal the vulnerable soft spots that remind us of our joy and true paths of inspiration. The snake also stays grounded, connected to mother nature, and meanders in a serpentine wave, reminding us to have cthe uriosity to wander while always touching the earth.

This year, we also welcome yin wood energy, which is quieter than that of 2025, which was yang wood. Yin energy is subtle and intuitive, like the qi of the moon, and encourages us to investigate our inner environment, how we feel, and what may be under the surface.

The Lunar New Year presents opportunities to learn about your relationship to the energy of the Snake. One way to explore the qi of the year is to check out the forecast that we’ve put together. 

Below is a list of each Chinese zodiac animal, the corresponding birth year, qualities, zodiac allies, best months, lucky color, forecast for 2025, and finally, your flower ally. 

Your flower ally is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth and keep you grounded. There are countless ways to buddy up with your flower ally, but here are some of our favorites: visit the flower in a garden, research the flower, create artwork of the flower, visualize the flower, or look at photos, or you can take the flower elixir.

An easy one is to use the flower for your phone or computer wallpaper or screensaver. We’ve also included a treasure of goodies on each flower. You can find meditations, digital floral wallpapers, and printable journals here.

In feng shui, one of the ways we attract auspicious qi is to make friends with the lucky zodiac animal for the year. The secret lucky animal for the year of the Snake is the Monkey, so in 2025, it’s auspicious to carry a three-dimensional figure of a Monkey with you on your body at all times.

No matter your sign, the flower of the year is the intoxicating Night-Blooming Jasmine flower! Explore what it feels like to fall in love with your own beauty & radiance with LOTUSWEI’s Wild Abundance flower essence. 

Like a fast moving river, Rats embody yang water, so this year keep riding the waves to create the life that you want. Be sure to allow for flow and keep your nose up to sniff out opportunities coming your way.

Much like soft sand on a beach, Oxen embody yin earth. This year will bring you peace and harmony because the Snake’s qi is aligned with you. It’s a good time to take a leap and try something outside of your comfort zone.

Like the dynamic energy of spring, Tigers embody yang wood. 2025 will challenge you to step out of your self-reliant habits and find support and helpful people. We can’t do it on our own all the time, and this is the year to embrace community.

Rabbits, like blooming flowers, embody yin wood. The last couple years may have been depleting for the Rabbit, so be sure to replenish yourself in 2025 with beauty and joy. Surround yourself with what you love, and remember that your sensitivity is your greatest strength

Like a high rocky mountainous peak, the Dragon embodies yang earth. The Snake’s qi will rejuvenate you this year as long as you remember to look at the wider view. Align your long term goals with practical daily steps and you will find success.

Like warm glowing embers, Snakes embody yin fire. When it’s your year, it’s not necessarily a good thing—rather a time to reflect inward and face yourself. Be sure to schedule a lot of self-care time, and look at this as an opportunity to grow. 

Like the blazing sun at high noon, the Horse embodies yang fire. This year the qi is neutral for you—but there’s an invitation to pause and enjoy the present moment, instead of galloping from place to place. Find times to be still.

Just like nurturing rich soil, Rams embody yin earth. The Snake year is super compatible for you, so enjoy it! Your compassionate care and persistence will pay off this year in whatever projects you pursue. And your gentle qi will be a gift to everyone around you.

Like a sharp fierce sword, the Monkey embodies yang metal. This is an auspicious year and there is an abundance of supportive qi flowing around you. Have fun, be playful, and enjoy this time. There’s many opportunities for success and fulfillment. You’re everyone’s good luck charm in 2025, be sure to share the wealth as it will only come back to you threefold.

Roosters embody yin metal, like delicate shiny jewelry. This year will bring harmony and success because you have an excellent relationship with the Snake. It’s a good time to get organized and move ahead on your passion projects.

The Dog, like a strong cliff wall, embodies yang earth. 2025 brings some relief if you had a challenging last year. It’s an opportune time to return what truly makes your heart sing. Spend time in nature as often as possible and breathe in the fresh, rejuvenating qi.

Pigs embody yin water, like a misty cool dew in the morning. The Snake energy will bring challenges for you, but remember with the greatest difficulties we have opportunities for incredible growth. Remember to start each day with gratitude and intention, and take time to focus on yourself.

No matter Chinese zodiac sign, we can all tap into the energy of release during this year of the yin wood Snake, so prepare to get shedding. Happy Lunar New Year to each of you with love from Anjie the Dragon and Katie the Snake!