Here are your predictions for all Chinese Zodiac signs in the Chinese Year of the Green Wood Snake, 29 January 2025 – 18 February 2026
This is the Chinese year of the Green Wood Snake, which, after an eventful and unpredictable year of the Wood Dragon ending on 28th January 2025, will be a year of transformation and regeneration. Many signs will see progression and advancement in their personal endeavors, and will benefit from time spent on focusing on greater self-knowledge.
BORN IN A RAT YEAR
This is a year when you need to keep your wits about you, dear Rat, and being careful not to rush into decision-making. This is a relatively slow-moving year for Rats, which is not always to your liking, but you really do need to bide your time and not do anything with haste this year! You will find support from well-wishers, as well as family members this year, as well as enjoying valuable family time with loved ones. Rats in love relationships will find that co-operation is key, rather than confrontation. This will be a calmer year than last year on the relationship front, and you will have the opportunity to reach new understandings with your partner. Single Rats will enjoy many social occasions when they will meet new people, and will be attracted to potential new partners. Again, move carefully in your quest for love, and you will be surprised when romantic opportunities occur. In your career, you will discover plenty of opportunities for advancement, but will have to endure testing times, especially when dealing with superiors. You will also need to budget more carefully this year to ensure family security by not overspending, however, you may receive a cash bonus or windfall of some kind later in the Chinese year. Family and social life will be enjoyable this year, although you may find some challenges to your authority from younger members of the family! In the early part of the year you may have emotional concerns, feeling unstable about your wellbeing, and are advised to nurture your inner being this year. Overall, dear Rat, the year of the Wood Snake will be broadly beneficial to you, especially if Wood or Water Rat, although you may feel slightly off kilter earlier in this Snake year. Devote time to your wellbeing and inner calm, as well as that of your family, exercising patience with children, as well as older members of the family, and being as thrifty as possible, which is difficult if you are a Fire Rat. Do be aware of advantageous offers of advancement in the workplace, and enjoy relaxing family times, especially as there could be an addition to your wider family this year!
BORN IN AN OX YEAR
This will be a more progressive year than last, dear Ox, when you will feel inspired to tackle life’s challenges with energy, as well as developing your inner confidence. In the early months of the year, you will receive promotion or advancement of some kind in your place of work, as well as attaining goals in your personal life which you have felt are unreachable. This year of the Wood Snake encourages you to break free from old problems and habits, and will especially favor the Wood Ox. If you are in a love relationship, then you have a desire to strengthen ties this year, and explore shared dreams and plans. Stay trustworthy and upfront, and discuss matters which could cause upset – worth it for rewarding results. If a single Ox, then you face a promising year with meaningful encounters, but beware of being too trusting. If you are willing to adapt and be open to new experiences, then you may find your heart’s desire. In your career, this is a favorable year, and you will be encouraged to think carefully about your progress. You may have been nourishing plans and desires, and your hard work and meticulous approach will not have gone unnoticed, attracting promotional opportunities. Do be aware of those who may try to undermine your honest and reliable approach in the workplace. There could also be misunderstandings and tension when dealing with powerful Yang colleagues or superiors. You will experience positive energy forces this year of the Wood Snake, as well as enjoying convivial family times, especially in the first half of the year. The latter months of this Chinese year may bring a lowering of your spirits, but, if you achieve a balance in life, then you will find this a very favorable year. Overall, the message for you this year, dear Ox, is, embrace the new and unexplored, and be prepared to view your life afresh, appreciating the love from your friends and family.
BORN IN A TIGER YEAR
This is a challenging and transformative year for you, dear Tiger, when you will need to keep your wits about you. Adaptability is key for you this Chinese year of the Wood Snake, and you will have to move fast to keep up with yourself, as well as overcoming challenges and unexpected occurrences. If in a love relationship, you will be wanting to re-invigorate your connection with your partner, and you will both reach important decisions about your joint future this year. Single Tigers will attract many admirers, and towards the end of the year, something special will blossom. Tigers will not be short of exciting social occasions this year, and your engaging personality will gain you many new friends and admirers. In the career and professional realm, this is a favorable year for you, your efforts being recognized by superiors and other colleagues. Do ensure you keep up your energy levels though, so that you can deal with increased workloads, as there is always going to be someone waiting in the wings to replace you if it seems you are being lazy or uninterested in your work, especially if the more laid-back Water Tiger. Unemployed Tigers have a strong chance of finding a favorable position this year, provided you put yourself out there, and sell yourself! Earth and Wood Tigers will have a particularly successful year workwise. Overall, this is a beneficial year, but you should be careful not to overspend, being encouraged to save for a rainy day, difficult for the frequently impulsive Tiger! Your health should remain good this year, provided you do not exhaust yourself, both physically and mentally. Enjoyable family and social times are forecast, so do ensure you enjoy these to the full, dear Tiger.
BORN IN A RABBIT YEAR
This is a year when you will make significant changes to your lifestyle, dear Rabbit. New-found confidence will be in evidence for you, and you will also feel the urge to spend quality time with your loved ones. Rabbits in a love relationship will feel the need to surmount any obstacles which have been blocking progress in your relationship, clearing the air with your loved one, reaching new levels of understanding, and strengthening bonds. Single Rabbits will attract plenty of admirers this year, without having to search too hard. Your inbuilt charm will allow others to become close to you, and enjoy new love where you may least expect it! In your career and working life, you will go far this year, and impress people of importance in your field, provided you are aware of the opportunities presented to you, and are prepared to grasp them, especially if you are the rather placid Earth Rabbit. In terms of finances, you will enjoy a prosperous year, and may receive income from unexpected sources. However, you are warned to avoid risky investments, and not indulge in overspending. Financial savviness is key this year, dear Rabbit, especially if a Fire Rabbit. In family and social life, you will enjoy convivial and pleasurable occasions, with some surprises being announced within the wider family group. Overall, this year promises to be one when you can become the instrument of your own fortune, dear Rabbit, and, by the end of this Chinese year, you will be reaping the benefits. However, there is a caveat: do be vigilant with your health and wellbeing regime, and maintain regular exercise, cultivating a well-balanced lifestyle, especially if the more fragile Water Rabbit.
BORN IN A DRAGON YEAR
Stability and gradual progression are the vibes for you this Chinese year of the Wood Snake, dear Dragon, after a challenging year of the Wood Dragon. Once the last vestiges of the Dragon year have worn off, by March 2025 you should start feeling the benefits of the Snake year, allowing you to see welcome results from your hard work during the past year, especially if the Wood Dragon. Dragons in love relationships will find that this is a lucky year for starting a family, strengthening bonds, or just being more in tune with your true feelings for each other. Single Dragons will be provided with plenty of chances to meet potential new partners, provided you ensure that you make it clear you are interested in someone who catches your eye! In your career and professional life, this is a very auspicious year, when you will see great improvements in your working life, being given the support of influential people in your field. Financial success is also forecast for the Dragon this year if you seize opportunities at the right time, although you are advised to avoid high-risk investments, and to be mindful of financial traps, for example, scams. Family and social life is well aspected for you this year, but do maintain your equilibrium, and beware of being drawn into family disagreements and arguments. Overall, dear Dragon, your health this year should be good, provided you avoid overwork and keep physical fitness at a sensible level. Maintain a positive attitude, believe in yourself, and keep your own counsel during this Wood Snake year, and especially, avoid conflicts and get on with your work, especially if the more combative Metal Dragon!
BORN IN A SNAKE YEAR
There will be challenges for you this year, dear Snake, but they do have a purpose. This Chinese year of the Wood Snake may seem a slow-moving year for you, especially if Fire or Metal Snake, and you may find your plans difficult to get off the ground. Any obstacles in your path remind you to keep your priorities clear, and to be patient and adaptable, this year especially suiting the Earth Snake, who is able to plan carefully. Snakes in love relationships will encounter challenges this year, and you will need to summon up your skills of tact and patience to deal with issues arising in your relationship. However, some Snakes will find that their eyes are opened, so that your relationship can be truly assessed during this transformative year of the Wood Snake. Do focus on joy in love, and offer support when needed. If a single Snake, you will need to work out who you truly are, and what you want from a relationship, especially if Water Snake, then you will find that the right person will come along, especially during the latter months of the Chinese year. In your career and professional life, you are encouraged to step outside of your comfort zone, and redefine your aims and objectives, especially if Wood or Earth Snake. Your efforts will pay off in the second half of the Chinese year, but you do need to proceed carefully, and with patience, especially if dealing with colleagues or superiors who have a strong Yang presence. In your family and social life, there will be rewarding and convivial times, but there may be challenges to your authority from younger members of the family. Do take care to manage stress levels carefully, especially if Metal Snake, and set aside moments for quiet reflection. Overall, this is a year to explore your full potential in whichever field you wish to excel in life. The Wood energy of this Chinese year supports growth, regeneration, and transformation, so do follow your intuition and be open-minded to all opportunities, dear Snake.
BORN IN A HORSE YEAR
This promises to be a successful and progressive year for you, dear Horse. You will benefit from the wise energies of this year of the Wood Snake by developing useful caution in all your dealings, and achieving your deepest desires. Horses in love relationships will wish to explore deeper passions and stronger connections with their loved one, and you are advised to keep positive communication going with your partner to keep your relationship strong. Single Horses will find the first part of the Chinese year rather slow moving when looking for love, but patience is key this year – I know, difficult for you, the impetuous Horse – but during the latter half of the year the kind of person you really want to connect with comes your way! In your career and professional life, you are advised to cultivate the strategic energy of the Wood Snake and to plan ahead, building your career prospects slowly but surely, especially if the impatient Fire Horse. You will need to make wise and calculated moves during this Chinese year, rather than charging ahead with whatever occurs to you spontaneously. Money-wise, impulse spending is definitely out this year, and you are advised to invest carefully and watch your investments accumulate steadily. Home, family, and social life will be deeply satisfactory this year, and you will strengthen bonds with both friends and family, becoming more attuned to the needs of others. You will be in demand socially, especially if Wood or Water Horse, as people value your positivity and good humor. At home, you desire stability, and will wish to make long-term plans with your family. Overall, peace, stability, and forethought are the keywords this year, dear Horse, and you are encouraged to pay more attention to your body and its needs, by practicing meditation and relaxation. Patience will pay dividends this year, enabling you to progress steadily in your career, and cultivating deeper and more meaningful relationships, especially if the Earth Horse, benefiting both physically and mentally from the Wood Snake’s energy.
BORN IN A SHEEP YEAR
This is a year of positive energy and transformation for you, dear Sheep, providing you with many opportunities for personal and professional development, and it is up to you to take advantage of choices offered to you this year of the Wood Snake. The combination of Snake and Sheep is a compatible one, and you are given the chance to reflect deeply upon your true desires in life, especially if Wood Sheep. In love relationships, you will be looking to strengthen your emotional connections, but you should take care not to become overly dramatic or moody in the relationship sphere, especially if Fire or Earth Sheep. However, keep channels of communication open, and ensure you face challenges together. Single Sheep are promised a lucky year, as the year of the Wood Snake favors new beginnings. Take it easy when embarking on a new relationship, and you are sure to find happiness in a meaningful way. In your career and professional life, exciting opportunities will be presented to you. If you’ve been waiting to make a change in your working circumstances, then this is the year to do it! If you are Water or Wood Sheep, then you will need to trust your intuition to guide you to the right decision. Although there could be conflicts in the workplace, remain patient, and deal with problems in a strategic way. This promises to be a year of considerable success for the Sheep, provided you keep your wits about you, and manage finances carefully. In family and social life, you will enjoy harmonious occasions, provided you maintain a positive and good-humored attitude. You will be in demand socially, especially if Metal or Wood Sheep, and can look forward to additions to both the wider family, and to your social circle. Overall, this is a year for developing a positive mindset, and cultivating stable relationships. Resilience is key this year, and you are advised to be open-minded to suggestions for positive change from your partner, or from family members, during this challenging but transformative year of the Wood Snake.
BORN IN A MONKEY YEAR
There will be mix of challenges, opportunities, and clarity of vision for you this year, dear Monkey. Personal growth is favored during the year of the Wood Snake, when you will broaden your horizons through travel, whilst keeping an open mind about new experiences. Monkeys in a love relationship will receive support from their partner, but you do need to be open to receiving this support, especially if Metal or Fire Monkey, as your partner may feel rejected if you deny that you need such support, or refuse it. Communication is crucial this year, and you advised to beware of ignoring your partner’s needs. Single Monkeys will discover opportunities to meet new partners, but you will need to learn to manage your expectations this year, as love will not be found easily. However, later in the Chinese year, you will have a surprise encounter with someone from your past, or someone who immediately appeals to you. In your career and professional life, exciting opportunities will come your way, and paths to promotion or salary increases will be open to you. You should also be able to make modest gains in any investments you hold this year, but should take care to exercise the caution of the Snake, and pay attention to detail – often a Monkey failing! Family and social life promises some fun occasions, but beware of possible tensions within the wider family. Overall, the year of the Wood Snake will be a broadly favorable year, especially for the Wood or Earth Monkey, when you will make new friends, and enjoy new experiences. Health-wise, do pay attention to any recurring respiratory issues, and enjoy clean, fresh air when possible. Although not without its challenges for you, dear Monkey, the year of the Wood Snake will protect you, provided you err on the side of caution, and take opportunities to relax and unwind when they occur.
BORN IN A ROOSTER YEAR
This looks to be a promising year for you, dear Rooster, with many opportunities being presented to you to improve both your professional and personal relationships. You will be feeling confident and able to surmount obstacles which line your path in this transformative year of the Wood Snake, when your energy will remain high, provided your perfectionist streak does not take over, and push you to burnout, especially if you are Metal, Fire or Water Rooster. Roosters in love relationships will feel compelled to express their needs and desires openly, but you should try not to allow petty issues in your relationship blow up into something unmanageable, especially earlier in the Chinese year. However, the main vibe this year is for peace and understanding, and you will feel the need this year to have important conversations with your loved one during the middle of the year, and remember that any challenges you face will make you stronger. Single Roosters will meet new people this year who will spark excitement and romantic interest, especially if you expand your social circle by joining new groups, or taking up new interests. Do keep an open mind, and who knows who you will meet? In your career and professional life, you will feel full of energy, especially early in the Chinese year, when you feel ready to take on new responsibilities, and welcome new members to your team. Stay focused, patient, and calm within your working life, and you will be sure to succeed during this year of the Wood Snake. If self-employed, this year is the time to expand, and to chase up payments owing to you! In your family and social life, you will be sought after for your wise counsel, especially if Wood or Earth Rooster, but do try not to let your new-found energy transfer itself into pushing children or other younger family members into directions they do not wish to take. Overall, you will feel healthy and active this year, dear Rooster, and will have many opportunities for travel and relaxation either solely, or with friends and family. Do make sure you listen to your body this year, to ensure a healthy work and life balance, and you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding year.
BORN IN A DOG YEAR
The year of the Wood Snake is one of transformation and regeneration, and you, more than any other sign, will feel the strength of these energies, dear Dog. You will possess the will and determination to see projects through this year, and that which you wish to achieve will be within your grasp. Many Dogs may even change their image and their habits in this Chinese year, to pave the way to success and take a fresh look upon life. Dogs in love relationships will experience the need to bring deeper understanding to their relationship with their loved one, and, as many Dogs are spiritual by nature, they will wish to explore this aspect of their relationship to help bring such deep understanding about. The middle part of the Chinese year is an ideal time to resolve conflicts and be open to new perspectives. Single Dogs will find that July and August offer surprises in their search for love, and you may have a whirlwind romance, decide to move in with someone after a short period together, or fall deeply in love with someone you have known for a long time as a friend or colleague. You are no stranger to soul-searching, dear Dog, and will realize that all new and budding relationships need to be treated with caution before committing. However, do be open to the new and the exciting this year! In your career and professional life, you are presented with opportunities to transform your working life, and to make significant changes to your career. This year of the Wood Snake is a very important one for you, especially if the Wood or Water Dog, and you will feel the urge to change your direction in the workplace. April 2025 is forecast as a significant time for you in the professional sphere, and you should be ready to take advantage of golden opportunities which arise, to redefine your career path. In family and social life, you will experience times of understanding with your family, and holidays abroad will broaden your horizons. Harmonious times with friends are also forecast, and you will make new friends who share your need for spiritual understanding and connection on a deep level. Overall, dear Dog, this is a year for recognizing your true worth, and for coming to terms with what your personal relationships mean to you. However, you are prone to stress, so please be aware of any challenges which may result in stressful situations for you. Do practice balancing energies to help your body’s equilibrium, and beware of impulsive reactions to events during July and August, especially if the Metal or Fire Dog, but this really does seem to be a memorable year for you, dear Dog.
BORN IN A PIG YEAR
A promising year is forecast for you, dear Pig, both spiritually and materially. During this year of the Wood Snake, you will achieve greater self-knowledge, and may even embark on a study of all things concerning inner development. However, the Snake is your opposite sign, so you can expect some bridges which need crossing this year, especially if Metal or Fire Pig. Pigs in love relationships will encounter challenges with their partner, but you are committed to keeping the flame of love alive, being such an affectionate sign, and will endeavor to weather the storms of this Chinese year. Single Pigs may encounter surprise romances, and may even be swept off their feet by love, but a Snake year does advise caution, and you should prepare to stay grounded, being aware of false promises and deceitful characters, especially if the more gullible Water Pig. However, true love is very likely to come your way during the latter months of the Chinese year, provided you stay aware, and keep your eyes open. In your career and professional life, there will be plentiful opportunities for growth, and, in fact, this is a year to stay positive, embrace change, and unlock your hidden potential. You will be given the chance to excel in the professional sphere, and you are advised to use your Pig energy to push yourself this year, especially if the somewhat complacent Earth Pig. However, do be careful, as always, who you trust in the financial field, and invest wisely in your future, Wood Pigs being especially lucky in this area during the Chinese year of Wood Snake. In family and social life, you will be much in demand especially if the Fire Pig, but will encounter some clashes with family members, as well as challenges from younger family. Social events will be plentiful later in the Chinese year, although you may not always feel up to attending them. Overall, you are advised to keep a level head this year, dear Pig, being mindful that Snake is your opposite sign, and that obstacles will appear in all areas of your life. However, the focus is on self-awareness and self-development this year, so do take time to manage stress and listen to your intuition, and all will be well.
