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2025 YEAR OF THE SNAKE The year will bring strong travel opportunities and many benefactors. However, being directly affected by Tai Sui, the presiding god of the year, gambling and speculative activities should avoided. Snakes should also pay close attention to their health.
stable, but they should make sure to favour steady income over speculative gains.
WORK: Snakes are great in industries that involve active roles such as politics, law, logistics, tourism, trade, legal professions and notaries. WEALTH: Snakes may be financially
HEALTH: Snakes will have minor, but frequent times of falling ill. Regular exercise and rest will be needed this year. Be cautious of accidents such as falls or traffic-related injuries.
RELATIONSHIPS: Romantic relationships this year will be stable and long-lasting with strong social connections, but there won’t be other significant romantic opportunities.
here’s nothing like knowing what may be in store for you when Lunar New Year comes around this Wednesday. Paul Ng, a practicing Chinese geomancer and philosopher, also known as a feng shui master, shared his general yearly predictions and horoscopes for the Year of the Snake, which begins on Jan. 29.
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YEAR OF THE HORSE
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE IN 2025 Glacier Media It’s almost time to bid farewell to the dragon as the year of the snake is coming around the corner. Jan. 29 will mark the first day of the Lunar New Year celebrating the snake, the sixth zodiac of the lunar calendar. The snake is said to have finished sixth in “the Great Race,” held by the Jade Emperor, ruler of all gods within Chinese mythology, to select the 12 zodiac animals.
It isn’t usually anyone’s favourite animal but is known as the “little dragon” in Chinese culture. During the race, the snake comes after the dragon by sneaking up on the horse startling it right before it reaches the finish line, claiming its spot before the horse. Snakes are described as cautious and introverted observers with cool and mysterious behaviour, according to a Chinese New Year website. While they are suspicious and
insecure by nature, the few close people around them will find them sensitive, full of wisdom and passionate. Their strengths include self-respect and steadfastness where other people’s opinions won’t sway their decisions. Their weakness lies in being emotionally detached, which can lead to them being cold or selfish. This year will be the year of the Wood Snake. Wood snakes will have a challenging year, but there will be “strong opportunities for career and financial growth as
long as they balance the year with joyful events.” Snakes are encouraged to wear red clothing or jewelry to keep away misfortune and avoid wearing pink and purple, according to the website. It also mentions the best careers for those born in the year of the snake are being an investment advisor, artist, stylist, social media influencer and psychologist. Meanwhile, the worst careers are being an attorney, police, researcher, doctor or analyst.
A strong social and romantic outlook is in store for horses this year with increased creativity and fame greater than money. WORK: Horses are inclined to work in careers in public relations, human resources and entertainment industries. Creative fields are also very beneficial. WEALTH: Horses are financially stable and better at maintaining their wealth than acquiring it this year. RELATIONSHIPS: Good romantic prospects and strong social ties are in store this year for the horse. Those who are single should consider marriage while married couples will enjoy more affection this year. HEALTH: In general, horses are expected to have good health and a clear mind this year. 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943
YEAR OF THE GOAT
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YEAR OF THE SNAKE
Goats have a strong intuition when it comes to design and planning. However, they should be more mindful of the health of elderly family members. WORK: Goats are suitable for design-related work, cemetery and funeral services, philosophy and religion. However, those born in the year of the sheep should expect significant effort will be needed in their career. WEALTH: It will be a financially stable year for Goats with a focus on legitimate income. RELATIONSHIPS: Stable and long-lasting romantic relationships are in store for 2025, but no other significant romantic opportunities. HEALTH: Good overall health, but avoid overexertion.