Each animal of the Chinese zodiac repeats every 12 years, and people born in certain years are ruled by a particular sign. For example, those born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025 are ruled by the sign of the snake. According to Chinese tradition, these people are believed to be loyal, calm, clever, and determined, although they can be jealous and react with anger to failure.
In addition to the snake, there are other animals in the Chinese zodiac, and here is the complete calendar of the signs for each year so you can know which animal corresponds to your date of birth. Each animal represents different characteristics, such as cleverness, elegance, prudence, and determination to achieve goals.
The South China Morning Post mentions that for the year of the snake, wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, and intuition are expected, in addition to associating this animal with good luck and longevity. It is recommended to adopt some characteristics of the snake to have a successful year, such as being observant, cautious, and maintaining calm in difficult situations.
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is celebrated on January 29 with the arrival of the New Moon. This year will leave behind the year of the wooden dragon to give way to the year of the snake. According to tradition, this animal will mark the characteristics of 2025.
The Lunar New Year is celebrated in January because not all countries follow the Gregorian calendar, and for some cultures, like China, they are governed by the lunisolar calendar. This calendar is based on the lunar phases, and each cycle begins with the first New Moon of the year, which usually appears between January and February.
In the Chinese zodiac, each year is assigned a different animal that is believed to determine the characteristics of the cycle. The 12 animals also represent one of the 5 elements of nature: wood, fire, earth, metal, or water, creating unique combinations that repeat every 60 years. In 2025, it is the year of the wooden snake.
