On January 29th, the dragon gave way to the Year of the Snake. This transition is based on the first new moon of the lunar cycle, and it marks the beginning of a festival celebrated by billions of people around the globe. The snake is only one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac cycle; the animal of our birth year is believed to reflect our personality, nature, strengths, and weaknesses. And just like western astrological horoscopes, the zodiacs can be used to make predictions about our fortunes in the near future. Let’s see what this new lunar year will mean for you based on your zodiac animal and year of birth!
Year of the Dog – 2006
“Man’s best friend” is an honor that is frequently bestowed upon dogs, as their loyalty is beyond measure. Such is also one of the most commendable characteristics of people born in the Year of the Dog, in addition to their sense of justice, morality, kindness, and helpfulness. Common issues that riddle Dogs are impulsivity, anxiety, and being overly judgmental. It is foreseen that this will be a more harmonious year than 2024, and their work will also be more stable. My advice for the upcoming year is to hold on to your positivity no matter what.
Year of the Pig – 2007
If I tell you that you’re a Pig, you’d likely take it as an insult. But do reconsider, because Chinese culture often views pigs as symbols of luck and prosperity, kind of like piggy banks. People born in the Year of the Pig are described as even-tempered, frank, and optimistic. However, their good nature sometimes makes them a bit gullible and naive. 2025 will bring Pigs significant life changes, which may not be a bad thing, because “It’ll be a good year to explore new opportunities and welcome new experiences,” as said by a feng shui consultant. What a coincidence that this prediction aligns with the year that us seniors are going off to college! May we all have a smooth start to our college journey.
Year of the Rat – 2008
Rats are given a bad rep, but we should not gloss over their good traits. They’re clever, resourceful, adaptable, and ambitious—precisely the strengths of people born in the Year of the Rat. On the other hand, they are sometimes timid, short-sighted, and driven by greed. That’s why a good piece of advice for Rats is to take a step back and carefully reevaluate your priorities before making big decisions, which you have plenty to make this year! Overall, this appears to be a good year for you, filled with plenty of success when it comes to your work.
Year of the Ox – 2009
Oxen are very humble and hardworking animals which have historically played a big role in farming. The ox accurately represents people born in its year, who are set apart by their determination, reliability, practicality, and patience. On the opposite side of the same coin, Oxen’s primary shortcomings are stubbornness and an inability to accept others’ advice. Despite this, you have a good outlook this year, and your friendships and other relationships will blossom. With the arrival of a new year, make a renewed effort to self-improvement and actively listen to other people’s feedback.
Year of the Tiger – 2010
In Chinese culture, tigers are thought of as the ruler of the animal kingdom, so it’s understandable that traits associated with people born in the Year of the Tiger are courage, mental fortitude, and leadership. Some flaws that people with this Zodiac may have to overcome are short temperament, stubbornness, recklessness, and egocentricity. In this new year, feng shui experts predict that Tigers may initially experience some challenges, but their luck looks up in the second half. A reminder to believe in your own strength to persevere through obstacles, and practice self care consistently!
Now, after reading about your Chinese Zodiac animal, you might feel that the description is completely accurate or an entire miss, or likely somewhere in between. These are just meant to be fun generalizations and forecasts, based on energy, elements, and the celestial movement of Jupiter. In the end, it’s important to remember that you alone hold the power to make 2025 how you want it to be.
