Welcoming the Year of the Snake

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 7th Jan 2025

Welcoming the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year 2025: Wednesday, January 29th

In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and transformation. Known as the "little dragon," it represents power in a subtle and personal form, often linked to renewal and rebirth due to its ability to shed its skin.

Traits of the Snake

  • Positive: Intelligent, wise, calm under pressure, determined, and strategic.
  • Challenging: Can be secretive, overly cautious, or suspicious.

Lucky Symbols

  • Colors: Black, red, yellow
  • Numbers: 2, 8, 9
  • Flowers: Orchid, cactus

Were You Born in the Year of the Snake?
Years of the Snake: 1929 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 | 1989 | 2001 | 2013 | 2025

Famous Snakes
Notable figures born under this sign include Mahatma Gandhi, Audrey Hepburn, John F. Kennedy, and Taylor Swift.

Chinese New Year Celebrations

  • Decorate: Homes with red lanterns and snake imagery to invite good fortune.
  • Feast: Enjoy traditional dishes like noodles, dumplings, and fish, symbolizing prosperity and unity.
  • Gift: Share red envelopes with money to spread luck and joy.

No matter your heritage, take this opportunity to celebrate renewal, transformation, and prosperity. Cheers to good health and fortune in the Year of the Snake!