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2025: Chinese New Year of Yin Wood Snake "Yi Si"
By S.BS.Surendran
(29 January 2025 - 16 February 2026)
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In the year 2025, the Animal Signs which receive good support from the Year Zodiac are Rat, Monkey and Dog, The Zodiac, which will have to protect and defend from the Clash with the annual zodiac sign are Snake, Pig, Sheep and OX. However, with proper protection and care, the afflicted Zodiac Sign can also smoothly sail through the year. These Zodiac signs may carry Jade Monkey to mitigate ill effects of the year.
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Year 2025 is known as The Year of the Yin wood Snake - Yi Si. The Year of the Snake commences on the 29th January 2025 and ends on 16th February 2026.
Snake is the 6th animal in the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs and is part of the Fire Cycle in the cycle of the season of five elements in Feng shui. In the Year 2025, taking into account the elements in Combine and Clash based on the Feng shui Destiny Analysis known as the Four Pillars of Destiny or Bazi (Phat chee), the two main elements for the year are Wood & Fire.
Element Yin Fire relates to candle light, twilight, low flame, small fire etc. The characteristics of Yin wood are Subtle, like vines and creepers, amenable, charming and yet have strength. The year is a combination of Yin Wood and Fire, which would be a productive relationship. It will be a year of joyous celebrations, prosperity and abundance, time to showcase the talent and utilise the prosperous time to garner prosperity and wealth.
Industries, which may benefit are Fire industries like entertainment, trading, stock, finance, petroleum, fine arts power, energy and metal industries, heavy engineering, fabrications, steel etc. Water industries like shipping, communication and transport would do well. However, Wood industries are into not so prosperous cycle, and Earth industries like Real estate, mining, construction may face obstacles.
Adapting Feng shui, one can avert the difficult phase in store in the Year of the Snake and mitigate its ill effects and move towards prosperity. Primary focus is to stay healthy, happy and contended, which would be quite achievable through proper Feng shui protection both for the home and the occupants and the entire Zodiac.
To ensure that the home is well protected, apart from the advice for the Individual Zodiac, the following basic Fengshui corrections would be extremely beneficial.
Place a Metal Wulou or suspend 6 Chinese Coins with Red tassel at the Centre sector of the house to overcome the #2 illness star. Place also a pair of Black Obsidian Tortoise figurine.
 Suspend 6 rods Metal Wind Chime at the Northeast of your home, to counter the #5 Misfortune star, also referred to in Fengshui as Five Yellows.
Place a Red decor at Northwest of the home and bedroom, to counter #3 Disputes/Quarrel/argument star.
Place 3 Bamboo Stems in a vase with water at North of the Living Room, to protect the house from Violence or Robbery star.
Place Piggy Bank at Southeast, to activate good luck and wealth.
Place Rose Quartz Mandarin Duck at West, to activate relationship and Love Luck, including marriage prospects.
Adapting simple and practical Feng shui tips for the home and the individual Zodiac, the Year of the Yin Wood Snake can be transformed into a very auspicious and prosperous year.
In short, by adapting Feng shui we can sail through smoothly as it is easy to surf with Feng shui than to fight the tides of time.
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Forecast for 12 Chinese Zodiac for Year 2025
Deduce your Animal Sign, from your Year of Birth
RAT: (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Year ahead Overview: -
People born in the year of the Rat will see overall improvement. Good time for career and financial opportunities! Career looks promising; promotions may also take place and overall Career Luck will improve. Be persistent in your work to achieve success. Focus on health improvement and adopt exercise regime. Stay cautious with finances and investment plans.
Health :-
Though Overall luck will improve, pay attention to health, although you will feel healthy and positive. Take preventive action for health issues and be mindful of minor ailments too. Focus on mental and physical health. Relax more and engage in outdoor activities; visit gardens to rejuvenate yourself.
Career & Wealth :
Career improves a lot, and recognition at work will happen. Plenty of new career opportunities and promotions in existing role are indicated. Good communication with seniors will give a boost to career and will feel motivated. Income will also see improvement, and those working can anticipate increments.
Relationship & Love :
A year to expand your network and connect with new people! Socializing opportunities will be more. Support of benefactors will exist, boosting teamwork and career. Those married will have a good relationship with their spouse. Singles will be able to find a good partner. Overall Relationship Luck is very good.
Lucky Colors in 2025:Yellow, Brown, White
Lucky Direction: -Southeast & Southwest
Supportive Zodiac : -Dragon, Monkey
Lucky charm for 2025 :-Wear Rutilated Quartz or Smoky Quartz bracelet; display figure of Rat at North or Northeast.
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OX : (1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
Year ahead Overview: -
A year of testing time, although you may receive support of mentors & benefactors. Challenges will pave your way to become more resilient and strong. Prospects of a bright future are around the corner. Focus on wealth generation and pay attention to health and avoid adventures which could cause mishaps.
Health: -
Health needs all the attention and focus. You may feel drained and disinterested throughout the year, yet focus on health. Stay cautious of injuries, and avoid adventurous pursuits. Do take time to relax and pursue new opportunities or interests. Adopt a life style with good dietary habits and exercise regime like yoga, walking etc. Focus on digestive system and muscular weakness.
Career and Wealth :
New opportunities will show up, but you may be disinterested to pursue. You could do well with helpful people coming forward, but need to be focused and strong-minded in your outlook. Follow advice of superiors. Use your knowledge and skills to manage finances and seek the advice of experts to save or invest in stocks. Avoid risky investments and unwanted expenditure.
Relationships and Love: -
Stay away from mediating disputes or conflicts, as you may be pulled in to the mess. Relationship Luck at work and home will be poor; hence stay calm, and do not offer any unsolicited advice and do not speak unnecessarily. Those married may need to find a middle ground to avoid showdown. Singles need to be patient through the year, as they may not find a suitable match or get into a relationship.
partner.
Lucky Colors in 2025:Blue, Black & White
Lucky Direction : -North & West
Supportive Zodiac :-Rat & Rooster
Lucky charm for 2025 :-Wear a Rose Quartz bracelet, and place a pair of Rose Quartz smooth Crystal Ball at Bedside.
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TIGER: (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)
Year ahead Overview: -
A year of good fortune and growth! Your career and work growth will be immense, and your talent will get recognized. With more opportunities coming, there will be remarkable transformation in terms of work, wealth and career. Pay attention to health, by relaxing more between works. Exercise control on your emotions, and be measured in your communications.
Health :-
Overall health will improve for the better, and you need to continue to maintain the exercise regime. Work and stress would be high, causing minor setbacks, but you need to focus on diet and proper exercise routine to stay fit. Take ample rest, and adopt relaxation and calming techniques.
Career & Wealth :
A year to prove capabilities and set clear goals! Work opportunities will be plenty. Explore new opportunities and avenues, to pursue new aspects of career. A year to launch new products and ideas. Financial growth is positive; hence plan your investments and savings accordingly.
Relationship & Love :
A year to gain support and networking luck, to pursue career and personal life! Avoid arguments and disputes over trivial matters. Singles will meet potential partners and those in relationship will have a smooth year ahead.
Lucky Colors in 2025:Red, Yellow & Orange
Lucky Direction: -South and Northwest
Supportive Zodiac : -Dog, Horse
Lucky charm for 2025 :-Wear Citrine Bracelet, and place a Citrine stone or Geode in the Living room.
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RABBIT (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)
Year ahead Overview:
A year of moderate luck with ups and downs, although career and wealth do not look difficult. Time to exhibit your talent! You will receive recognitions followed by great success. Wealth-flow will be good. Be cautious of your health and safety, especially when you travel. The year will be stepping stone for the future success, growth and financial stability.
Health:-
Health needs attention and caring as it's a year of low Health Luck. Adopt healthy life style with relaxing phases, and involve in outdoor activities. Take ample care of dietary habits, and increase water intake. Minor ailments may bother you, but timely intervention can help you sail through the year.
Career & Wealth: -
A year filled with great opportunities to show your skills and talents in store! You will face challenges at work, but you can manoeuver the situation and move ahead. In business, you will see great success and wealth boost. Deals will go through smoothly, and quick wealth accumulation is indicated; however be cautious, while signing documents.
Relationship & Love:
Being totally involved with your work, you may tend to ignore your loved ones, leading to conflicts. Devote time for your partner, and build your relationship. Singles may meet their partner; hence need to be more active in socializing. Networking with friends and business associates will be fruitful and smooth.
Lucky Colors in 2025:Yellow, Green and Brown
Lucky Direction : Northeast & Northwest
Supportive Zodiac : Tiger & Dog
Lucky charm for 2025 : Wear Agate bracelet, Place, Quartz Crystal on your work-desk
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DRAGON (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)
Year ahead Overview:
It will be a mixed year ahead with opportunities and challenges, although better than last year. You may lose focus and interest in things, due to obstacles; stay positive; work looks promising with many opportunities, collaborations and travel. Adopt good physical regime & monitor your dietary habits, especially digestive health.
Health:-
You may face minor ailments. Although no major health issues would show up, you may feel burdened. Focus on your digestive health and build your immune system. Avoid stress, due to work. Adopt outdoor activities, yoga exercise regime. Monitor your food intake, and adhere to healthy food habit, to boast your energy.
Career & Wealth: -
You will have plenty of opportunities to innovate and implement. With helpful people and mentors, you will be successful in your pursuits. Career potential is good with new prospects and networking power. Influence Energy will manifest. Promotions and recognitions are ahead. Income will boost and Wealth Luck is good
Relationship & Love:
The Relationship Luck will improve and do good this year. Social networking will also be good, and increase your circle of connectivity. Learn to lend your ear to others, and pay attention, as this could smoothen relationships. Those singles will have a supportive year, and prospects of meeting a partner are bright; those married will need to be patient and cooperative with their partner.
Lucky Colors in 2025:Blue, Black & White
Lucky Direction : North & Southwest
Supportive Zodiac : Rat & Monkey
Lucky charm for 2025 : Wear Blue Turquoise Bracelet. Place a Pyrite stone on Bedside or Work-desk.
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SNAKE: (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025)
Year ahead Overview:
Expect a year of competition and challenges at work, yet your inner strength will make you sail through the difficult phase. Have a positive outlook, and pursue things of your interest. Financial stability will be achieved, and you can help financially weaker people too. Be extra cautious of health, and stay attentive, while on the road.
Health:-
Avoid adventurous sports and activities . Focus on health regime, listen to your body and maintain a strict regime. Practising Yoga or meditation could help you de-stress during this difficult phase. Monitor your food intake, and avoid over-indulgence; consume more water and try to sleep more.
Career & Wealth: -
Work pressure will increase; mentors and friends will come to your rescue and assist you. Competition at work will be high, hence you will be forced to be alert. Stay away from confrontation and arguments with colleagues. Wealth Luck will be stable, but expenses will mount up. Proper financial planning will help to a large extent.
Relationship & Love:
A year of networking and social interactions. However you will be misunderstood, leading to conflict and disagreements. Singles may not find suitable partner, and may have difficult time in finding one. Those married will have to be cautious of spoken words, as this could cause rift in relationship and at home.
Lucky Colors in 2025:White & Gold
Lucky Direction :West & Southwest
Supportive Zodiac : Monkey & Rooster
Lucky charm for 2025 :Wear Hematite bracelet. Place Black Obsidian smooth Crystal Ball at bedside.
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HORSE (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
Year ahead Overview:
A year of new opportunities and success! With help from benefactors, which will come your way, things will get better. Stay firm in your decisions, and focus on improving your networking and relationships. Try to extend help to those, who need your support, and do spend more time with your family and loved ones.
Health:-
Work and posture may cause health issues; be conscious of the same. Avoid indulging in over- eating and outdoor activities. Attain a balance between work and rest, and try to connect with Nature more often. Consume more water, and adopt exercise regime. Focus on cardio-health.
Career & Wealth: -
Your hard work and efforts will be well recognized. Although there would be challenges, you will be able to sail through and complete all tasks. New opportunities will come your way; utilize it to your benefits. Improve your Networking Luck to enhance wealth gain. Plan your new investments and focus on Stocks and Real Estate.
Relationship & Love:
A good year for relationship and networking! Your social circle will expand, and improve your contacts and friendship. Singles may meet their partner of choice; due to work pressure you may miss out on relationship opportunities. Prioritize your partners' feelings, especially if married. Stay away from being caught, with roving eyes.
Lucky Colors in 2025:Yellow, Green & Brown
Supportive Zodiac:Tiger & Dog
Lucky Direction : Northeast & Northwest
Lucky charm for 2025 : Wear Tiger-eye bracelet. Place a Jade smooth Crystal Ball on Work-desk.
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GOAT: (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
Year ahead Overview: -
A year when you will be tested for your endurance and patience! Helpful people and mentors will be very supportive, but you need to manage your time well. Goals set will be achieved and plans can be executed smoothly. Be cautions of your temper, and be mindful of what you speak. Avoid being in haste, and move one step at a time.
Health:
Due to workload, you may feel drained. Your communication will be minimal, causing anxiety and worry. Avoid neglecting any health issues and adopt a healthy fitness regime. Indulge in external activities and connecting with Nature. Immunity may be low; hence, strengthen the same and take care of your eyes. Adapt exercise, yoga, swimming activities, to keep you fit and agile.
Career & Wealth:
Favorable year to boost Career Luck! However, stick to what suits you best, and take up any work, which comes your way. Remain calm, and utilize the phase for skill development and learning new trends. Be careful with your investments, as you may lose the gains; hence stay astute.
Relationship & Love:
Though you would mean no harm, you could be misunderstood in your communications. Those married may have a smooth phase. Singles will have ample opportunity to meet a partner. Improve your social networking and Relationship Luck. Overall, a smooth year for external and home relationships!
Lucky Colors in 2025 : Red and Orange
Lucky Direction : South
Supportive Zodiac : Horse
Lucky charm for 2025 : Wear Smoky Grey Quartz bracelet. Place a bowl of gem stones, with coins,in Living room.
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MONKEY (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
Year ahead Overview: -
The year boosts your overall luck, and it improves for the better in both career and home. You will exude confidence and energy; you will be very busy with your work. Time to plan your investments, future and savings. Unexpected gains indicated, and benefactors will support your career breaks. Be modest, as unforeseen situations may arise, if off as egoistic and showing off as successful.
Health:
No major health issues indicated. Focus on respiratory health and try to take breaks between work. Be vigilant, while on the road; avoid being rash while driving. With a lot of work-related activities, you may tend to ignore your health. Engage in regular exercise fitness and physical activities.
Career & Wealth:
Excellent growth and advancement are on the anvil. Time to expand your business network and sharpen your skills. Be thankful to those helping you and your teammates, as this will motivate for better involvement. Your financial situation will improve a lot; avoid greed and impulsive actions.
Relationship & Love:
You will attract people into your life. Networking Luck and Relationship Luck are excellent. Female benefactor will assist you in your growth. Singles will find their partner, and those married will have a smooth year too. Avoid being possessive, as this could cause rift with your partner.
Lucky Colors in 2025: White, Black & Blue
Lucky Direction: North & South West
Supportive Zodiac : Rat & Monkey
Lucky charm for 2025 : Wear Blue Lapis lazuli bracelet. Display a Lapis Lazuli smooth Crystal Ballon work-desk.
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ROOSTER: (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
Year ahead Overview: -
Fairly a stable year, with favorable stars and good overall support! Be cautious of legal entanglements, and avoid risky investments. Utilize available opportunities to move ahead. Personal fortunes would grow, and career also will get a boost. Be honest in your relationships, and interactions as this could weaken the bond, if caught.
Health:
Due to success in career and work, you may feel overwhelmed physically and mentally. Avoid rich food and adapt healthy diet regime. Focus on strengthening your immunity. Be careful of allergents to ensure that you do not have breathing issues. Adopt more active lifestyle, and indulge in outdoor activities, yoga and cycling.
Career & Wealth:
A year, when career prospects grow in leaps and bounds! Be on the lookout for new opportunities and grab them, as they show up. Be caring with subordinates, to ensure full support in your work pursuits. You will achieve great success at work, and win the praise of superiors .Those in business will find good financial support.
Relationship & Love:
A year of great harmony and Relationship Luck! Beware of conflicts, being stirred up; do not take relationships for granted. Singles can explore possibilities of expanding their network and find prospects; those married may have a stable year ahead. However, try to devote more time to your partner.
Lucky Colors in 2025: White Yellow, gold & brown
Lucky Direction: Northwest & Southwest
Supportive Zodiac : Monkey & Dog
Lucky charm for 2025 : Wear Black Tourmaline bracelet. Place a natural Tourmaline Rock on Bed side.
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DOG : (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
Year ahead Overview: -
After a year of downward trend, you will have an excellent time ahead. You will achieve great balance at work and home. Career Luck looks promising; in addition, you will have the auspicious star shining to aid you in all your pursuits. Positive developments and news will come to you.
Health:
Exercise caution in your health regime, and take ample care and rest. Indulge in healthy habits like exercise, yoga and aerobics. Your diet and fitness regime will help you a lot, and your body will self-recover. Avoid adventurous activities and sports; adhere to strict healthy habits. Try to relax more, and practise meditation and yoga.
Career & Wealth:
Career Luck is excellent, and you will receive plenty of help from benefactors. Plenty of new opportunities and ventures will come your way, which will ensure considerable Income Luck. Go by your instincts in your pursuits. Investments will yield good returns; hence you have to plan accordingly.
Relationship & Love:
Your social and networking skills will shine, and overall relationships will be good. Socializing opportunities would connect with like-minded friends. Those married will have a good year ahead and possibility of many joyous occasions. Singles may also meet persons of their choice, and they can settle down.
Lucky Colors in 2025: Green, Red and Orange
Lucky Direction: South & Northeast
Supportive Zodiac : Horse & Tiger
Lucky charm for 2025 :Wear Smoky Quartz bracelet.
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PIG: (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Year ahead Overview : -
A year of challenges with fluctuating luck. Work and Career pressure will be more. Travel Luck is high, and conserve your energy for the travel and work, which will be draining. Stay positive, in spite of adverse conditions; take plenty of preventive steps to avoid injuries. Uncertainties in all aspects of life will exist.
Health :
You need to be very focused on your health, as it may not be at its best. Avoid stress and over-working. Focus on sleep-quality, and do not be reckless, when behind the wheel. Maintain a diet with proper nutritional intake, exercise regime and ensure ample rest. Devote time for mental relaxation and manage mental peace too.
Career & Wealth :
The team spirit will be lacking, and you may feel let down by your colleagues and team members. New opportunities may show up for those in senior positions. Avoid legal entanglements; maintain humility, even when you experience success. Focus on savings, as Wealth Luck is also minimum; plan your investments well.
Relationship & Love :
You may not have the enthusiasm to connect with people or meet a partner. However if you break the shackles, it will turn out favorable. Singles may feel shy to connect; hence miss out on opportunities. Those in relationship or married will have a pleasant year ahead.
Lucky charm for 2025 :Blue, Black and Green
Lucky Direction : North & Northeast
Supportive Zodiac : Rat & Tiger
Lucky charm for 2025 :Wear Hematite bracelet; place a Quartz Crystal at Southwest of Living Room.
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