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This article was written in May 2024 and originally published Oct 2024 by Wellbeing Predictions Almanac 2025

The Year of the Wood Snake

Last year’s rollercoaster ride eases as Wood Snake’s tenure commences on 29 January. Snake continues to do Dragon’s bidding donning the Little Dragon moniker, partnering with yin wood brings insights and adaptability. Serpent sits at the midpoint of Earthly Branches — the pendulum oscillates — destiny hangs in the balance. Will 2025 restore equilibrium, equate, renew, unify or play with fire?

Read Part One of GLOBAL PREDICTIONS for 2025 here.

WORDS WENDY GRANT | FENG SHUI ISM

Rodents enjoyed Dragon’s gift of renewed leadership. Snake builds on foundations delivering more beneficial bonuses, 1972 born have an edge. You’re blessed with a highly coveted star that dissolves gnarly scenarios flipping the narrative. The promise of lofty authority awaits — when you commit. If you’re considering honing your skill set or career canvassing, you’ve a cosmic confidante in your corner. There’s also a bonus travel opportunity; embrace it.
The plus column out weighs the minus column — but it’s coloured by cautionary caveats, especially if you’re rash and get too big for your boots. Adopt a modest humble approach and dial down reckless risk. Be pragmatic in business or down trodden defeatist mindsets set in. Channel your cleverness; otherwise wealth woes bring lows. Rats who burn the midnight oil, be it for work, play or spiritual connection your immunity runs on fumes. Review your energy practices and recuperate to rejuvenate.
Romantically Rats are dealt a double serve, 2025 dishes up salty seconds. Lose the lust, for fleeting attraction soon fades — leaving room for cosmic commitments to move into the frame. Partnered folk may develop a wandering eye, especially in Snake years. You’ve a second chance to mend menacing ways or a spell in romance rehab leaves pockets lighter.
Ox — 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Last year’s power plays pass. You share turf with serpents — with the potential to tread gilded paddocks. 1973 oxen are chaperoned. Factor in time out for self-care it’s a must. Emotional chokepoints see you overwhelmed and weepy — be it bereavement, health kickers or accidents — you’ll feel wounded. A traditional reframe to counteract disadvantage is to swap wounds for boons by donating blood. Extended Goat month may test your patience, a catalyst to change.
Communication snafues may leave you short tempered; a matador’s cape to your inner raging bull. Think twice, speak once or adversity tests a sullied reputation. Last year’s relationship status came off ice, restoring your faith in romantic interludes. Hold that thought; at the same time don’t be naïve as serpent years test. Single Oxen, the Garden of Eden is open but beware adulterers lurk.
Your steadfast head for business delivers a payday; for some a windfall delivers a cash cow. Swapping stables for Hallowed Halls, your asset acquisitions accumulate maybe via an inheritance. 1961 oxen there’s unexpected gains. Your appetite to develop hidden skills and ideas reaches fever pitch; side hustles, future concepts or dusty manuscripts, especially solo artistic pursuits, receive a creative injection. September grants network access and sees you forge alliances.
You’ve more irons in the fire than last year – including a trifecta of prized stars buffering you from less favourable scenarios. Abundance and prosperous stars show up when you’re cognizant of opportunities; then doors open. At times things may feel burdensome and punitive, leaving you feeling the burn, duped after your show of honourable integrity. August bites. Snake’s more measured tempo differs to your speed; follow suit and problems fade and fizzle out.
Although cosmic courtship isn’t spot lit, don’t despair as Snake years are heavy on flirtation, just keep pillow talk honest. Dating dynamics spices up next year. Be it partnerships or platonic relationships, you may feel at cross-purposes and unheard. Avoid over thinking things or anxiety rents space in your head, perhaps a year to practice more self-love.
In public and private hold your tongue— it’s cheap damage control. You maybe the target and victim of a scam or scandal, disputes oft incur the need for a legal eagle; cost bites but pro bono services maybe a feasible option. Intellectual property, data or tangible possessions might be up for grabs or you’re held to ransom and left to foot the bill. Remember beneficial stars shield, seeking to dissolve and minimise your risk — you’ve a celestial bodyguard.
Sing it — I will survive (and thrive) — it’s your 2025 mantra. Your energy levels still hover on low after last year’s wellbeing tests. Boost mode depends on maintaining health regimes. In addition to your own wellness be sure to prioritize welfare calls with kin; or hindsight leaves tinges of regret. That sense of satisfaction and progress may evade you, the deck feels stacked against you — but know you’ve an ace up your sleeve. Use your gift of foresight and reframe; try not to catastrophise calamities.
Social bunnies feel trapped and wrestle with feelings of freedom; perhaps an accidental mishap sees you injured and housebound. Reassess risk, warranty up on big-ticket items to minimise exposure or unexpected bills sting; heed the advice and you’ll likely land on your feet. Romance wise we’re all entrenched in snakes’ fondness for intimacy, but for rabbits snafus with the opposite sex can turn hostile; remember reassess risk. 1999 bunnies may meet spouse material.
Remember your trump card. Friends and comrades both personal and professional unlock opportunities to lessen your woes and bolster your future financial circumstances; fortune favours you. Promotion, career recognition or investments sets you up to thrive. Those who network flourish; it’s groundwork for next year. 1975 rabbits hustle best.
Dragon is no longer in pole position, but you’re still a back seat driver as your successor keeps you in the know. You’ll feel vulnerable as you shift gears and adapt to a slower pace. Last year’s push to extremes may have taken its toll, depleting your vitality. Burnout bites; an annual check-up is a must. Refill your own cup first, as family stamina also needs your attention. What you neglected and overlooked, now needs care.
Weathered personal or romantic relationships are tested, old emotions resurface and unspoken truths are aired. A lack of harmony strains family dynamics, perhaps one partner’s patience wears thin. Do the work now; step up to the plate as this theme repeats and drags on. Otherwise an empty nest leaves you reclusive. Couples who weather the storm benefit from the barometer switching to happy skies with big celebrations indicated, maybe babies. Singles friendships flourish; 1988 females or 2000 males, may wed.
Despite some hurdles and laggy starts you’ll gain ground in material matters. Your creative superpowers are recognised; be it certification or academic excellence, the rewards deliver career kudos. Whether you climb corporate ladders or seal your own deals, yin wood brings business boons to metal and water related industries.
It’s Showtime; your mic drop moment arrives. Time to look in the mirror — but a self-audit requires some inner reflection. Be an early adopter and embrace changes underfoot. Gently shedding the old and cultivating the new status quo —a heavenly balm fills in the gaps. For 1965 folk the cycle loops now everything becomes second nature.
Get the jump on the year and duet with Monkey peeps, it maximises opportunities; Sept soothes, February feels punitive. Health hazards are in sharp focus as out of the blue mishaps show up; assess risks (including commutes) and especially perilous pursuits involving limbs and tendons. Avoid overly philosophising or the mental load takes a toll. If health woes are familiar foes a long awaited diagnosis is revealed. Nurture your health and rejig lifestyle regimes.
You’re primed for the spotlight. Feeling validated a seat in the inner sanctum with the big wigs beckons; just turn a deaf ear to the haters. You’ll find a niche and rewarded to boot. Work quandaries are effortlessly solved, you're in demand but don’t over commit — the price you’ll pay is pure cortisol. Spendthrifts rein it in, there’s unforseen expenses; think breakdown or repair works. Avoid loaning money on pig days, you’re likely not be reimbursed.
Unbridled and exhaling from last year’s calamities, residual lameness lingers. Motivation is around the next bend. The final furlong before your podium year brings prized nobleman luck. Don’t kick this gift horse in the mouth; use it wisely to add another string to your bow. Your mindset impacts outcomes, think regally and you’ll emerge victorious. An eat, pray, love year awaits.
All manner of relationships are enhanced but last year’s dating dalliances may have left you wishing you’d swiped left. Dust off the lust, as this year you’re the beneficiary of sweeter suitors — swipe right material. Singles can cherry pick; your charisma captivates and sees you as the favourite. But couples should keep an eye on dark horses with extramarital urges. Snake years are laced with tales of romantic entanglement.
Someone else seems to do the heavy lifting, as your cosmic benefactor clears the brain fog and injects vitality into tired careers. It takes effort but investment in you pays off, as upskilling is slog free. It may even fire up a spiritual awakening. Whilst a rebrand sees you noticed with thumbs up endorsements — don’t talk it up too big to soon, or you’ll overload your plate. Networking sees you wined and dined, as cost of living bites it’s an indirect bonus.
Snake is a seasonal acquaintance, a friend of a friend; you’ll get better acquainted as a leap year sees you on double time. Take every opportunity to network and boost your popularity status, as it cushions adversity tests. 1943 and 2003 goats are double buffered. Exercise caution; be conservative in actions and judgements avoiding anything with a high-risk prefix, including travelling.
Platonic and partnered relationships revolve around communication candour. Be it arguments, minor disputes that escalate or delivering a line diplomatically, your extended monthly tenure sees themes linger twice as long. A welfare decline within your circle forebodes solemn times. A retreat to reflect is beneficial. 1979 females or 1991 males fare best in affairs of the heart. A double spring may see some commit.
Snake is a truth seeker while goats love to chin wag — curb petty workplace hearsay, as it could turn litigious and see you pay for what you say. Although you may feel boxed in if you play your hand wisely, the keys to the hall of fame are yours; honour and professional prestige come to light. Avoid speculating to accumulate this year, that includes gambling. Yin wood favours building your bank deposits; cultivate a saving habit.
IDragon may have left the chat, but you’ve connections with the new influencer. Though some connections are catty; others are hidden and charmed. February is Tiger time; an amber light forewarns. Your go bag is blessed with three prized noble stars, primed to assist on your call. Summon to quell punitive mistreatment or assist with a major rebrand — know you’ve the power to flip the narrative. Moonlighting as a talismanic snake charmer by day and shape-shifter by night.
Your past may catch up on you, weighing and slowing you down; it’s time to draw a line in the sand. Don’t let fear hold you back. If you’ve been an absentminded partner, switch on or philanders move in on your turf. For mischievous monkeys, risqué romance features — be warned it’s fleeting and could leave you red faced.
Your snake alliance serves you well in business; if cosmic credit scores were a thing, you’d ace it. The economic landscape sees income streams expand and multiply. But fiscal fissures can still leave you drained; luckily a Nobleman shields you from the harshest of economic hardships. The highly sought after Moon star shares a new perspective especially from female powerhouses; seeking their opinion delivers. Promotions and lucky business breaks probable.
Rise and shine, your spark returns; alliances aid. It’s time to up date your profile. You stand out from the crowd earning you street cred, but make sure it’s for the right reasons — as several legal themes foreshadow legal entanglements. Cosmic relief redirects and alleviates, when you deal and address issues before they escalate. Noble blessings show higher paths and things go your way when you’re gracious.
Snake’s prospectus features passion, if you fancy partaking. But opting out of romantic interludes is more likely to transpire. Litigious infringements or illegal snafus could test your mettle on whether to settle; so self-love may rank higher. Shift the perspective by warranting up or double-checking disclaimers; you’ll be transforming dynamics to benefit you legally. Reframe negative petty crusades as opportunities to restore your image and social status.
Roosters your leadership expertise is in demand; your niche skills are recognised. Uncover your secret sauce and talent scouts headhunt you. In return your dexterity locks in your value and financial position. Use connections to network; be your own ambassador it opens doors. Keep communication channels open or absent communication leaves you feeling robbed. Jan 2026 is still part of Snake year and it’s a beneficial month for you with promotions and rankings highlighted.
A welcome shift in direction as former obstacles now fade; the year breaker spell has lifted. When the right people show up, engage, listen and take on board the teaching moment. You’re the beneficiary of cosmic transformers; all manner of issues seemingly melt and wane away, dissolving before your eyes.
Your likeability is amplified, arousing envy. Singles mingle as the matchmaker sees you partnered, while loved up folk get hitched. You’re the poster child for fidelity but snake pioneers infidelity; honesty is a virtue you both share. Coupled canines your gift of forgiveness maybe tested. Channel your inner guard dog to recognize suss situations; there’s foe disguised as friends that carry vendettas with intent to wound. Ladies be cautious near sharp objects.
It’s time to saddle up and explore new horizons – foreign shores or new career direction beckon, just get clear on your goals first. Understandably eager to pick up the pace; but avoid taking on arduous workloads. You’ve another cosmic talisman that delivers career and status boosts, be a sponge and soak up whatever advice is on offer. Last year’s expenditure was sizeable; this year is lessened but plug leaky finances as you need contingency in the budget for unexpected blowouts.
As in politics, new leaders bring about changes for the opposition. The Boar party encounters headwinds. Be the instigator of change – be open to transformation, don’t resist and you’ll reshape your future security. Find positives in curve balls, with travel, up skilling and opportunity to boost your income stream on offer. 1959 and 1971 swine feel snake’s bite, 1983 pigs you’ve a noble antidote.
Steer clear of negative Nellie’s; hangs with positive peeps is just the tonic. Up your self-care game as emotional blues and performance anxiety could feature. Couples encounter circuit breakers. Keep eyes wide open; it’s a test of faith as snakes double deal. A primate talisman counteracts; but monkey also dons the hat of frenemy for pigs.
Collectively survival mode is a new norm, but you’ve an extra hurdle to jump. Double down on frivolous spending, you’ll need fat in the budget for an unexpected big-ticket expense. But there’s a hack — redirect expenditure to benefit you. Perhaps it’s up skilling, as flux can bring forced career reshuffles. There’s a silver lining moment as career currency is rubber-stamped — a financial lifeline tips in your favour. Another reframe is travel, snake and pig are travelling stars so relocation for work perhaps: avoid trips in South Easterly directions.

See PART 1 of 2025 Animal forecast; written in May 2024, released and published in Oct 2024 for *Wellbeing Predictions Almanac 2025**. Other forecasts written for sister publication* Wellbeing Astrology 2025

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