Chinese Astrology is based on the lunar (Moon) calendar. Each Chinese sign lasts more or less for a year, beginning with the New Moon in the Sun Sign of Aquarius. This New Moon can fall at any time between early January and late February. Every twelfth year will be the year of the same animal - the Year of the Snake begins on 29th January 2025 and the next Snake year will not begin until 15th February 2037.

According to Chinese tradition, the signs were given their names by Buddha, five centuries before the birth of Christ. As Buddha lay dying he asked all the animals in the world to come to visit him and say farewell. Only twelve did so, and to thank them he offered each one their own year, so they would become immortal. The names of the Chinese Astrological Signs (in Chinese Zodiac order) are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Hen/Rooster, Dog and Pig.

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THE CHINESE YEAR OF THE SNAKE BY CHINESE SIGN [from 29th January 2025 until 16th February 2026]

	RAT A year when it is wise to avoid taking risks and to steer clear of ventures which are not absolutely legitimate. Be prepared for unexpected hazards and delay caused by ill-health.
	OX A very favourable period with possible financial benefits from carefully maintained investments. If there have been disputes or legal problems, these have a greater chance of being resolved to your satisfaction. A good year for research and for making new contacts.
	TIGER Not one of the most favourable years for you. Beware of malice, for sometimes words can hurt more than stones.
	RABBIT A favourable period concerning accounts, finances and legal matters. Romantic liaisons and weddings are features of this year for you.
	DRAGON This is a period when you are likely to benefit from projects that have already been underway, but it is not so favourable for beginning long-term ventures. A confident phase, which shows success resulting from carefully planned moves.
	SNAKE This phase is ideal for closing one chapter and opening a new one. Your personal career and objectives come very much to the fore, and there will be opportunities for you to meet valuable new contacts,
	HORSE A favourable period for current activities to continue, not for changing direction. Let things take their own course. Don't squander finances continuing with projects that should really have been dropped.
	SHEEP You should be starting to feel the benefits of a constructive surge forward in your life. Your personal life has taken an unexpected turn and it is necessary to come to terms with the changes it has brought. A new career may have some initial creases to be ironed out.
	MONKEY Be careful not to give away any personal information. Secrets inadvertently passed to another can cause harm. It is better not to let people take you into their confidence, as what you learn may not be to your advantage.
	HEN A very favourable period if you co-ordinate your resources and make your move. Any legal papers should be signed and formalised during this positive phase. If you are thinking of beginning a new partnership you can go ahead with confidence.
	DOG There is opposition to your plans, which you may not be aware of. It would be wise to delay any action until you are fully aware of the potential hazards it may bring about. At the moment you are not in full possession of the facts.
	PIG Normally a sign in such a powerfully opposed position to the Pig suggests a difficult period. But the Chinese say "The Pig eats the Snake" - so problems will be resolved if you attack them head on.

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