Translation Daisy Wong / Photos Eloi Scarva/ Illustrations Yang Sio Maan
The Year of the Snake is sometimes regarded as a challenging year in traditional Chinese culture as it can symbolise change and transformation, but this also means that this year could bring new opportunities, both in your personal life and in your overall social fortunes. The characteristics of the Snake make this year a good one for thoughtful planning and action. As the Snake is associated with wisdom, 2025 may prompt a greater focus on inner growth and learning, making it a great time for those who are keen to further enhance their abilities. It also favours introspection and thoughtfulness, so we need to pay more attention to our inner world and think about how to find our way through the changes, explains local Feng Shui Master Mickey Hung. The Snake year could may make interpersonal interactions more cautious due to its characteristic prudence, which may lead to some misunderstandings or tensions. Therefore, it is important to maintain good communication and understanding. Career-wise, over-cautiousness may lead to missed opportunities though, so in the Year of the Snake people are advised to be flexible in their decision-making and bold in seizing opportunities. Keep reading to see all of Mickey Hung’s predictions for the coming Year of the Snake.
Photo: Eloi Scarva
RAT
In 2025, Rats will face a year full of opportunities. Regarding health however, there are no auspicious stars this year, which means that special attention should be paid to health problems. April could be a month of minor illnesses, especially those related to the stomach. Therefore, it is important to maintain a good routine, a good diet and regular health check-ups. In terms of career, Rats will have a good opportunity to enter the civil service or change jobs after Autumn.
OX
Oxen are likely to have a challenging year and need towatch out for those operating behind the scenes, which couldlead to some disputes and arguments at work. Someone may trigger your inner worries, sadness and other emotional disturbances. Therefore, Oxen need to be especially cautious in their emotions and keep a calm mind. If you are a student, you may meet some elders to help you in your studies. In the workplace, auspicious stars will bring you your moment of glory. Especially for teachers and civil servants, the power of this star will be even stronger, helping you to gain recognition from your leaders and progress in your career.
TIGER
This will be a year of learning for Tigers. Young Tigers will show more initiative in their studies and their academic results will improve. In the workplace, Tigers will have an opportunity to earn extra money. Part-time jobs or e-commerce work will be especially suitable. It would be wise to work hard at your job and strive for a pay rise and promotion. In relationships, the presence of a malefic star may have some effect on marriages. You may have a third party interfering, which is a threat to the family. Therefore, Tiger friends should strengthen their communication with their partners and maintain a good relationship during the year to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. Under the influence of the Fortune Star, the Tiger’s fortune is on a positive trend in 2025. The frequency of unexpected wealth will increase. Although it isnot a large sum of money, there will be a significant improvement compared to last year.
RABBIT
This is a year of Wood and Fire, which means that Rabbits will have some positive effects on their overall fortunes, however on the relationship front, the arrival of a bad star could make your partner suspicious, and could make reconciliation difficult. In terms of marriage, the appearance of the Fierce Star makes married people prone to disputes, and the burden on the family may be heavy. Arguments about financial problems between men and women who are planning a wedding may occur frequently, and these arguments may have a butterfly effect, affecting the harmony of both families and making the whole wedding full of uncertainty. This year, Rabbits will be challenged by a number of bad stars. They may suffer from theft, loss of accounts or non-payment of loans. Rabbit girls may be affected by online scams, so they should be more vigilant to avoid being cheated.
DRAGON
2025 is a safe year for Dragons, as the sign of conflict has disappeared and there is not much change in the year. Dragons should make use of this time to learn some metaphysical knowledge to enhance their self-worth. Meanwhile, travelling abroad is also a good choice. The presence of villains means you could face some obstacles in your career development, especially when it comes to promotions, starting a business or solving financial problems. For entrepreneurs, your business progress will be affected. Dragons are under the influence of a malefic planet, so married women may feel a little lonely. Dragons may not have had many health problems in the past, but the presence of a bad star may lead to depression. Therefore, you are advised to talk to your older friends more often, as they have rich life experience and can help you.
SNAKE
This is the year of the Snake and Jupiter is back in your house. This is not an auspicious year for you to travel or get married. This year, if you encounter several bad planets, it means you may need to undergo surgery, however there is no need to be overly fearful as these are minor ailments. The best advice is to have your teeth cleaned or undergo some minimally invasive surgeries at the beginning of the year; in short, if you can shed blood once, you can effectively resolve the effects of the evil planets. Dragons should avoid quitting their jobs this year, as it will be hard to find another suitable one. In your spare time, take some professional courses to enhance your knowledge. All in all, 2025 is a year of caution for the Snake. Whether in terms of finances, relationships or health, you need to remain calm and actively seek solutions in order to better cope with the challenges and seize the opportunities.
HORSE
Horses will encounter many competitors, and will have to work hard on various matters. Your luck will be in a difficult situation, and you will have many challenges to overcome. This year, you will have the opportunity to rise high in your career, or gather wealth and fortune in business, which will help you to move forward to a brighter future. Young Horses are in the mood for learning and are able to read and study on their own initiative. If you participate in public competitions, you have a very good chance of winning prizes, which will make you appreciated and loved by your teachers. Maintaining this positive attitude towards learning will enable you to excel in your studies. In terms of health, although Horses may be tempted to overdo it in the hope of gaining more money and power, this is often not the case. Consistency and focus are important for lasting success, and discipline is essential. Regular health check-ups are recommended to keep your body and mind in balance and to relax properly in order to stay in top form in a competitive environment. Married women are under the influence of ‘Xian Chi’ and ‘Peach Blossom’ in the current year’s chart, which is neither a good or bad thing. The Horse zodiac sign is inherently wild, especially for women, and there may be many external elements in your sensual world, like the influence of a male outside the marriage, who lives in a different place and has some ambiguous relationship with you. For Horses in love, you need to be extra careful this year. You may attract some outsiders who befriend you. If you don’t want to get yourself into trouble, it’s best to avoid getting too deeply involved with these people, and don’t exchange contacts randomly.
GOAT
This year, Goats may be more prone to problems such as theft or lawsuits. Fortune at work will be suppressed and you may be overwhelmed by the number of ups and downs that happen to you. Therefore, it is advisable to make a good plan at the beginning of the year and assign tasks to your colleagues or subordinates so as to reduce stress. If you do a good job, even if you don’t achieve your goals, your leaders will see that you’ve been working hard. Although fire and earth are in opposition to each other, the Fortune Star in the Si has its root, so your fortune is still strong. In particular, your positive fortune is relatively good, as intermediaries, artists and internet celebrities will have good incomes. For those who like risky investments such as lottery or stocks, this year is also a good opportunity to try. In your relationship, peach blossom luck is stagnant. Your confidence in love is weakened, but you are still eager for love. This makes you more passive and more restrained when you meet your favourite person. In the dating process, although you will endeavour to cater to the other person, you should try to control your emotions.
MONKEY
This year will be a difficult and challenging year at work for Monkeys. You may find yourself in a dilemma, especially if your good friends and colleagues are negligent in their work. As you have harboured them and not reported them to your superiors, it may lead to unnecessary trouble. If you are in the e-commerce or live broadcasting industry, this year may cause some trouble with customers who are not satisfied with your service attitude and may even ask for refunds. In this case, you need to deal with the problem more smoothly and avoid any disputes with customers. In relationships, married people’s love life is mediocre. Married couples should avoid quarrels and everything should be about ‘tolerance’ first, so as to avoid encountering any third party interference, which may cause harm to the family. Unmarried people should also be careful in their relationships to avoid being cheated, especially when making new friends.
ROOSTER
This year, your friends will seldom offer to help you, unless you are in great difficulties, then someone will lend you a helping hand. Nevertheless, this year Roosters have three noble stars in the auspicious stars. You must socialise more, especially at work, but despite a long-term friendship, you may have a fight with your colleagues this year. You have supported them behind the scenes and given them a lot of help, but they are not thankful and your efforts are not reasonably rewarded. This is not anyone’s fault in particular, but because this year your love luck is not good, please do not complain. You will need some time to get along with each other to understand and tolerate each other.
DOG
In 2025, your luck in love is on fire, which is a rare blessing. This year is under the influence of Wen Xing. When you are travelling abroad, you may encounter some unpleasant experiences, such as someone recommending cheap souvenirs to you, and you end up being ambushed. Since travelling abroad also meets with bad stars, you are advised to avoid travelling to places with travel warnings this year. Dogs also need to consider outdoor safety issues. You may have friends close to you, but at the same time there will also be some friends of the heart to you. Once again, as long as you keep a mindset of ‘letting go’ and ‘not caring’, you will be able to spend this year at ease. In terms of finances, you are advised not to make any high-risk or gambling investments. Otherwise, you may face the risk of bankruptcy or even get into trouble with the law. Emotionally, Dogs may face unstable situations this year, and may be prone to disputes and misunderstandings with others, which may affect their health and even lead to insomnia. Therefore, it is important to maintain a calm and positive mindset. Going out more often and getting in touch with nature can effectively regulate your mood and keep you in the best condition.
PIG
This year for Pigs can be described as ‘more work, more pay’. You will not have too many chances to win the lottery this year, and it is not advisable to engage in stock market speculation. Overall, your life will be quiet and stable. The travel star is very bright this year, so you are advised to travel to the north. It is best to travel with someone from the Rat zodiac sign. It is not suitable to travel to the south-east or north-west because the south-east will make you unhappy while the northwest is the direction of financial ruin. When booking a hotel, make sure you know the history of the hotel first and try to avoid unclean places. For businessmen, it is not advisable to expand your business too much this year. Be careful with the details of your contracts. For those who are in business or self-employed, your career is expected to go up a notch. Although the income of office workers is stable, the appearance of the lucky star will increase your chances of a promotion, which is good news for your career development. In terms of health, your physical condition is normal, but you should be careful to avoid getting hurt by metal when you go outdoors or travelling. In terms of interpersonal relationships, although your luck is mediocre, you don’t need to make any deliberate attempts to build up relationships, and you don’t need to be overly wary of right and wrong.
Illustrations by Yang Sio Maan @yangillustration
