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Year of the Snake 2025: predictions, facts, myths and feng shui
From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year.
Updated: 26 Jan, 2025
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Is your luck in?
Feng shui master Tong Pik-ha gives her predictions, from the lucky colours to wear to which sign will have a bad year when it comes to love.
27 Dec, 2024
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Language Matters | Where English got the word ‘snake’, and ‘eating snake’ in Singapore
The root words of snake and serpent mean ‘a creeping thing’. Most snake sayings are negative, including a Singlish loan phrase from Hokkien.
26 Jan, 2025
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What are ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac and which are the Snake’s?
The Tiger, Monkey and Pig animal signs are considered ‘enemies’ of Snakes. Here’s how to overcome relationship issues in love and business.
23 Jan, 2025
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5 ways to beat bad luck predictions in 2025’s Year of the Snake
Every lunar year, certain Chinese zodiac animals offend the ruling deity and risk bad luck. Fortunately, there are ways to appease the deity.
22 Jan, 2025
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Rats’ lucky colour in Year of the Snake and predictions for love, money
People born in the Year of the Rat can expect to be rewarded for hard work, but need to balance that in their love lives.
21 Jan, 2025
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Designer on why Hong Kong red packets need to be ‘universal’
A designer of lai see envelopes given out at Lunar New Year talks about adding novelty to them while still satisfying traditionalists.
25 Jan, 2025
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Why red packets are given at Lunar New Year and the rise of e-versions
Called lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin, red packets wish good luck and prosperity, but are electronic versions taking over?
20 Jan, 2025
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5 food mistakes you should avoid over the Lunar New Year holiday
The Lunar New Year holiday is a time to eat foods with auspicious meanings, but there are also some that the superstitious should avoid.
18 Jan, 2025
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How Tigers can overcome their bad stars in Year of the Snake
The Tiger is one of the zodiac signs in conflict with the guardian deity in the coming lunar year. What this means, and what to do.
20 Jan, 2025
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Why are there fewer babies born during the Year of the Snake?
Many think those born under the Snake will be unlucky. On the other hand, fewer births means less competition for things like school places.
10 Jan, 2025
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What’s ahead for Pigs in the Year of the Snake, and their lucky colour
If you were born in the Year of the Pig, find out how to improve your luck, finances, love life and well-being.
20 Jan, 2025
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Year of the Snake may be unlucky for Snakes. How to avoid misfortune
The Lunar New Year in 2025 heralds the Year of the Snake. It’s bad news if the Snake is your zodiac – you’ll be hit by the ‘12-year curse’.
12 Jan, 2025
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Dogs, from finances to romance
Dogs will earn more this year amid financial pitfalls. It’s a good year for love and marriage but mediocre for health – avoid certain places.
16 Jan, 2025
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Why people born in the Year of the Snake make good lovers and colleagues
Snakes are caring friends once you break the ice. They are also romantic lovers and some of the best colleagues to have in a crisis.
05 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Monkeys, such as a big career boost
Monkeys can expect career advancements – especially if they work with women or are in a women-led industry – according to Chinese geomancy.
09 Jan, 2025
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Why the coming Year of the Wood Snake could be lucky
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Wood Snake comes around every 60 years, and 2025’s may be more favourable than 1965’s.
03 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Sheep, including their lucky colour
According to Chinese geomancy, those born in the Year of the Sheep will make money this year if they are careful – but love won’t come easy.
07 Jan, 2025
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10 snake-themed Chinese-language movies for coming Year of the Snake
From takes on the Legend of the White Snake to baffling tales of half-snake girls and soft-core erotica, 10 movies for the Year of the Snake.
07 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Roosters, such as lots of money
Congratulations, Roosters – according to Chinese geomancy, you can expect easy money, career growth and a social whirl in Year of the Snake.
14 Jan, 2025
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Chinese snake idioms explored as we head into the Year of the Snake
Why would legs on a snake mean something is ruined? What does a bow’s shadow have to do with reptiles? Seven snake idioms and their meanings.
10 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Horses, who’ll find love easily
Horses will be lucky in love, women above all, in the lunar new year according to Chinese geomancy. Men in certain jobs will make good money.
02 Jan, 2025
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8 celebs born in the Year of the Snake, from Taylor Swift to K-pop’s Psy
As the Year of the Snake slithers closer, we look at some well-known people who were snake babies – including a Chinese politician.
13 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Snakes, including their lucky colour
What lies in store for Snakes in the new lunar year according to Chinese geomancy, including why they should focus on work – and avoid water.
31 Dec, 2024
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How snake went from evil temptress to righteous demon in Chinese mythology
The best known Chinese folk representation of snakes is the Legend of the White Snake. The snake’s role in it has gone from bad to good.
16 Dec, 2024
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Snake gut secrets unlocked by new study may help treat human diseases
Research on how pythons regenerate their guts may open door to treatment for Crohn’s and coeliac diseases, colorectal cancer, even diabetes.
20 Dec, 2024
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Born in the Year of the Pig? How to survive 2025’s Year of the Snake
The Pig is among the zodiac signs in conflict with the coming lunar year’s guardian deity. From temple rites to travel, ways to improve luck.
19 Jan, 2025
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Explainer | Why ‘growing snakes’ – shingles – is so painful and how to prevent it
Shingles causes a rash that can feel like ‘being burned and electrocuted’ at the same time. We look at its symptoms, treatment and vaccine.
14 Dec, 2024
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Naga, the mythical snake that protected Buddha yet poisoned a river
Often many-headed and called the King of Serpents, Naga is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists, especially in Southeast Asia.
17 Dec, 2024
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Pet snakes trending in Hong Kong as Gen Z opts for ‘chill’ animals
As more young Hongkongers buy snakes as an ‘easy’ pet option, a vet explains the dangers and why prior research is key.
19 Dec, 2024
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Explainer | What do you feed a snake? Why does it shed? Tips on snake pet care
Although snakes are seen as easy to look after, there is plenty that ought to be done to take care of them properly, from food to habitat.
28 Dec, 2024
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Snakes in popular culture and religion? It’s a love-hate relationship
The snake is the Biblical trickster in the Garden of Eden and the enemy of the Norse gods, but also the saviour of the world in Hinduism.
20 Dec, 2024
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Hong Kong ‘snake bible’ author on why you should learn to fear them less
The coming Year of the Snake is a great time to learn more about them, says Adam Francis, an enthusiast for the reptiles and for Hong Kong.
22 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake retreat in Hong Kong to feature snake-themed exercises
The day-long fitness retreat taking place on Lamma Island before Lunar New Year will include strength-building, yoga and Muay Thai classes.
23 Dec, 2024
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Serpent-inspired shoes, dresses and accessories for Year of the Snake
From shoes to dresses and watches, some of the best fashion and jewellery items to wear for the coming Year of the Snake.
25 Dec, 2024
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Escape Lunar New Year bad luck with a snake-themed run through Hong Kong
The third day of the Lunar New Year is considered an unlucky day. Shake off that bad luck with a run that snakes through country parks.
26 Dec, 2024
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The secrets of snake wine, long touted as good for health
Many believe that snake wine offers medicinal benefits, including improving blood circulation – but drinking it is not without its risks.
27 Dec, 2024
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Why Year of the Snake 2025 won’t follow Lunar New Year’s Eve, technically
The Chinese calendar has no 30th day of the 12th lunar month this year, and it’s to do with the moon’s orbit. So when will people celebrate?
01 Jan, 2025
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A Hong Kong snake catcher on the passion behind his public service
Sun Tak-hei, one of 11 licensed snake catchers in Hong Kong, talks about his enthusiasm for reptiles and how to deal with a wild snake.
02 Jan, 2025
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Who is a ‘snake king’? What is a ‘snake nest’? Twisty Cantonese slang explained
Why do police ‘release snakes’? How do students ‘bend snakes’? We untangle six Cantonese slang expressions that use the word ‘snake’.
03 Jan, 2025
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What is that red Chinese candy box you see during Lunar New Year?
The chuen hup, also known as a togetherness box, is full of tiny sweet treats that carry rich cultural connotations and auspicious meanings.
05 Jan, 2025
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Best Chinese New Year pudding discounts in Hong Kong to help your shopping
From early-bird offers to codes and gift bundles, here are 10 of the best deals we found for everything from turnip cakes to sweet treats.
16 Jan, 2025
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Should Year of the Snake be Year of the Cat? Ancient mural intrigues
A tomb over 700 years old in China has a mural with a cat, not a snake, among the zodiac animals, recalling Vietnam’s Year of the Cat.
21 Jan, 2025
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Born in the Year of the Pig? How to survive 2025’s Year of the Snake
The Pig is among the zodiac signs in conflict with the coming lunar year’s guardian deity. From temple rites to travel, ways to improve luck.
19 Jan, 2025
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Is your zodiac sign Snake? You’re in conflict with guardian deity this year
Lunar New Year in 2025 ushers in conflict between a guardian deity and some Chinese zodiac signs, among them Snake. What to do.
17 Jan, 2025
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Survival tips for Monkeys facing evil star in Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year in 2025 means conflict between its guardian deity and some Chinese zodiac signs, including Monkey. What they can do.
18 Jan, 2025
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What to expect in the Year of the Snake: a visual guide
A complete visual guide as Lunar New Year is celebrated in the Year of the Snake.
21 Jan, 2025
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What the Year of the Snake holds for Oxen, from love to money
People born in the Year of the Ox will be lucky at work and generally healthy in the new year, but there may be relationship problems ahead.
22 Jan, 2025
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All about the ‘Little New Year’ festival that precedes Lunar New Year
A key part of the Chinese “xiao nian” festival a week before Lunar New Year concerns the Kitchen God, who is also celebrated in Vietnam.
22 Jan, 2025
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Predictions for Tigers in the Year of the Snake, from lucky colour to income
Tigers will have a good year for career and income but risk having financial disputes, and will be less lucky with health and relationships.
22 Jan, 2025
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What’s ahead for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake, from money to health
Rabbits are in for a lucky financial year and should take chances to boost their career, but also consider buying health and travel insurance.
23 Jan, 2025
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Want better luck in the Year of the Snake? Pray to these 3 Chinese gods
Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot at fortune.
23 Jan, 2025
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How the 12 Chinese zodiac animals were chosen and ordered: a race
According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, in the animals.
24 Jan, 2025
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Dragons’ lucky colour in the Year of the Snake, and their prospects
Dragons are expected to thrive in the workplace and in new relationships, while doing less well when it comes to wellness.
24 Jan, 2025
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Reflections | So Chinese New Year prosperity toss salad is unchristian?
A pastor has called the Chinese New Year ritual of shouting good wishes while tossing salad ingredients high in the air ‘superstitious’.
25 Jan, 2025
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Explainer | What is turnip cake and why is it a Lunar New Year favourite?
Lo bak go – turnip cake or radish cake in English – is very popular during the Lunar New Year, but is enjoyed all year round in Hong Kong.
25 Jan, 2025
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How prosperity toss brings chaos to the Chinese new year table
This salad, yusheng or lo hei in Chinese, is a must at Lunar New Year, the ingredients tossed for good luck. Where to eat it in Hong Kong.
26 Jan, 2025
