Year of the Snake

Year of the Snake

Cosmos’s 2025 Predictions

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Happy New Years – Year of the Snake

In Korean, you can say “Happy New Year” as:

  • Hangul: 새해 복 많이 받으세요!
  • Romanized: Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!

In Chinese, you can say “Happy New Year” as:

  • Simplified Chinese: 新年快乐!
  • Traditional Chinese: 新年快樂!
  • Romanized: Xīnnián kuàilè!
  • Cantonese: 新年快樂 (San Nin Faai Lok)
  • Vietnamese: Chúc Mừng Năm Mới
  • Spanish: Feliz Año Nuevo
  • In Honor of the Year of the  Wood Snake, here are some forecasts by Co-Pilot and two of my poems about the most famous snake of all the Snake in the Garden of Eden. Enjoy and have a  prosperous New Year

Chinese Zodiac Years

Chinese (Simplified)

  1. 鼠 (Shǔ) – Rat
  2. 牛 (Niú) – Ox
  3. 虎 (Hǔ) – Tiger
  4. 兔 (Tù) – Rabbit
  5. 龙 (Lóng) – Dragon
  6. 蛇 (Shé) – Snake
  7. 马 (Mǎ) – Horse
  8. 羊 (Yáng) – Goat
  9. 猴 (Hóu) – Monkey
  10. 鸡 (Jī) – Rooster
  11. 狗 (Gǒu) – Dog
  12. 猪 (Zhū) – Pig

Korean (Hangul)

  1. 쥐 (Jwi) – Rat
  2. 소 (So) – Ox
  3. 호랑이 (Horangi) – Tiger
  4. 토끼 (Tokki) – Rabbit
  5. 용 (Yong) – Dragon
  6. 뱀 (Baem) – Snake
  7. 말 (Mal) – Horse
  8. 양 (Yang) – Goat
  9. 원숭이 (Wonsungi) – Monkey
  10. 닭 (Dak) – Rooster
  11. 개 (Gae) – Dog
  12. 돼지 (Dwaeji) – Pig

Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ)

  1. Chuột – Rat
  2. Trâu – Ox
  3. Hổ – Tiger
  4. Mèo – Cat (Note: In Vietnamese culture, it is the cat instead of the rabbit)
  5. Rồng – Dragon
  6. Rắn – Snake
  7. Ngựa – Horse
  8. Dê – Goat
  9. Khỉ – Monkey
  10. Gà – Rooster
  11. Chó – Dog
  12. Lợn – Pig

Discussion: Common Confusions in English

Rat vs. Mouse

In the Chinese zodiac, the year is commonly referred to as the year of the Rat. Sometimes, it is

Confused with a mouse due to the general similarities between the two rodents. However, the

Traditional Chinese zodiac animal is a rat, known for its cleverness and resourcefulness.

Ox vs. Cow

The year of the Ox sometimes gets confused with the year of the Cow in English. The ox is

Traditionally seen as a symbol of hard work and reliability. While “cow” is a common term for

domestic cattle, “ox” specifically refers to a castrated male cattle, traditionally used as a

draft animal.

Rabbit vs. Cat

The year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac is sometimes confused with the year of the Cat in Vietnamese culture.  while most East Asian cultures celebrate the year of the Rabbit, in Vietnam, it is uniquely the year of the Cat, which is believed to bring different attributes.

 General Forecast for the Year of the Snake                              

The Year of the Snake, which began on January 29, 2025, is known as the Year of the Wood Snake. This year is all about deep insights, thoughtful deliberation, and inner strength
The Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation.

Relationships: It’s a great time to strengthen your relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. However, be mindful of potential conflicts, especially with signs like the Monkey, Goat, Rooster, and Ox.

Career: This year encourages strategic planning and thoughtful decision-making. It’s a good time for career growth, but watch out for potential obstacles.

Health: Focus on maintaining a balanced lifestyle to avoid health issues.

Forecast for Those Born in the Year of the Goat – I was born in the Year of the Wood Goat

Relationships: The Goat may face some challenges in relationships this year. It’s important to stay calm and approach conflicts with grace.

Career: There might be opportunities for career advancement, but be cautious of potential conflicts with colleagues.

Health: Pay attention to your well-being and avoid overworking yourself.

Based on your birth date of October 30, 1955, you were born in the Year of the Wood Goat according to the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are known for their elegance, charm, generosity, wisdom, and gentleness. They are also considered to be compassionate, kind, and supportive, making them great friends and counselors.

for more info on the Wood Goat see the following:

wood goat forecast

Forecast for Those Born in the Year of the Pig

Relationships: The Pig may experience some challenges in relationships, but staying calm and finding solutions can help maintain harmony.

Career: This year could bring opportunities for financial growth and career success.

Health: Focus on maintaining a balanced lifestyle to avoid health issues.

Your wife was born on May 28, 1959, which makes her an Earth Pig according to the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are known for their generosity, diligence, and reliability. They are often seen as kind-hearted, compassionate, and supportive individuals who enjoy helping others.

General Forecast for the Year of the Earth Pig

Career: This year encourages steady progress and hard work. Earth Pigs are likely to see stability and growth in their careers, especially if they focus on long-term goals and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

Relationships: Earth Pigs are known for their loyalty and dedication to their loved ones. This year is a good time to strengthen family bonds and nurture friendships. However, it’s important to communicate openly and avoid misunderstandings.

Health: Maintaining a balanced lifestyle is crucial for Earth Pigs. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate rest are essential to avoid health issues.

Wealth: Earth Pigs may see steady financial growth this year. It’s a good time to focus on saving and investing wisely. Avoiding financial speculation and sticking to low-risk investments is recommended.

for more info on the Earth Pig see the following”

Year of the Earth Pig

Last Five Years

2020: Year of the Metal Rat (鼠年 Shǔ Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 쥐의 해 (금속 쥐)
  • Korean (Romanized): Jwi-ui hae (Geumsok Jwi)

2021: Year of the Metal Ox (牛年 Niú Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 소의 해 (금속 소)
  • Korean (Romanized): So-ui hae (Geumsok So)

2022: Year of the Water Tiger (虎年 Hǔ Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 호랑이의 해 (물 호랑이)
  • Korean (Romanized): Horangi-ui hae (Mul Horangi)

2023: Year of the Water Rabbit (兔年 Tù Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 토끼의 해 (물 토끼)
  • Korean (Romanized): Tokki-ui hae (Mul Tokki)

2024: Year of the Wood Dragon (龙年 Lóng Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 용의 해 (나무 용)
  • Korean (Romanized): Yong-ui hae (Namu Yong)

Next Five Years

2025: Year of the Wood Snake (蛇年 Shé Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 뱀의 해 (나무 뱀)
  • Korean (Romanized): Baem-ui hae (Namu Baem)

2026: Year of the Fire Horse (马年 Mǎ Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 말의 해 (불 말)
  • Korean (Romanized): Mal-ui hae (Bul Mal)

2027: Year of the Fire Goat (羊年 Yáng Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 양의 해 (불 양)
  • Korean (Romanized): Yang-ui hae (Bul Yang)

2028: Year of the Earth Monkey (猴年 Hóu Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 원숭이의 해 (흙 원숭이)
  • Korean (Romanized): Wonsungi-ui hae (Heul Wonsungi)

2029: Year of the Earth Rooster (鸡年 Jī Nián)

  • Korean (Hangul): 닭의 해 (흙 닭)
  • Korean (Romanized): Dak-ui hae (Heul Dak)

Year of the Rat

How will your luck be like in 2025?

We spoke to a feng shui master for the Year of the Wood Snake forecast

Master Louis Cheung from Divine way Fengshui shared more about the fengshui forecast for the Year of the Snake.

Chinese New Year, which starts on Wednesday (Jan 29), will mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

Whether you had a good or bad Year of the Dragon in 2024, a new year means new beginnings.

According to Chinese culture, an individual’s feng shui — which is a traditional form of geomancy that originated from China — can be affected by their zodiac sign.

To find out what the Year of the Snake has to offer for each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, Asia One spoke to Master Louis Cheung from Divine way Fengshui.

The 47-year-old, who has been a master for more than two decades, explained that the Chinese believe that everything in this universe links back to five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

This year happens to be the Year of the Wood Snake in particular.

Another aspect that affects one’s zodiac is Tai Sui, Chinese astrology deities that represent the stars directly opposite planet Jupiter.

While zodiac forecasts are a common way for people to get a sense of how their luck will be like for the year, Master Louis advised that it is only a “general outlook”.

He emphasized that to get a more accurate reading, there are other factors to consider such as one’s date and time of birth.

This year will be a decent one for people born in the year of the Rat as there are no clashes with Tai Sui, Master Louis shared.

It’s a good year for Rat-signs looking for love and a relationship. However, they have to be more mindful of their health.

Ox

Overall, it is looking to be a good year for those born in the year of the Ox because it gets along well with the Snake zodiac.

However, Master Louis warned that because of this, they have to be wary of “vile” people that may create problems for them in both their career and relationship.

“Although they have opportunities to start a new business or career, they have to be careful of people who may sabotage them,” he added.

While those in the year of the Ox will have generally decent health this year, they need to keep an eye out for their elderly loved ones who may have health issues.

Tiger

2025 may be a rough year for those born in the year of the Tiger as there is a slight clash with Tai Sui.

To stay out of trouble, Master Louis advised that Tiger-signs should avoid gossip as it may affect romantic relationships or lead to more serious problems like slander and court cases, He also warned that Tiger-signs need to be wary of getting injured.

But it won’t be an entirely grim year as they may have benefactors who will help them in their career.
Rabbit, Because of a moving star, it’ll be a year of hard work for Rabbit-signs and they may be pushed into a growth period that requires them to perform.

This isn’t necessarily bad as it opens more doors for promotions and pay raises.

However, those born in the year of Rabbit will need to be mindful of their health.

“As they might be overworked, their health might suffer as they may be exhausted,” Master Louis explained.

“Because they work too hard, they might get injured or get into accidents.” As Rabbit-signs will be so focused on work, they may also be too tired for relationships and might even negatively impact their loved ones by being too “critical or insensitive”.

Dragon

We are just coming out of the year of the Dragon and it was not an easy one for them, especially when it came to relationships and health.

But 2025 may be slightly better for Dragon-signs when it comes to health and work, Master Louis shared.

Career-wise, there might be positive changes at work and even good opportunities allowing them to relocate overseas.

It’s also a good year for relationships and some Dragon-signs may even be hearing wedding bells soon.

Snake

While it is the year of the Snake, 2025 won’t be their year. In fact, Snake-signs may be in for a rough time due to the direct conflict their zodiac has with the Year of the Wood Snake. “The two snakes will fight with each other. This is what we call direct conflict with the Tai Sui,” said Master Louis. They will have potential issues and instability in most areas of their life, whether it be their health, career or relationships. This in tu n may make Snake-signs feel more irritable and overwhelmed, which may result in arguments with others, including their loved ones and colleagues. In more serious cases, it might lead to conflict or accidents. Master Louis suggests that this year, those born in the year of Snake should lie low and avoid being too outspoken to avoid running into problems.

Horse

It’s a year of growth and new opportunities for Horse-signs, especially when it comes to work. They may even go into a development year that will push them to study more, leading to potential career upgrades. There is also a chance that they will meet people in their field of work who will help them with their career. However, because of a Tao Hua star — also known as a love star — in their charts, they may have some emotional instability after meeting someone from the opposite sex. Health-wise, Horse-signs should take better care of their mental health, advised Master Louis.

Goat next Goat Year will be 2027

For those born in the year of the Goat, it’s quite a neutral year with not many ups or downs, shared Master Louis. They may need to work a bit harder, though their efforts may not equal to results, he said. Elderly folk in Goat-signs’ lives may also have health problems.  Apart from that, Master Louis advised Goat-signs to take care of their personal safety, especially of “flying objects”. This means avoiding extreme activities and sports, and being careful when walking under buildings. This is an odd specific warning. I suppose I should be careful living on the 17th FLoor!

Monkey

Monkey-signs will have a mixture of ups and downs this coming year due to a side conflict with Tai Sui, Their emotions, relationships and jobs may be sabotaged by people, said Master Louis. If they are to get into trouble, they can look out for a mentor, elder benefactor or person of higher authority to help them resolve any issues. Health-wise, they should look out for any breathing-related problems.

Rooster

Similar to the Ox, the Rooster gets along well with the Snake, according to Master Louis. This means those born in the year of the Rooster can look forward to a pretty good year in all aspects like health, relationships and career. Apart from potential job promotions and career upgrades, Rooster-signs may also be appreciated more by seniors. This in turn may create opportunities for them to switch jobs or relocate elsewhere. However, their good progress may incur some jealousy and they have to be careful of gossip or getting backstabbed, Master Louis warned. Rooster-signs may also find themselves socializing or entertaining more and if they do, he urged them to be careful of getting into illicit relationships.

Dog

The year of the Dragon was not a good year for the Dog but thankfully, 2025 is looking to be a better year for them, especially for relationships. Master Louis shared that Dog-sign couples who struggled or even split up in 2024 may come back better and stronger in 2025. There is also a chance of wedding bells. Additionally, people who were born in the year of the Dog may have benefactors, which will improve their general affinity and relationships with colleagues and family members. Master Louis advised Dog-signs to look out for people with power or authority to help them excel more in their career. Unfortunately, health-wise, Dog-signs may experience exhaustion as they might get too carried away by the improvements the new year brings.

Pig next Pig Year will be 2011

As the Snake and Pig zodiacs clash, this year is not a good year for Pig-signs and their relationships and health may be affected. As they may be more emotionally unstable, they might get into quarrels or arguments with people more easily. On the bright side, there are chances to gain recognition from their superiors at work. Master Louis also warned that their investments may not do well this year so Pig-signs need to be careful with their money.

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Welcome to the Year of the Wooden Snake, where it is all about strengthening our relationships and networks with others.

But as we seek this connection, Feng Shui expert and Geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez said not all signs will be lucky when it comes to love this year.

As we welcome the Year of the Wooden Snake, here’s a quick forecast to know which signs have that “love luck” this year.

What are the lucky signs?

According to Fernandez, the signs that are lucky when it comes to love and relationships in general are the tiger, dragon, snake, horse, and dog. Their luck in love this year will not only come from their significant other but also from their friends, family, colleagues and their potential love interest.

“Each sign, each animal has stars that govern what are good or not so good energies. And this is for all different aspects of life, for relationships, for money, for health. So, it so happens that in what we call the cosmic roulette of what happens for each particular sign, those signs have good stars or good energies that will help them in relationships,” Fernandez explained.

In pursuing a relationship, he noted that it is important to “find out who you are, and find out what you want” to manifest that good energy. “Because if you don’t know what you want, you won’t know what you’re looking for and that will lead to you getting into a relationship with someone that you’re not looking for. So, knowing yourself, knowing about your animal will help you figure out yourself and what you want. And then, go out and find the right person for you,” Fernandez adds.

With good relationship luck this year, it is also the perfect time to go on dates, or just simply try to meet new people. Who knows it may lead you to your “the one?” If planning to get married, then go for it.

Although love luck is on your side this year, watch out for natural conflicts that may arise in your relationship. “We also see sometimes that some signs are like fighting. Because there are signs that are not just compatible with one another such as the dragon and the dog, the horse and the rat. So, there’s gonna be a natural conflict. If you’re okay with fighting, it’s okay. Again, it’s up to you. But just be aware, there’s going to be fights,” Fernandez said. “At the end of the day, it’s our choice. The energies will be there and we can help you interpret it. But it’s still your choice,” he added.

The not-too-lucky

On the flip side, the ones with the not-so-good energies that may go in conflict with the Year of the Wooden Snake are the monkey, goat, rooster, and ox. “For those signs, be a little bit more mindful of your relationships with others as it could lead to potential conflicts and disputes. So, iwas gulo that’s what you can do,” Fernandez explained. Fernandez adds these unlucky signs possess the conflict energy that can make them feel a little bit more “hot-headed.” “Don’t engage in it, try to go above the gulo so that you won’t be embroiled in it. At the end of the day, it’s within our control,” he said.

Which signs are compatible with one another?

This year, the dragon and the dog, the horse and the rat are not compatible when it comes to establishing a relationship, so be careful if you and your significant other are among these signs.

According to Fernandez, the combinations that will align this year are the rat, the dragon, and the monkey; the ox, the snake, and the rooster, the tiger; the horse and the dog; as well as the rabbit, the goat and the pig.  “Their energies just match with one another,” he said.

Aside from these trios, several animal pairs also have “stronger combinations” this year. They are the rat and the ox pair, the tiger and the pig pair, the rabbit and the dog, the dragon and the rooster, the snake and the monkey, the horse and the goat.

“If you find someone in that animal sign, that’s a good step one. You’re ready,” he said.

Year of Temptation

 

According to an earlier Feng Shui forecast, the Year of the Wooden Snake is a year of temptation.

Fernandez said among the animal signs, the horse is the one prone to temptation as they have the Illusory Romance Star.

“The Illusory Romance Star [is also called] the Illegal Romance Star. Meaning, you’ll have temptation throughout the year,” Fernandez said.

Fernandez reminded the horse sign to “stay true” to themselves and to their moral compass to avoid these temptations.

Just a reminder though. These stars are just here to guide us. Our fate relies on the decisions and actions we make in our everyday lives.

I am the Snake

I am the Snake

Eden
Eden

I be just a snake
Slithering in the woods
Looking for a place
To lie down in the sun

And rest my weary bones
And soak up some cosmic rays
And chill out a bit

Nothing but a snake
But boy am I a snake
I am the snake
That your mother warned you about

Yeah, baby, I am that snake
And I am ready to get into some trouble

Looking for some Eve to tease
Looking for some babe to temp
With my snake oil smarmy bs
Lounge lizard lines

So, I be sitting there
Minding my own business
When I spy here

The new kid on the block
That Eve babe
And boy is she a babe

Has an ass so fine,
It makes my eyeballs hurt
Just starting at her

And her breasts
So divine
God knew what he was doing
When he made that Eve babe so fine

Adam man he is a wimp
Don’t know how lucky he is
To have the eve babe

And my snake thing gets snaky
And I decide I have to have
Some of that Eve action

So, I slither and slather
Put on my cool bad ass
Ray Bans
So, cool it hurts

And bust a move
Make my entrance
To the Eve Babe

I say

“Hey babe.”

She says hi

I say,

“is that the tree of life?”

She said

“Yes, it is forbidden.”

I say

“Yeah

Who told you that shit?
The old man in the house?

Man, what does he know?
He just the care-taker.

I am the real deal
And I know this shit,
Yes, I do,

So, babe, it is like this
Eat this fruit

And you will have the key to eternity

All you got to do
Is eat the damn fruit
It is calling you

Babe, I got what you want
And I got what you need

All you got to do
Is eat this damn fruit

So babe, hurry up
I got places to go

People to see
Things to do

I be a busy snake
You know

It Ain’t easy being me
I am the King Snake

And I am so bad
It hurts

My eye balls to look
At my shiny face

So, babe
Make a decision

She says

“I don’t know, man.”

I say,

Yeah babe

I know

But you know I love you
Old snaky loves you

And only wants what’s best
And hey you know

That Adam guy
What a loser

I mean,
I am so much more a man
Than that sorry assed wimp of a man

You know what I mean
My jelly bean?”

She smiles

And I knew I had her
And I thought of my reward

From that Satan dude

Man, he is a mean mother
With cajoles the size of the devil

Shit don’t want to be on his bad side

So, I had to close the deal
I had to get the lady to bite

And then I would get my reward
Might even get a piece
Of that Eve action

“Hey babe
I got what you need
I got what you want

All you got to do
Is eat this fruit
And then we will see

Whether you can handle
The snake King.”

She smiles
Oh so sweetly
The last smile of innocent youth

And I had her
She takes the fruit
And eats it

Cosmic alarm bells go off
God knows and Satan too

God stops me
Bans me from the premises
Sends me back to hell

And I slither and slather away
Dreaming of my revenge

When I will slip up on Eve’s ass
And bite her in the butt

And oh yeah
I could do a lot more
with that cosmic butt
Can’t wait for that shit

So, I slither and slather
And hiss
and move on down the road

I knew that I would get my award
And my revenge

Eve Eats the Apple in the Garden

“Eve in the Garden Ate the Apple”

after talking with her best friend,

Mr. Snake.

She was complaining about Adam
And about the management
Of the garden

The snake suggested she eat
The forbidden fruit

She said

“But the man
Said that I can not eat
That fruit
It is forbidden”

“Yeah, that is what the man said
That is what he does not want you
To experience

The man and Adam
Are in on it together

I heard that Adam
Will eat the apple tonight
But you need to get there first,

Do you trust me, Eve ?”

“Of course, Mr. Snake.”

“So, you know what to do.”

Eve ate the apple
Called Adam over
Told him to eat the apple

While the Snake chanted

“Eat it eat it
Set yourself free.”

And so, Adam ate the apple
And joined Eve
In knowing everything

God came down
Banished them from the garden
Telling them

“Well, you made the bed
You will have to sleep in it

Go away
You disgust me
Humans…..”

“And Satan
You won your bet
You damn Snake.”

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