Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the year on a positive note is essential.

It is, of course, the year of the Snake, so it will be a big year for you if the Snake is your zodiac sign. Lunar New Year 2025 is about strength and growth for Snakes.

Today, billions of Chinese around the world will be welcoming in the New Year and with it 6th animal in the 12-year cycle

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

The Lunar New Year 2025 is here, beginning on January 29. 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, and each Chinese zodiac sign has a few especially lucky months throughout the year. According to Feng Shui master Marie Diamond,

Over 1 billion people celebrate the holiday, which marks the transition from cold winter to a season of renewal and ushers in one of 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

The Year of the Yin Wood Snake (2025) emphasizes personal growth, strategic thinking, and balancing health and relationships. Each zodiac sign faces unique opportunities and challenges, encouraging introspection and deliberate action towards long-term goals.

The first 12 animals to finish a race each receive a year, forming the sequence: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Each zodiac animal is associated with unique traits and the five Chinese elements.