At the very least, using a common astrological system — whether it's Western astrology or the Chinese zodiac — to connect helps you have a little fun by identifying with the qualities and tendencies of the various signs.

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.

When it comes to the Chinese Zodiac, each sign comes with an animal, number and element. Learn more about your sign and its meaning.

Lunar New Year horoscope as it kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. What the Year of the Wood Snake means for you based on your Chinese zodiac sign, according to Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar.

From why the dragon is placed 5th to measuring compatibility, here are 8 interesting facts about Chinese zodiac signs you should know.

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the Chinese lunar calendar.

This ancient Chinese festival is a time to put everything from the previous year in the past and look forward to all that will come in the new year. For those who participate in this two-week celebration,

How will each zodiac sign experience the year 2025, ruled by the Wood Snake, according to Chinese horoscope predictions?

Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 is the Chinese Lunar Year of the Snake—specifically, the Wood Snake. Like any new year, this is a time for new beginnings and endless opportunities.

While the Year of the Snake happens every 12 years, a Wood Snake year is far rarer as the last Wood Snake year was in 1965. Explore the luckiest zodiac signs in 2025.

The Year of the Wood Snake begins on January 29, the first day of Lunar New Year 2025. The holiday coincides with the first New Moon of 2025, (the lunation occurs in the sign Aquarius), and brings dreams into play.