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The Lunar New Year begins today, marking the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore and South Korea. In the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. According to Chinese tradition, people born in the Year of the Snake are said to be intuitive, sensitive, strategic, humorous, diligent, imaginative, sympathetic, persuasive, and passionate, though they may also be cool and mysterious. There are 12 animal symbols in the Chinese Zodiac, so previous years of the Snake include 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941 and 1929. What ‘s the difference between Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year? The two names celebrate the same observance, but the term Lunar New Year encompasses all of the countries and groups that celebrate the beginning of the lunisolar calendar, one of which is China. As China has the largest population celebrating the new year at this time, the term “Chinese New Year” is commonly used. However, between the two, the term Lunar New Year is more inclusive. 新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè) from all of us at SPS

Chinese New Year 2025—Year of the Snake When is Lunar New Year 2025? Lunar New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29th, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 12th. How Long is Chinese New Year? Celebrations last up to 16 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday (January 29th–February 4th, 2025). What's the 2025 Chinese Zodiac? Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2025 is the Year of the Snake; 2024 the Year of the Dragon.

Happy Lunar New Year! According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the "Year of the Snake". This means that the new lunar year beginning in 2025 will be associated with the Snake sign. Key points about the Year of the Snake in 2025: Element: The Snake in 2025 is considered a "Wood Snake". Characteristics: Snakes are often associated with wisdom, intuition, transformation, charm, and cunningness. Important date: The Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Snake, falls on January 29, 2025.

Today's new moon is also the Lunar New Year and ushers in the year of the Wood Snake. I've been reading about what energy we can expect in the year to come. In the Chinese zodiac, Wood represents vitality, creativity, steadiness, and calmness. Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition, and creativity. Snakes are also revered for their ability to shed their skin and renew themselves, symbolizing transformation and rebirth. The Wood Snake is charming, intelligent, and creative, but also secretive and cunning. Wood adds more creativity, as well as flexibility and growth, to Snake’s traits, making this an ideal year to focus on planning and transformation. At the beginning of 2025, the world was still under the rulership of the outgoing Wood Dragon, and so a period with plenty of activity was expected. (This definitely happened in the U.S.) During Snake years, the world is supposed to stop to think. Let's hope that proves true.

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is a celebration that begins every year based on when the new moon occurs on the lunisolar calendar, which is January 29th this year! It typically lasts 16 days, it which it's celebrated all over the world with Asian inspired festivities and ceremonies. There are 12 zodiac symbols/animals associated with each lunar year – Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, each with a significant meaning. This year is the year of the (Wood) Snake, celebrating the zodiac of mystery, intelligence, charm, and creativity. Chinese New Year: 2025—Year of the Snake (Lunar New Year)

Wishing all a joyful and prosperous Chinese Lunar New Year! May the year ahead bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. 新春快乐，万事如意! 恭喜发财! (Happy New Year and may everything go as you wish! Wishing you prosperity!) Enjoy this special time with your loved ones!   This year's Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation. In Chinese mythology, the snake is often linked to the story of the Jade Emperor’s competition to determine the order of the zodiac animals. The snake, being clever and resourceful, is said to have cleverly ridden on the back of the horse and arrived just before it, earning its place as the sixth animal in the zodiac cycle. The Year of the Snake is also associated with qualities like charm, ambition, and the ability to overcome obstacles, making it a time to embrace change and pursue growth. see less

The 28-day lunar cycle always begins with a new moon. Think of it as the first line of a story or the first few notes of a song. And if you’re one of the zodiac signs most affected by the new moon in Taurus of May 2024, you’re on the precipice of so much positive change. This new moon will help you process the heavy energy that’s been weighing on you, as the storm of eclipse season and the mayhem of Mercury retrograde have both finally settled. The two most climactic moments of the lunar cycle take place at the new moon and the full moon, acting as markers in time that highlight turning points in our lives. The full moon may get most of the applause, as its bright light always heightens the energy. The new moon is usually a much quieter experience, but that doesn’t take away from its importance. You may feel tired, hollow, and hopeful all at the same time, as the new moon forces you to make peace with the past and embrace a new whole chapter of your life. Something that begins under a new moon will always take shape by the time the corresponding full moon takes place six months later. The intentions you set during a new moon will help you break away from what is no longer in alignment with your path as you take the first steps toward everything that is. While you don’t have control over the future, you are capable of influencing the outcome. And because this is the first new moon taking place after the end of eclipse season, this is a chance to set fresh intentions and put your manifestations in motion. Dream big! Taking place on May 7 2024, the upcoming new moon takes place in grounded, stable, sensual, beautiful, abundant, patient, romantic, reliable, slow-moving, and money-oriented Taurus, encouraging you to focus on the earthly manifestations of your values. Because Taurus is traditionally ruled by Venus—planet of love and luxury—this new moon will bring exciting developments to your love life and your financial status. Taurus is known for its connection to the five senses (sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch), so make sure you fully immerse yourself in the present moment and get connected to your body. Watch the anxiety fade away as you remember the beauty of your surroundings and feel brought back down to earth. Love and Light Monica aka Cocojor!

🎉Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Snake. The Chinese Zodiac works with a 12-year cycle, with a different animal representing different animal. 2025 is the Year of the Snake. The snake represents calmness and introspection -- traits seen as important for "guiding one's life with wisdom and grace," according to chinesenewyear.net. "Snakes are known in the zodiac for their wisdom, intuition, and mystery. Naturally strategic, they are excellent problem-solvers and skilled communicators." Learn more about why this is the Year of the Snake & other Lunar New Year traditions & celebrations: https://lnkd.in/gFAjMa9H #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake

Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Which zodiac animal are you? Do you know which Chinese Lunar New Year animal you are? This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, signaled the beginning of the #LunarNewYear, which this year is called the “Year of the Snake.” It takes over from the “Year of the Dragon” in 2024 and precedes the “Year of the Horse” in 2026. A 15-day celebration, Chinese Lunar New Year continues until the full “Snow Moon” signals the beginning of the Lantern Festival on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. However, the Year of the Snake will continue until Sunday, Feb. 16, 2026. Lunar New Year, sometimes called #SpringFestival, is celebrated in #Vietnam as Tết, Losar in #Tibet and Solnal in #Korea. Here’s why the moon, your precise birth date and even the planet Jupiter determine your Chinese zodiac identity. Why Your ‘Birth Moon’ Matters Working out your Chinese Lunar New Year animal might seem simple — you just match your birth year to the animal in the 12-year cycle. You'll often read things like, “If you were born in 2010, your Chinese zodiac animal is the tiger.” That’s not necessarily true. The Chinese calendar is based on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, which uses the moon's phases and the Earth’s orbit around the sun. Since the moon’s phases don’t align with the solar calendar, if you were born in January or February, your zodiac animal might not match the animal associated with that Gregorian year. Calculating Your Lunar New Year Animal The exact date of the Chinese Lunar New Year changes each year, so those born early in the Gregorian year should check the exact date of Chinese New Year in their birth year. For example, Jan. 30, 1976, was in the Year of the Rabbit, while Jan. 31, 1976, was the Year of the Dragon. Continue reading.. https://lnkd.in/edAGsNtS Year of the Snake: 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 Happy Chinese New Year 2025!! 🧧 #YearOfTheSnake #Snake #ChineseNewYear2025 #China #Africa #Partnership

As many friends and colleagues prepare to welcome the New Lunar Year - Year of the Snake, I invite you to reflect on some of the qualities that make the snake such a meaningful and symbolic choice in the lunar calendar. In many cultures, the snake is a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and adaptability. Known for its ability to shed its skin, the snake represents renewal, growth, and the capacity to embrace change with grace. In the zodiac, the snake is often associated with intuition, intelligence, and calm determination. It encourages us to approach life’s challenges with a strategic mindset and a sense of quiet confidence. It's hard not to consider that these qualities could come handy this year as we navigate local, global and macro trends, as well as the reality of our life science/healthcare industry. May the Year of the Snake inspire us to drive and accept transformation, act with wisdom, and experience fulfillment, prosperity and positivity in all aspects of life.