Say farewell to the Year of the Wood Dragon because the Year of the Wood Snake is upon us, officially beginning when the new moon enters Aquarius at 4:36 a.m. PT on Jan. 29, 2025.

Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts.

Embrace change: The Snake is also a symbol of transformation. This year, you might face new challenges or changes in your life,; but instead of fearing them, try to embrace them.

Last year was the Year of the Dragon, which was all about emanating fire-breathing energy. In this Year of the Snake, rather than blazing a new path outward, transformation occurs from within.

Chinese communities have since celebrated both the start of the Gregorian year on Jan. 1 and then the Lunar New Year, a reflection of cultural roots, some weeks afterward.

Lunar New Year is also associated with the animals of the Chinese zodiac, and 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Here's everything you need to know about Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year 2025.

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Slink on outta that old skin, folks; the Year of the Wood Snake is upon us, and with it, the summons to shed the dead and move towards the fresh-cut foundation of the new. What Chinese Zodiac Sign ...