01/29/2025
Patterns and Predictions for the Year of Yin Green Snake
Weâve made it out of the Year of the Yang Green Dragon - thank goodness! I donât know about you, but for me the past year has been full of tons of challenges, and also (of course) lots of growth. With the New Moon on Jan 29th we are ushering in a new fresh energy, the start of the New Lunar Year - and this year is marked by the slithering and seductive energy of the Yin Green Snake. I want to give thanks to Lillian Bridges (rest in peace) and CT Holman for their knowledge and guidance with this zodiac forecast. To learn more about these energetics and how they might apply to your life keep reading!
Meet the Snake
The snake in the Chinese zodiac is considered to be a Fire element animal - connected with the direction South, the color Red, season of Summer, and a happy spiraling upward energy. The personality traits of the snake are considered creative and attractive while also being cautious and highly intuitive. They represent expanded consciousness, honed intuition, and powerful tenacity. Snakes are excellent at waiting patiently and striking at the right time. Because of Snake's connection with the Fire element, this is an excellent year to prioritize travel (especially in the summer), playfulness, joy, newness, connection and community! Find activities and hobbies that bring you together with others to have fun, be silly and playful, encouraging hope, laughter, hugs, and romance. If you are involved with community organizing, activism and non-profit work, try to find ways to keep the work fun, connective and hopeful to avoid burn out and falling prey to despair and fear.
Health-wise, itâs a great year to focus on Heart health and addressing any mental health issues such as anxiety and sadness, as those dampen the energy of the Heart and the Fire element within. As far as your living environment, snakes thrive in a clean air environment that doesnât have too much dampness - it might be a good time to get a good air filter, and to replace strong chemical cleaners, hair and body products with eco-friendly options which are gentler on your body and the environment.
Green and the Wood Element
Similar to last year, we continue on with the energy of the Wood Element - connected to the color Green (think of a new sprout, unfurling leaf, or the green wood inside a twig). As we move through the Chinese zodiac, the element stay for two years year cycles, and then move into the next element for the following two years (if you know the generative cycle in 5 Element theory, Wood feeds Fire, so 2026 and 2027 will be Fire years!).
The Wood element is a powerful yang energy also (similar to fire) also with an upward and expansive energy. Itâs a great year for new ideas, entrepreneurial aspirations, breaking ground, or launching a new project. Because of the presence of both Fire and Wood - this year be cautious again about anger, which can be quick to rise up and can
Yin
Yin energy is the opposite of yang - it is often associated with the moon, night, stillness, coolness, and moisture. Sometimes yin is thought of as being âpassiveâ - but donât mistake yin for lacking in power or importance! The yin energy of the year will hopefully keep the yang upward outward energy of the Green Snake grounded and connected to the Earth.
The combination of the Green Snake energy means we all might be prone to being overstimulated, overdoing, overexerting - emphasize balance in your life by making time for retreat, rest, recovery, and stress reduction practices.
Want to have extra good luck this year? Consider carrying a Snake charm or a Monkey charm - as Monkey is said to be the secret helper for the Snake. You'll especially want to have a Monkey charm if your Day Animal (not the animal associated with the year you were born, but with the day you were born) happens to Tiger, Pig or Snake. Those animals are expected to have a bit more bad luck this year. We have some cute Snake and Monkey charms in the office - feel free to stop in and pick one up! Want to learn more about your 4 Pillars and your Chinese Zodiac Animal and Element make-up? Schedule a 30 Min. Wellness Consult with Shahida!
Top Tips : How to Stay Balanced in the Green Snake Year
~ Find new hobbies and activities that bring in travel, fun, and play
~ Create clean air and an eco-friendly environment in your home
~ Balance adrenaline and overstimulation with rest and retreat
~ It's an excellent year to level up romance and work on cultivating warmth
and passion in relationships
~ Carry a Snake or Monkey Charm for good luck (available in office!)
~ Address Heart issues, anxiety and depression (hint hint Acupuncture!)
~ Connect with community to stay engaged and support others
~ Bring fun into activism and community organizing to stay focused on
hope and change!
We sincerely hope that you experience the coming year full of prosperity and transformation ~ shedding what no longer serves you and effortlessly gliding into your most optimal and vibrant version of self!
