01/30/2025
Lots of great information about the year of the green yin wood snake 2025 in this article!
"2025 signifies the Year of the Yin Green Snake. The snake (si) is the sixth earthly branch in which creativity abounds and our consciousness awakens. Hopefully, throughout 2024, we all have matured and shed old belief systems that were not serving us. As we move into 2025, we step in with young adult energy, bursting with life and overflowing with ideas. The snake offers us more opportunities to expand our intellect and ‘shed our skin.’ By taking the time to achieve your goals, patience comes with ease. This year is ripe with energy, so we must integrate our qi and be open to love. Celebrations for the snake year begin on January 29th, and the snake officially emerges on February 3rd.
Each year, Chinese cosmology consists of three aspects: one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, one of the five elements, and either yin or yang. These three aspects provide information about the year's energetics and contribute to guiding a person in making life-affirming choices. This year is represented by wood setting on top of fire. To better understand the year's qi, I will first break down the symbolism and qualities of the three aspects and then discuss how they influence various facets of life.
Snake: Snake represents the month of May, which, according to the Chinese calendar, is the beginning of summer—when the sun shines brightly on the earth and dries the dampness of spring. The plants, flowers, and animals flourish with abundant energy. Snake is a yin-natured animal, and it likes to rest in the sun in stillness but can quickly strike when needed. The snake is tenacious, and this year is good to seek out what you want and work diligently to attain it. A well-thought-out strategy for the year is recommended, and the snake has patience, which will serve you well in your accomplishments.
The snake possesses mystical qualities and wisdom that you can draw on. This is an excellent year to deepen your intuitive skills since the snake has excellent instincts, and this year is associated with relating to the heavenly way. Due to the snake’s fiery nature, there can be times of feeling a great hunger for more – find the balance and cultivate enjoyment to avoid getting caught up in wanting excitement. On the other end of the spectrum, the snake can be listless, so staying focused on your goal is essential. You can utilize snake intelligence to educate and encourage others - and yourself - successfully."
"Health: This is a good health year! Be mindful of overexcitement, overeating, or excessive drinking. The snake represents the small intestine organ; be aware not to overwhelm your digestive system. There might be an increase in cases of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) this year. Seek a balance in your diet and avoid overly damp foods such as raw veggies, dairy products, and greasy meals. In East Asian Medicine (EAM), the small intestine separates the clear from the turbid, and we must be aware of the type of food we ingest and the information/media/videos we take in. Snakes are known to reside in environments that have especially clean air and water. Therefore, emulate snakes' desire to be in pristine surroundings by traveling to places known for their clean energy, like Alaska or a remote island. Get air and water filters for the home and grow organic fruit and veggies.
The snake is associated with the spleen acupuncture channel. In EAM, the spleen transforms and transports nutrition throughout the body. Damp foods and rumination can bog it down, so stay diligent with your diet and take precautions so you do not get derailed in 2025."
