The Year of The Wood Snake

2025 is lining up to be the year of new beginnings, with a whirlwind of influences taking us all in new directions. It is the year of the Wood Snake (beginning January 29) and brings huge change and transformation for all signs. Just as snakes shed their skins, the year’s confluence of symbolism indicates that transformation will be part of our collective experience. To navigate the significant changes coming our way, we are reminded to channel our internal wisdom and be as flexible as we can.
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) you will finally have opportunities to realise your long-held ambitions. You are urged to focus on your long-term goals. For the earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), there are opportunities to strengthen your foundations and find greater security, provided you strategise and plan ahead. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) have a stimulating year of intellectual opportunities ahead. You will find meaning through reflection and new understanding. Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), you will deepen your trust in your intuition and, in doing so, strengthen your emotional resilience.
For all signs – if you are entering into the transformative life stage of parenting, the stars are aligning to assist you in dealing with the monumental changes and challenges of welcoming these new souls into the world. Embrace the change, and be adaptable and open-minded to best navigate the transition to a new way of life. Focus on your goals and, most importantly, your connections with others. Finally, be authentic – 2025 is where integrity and honesty are paramount.
Astrology forecasts
ARIES
Aries, a whole new chapter is on the horizon for you this year. Powerful and significant new changes will begin early in the year. Career opportunities are highlighted, with Jupiter moving through your third house during the year's first half. You will benefit from collaborating with others, communicating in general, and educating yourself in areas that align with your goals and aspirations.
The start of the year is perfect for implementing ambitious new projects. You may experience some doubts in February, but by your new year in March, growth will accelerate, and you will be newly inspired. Pluto, the planet of transformation and healing, is in your house of hopes and dreams and also collaboration with like-minded people, from the beginning of the year. This new chapter opens for you with the theme of personal renewal and the realisation of your deepest aspirations. April is a perfect month for these significant new starts – like a baby, marriage, or new business. The second half of the month is particularly favoured for financial success. By May, you could experience a significant breakthrough in your career, with new creative inspiration surging in. The planet Venus encourages romantic vibes from February, though its retrograde in March says ‘take your time’ – reflect, rather than jump in – as Aries is apt to do. It will be all too easy to offend partners at this time, so try to count to ten before speaking.
Your creativity will be boosted in June/July, and by Spring, you may have increased responsibilities, urging you to dig deeper into your emotional toolkit. The only health issues on the horizon are likely to be nerve-related. With so much going on this year, your nervous system could be under some stress, so prioritise self-care with calming practices such as yoga, meditation, nature walks, or simply spending time alone away from distractions.
That Aries courage of yours is a beautiful ally for you this year, enabling you to implement changes and take on the new responsibilities coming your way. You have courage in spades, so enjoy this vibrant and exciting year. It will be dynamic and hectic at times, but your ruling planet, Mars, will give you all the energy you need to execute your plans and dreams. Just remember to make time to relax and nip any anxiety that arises in the bud with strategies that work for you. Release any fears and embrace the challenges. You have everything it takes to make this year a happy and successful one!

TAURUS
An eventful year ahead, Taurus. Uranus, the planet of surprises and the unexpected, is in your first house until mid-year, indicating significant changes and a few challenges that will deeply affect you personally. The key is to find balance. It is all too easy for you to lurch from one extreme to the other, so make it your goal to find moderation. The snake year requires flexibility, which is not always your strength. Look to partners for collaboration and support – another perspective will help. Your mind may be on change from February with a big line-up of planets in your house of ‘hopes and dreams’ – encouraging you to dream of new horizons. It will be helpful to set specific goals.
Your worldview may shift from the start of this year, as Pluto has transited into your tenth house of the ‘public’ – your image and professional life. This is the area of the most profound transformation for you. You may change your career and status this year – perhaps getting married and becoming a parent. Somehow, you will be seen differently in the eyes of the world from this year on.
The planet Uranus, a bringer of unexpected changes and surprises, is finally leaving your sign in July when it transits into your second house (Gemini) of finances. Having Uranus in this area can bring sudden windfalls, but the opposite is possible, too, so avoid reckless speculation. Instead, tune in to your intuition and do your homework before investing. This area is also the domain of our skills and personal resources, so it is an opportune time to bring new energy into acquiring new skill sets to add to your repertoire.
Venus and Neptune are aligned at the start of the new year, signalling a beautiful energy of spiritual love and pleasure opening up and carrying you through the year ahead. Venus’ influence throughout the year increases your attractiveness and brings opportunities for romance for singles and deepening existing relationships. Watch jealousy in relationships. This year, it is essential for you to maintain emotional stability and maintain harmony with your loved ones. Jupiter – the planet of abundance and opportunity is surfing through your house of money for the first half of the year, so make the most of it and seize the day – without being reckless.
Health-wise, the year looks good for you, but watch your diet. Everything in moderation. Make sure you take time to rest – it is such a hectic year, and your nervous system will need time out to avoid burnout. Being in nature is particularly valuable for Taurus natives as you need to connect yourself with the earth. Barefoot walking is excellent for you. The most important thing to remember this year is to stay emotionally stable. Dis-ease always comes from a lack of emotional peace and harmony.

GEMINI
The year of the snake is a busy and, at times, chaotic one for Gemini – with lots of change and energy indicated. 2025 could be a turning point for you and one in which you will undoubtedly become more knowledgeable and wiser to the ways of the world.
Mercury rules Gemini, and Mercury has domain over the nervous system – so you are susceptible to nervous complaints. It is essential for you, therefore, to prioritise emotional quiet and solitude. Inner balance is vital to your health and even your success in the world. Your energy reserves may run low early in the year, so this is a good time to plan for and take a holiday. Try to go with the flow and keep your energy up by focusing on what is important and not getting distracted by things you have no control over. A good sleep routine and diet will help your nerves and energy.
Try to resolve any relationship issues as they arise. It is important not to isolate yourself. The possibility of a new romance, a whirlwind romance, perhaps, is in the heavens this year, so if you are single, get out and about and meet new people. Jupiter is riding through your sign for the first half of this year – so it will be a lucky time, especially in February when it aligns happily with Pluto – an alignment signifying wealth. In June, try to be more cautious about everything money-related. Your security may be challenged – but it will be temporary.
This year, make it an intention to focus on your relationships and social life. Communication is essential for peace and harmony with those you love, and an active social life will help you avoid any depressive or anxious feelings. You are naturally a social butterfly, so you will benefit from being out and about.
Around mid-year Uranus crosses into your sign, which is always a signal of a change of image. This change occurs as an external manifestation of an internal process that has been underway for some time. It is as if you are a butterfly ready to burst from the chrysalis. You have been quietly on this journey for a while and now is your time.

CANCER
2025 is a year to nurture your relationships above all, Cancer – you are the mother of the zodiac. One of the interpretations of Mars in your sign (for the first half of the year) is ‘active mothering’… So, if you are becoming a new mum this year, you couldn’t have picked a better time. Your energy should be up and running, helping you powerfully in all new enterprises, particularly family-related ones.
If you can keep up the momentum and resist the temptation to stay in your comfort zone, you can achieve a great deal this year and, most importantly, in the realm that matters most to you – the heart. There is a promise of joy and contentment in your relationships.
In June, buoyant Jupiter enters your sign, bringing new opportunities for growth and abundance. This would be a great time to travel and expand your horizons. Also, at this time, Saturn and Neptune have entered your tenth house of public image and career – meaning there is a powerful impetus now to carve out a whole new profession or status for yourself based on turning your creative imagination into some form of physical, tangible reality. There are numerous possibilities for starting a new business, getting engaged or married, or starting a family. Mid 2025 marks your new life.
Pluto, the great transformer, has entered Aquarius and your eighth house: the domain of transformation, healing and integration. Integration is about becoming whole or healed. You have many years ahead on this healing path. You might see 2025 as the powerful seeding time for this process—plant the seeds you want to come to maturity in the future. Practically speaking, this could involve seeking healing for your past wounds and issues. Many of us need healing around our hearts, so allow yourself to be vulnerable and open this year. The effects could be profoundly life-changing.
The key takeaway here, Cancer, is this: you must trust your intuition now more than ever. As the most feeling of all the signs and a water sign, your natural intuition is strong. It is a gift. It comes less from the gut than the heart (your theme for 2025). It will be helpful to join forces with others and collaborate this year. This will help you heal relationship wounds, and this is where your joy lies.
Balancing your natural caring for others with the need to care for yourself is also key. Your deep nurturing instinct can make you guilty of over-mothering. However, as long as you remember to turn that instinct toward yourself regularly, you will find serenity and a better balm for the soul.

LEO
Your creativity is on overdrive this year, Leo, as all forms of self-expression are highlighted as central to your self-fulfilment.
The year begins with Jupiter, the planet of opportunity and abundance in the part of your chart associated with hopes and dreams, making this the perfect time to crystallise your aspirations.
The first five months of the year sees the focus on your eighth house of transformation. Are you expecting a big change this year? Saturn and Neptune in this part of your chart indicate this new chapter of your life will be deeply healing on every level of your being. As always with healing, there can be painful moments on the journey when the adjustment calls on us to dig deep. Know that, like the snake, you are shedding parts of yourself that you have outgrown. The sloughing-off process can be challenging, and the suggestion from the planets is to broaden your spiritual understanding of life. The north node of the Moon in your house of philosophy and spirituality is inviting you to seek out mind-body therapies that intuitively feel right to you.
After mid-year, these planets shift focus, and you will feel more energised and clear about ‘where to from here.’ Venus is now in your first house, a fantastic boost to your appearance or image and your pleasure quotient.
Jupiter is moving into Cancer, and your house of the unconscious in the middle of the year will also expand your self-awareness and invite you to dream big. Imagination is our most powerful creative tool in this reality, so you have what it takes this year to design your best future through creative intention.
The great transformer, Pluto, is now in your seventh house of partners and relationships. This is a long-term influence initiated this year. In this area, Pluto can be a powerful ally in partnership affairs. It can strengthen your relationships by healing outstanding wounds and issues, invigorating and regenerating this whole dimension of your life.
The best healing balm for your soul this year during times of stress is to express yourself in ways that make your heart sing—create something beautiful, dance, and enjoy. Joy is a natural gift of Leo, and in this transformative year, consciously bringing more joy into your life will benefit you greatly.

VIRGO
The year of the snake opens with great promise, Virgo, with a powerful boost from Jupiter, the planet of opportunity and abundance in your professional and public life. Your energy will be high, and a more optimistic attitude will take you far. Remember, we create our realities with our thoughts, so shape your future as you want it to be by imagining and intending it.
The first half of your year focuses on your relationships. You have the tools you need to strengthen the foundations of this area of your life, creating something tangible to realise your long-held dreams. You have a much greater balance in your life this year than in 2024.
After mid-year, there is a shift to emphasising your joint resources, healing, and integration. As always, there may be discomfort with healing, mind, body or spirit. Chiron, the ‘wounded healer’ in this area, is also well-placed to bring the perfect teachers and healers into your life to assist you – so be open to new people coming into your sphere. Your strengthened relationships will be a solid ally to carry you through any challenging times, leading you to a place of greater contentment and wholeness by year’s end.
The overall theme of healing that the year of the snake impels is a natural fit for you, Virgo, with your innate awareness of all things related to healing. And so this year has the potential to be a big one for you with any significant transformations (a new baby, relationship, career change) – taking you to a happier and healthier place.
From July, Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, moves into the domain of your public image and career, suggesting some surprises in this area of life. This could be a sudden proposal, an opportunity, or an invitation to take a new direction. The harmonious alignment with the great transformer Pluto is good news, indicating that any life changes coming now will be powerfully positive.
Remember to ground yourself regularly, Virgo, particularly during times of increased stress. Walking barefoot on the earth, gardening, and being in nature are deeply healing to all levels of your being. Make this a year to be more consciously selfish and take time out for yourself.

LIBRA
You will have energy and enthusiasm this year, Libra, to improve every area of your life. The Year of the Snake opens with a powerful boost to everything connected to your public image. There is a deep process of transformation occurring for many this year, and for you, there will be opportunities to improve and expand your life situation through greater self-knowledge. Any course of study is recommended – as is following teachers who appeal to your understanding of the big picture. This is a big-picture year and a healing year, and by the end of it, your self-image will have taken on a whole new look and feel because of your new awareness.
Health-wise, the first half of the year may throw up a few challenges as Saturn and Neptune in this part of your chart call attention to this area of life. This would be an excellent time to take preventive measures, such as seeing the dentist – before any issues manifest.
From mid-year there is a renewed focus on your relationships. As June gives way to July, any challenges will ease up. Jupiter, bringing abundance and expansion, has moved into a strong position to positively impact your professional and public life. There may be a new chapter opening for you now that enhances your status in the eyes of the world and brings you greater satisfaction. Any surprises coming your way will likely be welcomed and helpful as the planet of the unexpected aligns happily with the planet of healing and transformation, Pluto.
Pluto is now, and will be for many years to come, in your house of children and creative self-expression. This is a profound indicator of a significant new chapter – a new direction in your ‘creations'. Our creations include our children and how we express our uniqueness in the world. Pluto’s harmonious alignment with Uranus indicates any changes in this area of your life will be positive ones. The transition will be deeply healing if you are having a baby or changing your life significantly. By the end of the year, you will have a sense of the newly invented you and greater clarity on what you want to manifest in your life in the years ahead.
As the year concludes, Venus brings a renewed spark of pleasure and well-being to your personal life. Overall, nothing can stop you this year, Libra, from achieving the most crucial thing in life – deep inner contentment and satisfaction on your new path.

SCORPIO
The Year of the Snake is a perfect fit for you, Scorpio, because you will have all you need to progress in every sphere of your life. It will be up to you to set your goals and focus on whatever you want to achieve – good luck will be with you.
If you are single, the first half of the year could deliver some happy surprises with the potential for lasting romance. Jupiter, bringing abundance and expansion, is cruising through your house of intimate relationships and those deep Scorpio processes of birth, sex, and rebirth. Someone may enter your life now – a partner, a baby, who has a long karmic connection with you. Your personal boundaries are expanding in whole new ways, bringing renewal and deep inner satisfaction to your life.
Saturn and Neptune moving through your house of children and creativity during the first half of the year can bring ups and downs. Still, any difficulties will be mitigated by adopting an attitude of going with the flow. Life is forever bringing us new challenges and changes; one of your strengths is your emotional resilience. This year, the best strategy for you would be to remember the Taoist quote ‘all is flow’ and withdraw emotional and mental resistance to what is. Acceptance is powerful.
In the year's second half, your horizons will expand geographically, mentally, or emotionally. This expansion is indicated by Jupiter cruising through your ninth house now, a perfect time to travel, learn something new, explore a new philosophy or experience a new culture. It will also be helpful to you in any legal proceedings or dealings.
Pluto, the great transformer, is now moving through the area of your chart that is concerned with home and family. This influence is a longer-term one, and in this year of the snake, it promises significant and positive shifts in your domestic world.
Saturn and Neptune transit into your house of health and daily activities in this second half of the year. The best thing you can do now is prioritise rest to mitigate stress. As we know, all disease begins with stress. Walking in nature, connecting with the earth, and paying attention to your diet will pay off now. If you can find the time, adopt practices such as yoga and meditation to deepen your inner awareness.
Overall, it is a definitive and positive year for you to surge ahead with your new life. Embrace the changes as they come and maintain your positivity—you will be taken care of.

SAGITTARIUS
The year of the snake begins with a buoyant, positive energy flow in your relationship life. You will benefit through collaboration with others so be open to opportunities that will come your way via other people. This is the year to transform your mind, Sagittarius. This is important because the life we create depends on how we think. New information that could be pivotal to your future will come your way this year, so you are urged to open your mind to new ideas, people, and perspectives.
Your home life looks to be in for some profound changes this year, especially in the first half of the year. You may be buying a house, moving house or welcoming a new addition to your family. Realising your long-held hopes and dreams in this area of your life are in the stars – so seize this energy and take practical action to enable your best life to manifest.
Uranus, a bringer of unexpected surprises, is transiting through your house of health and daily life in the first half of the year. The planet is well aligned, so anticipate positive changes in your well-being and daily routine – the energy is there to assist you. Sudden windfalls can happen now if you keep your vibration in the upper range by focusing on gratitude for your health and happiness. This is a positive influence.
In the second half of the year, the shift of Uranus into your house of partnership and relationship signals happy surprises in this domain. You may meet that significant someone, someone who has a deep, perhaps a karmic, connection with you. If you are already in a committed relationship, there may be a renewal that takes it to a better place. Jupiter’s shift into your house of shared resources and intimate life indicates a deeper commitment – possibly formalising your relationship through marriage or buying a home together.
With Saturn and Neptune now in your house of children and your creative enterprises, life has its ups and downs this second half of the year, and the key takeaway is to relax and trust the process as life takes you to a new place. The sign Aries is the host, indicating a new beginning of significance. Happily, the energy is supportive, so that any changes will be beneficial in the long run. Remember to balance your life and energy by taking regular ‘time out’. Neptune is about escape; you will find it through your creativity – making art, music, film, and writing. Responsibility and hard work around parenting will be balanced by uplifting and inspiring times with those precious little ones.
It is a significant year to shift to a more positive and supportive place. Enjoy.

CAPRICORN
A rewarding and emotionally fulfilling year is ahead for you, Capricorn. This comes with some effort, and you are well-equipped to do the work. In the transformative year of the snake, your work is essentially inner work. That is, you are coming into a new chapter in which your mission is to look inward, to reflect on the meaning of your feelings and emotions and in the outward world to manifest the conditions you most want in your life.
The year begins with Pluto, the great transformer now in your house of finances and personal resources – those skills we acquire to reinforce our security. This shows a shift is now upon you and will continue for several years. The key feature of this shift is a change to a more authentic way of being in the world. Perhaps that means updating your skillset and your resources. How you survive financially is on a new trajectory, one more in alignment with your deepest desires and your truth. Some events may completely change your life – such as a baby, and greater satisfaction is in the stars, coming via this happy event.
Jupiter, bringing opportunity, expansion, and abundance, is transiting through your house of work, health, and daily activities through the first half of the year. You may be establishing a new way of being, a baby, or a new job, and Jupiter here will offer you more contentment and well-being in your daily life.
After mid-year, your home and domestic life are the focus of your energy. Saturn in this area can indicate some challenges, and you could feel more tired than usual. Make sure you rest as much time as possible – all is temporary. Neptune will compensate for this by ushering in a more spiritual, magical quality that will enable you to transcend any physical or emotional blockages. Escapism has its place. This would be a perfect time to schedule regular breaks from the mundane world through activities such as meditation, music, art, dance, and yoga.
Jupiter shifts into your house of relationships in the second half of the year. This lovely influence speaks of greater happiness and contentment in your romantic and other relationships. Other people, perhaps new people, will bring opportunities to improve your life. New excitement and surprises will be connected to your daily work routine in the second half of the year. You will be doing things your unique way in this area of life, and sudden developments and opportunities will help you express your individuality most authentically.
Overall, 2025 is a rewarding year – even more so if you can formulate your intentions and goals in January. The snake year is transforming you from the inside out, and your values will shift by the end of the year. Look after yourself during any times of stress by earthing. You are an earth sign and need to connect with the planet on which we walk. Being in nature as often as possible is therapeutic for mind, body, and spirit.

AQUARIUS
The year of the snake will bring greater peace and fulfilment for you, Aquarius. The great transformer Pluto is setting off the year in your sign, where it will be for ten years. You are undergoing profound inner transformation, ultimately coming to a place of greater authenticity and truth. The key for you this year is to be true to your nature and higher self.
The year begins with joyful Jupiter in your house of pleasure, creativity and babies. This is a lovely influence, enhancing your happiness and sense of self. There may be a few unexpected but positive developments in your home and domestic life. As the snake sheds its skin, you shed all that is outworn in your life. Your ancestral roots and what you have brought forward into this life from your family history are in focus. On some level, you are healing the wounds you have inherited. This will give you a greater sense of freedom and well-being. The process has begun.
Saturn is finishing its transit through your house of money, so your finances may need some adjustments during the first half of the year. Some belt-tightening may be called for. There is potential to reinforce your personal resources through artistic or spiritual activity. You may feel inspired to find new ways to make money or to incorporate a spiritual practice into your life, enhancing your emotional well-being and skillset.
The second half of the year brings new vigour and excitement into your creative life. With Saturn and Neptune now cruising through your house of communication and learning, you will be open to new knowledge and new information. The concept ‘our thoughts create our reality’ means we need to consciously shift our thoughts to the positive to create a happier and more fulfilling life experience.
Your health should improve in the second part of the year, and your daily routine will likewise. Jupiter is now transiting this part of your chart, bringing new work opportunities and a renewed sense of well-being, physically and emotionally.
The end of the year, from October, is the time to recharge your batteries. So you might plan a holiday now. Aquarius benefits from socialising and being with like-minded people, so make an effort to get out and about, even if you must push yourself to do so. You need people, collaboration and new ideas to thrive.
Overall, it is a big year of change, offering excitement and new opportunities. Remember to take regular breaks from all the activity, sit back, and relax. You need time out of the social whirl to consolidate all your new revelations and discoveries this year.

PISCES
The year of the snake looks lucky for you, Pisces, and a more exciting year than 2024. Career-wise, you will receive a boost in the second half of the year - bringing greater joy and fulfilment in all your creative, self-expressive activities and everything connected to your children.
The year begins with Saturn finally completing its transit through your sign. It will be a relief to all Pisces when the ringed planet moves into Aries in late May. Meanwhile, this first half of the year is finishing the tasks Saturn assigned to you, which were a call to act with greater maturity and responsibility. You may feel you have grown up over the past two years, and though it has been challenging at times, you are about to emerge from the hard school into a place of greater understanding of your place and your responsibilities in the world.
From April, unexpected surprises and revelations will come into your mental sphere, enlightening you with new information and insights. With Jupiter, the planet of opportunity and abundance, cruising through your home, family and domestic sphere – life with your loved ones will bring deeper joy and satisfaction. You may be moving into a more spacious home or improving your existing one.
In the second half of the year Saturn and Neptune leave Pisces, lifting any lingering depression and lightening your energy field. Fortunes may be in a state of flux until the end of the year and you may be considering taking a course or learning a new skill to enhance your skill set.
New vigour and excitement come into your home and family life in the second half of this snake year. There may be a new arrival or a new move. In tandem with this, Jupiter, the bringer of opportunity and expansion, is now in your house of children and creative self-expression. Great happiness and joy will come through your offspring, and there will opportunities to express your unique gifts and talents.
You will have lots of energy and enthusiasm from mid-year, carrying you through the winter months. Mercury in your work sector now will energise everything related to your daily work life, and your health will be vitalised.
All up, this is a year focusing on greater personal growth and spiritual expansion and reaping the rewards of the efforts made compliments of Saturn in your sign. Your newfound insights and experience will serve you well in this Snake.
