The 2025 Chinese zodiac marks the Year of the Wood Snake—symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and strategy. BTA Feng Shui shares its meaning, lucky signs, Feng Shui tips, and whether it’s a good year to have a baby. Align with the Wood Snake’s energy to invite luck and prosperity all year long.
Note: This article was directly translated from the original Vietnamese version by BTA Feng Shui using Grok 3.
What Is the 2025 Zodiac Animal and Its Matches?
In the Chinese zodiac 2025, the year is the Year of the Wood Snake, spanning from January 29, 2025, to February 16, 2026. Those born before January 29, 2025, belong to the Wood Dragon.
For the 2025 snake year, compatibility is determined by the Celestial Stem and Earthly Branch:
- Celestial Stem Yi (乙 – Yin Wood): Compatible with Geng (庚 – Yang Metal); in conflict with Xin (辛 – Yin Metal) and Ji (己 – Yin Earth).
- Earthly Branch Si (巳 – Snake – Fire): Dual compatibility with Monkey; Trine with Snake, Rooster, and Ox; Four Clashes with Tiger, Monkey, Snake, and Pig.
Summary of Compatible and Incompatible Signs for 2025 Snake:
| Compatibility | Male Wood Snake 2025 | Female Wood Snake 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Partners | Metal Ox (2021), Water Tiger (2022), Metal Dog (2030) | Metal Ox (2021), Water Tiger (2022), Metal Dog (2030), Fire Goat (2027), Water Ox (2033) |
| Marriage Partners | Water Tiger (2022), Metal Dog (2030), Metal Pig (2031), Water Ox (2033) | Water Tiger (2022), Metal Dog (2030), Metal Pig (2031), Water Ox (2033) |
| Incompatible Signs | Wood Monkey (2024), Wood Rooster (2025), Fire Pig (2027), Water Snake (2013) | |
What is the Element of the 2025 Chinese Zodiac?
According to the Five Elements theory, people born in 2025 belong to the Fire element, specifically Oil Lamp Fire (油灯火), which symbolizes a gentle yet steady flame, like the light of an oil lamp.
Although 2025 is often referred to as the “Wood Snake” year—because the Heavenly Stem is Wu (戊 – Yang Earth) and the Earthly Branch is Si (巳), representing the snake—in traditional Na Yin classification, the Wu Si (戊巳) combination actually corresponds to the Fire element, not Wood.
In other words, people born in 2025 have a Fire element, not Wood, as some might mistakenly believe.
Compatible and Incompatible Colors for Wood Snake 2025
Choosing colors aligned with the Fire element enhances luck and prosperity for the 2025 zodiac animal.
Compatible Colors (Five Elements Harmony):
- Green (Wood ): Wood fuels Fire, boosting wealth and vitality.
- Red, Orange, Pink, Purple (Fire): Enhances the native Fire energy, attracting good fortune.
Incompatible Colors (Five Elements Conflict):
- Blue, Black (Water): Water extinguishes Fire, causing obstacles.
- White, Gray, Metallic (Metal): Fire melts Metal, depleting energy.
What is the Feng Shui Trigram for 2025 Snake?
Based on the Eight Mansions Feng Shui, those born in the 2025 Chinese New Year animal have different trigrams by gender, despite sharing the Oil Lamp Fire element:
- Male 2025: Kun Trigram (坤 – Earth, West Group). Men are diligent, patient, and thrive in stable environments.
- Female 2025: Xun Trigram (巽 – Wood, East Group). Women are gentle, creative, and adept at communication and adaptation.
Favorable and Unfavorable Directions for Wood Snake 2025
Directions for homes, study areas, or workplaces are determined using the Eight Mansions system, combining the Five Elements and trigrams:
| Direction | Male Wood Snake 2025 | Female Wood Snake 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Favorable Directions | Northwest – Vitality: Brings prosperity and luck Northeast – Heavenly Doctor: Offers protection West – Longevity: Ensures stability Southwest – Restoration: Provides support |
North – Vitality East – Heavenly Doctor South – Longevity Southeast – Restoration |
| Unfavorable Directions | North – Misfortune: Brings negative energy East – Five Ghosts: Causes calamity South – Six Evils: Leads to discord Southeast – Extinction: Severe misfortune |
Northwest – Misfortune Northeast – Five Ghosts West – Six Evils Southwest – Extinction |
(Source: “Building Homes According to Geography, Astronomy, and I Ching” by Tran Van Tam, Culture and Information Publishing House, 2002)
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Lucky Numbers for Wood Snake 2025
For the 2025 snake year, lucky numbers aligned with the Fire element are 2, 5, 8 (Fire) and 3, 4 (Wood). These numbers promote luck and positive energy.
Unlucky numbers include 6, 7 (Metal) and 1 (Water), as Water extinguishes Fire, and Fire melts Metal, causing energy loss.
Personality and Destiny of Wood Snake 2025
Male Wood Snake 2025
Personality: Men born in the Year of the Wood Snake are intelligent, perceptive, and ambitious. They possess creative thinking and sharp analytical skills but can be reserved and hard to read. Their cautious nature aids wise decision-making, though they may resist change.
Career: Suited for technology, science, arts, or business. Success often comes between ages 25–30, especially in creative fields. After 35, careers stabilize, with wealth potential if opportunities are seized.
Love Life: Loyal and romantic but emotionally reserved. They pair well with Wood or Earth element partners for harmony. Love blooms from ages 22–25, with ideal marriage between 27–30. Lunar months 2 and 8 are favorable; months 6 and 12 require caution.
Female Wood Snake 2025
Personality: Women are gentle, tactful, yet inwardly strong. They are intelligent, communicative, and cautious but may hesitate in big decisions.
Career: Ideal for education, design, media, or services. Success arrives between ages 23–28, particularly in creative roles. After 30, persistence and collaboration ensure stability.
Love Life: Romantic and loyal but less proactive in love. They harmonize with Wood or Earth partners. Love sparks from ages 20–23, with ideal marriage between 25–28. Lunar months 3 and 7 are lucky; months 1 and 9 require patience.
Three Calamities (Tam Tai) for Wood Snake 2025
The Three Calamities are three consecutive years of potential challenges. For the 2025 Chinese zodiac, these occur in 2035 (Pig), 2036 (Rat), and 2037 (Ox).
Parents should monitor health and education during these years and avoid major changes.
Is 2025 a Good Year to Have a Baby? Best Months?
The Year of the Snake 2025 is considered auspicious for childbirth, as the Snake symbolizes wisdom, agility, and renewal. Children born in this year are often intelligent, creative, and poised for success.
Best Months for Birth (Lunar Calendar):
- Months 2, 3, 4: Children are smart, agile, supported by benefactors, and enjoy smooth careers.
- Months 7, 8, 10: Children are kind, talented, with harmonious family life and abundant wealth.
Compatible Parental Elements:
- Wood: Metal Goat (1991), Water Monkey (1992), Water Rooster (1993).
- Earth: Earth Dragon (1988), Fire Ox (1997).
Auspicious Days and Hours:
- Days: Rat, Ox, Rooster (lunar calendar) – blessed with Heavenly General and Fortune Star for prosperity.
- Hours: Rat (23:00–01:00), Dragon (07:00–09:00), Horse (11:00–13:00) – favorable for a prosperous destiny.
The 2025 Year of the Wood Snake, with its Fire element (Oil Lamp Fire), favors red and green colors and numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 8. Understanding Feng Shui ensures better preparation for childbirth and life planning. We hope this guide offers practical value. Please rate 5 stars and share if you find it helpful!
See more years of the Snake:
| Wood Snake 1965 | Fire Snake 1977 | Earth Snake 1989 |
| Metal Snake 2001 | Water Snake 2013 | Wood Snake 2025 |
