Which Animal signs blend with the Snake and which don’t? The most unfavourable is the Pig which is in a direct clash with the Snake because its opposite the Snake in the Zodiac circle. Such clashes often bring about turbulence, movements, accidents or changes.
People born in the year of the Pig can anticipate more travelling, or movement such as changing jobs or moving house. Those Chinese year animals that combine well with the Snake are the Rooster, the Monkey and the Oxen. People born under these animal signs will find more of a harmonious year in 2025. However this Zodiac astrology is not totally reliable as using the year system is not recognised as a formal chart reading. For a more reliable assessment of your fortune in the year of the Snake, it’s recommended you check the full Four Pillars of Destiny, which requires full birth data information with the Year, Month, Day and Hour of birth. As the animal signs can appear in all Four Pillars in a person’s birth makeup, the penalty relationship with the Snake will not only cause an impact on people born in the year of Snake and Pig but can with others as well. This clash can also impact anyone who has any of these Zodiac animals in their birth month, day or hour. For people born in the Pig year, do not travel directly towards the Grand Duke, which is South Easterly direction (leaving your home). The other animal sign facing unfavourable positions is the Snake which can be offending the Grand Duke as well.
The Nobleman Numbers: The Snake year is Nobleman year for people born in Earth years or Earth days. These are years ending with 2, 3 or 9. Such as 1952/ 59, 1962/ 69, 1972/ 79, 1982/ 89, 1992/ 99, etc. and 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, etc. Nobleman means an Angel or a benefit coming from Heaven to provide rescue and support and often brings solutions to problems making the year more comfortable and smooth. People who are having a Nobleman Star year in 2025 can take the opportunity to make progress and develop new projects making new good friends and partnerships. Check your Four Pillars chart to see if born in an Earth year or day. The Monkey is a supporter so if you have a difficult year ahead purchasing a Monkey pendant to wear, or having a Monkey image on your office wall will support you this year and balance the difficult energies.
What’s in Store for Each of the Twelve Animal Signs in 2025?
This is only a guide to the year – and is just a simplified picture. For complete forecasts for 2025 look to your Four Pillars Chart which is your full Chinese destiny Zodiac chart and take it to a Chinese astrologer. It uses Year, Month, Day and the Hour of your birth to get a picture of your character.
THE RAT (Water): (1936, ’48, ’60, ’72, ’84, ’96, 2008, 2020). This year offers you excellent chances for professional advancement if career is key. Be ready to step out of your comfort zone and seize the opportunities that arise. Planning ahead and co-operation with others ensures success. You can expand your financials but do it with stable longer-term planning. Quality time for your family is important this year. Keep open communication channels with them. Health is important, especially with food and diet. Stay focused and accept changes.
THE OX (Earth): (1937, ’49, ’61, ’73, ’85, ’97, 2009, 2021). The opportunities benefit those beginning something new. Look to friends, advisors or elders to help you achieve what you are after. Working on tasks it’s important to do everything to perfection. You’ll see increases in your money and wealth and investments will help you. Oxen need to encourage in themselves patience and understanding this year. Good year for family bonds. Health is an area to keep clear on and keep diets positive. Having regular attention to your health is key.
THE TIGER (Wood): (1926, ’38, ’50, ’62, ’74, ’86, ’98, 2010, ’22). This year you will find its going to be fast-paced and filled with opportunities for your personal growth and your career. Stay adaptable now and keep feet on the ground, so balance action with good planning to achieve your goals. Avoid rushing too fast into decisions, use your patience. Investments need to be looked in detail. Don’t take risks. Maintain harmony with friends and family and don’t let ambitions overshadow those links. Regular exercise is key this year and look after that part of your life. Do it every day.
THE RABBIT (Wood): (1927, ’39, 51, ’63, ’75, ’87, ’99, 2011 ’23). Your year can be one of growth and optimism. The year will benefit you because of its nature with Snake energies of adaptability. Your skills in problem solving can be very useful this year and look to your creativity. Look at any saving goals for future ideas. Communications with others is key and this will strengthen your relationships. Stress management may be an issue, keep fit and watch the diet. Practise relaxation techniques.
THE DRAGON (Earth): (1928, ’40, ’52, ’64, ’76, ’88, 2000, ’12, ’24). Your year moves on courtesy of the Snake. It encourages you to move forward though fully focus on strengthening your relationships with others and look at your personal health care. You have opportunities now to assist you in advancing forward in your career. Don’t be impulsive, do it effectively. Its favourable for wealth advancement. Love relationships are open. Manage your health and exercise so that are relaxed and eat well – do stress release exercises.
THE SNAKE (Fire): (1929, ’41, ’53, ’65, ’77, ’89, 2001, ’13, ’25). This is a year of good transformations for you. Time to shed the old patterns and embrace some sort of renewal. Now is favourable for long term planning. Collaborate with others in your career. Your financial decisions ought to be well researched. Focus on what provides you with stability. Balance, you work and time off well. Avoid over thinking this year. Quality time with others, especially close relationships is necessary.
THE HORSE (Fire): (1930, ’42, ’54, ’66, ’78, ’90, 2002, ’14). The Snake year can encourage you to slow down somewhat as you take advantage of the snake’s energies. The Horse jumps at things so this time, slow down and look at your level of impulsiveness. Calm is called for. Your success depends upon patience and collaboration. Quality time with family is key. The year brings you more vitality and helps your general state of health. Take time off.
THE SHEEP/GOAT (Earth): (1931, ’43, ’55, ’67, ’79, ’91, 2003, ’15). It’s okay for steady progress this year. The Snake assists you with your artistic side. In 2025 is now a time to plan ahead for your career or whatever is to follow. Year’s end will see the result. Your finances go well as long as you opt for safe and gradual opportunities. Don’t touch high risk situations. Your relationships thrive this year and you have more empathy and deep appreciation of others. Keep balance in your life and keep up with exercise routines.
THE MONKEY (Metal): (1932, ’44, ’56, ’68, ’80, ’92, 2004, ’16). The year will bring you a period of changes and personal growth. Reassess your goals and be very thoughtful with your strategies for long-term success. Career requires some diplomacy and some future planning. Stay aware of conventional patterns – think outside the box. Money requires caution and good management. No high-risk spending. Save what you can for later periods. Avoid any misunderstandings in relationships. Keep open – building trust is important.
THE ROOSTER (Metal): (1933, ’45, ’57, ’69, ’81, ’93, 2005, ’17). There’s opportunities and new beginnings for Rooster people. Your skills and leadership abilities are important this year. A good year for steady financial growth. Take no risks with your money. Smart budgeting is important for you. Your work relationships are most important to develop. Steady financial growth will be a direction for you. Don’t take risk with schemes you don’t know. Health is key – getting good sleep and a good diet is essential.
THE DOG (Earth): (1934, ’46, ’58, ’70, ’82, ’94, 2006, ’18). This year brings rewards and challenges. Trust in your instincts for a direction. Examine yourself through introspection. Career this year requires a methodical approach. Avoid rushing in. Build a network for yourself. Have a careful approach to savings and planning ahead. Relationships are good if you are stable. You need to deepen your approach to friends and family. Take more time. Emotional fluctuations may be part of this year. Prioritise your mental approach to life.
THE PIG (Water): (1935, ’47, ’59, ’71, ’83, ’95, 2007, ’19). The year will help you to focus onto yourself and self-improvement. Introspection this year is important. Build up your foundations for the future. Collaborate and adapt in your career seeking new openings. Financially you need to stabilise your money and take no risks. Seek advice first. Deepen existing relationships. Your communications must be open. Set up a balanced health routine. Avoid any stress at work or in your regular routines at home.
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