At the very least, using a common astrological system — whether it's Western astrology or the Chinese zodiac — to connect helps you have a little fun by identifying with the qualities and tendencies of the various signs.

As we usher in the Year of the Wood Snake this month, here is your Chinese zodiac horoscope for February 2025.

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the Chinese lunar calendar.

Take a look at what the Year of the Snake means as 1.5 billion people ring in the start of the Chinese New Year across the globe.

The Year of the Yin Wood Snake (2025) will emphasize strategic knowledge, transformation, and balance. Each Chinese zodiac sign benefits from specific lucky colors such as blue, green, brown, and gold,

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. People born within a specific year are believed to share personality traits linked to that animal.

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 in the Year of the Wood Snake—keep reading for everything you need you need to know about your Chinese zodiac sign.

The Year of the Wood Snake begins on January 29, the first day of Lunar New Year 2025. The holiday coincides with the first New Moon of 2025, (the lunation occurs in the sign Aquarius), and brings dreams into play.

Since Snake is a harmonious zodiac animal for Ox, Rooster, and Monkey, these Chinese zodiac signs have a year of wealth, prosperity, and positive energy awaiting them.

The Chinese Zodiac assigns an animal sign to each year in a 12-year cycle, influencing personality, destiny, and compatibility. Each sign has distinct