A comprehensive guide to the Chinese zodiac in Chinese Astrology according to a Chinese astrology expert Vicki Iskandar

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.

February 2025 brings plenty of opportunities for financial success for three Chinese zodiac signs that have good luck with money all month. The week's I Ching hexagram of success is Wind over Thunder (#42), a sign of being unstoppable — and a call not to hold back in your endeavors this week.

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

Chinese New Year started on January 29, 2025. The Chinese New Year kicks off the Year of the Snake, symbolizing promise, wisdom, and change. Each Chinese Zodiac Sign receives tailored guidance for the year,

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.

While this year promises to be a revelatory one for one and all, four zodiac signs stand apart and, under the love light, destined to meet a mate or at least revel in a riotous romance.

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,

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.

As the world enters the Year of the Wood Snake, those born in the Years of the Rat, Monkey, Rooster, Horse, and Dragon can expect a stroke of good fortune. The Snake, known for wisdom, intuition, and transformation, will guide the year with its dynamic energy, encouraging growth, calculated risks, and spiritual renewal.

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.