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.

It’s almost time to celebrate the Chinese New Year—also known as Lunar New Year and The Spring Festival—a festive time

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.

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 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.

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.

This year, the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac coincides with a period of transformation, wisdom and adaptability.