2025 is the Year of the Snake (Picture: Getty Images) The legend goes that the Jade Emperor challenged a group animals to cross ... the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac, symbolising intelligence ...

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 ...

The sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is a symbol of complexity, mystery, initiation and transformation. Elena Uve - stock.adobe.com The year of the Wood Snake is upon us, and with it ...

East Asian communities worldwide will celebrate the Lunar New Year starting January 29, 2025. The 15-day festival, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, culminates with the ...

Here’s why the moon, your precise birth date and even the planet Jupiter determine your Chinese zodiac identity. Working out your Chinese Lunar New Year animal might seem simple — you just ...

In Chinese custom, the zodiac operates on a 12 year cycle of animals paired with one of five elements, wood, fire, Earth, metal or water. The other 11 animals of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs are rat, ...

Know for its parades and intricate decorations, animals are also a central part of the celebrations. Twelve creatures represent the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, each of which is linked to ...

What does the 2025 Chinese zodiac animal reveal about your family’s year ahead? From growth to surprises see what’s in store for everyone. The Chinese zodiac is way more than just a cute animal chart.

In Chinese culture, the zodiac system is a cycle of animal signs that repeats every 12 years. As the legend goes, every animal that appear in the zodiac cycle collectively participated in a race, ...

Chinese New Year is an important date in the lunar calendar and is heavily linked to the Chinese zodiac. This year marks the year of the Wood Snake. The Snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year ...