On January 29, 2025, with the New Moon in the sign of Aquarius, the year of the Wood Fire Snake begins. It consists of the Wood Element in its Heavenly Stem and the Fire Element in its Earthly branch. Symbolically it looks like the Wood Snake is thirsty on the top of the fire, which potentially points to instability and changeability, including weather conditions, ecological problems, water shortages and pollution of water reservoirs, even from the summer of 2024, after Jupiter’s ingress in the sign of Gemini. Communications and transport are also within the Snake’s body, which sometimes can bite.

In the Bucket of Elements for 2025 there is a deficiency of the Metal element, which means a lack of support and resources to bring one’s successful opportunities to life; therefore, it is important to compensate for the lack of Metal with things, accessories or jewellery made of Metal or with gold, silver, platinum or white colours. You should see the New Lunar Year in clothes of these colours! For financial wealth bring in the Fire element by adding a touch of red. In 2025, a figurine, statuette or picture of a Monkey, be it Sun Wukong, Hanuman or just a cute Monkey “face”, will help to temper contrary nature of the Snake and bring well-being. Such a lucky amulet, which is recommended to carry with you, it is extremely useful for people born in the year of Boar (Pig), because the second part of 2024 and 2025 will challenge them. Don’t forget the Dragon, whose Mascot or image will contribute to your wealth and fame, while the Dragon and Snake cooperation can give extraordinary results.

The Snake is a friend of the Ox and the Rooster, is distracted by a Monkey, and doesn’t get along with Boar (Pig), so for those born in the year of Boar or those who have Boar in their Paht Chee, the second part of 2024 and 2025 will bring some unrest and turbulence, unexpected changes and incidents, travelling or moving. People born in the year of the Boar should not travel to the South-East! Those born in the year of the Tiger should be doubly careful, especially those with both Tiger and Monkey in their Bucket of Elements (Paht Chee)!! All in all, the year of Wood Snake will, from the very beginning, encourage us to gain new knowledge and experience, to make changes, to travel, and, of course, to make new and interesting acquaintances 😊

The Good Stars Fly South, The Bad Stars Fly North

Unfavourable stars mainly afflict the northern sectors: northern, north-eastern, north-western and central (!). The most malicious are the Star of Misfortune “5” and the Star of Illness “2”, which come correspondingly to the north-east and the center. We dissolve the negative influence of “5” with a wind chime with 6 metal rods, while the influence of “2” is dissolved with a bundle of 6 metal coins. In both sectors we can place the Salt Water Cure. The Star of Quarrels, Conflicts, and Lawsuits “3” flies to (moves) the north-west. We can weaken its influence with the Fire element. But remember that the north-west belongs to the householder, so it’s risky to use the open flame, because we can burn his luck and health, so we should use only the symbols and colours of fire. To protect yourself from the bad influence of the Star “7” which brings theft and robbery, it is worth putting three bamboo stems or dracaena in a glass vase with water in the northern sector or in the northernmost corner.

The main sector of 2025, where the Great Wood Snake himself arrives, is the South-East. There “1” of Water – the Star of Victory and Breakthrough in business (including intellectual breakthrough!) arrives. Those whose main door is in this direction, those born in the year of Dragon or Snake, eldest daughters and creative thinkers should definitely activate this Star. However, the Water Element needs to be strengthened and only then will it bring good luck. Enhance this sector with symbols of achievements, prizes and awards, gold, silver or metal cups, with figurines or pictures of Dragon or Horse (perhaps of red colour). But remember that it’s better to avoid to sit facing the south-east!

“8” of Earth, the Star of Wealth and Prosperity, comes to south-west, potentially bringing success to the mistress of the house (especially those born in the year of Monkey or Sheep). We support the Earth element of this Star with the Money Tree, a figurine of some wealth deity, or with the Wealth Vase and crystals, while we are strengthening it with the Fire element and actively using this sector. The Mandarin Ducks made of rose quartz should be placed here!

The Star “4” of New Plans, Education, Adventure and Romance comes to the West. We add the elements of Tree and Water to this sector, for example, lush flowering plants (4 stems of bamboo or dracaena are particularly beneficial), pictures of palatable fruits and hang a board with images of interesting places worth visiting. It is worth activating the West for graduates, creative individuals and incorrigible romantics. It is an important place for the youngest daughters and those born in the year of the Rooster.

The Metal Star “6” of Heavenly Luck, which is week, flies south, while the Metal-Fire relationship creates a source of friction and conflict. In 2025, when dealing with superiors and authorities, it’s important to show pliability and diplomacy, to listen to another’s opinion, to avoid quarrels and stubbornness. The Star ‘’6” is the star of gurus, mentors, bosses and career success, so it’s worth placing an altar or images of those people who set an example here. We can harmonize this sector with the Earth elements: crystals and pebbles, things in beige, brown and terracotta colours. This sector is important to those born in the year of the Horse!

The purple Star “9”, associated with the Fire element and mystical Phoenix bird, as well as with glory, fame and prosperity, whose patron is the Dragon, flies to the East sector. In this sector the Star is strong on its own. The dragon is a magical creature of the East, so it is worth placing all images and figurines of the dragon (especially 9 in number) here. This sector is beneficial for those inclined towards esoteric practices and metaphysics. However, we should not disturb the Dragon or do anything that might irritate him (including repairs or renovations), because this will lead to sudden losses in various areas. It is not polite to sit with your back to the East!