The Wood Snake: The Year Everything Changes
Growing up, my parents would take us to a Chinese restaurant, and I was always fascinated by the Chinese horoscopes. I knew I was the snake, but each time, I hoped the Chinese Zodiac table placements would be different, that I would be a stronger, more confident animal, because to me, a snake was evil, sneaky, and brought negativity. I thought that if I were something else, I’d present as this confident and strong little girl ready to conquer the world. In the Chinese Zodiac, the Wood Snake represents transformation, change, and wisdom gained through tension and growth that occur beneath the surface. It is not loud or impulsive. It sheds its skin slowly, intentionally, and permanently. The last time the world experienced a year of the Wood Snake was in 1965, and the similarities between 1965 and 2025 are surprising. 1965 was a year when social systems were openly challenged. While progress was made, it was not met without resistance, discomfort, and unrest. 2025 mirrors th...
