The Lunar New Year of 2025 heralds the arrival of the Wood Snake, commencing on January 29th, 2025, and concluding on February 16th, 2026. This reptilian reign follows recent Snake years in 2013, 2001, and 1989. Individuals born within these years are considered to be under the Snake's influence. Notably, 2025 marks a benmingnian for those born in previous Snake years—a cyclical return of their birth sign, traditionally regarded as a period of potential misfortune.
The Chinese zodiac, a twelve-year cycle, features a menagerie of symbolic creatures: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. This vibrant celebration, also known as Spring Festival, boasts a rich history spanning approximately 3,500 years. While its precise genesis remains shrouded in the mists of time, some scholars trace its roots back to the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC). During this era, ritualistic offerings to ancestors and deities were believed to be performed at the turn of the year, marking a transition and seeking blessings for the future.
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