In exactly one week, on January 29, Lunar New Year will begin. Traditionally, the festival events would last two weeks and would become the biggest celebrations in most Asian countries. According to the eastern calendar, 2025 will be the year of the Snake, considered in China a symbol of temptation, deception, transformation and completion of work begun, argues I.ru.

People of China, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines will soon celebrate the most important holiday – Lunar New Year. Big celebrations, visits to friends and relatives, exchange of gifts – the New Year's celebration on the one hand resembles the celebrations that we are familiar with, on the other hand it is distinguished by its own oriental flavor .

The date of Lunar New Year is not fixed – it depends on the phase of the moon. New Year is celebrated on the second new moon day after the winter solstice. Therefore, Lunar New Year is always celebrated from January 21 to February 21.

Each year according to the Eastern calendar has its own symbol – one of the 12 zodiac animals corresponding to 12 types of energy. This energy, according to the Chinese worldview, determines how the year will pass under the sign of a particular animal, and also affects the character of a person born in a certain period determined. So, the Dragon, a symbol of the passing year, is the most revered animal in the Chinese horoscope – it is he who gives birth to human civilization. The Horse strives for family happiness, the Rat supports students and tourists, the Tiger boldly looks to the future, and the Cat sponsors art – music, poetry and cinema.

The Year of the Snake is considered a good time to complete started tasks and projects, get rid of old problems and conflicts. The snake is associated with the energy of Venus, in addition, it is an insidious seducer, so next year you should stock up on patience and composure. In June, the positive period will begin for getting married, planning pregnancy and childbirth, lasting until the end of the year.

It was previously reported that in Japan, the Year of the Snake begins on December 31, 2024. This was announced on the occasion of the 108th ringing of bells at Buddhist temples across the country. For most Japanese, this is a family holiday. In Japan, the snake is considered a symbol of wisdom and flexibility. She is also the protector of the home, a symbol of rebirth and change, as she can take on a new appearance by shedding her skin.