2025 Lunar New Year celebrates the snake zodiac, a symbol of mysteriousness, wisdom, intuition and elegance. It is the sixth of the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac and includes those who were born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, or about to be born between 29 January 2025 and 16 February 2026. Famous figures who share this zodiac include Pablo Picasso, Anne Frank, Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift.
The Year of the Snake is said to bring empowerment and transformation for those who are diligent and strategic. Lunar New Year day is Wednesday 29 January, with Tuesday 28 January marking the end of the Year of the Dragon.