India, Jan. 29 -- Every Lunar New Year brings joy and celebration, but this one is extra special, as the last Wood Snake year was in 1965. While the Year of the Snake happens every 12 years, a Wood Snake year is far rarer.

This follows the Chinese calendar's 60-year cycle, which combines the five elements with the 12 zodiac animals, much like how Western astrology is based on constellations.

The Wood Snake of 2025 is linked to Yin Wood, which differs from 2024's Yang Wood Dragon.

Yang Wood (2024) symbolizes a sturdy tree, often representing a rigid, divisive, and intense energy. In contrast, Yin Wood (2025) is associated with flowers, leaves, and grass, embodying an easygoing, flexible, and diplomatic nature.

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