Snake Characteristics feat. the WOOD Snake

Jungle Snakes hide well in their Environment

Within days of arriving in the Jungles of Costa Rica I had a very close encounter with this juvenile rattle snake. Pre cursor to the year ahead and an alert to be more like a snake.

Although Ive mentioned some of these aspects of the Snake in my videos and Interview it’s important to tune into the wisdom of Snake born. Snakes are mysterious and wise and have an allure that can be frightful or tempting.

The sign of the Snake is considered Karmic and Complex. I will delve more into this with my section on Snake Mythology  but for now let’s look at core energetics that we can learn from, emulate and or avoid in 2025.

General Snake Characteristics

Positive

• Astute observer
• Astute analyzer
• Discerning
• Financially savvy
• Detached
• Master seducers
• Mentally active
• Problems solvers
• Transmutation experts  (shedding of skin)
• Value friendships and Colleagues
• Intuitive
• Stylish
• Meticulously clean and tidy
• Supporter of the Arts

Negative

• Unpredictable
• Jealous
• Possessive
• Calculating and Subversive
• Insecure
• Stubborn
• Elitist
• Physically reserved
• Cold blooded (+ -) non human characteristic
• Judgemental

Take a good look at what you need more of in your life. Even thought these are listed as Positive and Negative qualities, it may be that you need to emulate being more stubborn or less predictable to maneuver well through the Snake year. It may also mean that it would be to your benefit to be more calculating in your business life and share less about your personal life ( practicing the subversive aspect of the Snake character.

THE WOOD SNAKE

* last year of the Wood Snake was 1962

2025 is influenced by both Wood and Fire. The base element of the Snake is Fire ( SSW on the compass is in the Fire element zone ). This year the Wood Element rules the Snake and as such the energy of WOOD will fuel FIRE. This will make the year unpredictable overall.

Typical Wood characteristics usually show as outgoing, innovative and fast moving. However none of these qualities are really CORE to Snake energy. So we are looking at a different presentation of this particular Snake.

The Wood Snakes more refined characteristic is its Intuition and an almost psychic ability to know what is coming towards it prior to its happening. Should we tune in more carefully to our intuitive process we too may be able to avoid certain challenges coming our way this year.

Wood Snakes are less outgoing than one would expect of the Wood element but they are know for being earnest, consistent and very kind. They are tough and have great powers of endurance. These qualities are becoming less prevalent in our culture so why not focus more on ‘growing them within us’.

An attitude of gratitude often whipes out negativity, complaining and seeing the cup as half full. Cultivating our own sense of accountability and acceptance of others will go far in facing challenges at any time in life. The Wood Snake will be mysterious and withdrawn but this too can bennifit us all if we know how to work with it and emulate what feels right for us.

Not everybody is ready to shed their skin this year, so know your timing. The key is to be prepared for this to happen even if not totally ready. The unpredictable nature of Snake could take anyone of us by surprise. Not an uncommon trend in past years. There is no new normal as the goal posts are constantly shifting.

Wood Snake loves to be financially secure and also emotionally secure. There are never any guarantees on this front, but there are things we can do that keep us from worry and stress.

• set financial budgets for your personal life as well as business
• ask assistance from experts
• make time for self care
• be fair with yourself and others
• eat a diet that works for you & focus on being more ALKALINE *worry and stress are ACIDIC
• spend time in nature and listen to you intuition
• don’t ignore your gut feelings

Wood Snakes are also very stylish and patrons of the arts. Of all the Snakes they may appear more elitist and privileged. Whether we considered this good or bad it makes no difference. What I will say is that 2025 may be. year where you allow your self access to the more Artistic side of your personality. Attend events that broader your perspective, start a new hobby and generally step out of your comfort zone.

Wood Snakes can be extravagant to a fault. Their expensive tastes can be their downfall. Warning if you too are prone to over expenditure; don’t! Unless you are able to budget for this extras then be very careful this year.

It is not a year to gamble on anything, so ask your self  ” what do I have to lose” . The subversive side of Snake energy can be alluring and lead you into things you best stay out of.

THE GIFT

Wood Snakes have a super power & that is their ability to attract. They have star quality. This attracts  opportunities, people and general good luck, without them raising a finger. This is a powerful energetic which we can all tap into.
So make that list. The one that allows you to dream up a reality worth creating. Every new moon of 2025, revamp the list and modify it. Also track your movement through the year and see if you are able to use some of the Snake qualities improve your life and your attitude.