ABOUT THE YEAR

A lot to be said about the Snake and what effect it may have on us personally and the world in  2025. May talk about the most obvious, the Snake’s ability to ‘ shed skin’. I personally have been feeling this catharsis for days leading to  this powerful first New Moon of 2025!

It’s as if the Dragon is shaking its tail, sputtering the last of its Fire and waving us goodbye. I certainly hope your transition is milder than what I’ve been experiencing here in the Costa Rican Jungle. My guess however is that we are all being challenged on some level, so if you have to shed some skins now to make way for the Wood Snake; embrace it.

The Key to the year is understanding more about snake energy and emulating it the best we can.

Snakes are wise and mysterious, because they take their time to observe all that is around them at all times. They  ‘watch and they wait’. Snakes use thier acute intuition to make decisions which reads as calculating. And they do it all under a reserved and calm demeanour.

Snakes may strike quickly but not until it’s weighted all the factors and checked the facts. A very good practice to copy this year as it may safe you from hasty and erroneous decisions.

On the world stage the implications are broad. The roller coaster Dragon Year has made an impact that we will continue to feel the effects of well into 2025. There is an underbelly to Snake as was seen in Dragon. Snakes often live under rocks, in caves and places where they stay hidden. This subversive energy will persist, so we must take the high road and flush out all subliminal tendencies. The shedding of snakes skin is both a curse and a blessing. Just when we get use to one version it can shift into another.

Many point out that this will act as a revelation and disrobing of the powers that be. A great shedding of the old to reveal a better and more positive future is what we can hope for. Leveling the playing field for all humans on the planet is a dream that can only become a reality if we believe it can and act towards that goal. The Wood Snake is sure to bring disruptive energies, and often when we least expect it. This is why developing our intuitive process is so important. When we choose to operate from a more heart based energy and bypass ego based tendencies magic can happen.

Know that the Snakes are very artistic, romantic, sexy, fashionable and deeply into the arts and culture. It will be a great year to delve into that world and enjoy it if you are not already prone to interacting with this aspect of your community. These qualities and traits could be the highlight of your year. Finding a new love; whether that be a person, activity or community may just be the highlight of your year.

Know that any projects started in 2024 that feel successful will continue to flow. Use the early months of 2025 to tweak and reevaluate. Taking a step back to refine your goals and intentions. In true Snake fashion it may bring to light even better ways to move forward.

To Summarize the over all year:

• a year to reflect and plan, while using your intuition and powers of observation
• be prepared for the unexpected disruptions, Snakes strike without warning
• remember that the Snake’s calm demeanour hides what is really happening; don’t be fooled
• due diligence, research and preparedness is key in a Snake year
• avoid gambling at all costs; ask yourself what do you stand to lose?
• take decisive actions only when you are 100% ready
• tune into your intuition and your heart; it may lead you to unexpected and delightful places
• be ready to assist family and friends who may not see the bigger picture; bring them joy and hope