What Does the Year of the Wood Snake Mean?

In the Lunar Calendar, every year is linked to one of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac... this year we're celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake. Snakes are all about wisdom, growth, and renewal; they can shed their skin, symbolizing transformation. Because of this, people born under the Snake sign are often seen as visionaries and great leaders.

When you add the wood element into the mix—one of the five elements in Chinese metaphysics—it brings in a feeling of stability. Wood is all about strength and growth, and with the snake, it emphasizes adaptability and change.