Today is the lunar new year, which is celebrated in much of eastern Asia. It occurs on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice. The first new moon occurred on December 30th. The celebration, which begins today, will last for fifteen days and will end with the lantern ceremony. This new year ends the Year of the Dragon and it introduces the Year of the Snake.

Thanks for reminding me. I looked it up.
The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac is believed to bring wisdom, transformation, and strategic planning. Snakes are associated with intelligence, intuition, and mystery, making the year one of careful decision-making, deep thinking, and unexpected changes.
Does any of this resonate with you?
Tamara, yes! I have had a strong feeling new changes are coming in for me early this year, and some have already begun. Oo: “unexpected changes”!
Happy Lunar New Year to you, too, Alice!! May it bring us all good things in the next fifteen days and all year long.
恭喜发财 – gong xi fa cai Alice!!
Welcome, year of the Wood Snake!! Love your little Snake – I also wrote about it today 🐍
https://rosecottagecharm.blogspot.com/2025/01/welcome-year-of-snake.html
Alice, thanks for posting your wonderful snake and deets of Year of the Snake. I love Chinese astrology and find it often resonates for me. I love the idea of shedding the old energy/skin and taking a thoughtful refreshed approach to our focus in this new year.
I didn’t know that Alice, thanks for this lesson. I love your snake!