The Year of the Wood Snake begins on January 29, 2025 according to the Chinese calendar. It is a special occasion to align yourself with the energies of renewal, transformation, and growth. The Snake symbolizes wisdom, cunning, and patience, while the wood element is associated with growth, creativity, and expansion. A simple and easy ritual can help you harness these energies. Find out more about the Chinese New Year of the Wood Snake here.
When to perform the Chinese New Year ritual 2025
We recommend performing it on January 29th or at any time during the month of February 2025. The important thing is to have a quiet moment to carry out the ritual and connect with the intention. This ritual can be repeated in the first days of the Chinese New Year or throughout the year, to stay aligned with the energies of the Wood Snake and make the most of its influence.
Elements needed to perform the Chinese New Year ritual 2025
- A notebook or diary.
- A green candle, representing the wood element and abundance.
- Sandalwood or cedarwood incense, also related to the energy of wood.
- A small plant or twig as a symbol of growth and renewal.
- A bowl or container filled with water, symbolizing purification and fluidity of energy.
- A pen or pencil.
Steps to follow to perform the Chinese New Year ritual 2025
- Find a quiet time and place where you can be comfortable. Make sure the space is clean and tidy. Place the green candle and the sandalwood or cedar incense in your space. Light both, allowing the smoke from the incense to mix with the air and cleanse the energies in your environment.
- Sit in front of the candle and close your eyes. Breathe deeply and relax, taking three deep breaths. Connect with the energy of the Snake, visualizing how it envelops you with its wisdom and its ability to transform the old into the new. Visualize the wood as a symbol of growth, expansion, and new opportunities. Imagine that you have a renewed strength to grow in any area of your life.
- Open your notebook or journal and write down your intentions for the year. Write down what you want to transform in your life (things that no longer serve you), and how you would like your life to grow (what you want to achieve, learn, or experience). Use positive, clear affirmations, such as, “This year, I open myself to new opportunities” or “This year, I transform myself with wisdom and patience.”
Purification: Dip your fingers in water and sprinkle a little on the plant. As you do so, repeat quietly, “With this water I purify my intentions and let the energy of growth flow freely.”
- Let the candle and incense burn out in a safe place and give thanks for this moment with yourself. Clasp your hands in gratitude and take three deep breaths. Keep the notebook with your intentions in a special place where you can review it throughout the year.
The plant or twig can stay in your space as a reminder of the growth that is manifesting.