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According to Chinese tradition, 2025 will be the Year of the Wood Snake. Snakes are known for their shrewdness. Their flexibility allows them to move easily on all kinds of land surface and in water. However, due to the fact that snakes are cold-blooded and are mostly dangerous, they are not well-liked. In fact, when a person is described as a snake, it carries a negative connotation of being deceitful and treacherous.
Nonetheless, it is crucial to have the shrewdness and agility of snakes to navigate safely in a world that is full of uncertainty and challenges. At the same time, like snakes, one needs to constantly undergo ecdysis to regenerate and transform to stay relevant and competitive. Let us embrace the positive qualities of snakes and welcome a prosperous Year of the Wood Snake.
According to Chinese tradition, 2025 will be the Year of the Wood Snake. Snakes are known for their shrewdness. Their flexibility allows them to move easily on all kinds of land surface and in water. However, due to the fact that snakes are cold-blooded and are mostly dangerous, they are not well-liked. In fact, when a person is described as a snake, it carries a negative connotation of being deceitful and treacherous.
Nonetheless, it is crucial to have the shrewdness and agility of snakes to navigate safely in a world that is full of uncertainty and challenges. At the same time, like snakes, one needs to constantly undergo ecdysis to regenerate and transform to stay relevant and competitive. Let us embrace the positive qualities of snakes and welcome a prosperous Year of the Wood Snake.
