From January 29, the world enters the year of At Ty. According to Eastern calculation, the Five Elements include Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth when combined with the Heavenly Stems (Giap, At, Binh, Dinh, Mau, Ky, Canh, Tan, Nham, Quy) and Earth Branches (ie 12 branches). zodiac animal) creates an exact cycle of 60 years. Therefore, January 29 marks the beginning of the year of At Ty, which is the year of the snake according to the Wood element. For many people, the New Year is also the time to calculate feng shui and horoscopes in the hope of leading them through a year full of fortune and luck, while minimizing bad luck.
Pair of snake mascots on Nguyen Hue Flower Street (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
Understand the nuances of the five wood element snakes
The snake is representative of wisdom, sharpness, instinct, introspection and creativity. Therefore, some feng shui masters believe that 2025 is the year when it is possible to follow intuition and adopt a free-living attitude, but requires an element of calculation to achieve the desired results, according to the newspaper. South China Morning Post. Besides, the Wood element is a symbol of development, creative capacity and resilience. The energy of the Wood element inspires people to pursue goals, consider new possibilities, and focus on personal growth.
Snakes are also symbols of change and rebirth. That means the need to let go of old patterns and embrace innovation. When combined with the developmental energy of the Wood element, 2025 is likely to be a period of profound personal and social changes. Because the Wood element also emphasizes balance, 2025 is a great year to reap peaceful relationships and pursue stability in each individual’s life, according to the newspaper. The Times of India.
As for feng shui master Patrick Fernandez (Filipino-American), 2025 will need everyone to work together, putting more effort into connecting and establishing relationships. Similarly, individuals will need more flexibility, as well as the adaptability to promptly change when necessary and plan everything in advance. Patience is a virtue, and like snakes, people need to be patient enough to complete their plans.
“We may not reach our goal at the scheduled time, but if you are patient, you will eventually get there,” it said. The Manila Bulletin Explained by feng shui master Fernandez.
The year of diplomacy and negotiation
At the beginning of 2025 (according to the solar calendar), the world is still in the final phase of the year of the dragon, so this is an extremely busy period of all kinds of activities. As we move into the year of the snake, it’s time for the world to stop and reflect. In the international arena, governments should probably take advantage of this time to build resources that are the strengths of each country, according to the newspaper. South China Morning Post.
The Year of the Snake may also see an increase in diplomatic dialogue and negotiations. Since the snake is a symbol of astuteness and strategic thinking, political and economic leaders should focus their efforts on resolving protracted conflicts, through meticulous planning and Negotiate skillfully instead of acting rashly.
Besides, it is also important to remember that the snake is a two-faced creature, showing both intelligence and danger. While offering opportunities for growth and insight, the Year of the Snake requires careful navigation if one wishes to avoid potential danger.
According to feng shui master Fernandez, industries related to the Water and Metal elements are expected to flourish in 2025. Industries related to the Water element include hotel business, tourism, supermarkets, commerce, and distribution. statistical analysis and any industry related to water and sanitation. Industries related to the Metal element include banking, automobiles, mechanical engineering, jewelry, beauty and the military.
Meanwhile, the real estate industry is considered not as “favorable” as the above mentioned industries, according to Mr. Fernandez. “Overall, we do not see real estate being one of the most exciting markets of the year,” feng shui master Fernandez analyzed. However, he believes that the results are still positive if investors know how to apply wise strategies.
For her part, Ms. Marites Allen, who is known as the “feng shui queen” of the Philippines, revealed that the age group in the year of the snake is the luckiest if they know how to combine feng shui. The first is the person born in the year of the Monkey, who is illuminated by the auspicious star of fortune and thus enjoys double luck. Next is people born in the year of the Ox. The year of the Snake and the Year of the Horse are also expected to have a good year.
“The year that faces many challenges will be the year of the Dog, because people of this age will have misunderstandings, arguments and infidelity. Next is the year of the Pig,” Ms. Allen predicted. Besides, people born in the year of the Tiger and Goat are also warned of bad luck.
Of course, the above are just the predictions of feng shui teachers. Whether to believe or not depends on each person.
