!!!Gung Hey Fa Choy
HAPPY NEW YEAR OF THE SNAKE!
The Lunar New Year begins on January 29, 2025, and with it comes the Year of the Snake! As we transition from the dynamic Year of the Dragon 2024 to the mysterious and
intuitive Snake Year, we can expect a shift in energy. While the Dragon represents bold and external action, the Snake encourages introspection, wisdom, and transformation.
Expect changes on the horizon, for the world at large, and for you, as an individual, in the Snake Year. 2025 will be the Year of the Wood Snake, emphasizing growth,
creativity, and flexibility. The Snake is associated with intuition, mystery, and wisdom. People born under the Snake sign are often seen as deep thinkers, strategic planners, and naturally charming.
The Wood element enhances the Snake’s ability to adapt and brings a softer, more nurturing quality to its otherwise intense and focused energy. This makes 2025 a year to
cultivate patience, pursue self-improvement, and seek balance in all areas of life. The coming Lunar New Year is one of “double spring.” The first falls on February 3 in 2025, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, while the second falls on February 4
in 2026, over a week before the Year of the Snake ends on February 16, 2026. In Chinese tradition, spring represents new life and fresh starts. The number two is considered
to be lucky, as reflected in the Chinese proverb that good things come in pairs. When there are two springs in a year, it is believed to amplify blessings and good fortune,
making it particularly auspicious for major decisions like marriage. the Year of the Wood Snake. It is also known as the Year of the Green Snake, as wood is associated with
the color green according to the Chinese theory of five elements, Wood stands for growth, flexibility and tolerance. At the same time, it also nurtures the element of fire,
which represents vitality and change. 2025 will be the 4723rd year of the Chinese calendar.
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Remember, the mood of the warrior is waiting, for an opportunity to appear..."
Your General Orders remain the same: "First,do no harm."
Second, “Do unto others as you would have done unto yourself.”
Third, "Live and let live."
This is the message for the Year of the Snake:
"Make the world a better place for having passed this way..." Edward Bok
Live Long and Prosper
Happy Chinese New
Year of the Snake!
I remain,
Ashida Kim
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