It is time to shed the dead and welcome the new; the Year of the Wood Snake is upon us.
While this year promises to be a revelatory one for one and all, four zodiac signs stand apart and, under the love light, destined to meet a mate or at least revel in a riotous romance.
Hong Kong-based certified counselor and award-winning astrologist Letao Wang spoke to The Post about his picks for the four Chinese zodiac signs that will have the sexiest serpent year.
Rat
Birth years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
According to Wang, Rats are right on track for magnetizing romance this year thanks to the auspicious influence of three key stars: the Emperor star, the Dragon Virtue star and the Salty Pool star.
“The Emperor Star brings dignity and charm, enhancing the Rat’s natural charisma and making them irresistible to potential partners. The Dragon Virtue Star amplifies their kindness and integrity, fostering deep, meaningful connections. Meanwhile, the Salty Pool Star ignites passion and romance, ensuring a year filled with excitement and emotional fulfillment,” he told The Post.
Thrilled and fulfilled? Can dig.
Wang noted that single Rats might find surprising connections within their career spheres, with all signs pointing toward boom times both personally and professionally.
For committed Rats, renewed intimacy and hot times spent under the high-flying banner of bliss are predicted.
Heads up and loins on lock, however, as the Salty Pool Star is known to bring in all manner of distractions and attractions, so make sure your boundaries are clear and your primary bonds are honored.
Horse
Birth years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Wang promised that Pony people can look forward to a radiant year ahead thanks to the high shine of the Sun star, the Study Hall star, and the Peach Blossom star.
“The Sun Star brings warmth, confidence, and vitality, making the Horse shine brightly in romantic pursuits,” he said. “This year, their self-assurance and desire to stand out will attract positive attention in love. The Study Hall Star enhances their learning and communication skills, helping them form deep connections through school, university, or professional training programs. Meanwhile, the Peach Blossom Star, a symbol of romance and attraction, ensures a year filled with exciting opportunities for love and meaningful connections.”
For solo Horses, Wang stressed the importance of self-improvement, education, and mind expansion, including classes, training and community events, as it is in the service of others and the higher self that love is inclined to take root and take them for a ride.
Committed Horses will find newfound passion in their partnerships. He noted that in terms of magnetism, the Peach Blossom Star’s influence goes beyond romantic intrigue and can form and foster deep and deeply platonic connections.
Monkey
Birth years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Monkeys can make way for cosmic connections and karmic meetings courtesy of the boon beams of the Moon star, the Taiyi Nobleman star, and the Red Chamber star.
“The Moon Star brings emotional depth, intuition, and nurturing energy, helping Monkeys connect on a soulful level,” he said. “Its subtle influence may hint at secret admirers or a love situation developing quietly and intuitively. On a positive note, this symbolizes deep, meaningful connections, but it also calls for patience, as this type of love unfolds gradually rather than explosively.”
“The Taiyi Nobleman Star attracts supportive and influential people, including potential romantic partners who can uplift and inspire them. This star also carries spiritual and karmic blessings, suggesting that 2025 could bring fated connections and soulmate encounters. Meanwhile, the Red Chamber star, a symbol of passion and romance, ensures a year filled with magnetic attraction and heartfelt connections.”
With all that passion flying around, Wang cautioned that building authentic bonds should take precedence over superficial flings or sparks forged in the shaky soil of physical attraction alone.
Dog
Birth years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Howl for your heart meat, Dogs, the auspicious stars: Jade Hall, Moon Virtue and Red Matchmaker shine for and through you this year.
“After a challenging year of adjustments and rebuilding, 2025 brings a wave of good fortune,” Wang said. “The Jade Hall star is famous for bringing elegance, grace, and opportunities for meaningful connections, often in refined or prestigious settings. This means you’ll have the chance to attend high-profile events and mingle with influential individuals, such as CEOs, business leaders, and government officials.”
“The Moon Virtue star amplifies kindness and emotional balance, adding a gentle, nurturing touch to the connections you form. Even at a seemingly formal business networking event, you might enjoy warm, heartfelt conversations that lead to a beautiful and unexpected encounter. Meanwhile, the Red Matchmaker Star, one of the most potent symbols of romance and marriage, ensures a year filled with serendipitous encounters and genuine connections.”
Wang said single hounds can expect to meet potential partners in unusual and even fated ways, while paired pups will renew their relationship commitments and reach new depths of intimacy.
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