In 2025， the Year of the Snake， individuals born under this sign should be aware of several factors to navigate the year successfully. Since it's their 本命年 (běn mìng nián， zodiac year)， they may face challenges associated with犯太岁 (fàn Tài Suì， offending the Tai Sui)， but there are also opportunities for growth.

General Recommendations:

Have a Big Celebration: Having a big celebration (大喜事) can counteract the negative influence. This could include getting married， having a baby， buying property， or starting a business， but it's advised to be conservative.

Be Proactive About Health: It's a good idea to donate blood or get your teeth cleaned. Wear accessories with rooster or ox designs.

Specific Areas to Pay Attention To:

Career:

Be prepared for challenges， obstacles， and unexpected changes at work.

Be cautious of "小人" (xiǎo rén， petty people) who may create trouble or spread rumors.

Take advantage of opportunities to showcase your talents and gain recognition.

Maintain good communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Wealth:

Be cautious with investments due to potential traps and risks. Focus on existing work and optimize current responsibilities.

Avoid impulsive decisions.

Having a stable job and working hard can lead to unexpected financial gains.

Relationships:

Pay attention to communication with your partner and handle issues calmly.

Be honest in your interactions with loved ones.

Be careful to assess the risk of expansion or recruitment if self-employed to avoid financial strain.

Health:

Health may be poor， so pay attention to safety to avoid accidents.

Reduce stress through exercise and spending time in nature.

Be aware of potential injuries， especially in months when凶星 (xiōng xīng， ominous stars) are present.

Emotions:

Expect emotional ups and downs and potential negative feelings.

Consider traveling to relieve negative energy， with those born in the spring or summer going northwest and those born in the winter going southeast.

Overall well-being:

Be aware of potential problems caused by petty people.

Maintain a positive attitude to overcome difficulties.

Accumulate good fortune by doing good deeds and maintaining a positive mindset.