Photographed by Iulia David for the August 2024 Issue of Vogue Philippines
To prepare for the Chinese Lunar New Year, Feng Shui expert Jean Yu Chua of Dragon Phoenix Enterprises shares an astrology forecast for each animal sign.
The year of the Wood Snake will begin on February 3. After 2024’s dynamic year of the Wood Dragon, 2025 welcomes calmer energy and significant transformation. The wood element, a representation of growth, also symbolizes determination and focus. Although the Snake’s characteristics include harmony and balance, its impulsive nature can entangle itself in difficult situations. With this in mind, relationships, partnerships, and collaborations with others must be approached with compromise and good communication skills to avoid conflict.
This year also signals the second year of Period 9, which is about beginnings, fresh ideas, and collaborating with others. Period 9 is also symbolized by a phoenix, a fire element associated with fame and recognition. In terms of career or business, this means reaching achievements or gaining acknowledgment for your work. The year will also have the earth element, which signifies stability and relationship luck; the metal element, a symbol for innovation; and the water element, which represents communication.
In an interview with Vogue Philippines, Feng Shui expert Jean Yu Chua of Dragon Phoenix Enterprises provides an astrology forecast to prepare for the 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year.
Rat
It’s a good year for opportunities. Staying focused and making wise decisions must be a priority. Whether you continue your current job or search for a new one, strengthening connections will ensure success and eliminate risks.
Ox
You must approach this year carefully navigating your goals. You should avoid risks, especially because the Ox has low health energy in 2025. It’s all right to ask for help, to prevent yourself from stressing or burning out. Emotional instability may also cloud your judgment, so take great care when handling your relationships.
Tiger
Beware of negative people or negative influences such as cheaters, scams, and bad investments. Be careful with who you choose to work with, as they can easily influence your success in 2025.
Rabbit
You can enjoy the number 9 star, a symbol of fame and recognition. You are encouraged to build your influence, expand your network, elevate their energy, and enter into a new business. However, they must remain cautious with the people they trust and take care of their health.
Dragon
Coming from a challenging year, you will recover in 2025. Good stars are coming, which could help gain success or win luck, among others. If you have been working hard over the past year, 2025 will be the time to reap what you sowed. Love might also find you this year, with its last star focusing on love energy.
Snake
Distractions must be avoided this year, as challenges may arise. You must also avoid being complacent this year to prevent disappointments and be wary of making impulsive decisions. To have a good year, you must keep themselves calm and peaceful, and have patience for the right timing.
Horse
You will enjoy a lot of good stars this year. In terms of career and wealth, you will receive good profits or gains. If they also put in the effort, others may also acknowledge their hard work. This year, gossip and impulsive decisions must be avoided, as well as getting involved in major transactions. Give yourself time to think before making decisions or taking action. If you have mentors or people you can trust, you may also ask for advice from them to avoid obstacles.
Sheep
A new income opportunity is in store for the year. To have this opportunity, you are advised to stabilize their mindset and emotions and be cautious against scams, cheaters, and betrayals, even among your loved ones. Your success is dependent on putting themselves in the right place.
Monkey
As the trusted friend of the Snake, you will also have a good year. Unexpected blessings will come, but only if you stay spiritually and emotionally balanced. You may also gain a lot of friends but you must be careful of envious people around you. In 2025, you will also experience blessings in love, career, and money.
Rooster
Another ally of the Snake, you will find it easier to attract good news, opportunities, and partnerships with other people. To achieve this, you must be strategic in plans and decisions. You are also encouraged to improve yourself through studying, with education being key to your success. In 2025, you will also have good luck in terms of career, love, and finances.
Dog
Challenges may arise for you in 2025, especially in terms of finances. You must avoid impulsively investing this year and be careful with money. To find success this year, you must rely on your best quality: loyalty. Through partnership and collaboration, you may overcome these challenges.
Pig
You will deal with conflicts in 2025. This year, you must avoid emotional problems or issues that may trigger your temper, especially when it comes to communication or relationships. Be cautious, stay calm, embrace changes, and be optimistic to overcome challenges. Perhaps this year is an opportunity to slow down and avoid stress and overthinking.
Photographs by IULIA DAVID. Creative Direction and Styling by NUNTAPORN MUNKIT. Beauty Editor JOYCE OREÑA. Makeup: Shivika Tiwari. Hair: Jack Lead. Model: Hailey Cho of Body London Agency. Digital Art: Nataliia Usova. Hair Stylist’s Assistants: Ben Brazzo, Jack Ralphs. Wigs: Lydia Wolfe.
