Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Many people begin preparing with rituals and symbols to attract fortune and good luck; one of these is the clothing you’ll wear to welcome it. If you want prosperity to enter your life, you can’t wear just any clothes. Here’s the lucky color for Chinese New Year 2025.
What color should you wear to attract luck on Chinese New Year 2025?
The color red is associated with good luck, blessings, and prosperity, and it is the color most commonly worn during Chinese New Year celebrations. The more intense and bright the red, the stronger its symbolic power. Don’t forget to incorporate it into your underwear as well.
What color should you avoid wearing for Chinese New Year 2025?
No matter what, never wear black or white, as both are considered mourning colors and will push good luck away rather than attract it. Also, don’t wear torn clothing.
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What is the lucky color for Chinese New Year 2025 according to your zodiac sign?
While red is the ideal color for welcoming Chinese New Year, each zodiac sign has a specific color that will bring them everything they need to succeed in the coming 12 months. Here’s your lucky color for Chinese New Year 2025:
- Rat: Red; it will give you vitality and success.
- Ox: Prussian blue; it will help you make decisions and attract new opportunities.
- Tiger: Silver; it will provide strength and clarity.
- Rabbit: Steel gray; it will help balance your emotions and attract prosperity.
- Dragon: Golden ochre; it will help you complete your projects.
- Snake: Midnight blue; it will help you achieve your goals.
- Horse: Vermilion red; it will give you energy and charisma.
- Goat: Brick red; it will bring you stability and creativity.
- Monkey: Navy blue; it will bring you focus and good luck in business.
- Rooster: Silver white; it will help you make decisions.
- Dog: Emerald green; it will open the path to abundance.
- Pig: Imperial blue; it will provide power and protection.
Chinese New Year 2025: what animal am I based on my birth year?
The Chinese zodiac is based on 12 animals, which are determined by the year of birth:
- Rat: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, and 2020.
- Ox: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021.
- Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022.
- Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023.
- Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.
- Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
- Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026.
- Goat: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, and 2027.
- Monkey: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, and 2028.
- Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.
- Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030.
- Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2031.
What animal is Chinese New Year 2025?
2025 will be the Year of the Wood Snake, a year that combines the qualities of the Snake with the characteristics of the Wood element.
When does Chinese New Year start?
Chinese New Year 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29.
What does the Year of the Wood Snake symbolize?
The Snake occupies the sixth place in the Chinese zodiac and represents qualities such as wisdom, mystery, introspection, and elegance.
In 2025, being governed by the Wood element, the Wood Snake emphasizes growth, resilience, and a future-focused energy. This year will be perfect for personal development, strengthening relationships, and working on long-term goals, making it an ideal time for deep reflection and making conscious decisions.
Fun facts about Chinese New Year:
- Contrary to what many believe, the year of your zodiac sign doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a great year for you. In fact, people born under the current animal are often more prone to physical or financial troubles.
- Avoid cleaning the house, washing clothes, dishes, or even washing your hair on January 29, as it is believed that doing so would “wash away” the good fortune that is about to arrive.
- The Chinese calendar uses a system called “stems and branches,” where the names repeat every 60 years. This system is also known as the Chinese sexagenary cycle.
- Firecrackers are traditionally set off to scare away the monster Nian, a creature that was part dragon, part lion. According to legend, it would attack villagers and eat children, but could be frightened away by loud noises.
