TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Chinese New Year, known locally as Imlek, is eagerly anticipated by Chinese communities globally. One of the festival’s unique traditions is the lunar zodiac signs, known as Shio. The Year of the Wood Snake will commence on January 29, 2025, according to the Kongzili calendar.
The Year of the Wood Snake
This year marks the start of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The Wood Snake combines the characteristics of the Snake zodiac with the energy of Wood, creating a unique and powerful embodiment. Each zodiac year brings its unique set of attributes and potential challenges.
The Concept of Ciong
According to Feng Shui expert Yulius Fang, certain zodiac signs are more susceptible to experiencing ciong in 2025. The signs affected this year are Pig, Monkey, Tiger, and Snake. When a person’s birth sign interacts with ciong, it can bring changes, sometimes significant ones, into their life.
Yulius explains that ciong is not inherently negative but rather a period of change. “In the 12-year cycle, everyone will face at least four years of ciong,” he states. “It should be viewed as an opportunity for improvement and facing challenges.”
Advice for Those Affected by Ciong
One of Yulius’s primary pieces of advice to those under the influence of ciong this year is to avoid extensive renovations of homes or business spaces. Renovations can stir negative energy and disrupt the existing harmony, possibly exacerbating the effects of ciong.
He further clarifies that ciong is a Hokkien term for misfortune or bad luck. In the context of Feng Shui, it refers to the misalignment of zodiac signs with planetary influences, specifically Jupiter. When zodiac signs clash with Jupiter’s energy, it creates imbalance, triggering ciong.
The Historical Significance of Feng Shui
Feng Shui has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. Traditionally, Feng Shui experts observed the sky, studying celestial patterns and aligning them with human fortune through practices like BaZi. They also analyzed the effects of celestial alignments on buildings and nature, incorporating principles of Feng Shui into architecture and landscape design.
Embracing Change with the Wood Snake
For those whose zodiac signs are affected by ciong in the Year of the Wood Snake, Yulius encourages focusing on self-improvement starting from Chinese New Year on January 29. Instead of seeing ciong as negative, it should be understood as a catalyst for growth.
“Think of ciong as an invitation to step out of your comfort zone and face challenges head-on,” advises Yulius. “It’s a sign that change is necessary and can lead to self-improvement and personal development.”
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