The year of the Wood Snake is upon us, and with it, the invitation to slither into the spirit of the dead-shedding totem of power, resilience, and personal evolution. The Snake is synonymous with Yin energy — feminine cunning,

Each Chinese zodiac sign's luckiest months during the Year of the Snake represent especially auspicious times to make the most of this powerful energy.

Certain animal signs in the Chinese zodiac are considered more compatible than others, but the Year of the Snake has three that are considered foes