As we approach the transformative Year of the Wood Snake in 2025, powerful energies are aligning to guide us through the journey of self-discovery, healing, and renewal. Two of the most potent symbols of wisdom and transformation—Snake and Owl—are here to support us, offering their unique medicine to prepare us for the coming year.
When we use the Native American Zodiac System used for understanding animal energy as it relates to the cosmos and humans alike, we learn that Snake energy is present during what is traditionally seen as Scorpio Season and Owl energy moves in at the tail end of that on Nov. 21st. That snake energy, however, will certainly hang around in meaningful ways as we head into the Year of the Wood Snake not soon after.
The combination of Snake and Owl energies helps us see clearly, shed old layers, and connect deeply with our intuition, making space for the powerful growth that 2025 promises. In this article, we’ll explore how both Snake and Owl medicine are setting the stage for a year of inner transformation and how we can begin working with these energies now to harness their gifts as we transition into the Year of the Wood Snake.
Snake Medicine: Transformation, Shedding, and Renewal
Snake medicine is one of the most ancient symbols of transformation and rebirth. Known for its ability to shed its skin, the Snake reminds us of the power in releasing what no longer serves us and embracing new identities, ideas, and energies. As we move through the final months of 2024, Snake medicine encourages us to examine our lives with honesty, acknowledge the parts we’re ready to let go of, and step into new ways of being.
Snake medicine prepares us for 2025 by:
- Encouraging Inner Transformation: The Year of the Wood Snake will be one of deep transformation. Snake energy invites us to get comfortable with change and to recognize that growth often requires us to release outdated habits, beliefs, or even relationships.
- Promoting Self-Healing: In many traditions, the Snake is a symbol of healing and regeneration. Snake medicine helps us prepare for the Wood Snake’s influence by encouraging us to focus on our own healing journeys, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. This period is ideal for addressing wounds, finding closure, and creating a foundation for wellness in the year ahead.
- Cultivating Resilience and Inner Strength: The Snake’s adaptability and resilience are key qualities we’ll need as we move into 2025. By working with Snake medicine, we can strengthen our ability to face challenges, adapt to new circumstances, and approach transformation with grace.
Owl Medicine: Intuition, Insight, and Clarity
Owl medicine complements Snake energy beautifully by adding the element of perception and clarity. Known as a creature of the night, the Owl has an extraordinary ability to see in the dark, making it a symbol of intuition, insight, and the power to see through illusions. Owl medicine encourages us to listen to our inner voice and to trust the wisdom that lies within, even if it’s hidden beneath the surface.
Owl medicine prepares us for 2025 by:
- Enhancing Intuition and Inner Vision: The Wood Snake year will be marked by a need for heightened intuition and self-awareness. Owl medicine strengthens our connection to our inner knowing, helping us navigate life with a clearer sense of purpose and direction.
- Revealing Hidden Truths: Owl medicine invites us to uncover truths that may be buried, whether they’re within ourselves or in our external lives. As we approach 2025, this insight helps us gain clarity on the aspects of our lives we want to transform, creating a sense of alignment with our truest selves.
- Offering Protection and Guidance: Owls are known as protectors and guardians in many cultures, guiding us through the darkness. Owl medicine supports us as we explore the unknown, offering a sense of security as we delve into our subconscious and release old fears, helping us approach the Wood Snake year with courage and confidence.
Preparing for the Year of the Wood Snake: The Union of Snake and Owl Energies
The Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 will be characterized by yin, or feminine energy, encouraging us to adopt a receptive, intuitive, and steady approach to transformation. The blend of Snake and Owl medicine offers a balanced foundation for working with the Wood Snake’s yin qualities, enhancing both our inner strength and intuitive abilities. Here’s how they work together to guide us:
- Balancing Intuition with Transformation: Snake and Owl medicine provide a balanced path for transformation. Snake encourages us to shed and renew, while Owl helps us see clearly and trust our intuition. Together, they prepare us to make intentional changes in 2025, guided by both inner vision and resilience.
- Empowering Feminine Wisdom: With the Wood Snake’s yin influence, 2025 will be a year that values intuitive wisdom and inner knowing. Snake and Owl both represent feminine energies of introspection, mystery, and transformation, inviting us to honor and trust our own intuitive gifts.
- Supporting Sustainable Growth: The Wood element in Chinese astrology represents growth, renewal, and stability. Snake and Owl medicine teach us to approach this growth with patience and clarity, encouraging us to cultivate meaningful and lasting transformation. Rather than rushing through changes, we can approach our growth with a steady, deliberate pace, ensuring that our foundations are strong.
How to Work with Snake and Owl Medicine Now to Prepare for 2025
To harness the transformative power of Snake and Owl as we prepare for the Year of the Wood Snake, try incorporating these practices into your life:
- Reflect on Patterns and Shed What No Longer Serves: Embrace Snake medicine by examining what aspects of your life you’re ready to release. Reflect on any habits, thought patterns, or situations that feel stagnant, and set intentions to shed them.
- Develop Your Intuition: Strengthen your intuition with Owl medicine. Spend time in quiet reflection, meditation, or journaling to connect with your inner wisdom. Try using tarot, oracle cards, or other forms of divination to help clarify your path.
- Engage in Healing Practices: Work with Snake’s healing energy by focusing on self-care and wellness practices. Consider energy healing, therapy, or physical practices that help restore balance and vitality to your mind, body, and spirit.
- Honor the Unknown: Both Snake and Owl energies ask us to embrace life’s mysteries. Practice releasing the need for certainty and control. Trust that transformation often involves moments of darkness, and let Owl guide you to move through them with confidence.
Journal Prompts to Deepen Your Connection with Snake and Owl Medicine
To tap into Snake and Owl energy as you prepare for 2025, explore the following prompts:
- What parts of myself am I ready to release, and what would a more authentic version of me look like without these layers?
- Where in my life do I feel a pull toward transformation, and how can I approach these changes with both resilience and intuition?
- How can I deepen my connection to my intuition and learn to trust my inner voice as I move into a new year?
Embracing the Path to the Wood Snake Year
The combination of Snake and Owl medicine provides a powerful foundation as we move toward the Year of the Wood Snake. By embracing both the transformative, regenerative qualities of the Snake and the insightful, intuitive guidance of the Owl, we can enter 2025 with a sense of clarity, inner strength, and alignment. This is a time to honor the journey within, to trust in the cycles of release and renewal, and to prepare ourselves to fully embrace the magick and wisdom that the Wood Snake year has in store.
Allow Snake and Owl to be your guides as you step into this season of preparation. Their energies are here to support you, helping you cultivate resilience, trust your intuition, and embrace transformation with courage. As we enter the Wood Snake year, may you walk this path with a heart full of wisdom, clarity, and purpose, ready to create lasting change in alignment with your highest self.
How will you choose to intentionally work with these energies and animal guides to support you as you begin to think ahead and plan for 2025? Let me know in the comments.
This article was part of a series. If you missed the other articles you can read them here: Part 1, Part 2 (You're here), Part 3 , Part 4