Thank you Snake … transformation, change and wisdom.

Written by Pip Coleman

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Did you know that 2025 was the year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac tradition? 

You might think that means we have had an entire year of energy that has encouraged us all to be back-stabby, slithery, and lacking integrity right? No.  

“2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese

Zodiac, starting January 29, 2025, and ending February 16, 2026, symbolizing transformation, wisdom, and strategic change, with characteristics of being calm, rational, and insightful. It's a time for shedding old patterns, embracing rebirth, and focusing on personal growth and innovation, marked by the element Wood bringing slow, steady development and fortune.” 

What I have noticed this year is a definite energy from the universe of showing me the things I don’t want in my life and a (sometimes not so) gentle push towards a higher vibrational life. 

Last year I decided to take a step back from my wellness business and move into a full time admin position, so that I could get some perspective and be taken care of (financially). It was a strategic change - thank you Snake. 

This worked well for about 6 months and then the Snake energy became more intense, showing me areas of weakness and improvement in my body, my job, and my relationships. It was challenging and enlightening. That’s what transforming can be like. Thank you Snake. 

Snake energy even had me asking  more often “do I really have to do this task?” And my manager was replying “yes that’s part of your job.” Confirmation from the universe that I was supposed to look at what lights me up, what brings me joy, and what I need to release, shed, let go. 

The biggest confirmation though, was my mind started to wander and have ideas about new books to write, courses to share, and classes to teach… but I had no time to work on them because of the full time job. And the icing on the (Snake) cake was in September, after I hired a marketing consultant, I realised I was paying someone to do all the things I DONT like doing at my job. Irony? I think so. NB. Alanis Morrisette please take note.

So my dear friends, as the year of the Snake comes to an end (remember you still have until Feb 16th) you have permission and the powerful energy around you to still allow changes happen. You don’t have to do it all, just take the first step and let the universe know you’re open. 

Step 1. Recognise that you do have some stuff to shed or release - your job, old things, people, or emotional stuff. 

Step 2. Be compassionate to yourself for not seeing this sooner. It was not as clear energy until now. Now is the perfect time. 

Step 3. If you’re not sure how to move forward, ask a trusted and grounded friend to help, grab a book about the Chinese zodiac, start writing in a journal all the things you need to let go of and all the things you’d prefer to be, and/or talk to a coach (like me).

To support you in this transition, I have added a service to my website: it’s called “Release 2025 and Grab 2026 by the Reins” 

(A little nod to the energy of Horse coming in next year). 

It’s a 90-minute online or in-person coaching session. We will clear the energy of 2025 and uncover what you need to focus on for 2026 to make it work powerfully FOR you. 

You are not a puppet of the universe. You can take control of your life. You are one decision way from shifting things in a positive direction. 

To book or enquire you can send me an email at pipcoleman@yahoo.com.au or submit an enquiry directly below.

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May you have a great end of the year of the Snake! I’ll share with you how to work with the energy of the Horse next time. 

Blessings Pip