While Taylor Swift is a Sagittarius in Western astrology, she's an Earth Snake in Chinese astrology. Here's what her Chinese zodiac birth chart says about her, according to astrologer Lisa Stardust.

The Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. Here's what to know about the year of the Wood Snake, from the personality traits to the various Snake elements, according to Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar.

People worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year today, which occurs on the second new moon to follow the Winter Solstice.

You may have thought that New Year’s was only celebrated on January 1, but you couldn’t be more wrong. In other cultures, New Year’s actually doesn’t take place until much later. It’s referred to as Lunar New Year and is one of the most important Asian holidays of each year. Related: 6 Lunar New Year Traditions for the Year of the Snake

The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of spring and the new year on something called the lunisolar calendar. That's a type of calendar historically used in China that uses the moon and the sun to determine dates.

Under the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Snake is here. Here's a look at various traditions where you can celebrate in Michigan.

Join the Austin community in celebrating the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, festive markets and special dining experiences.

On Jan. 29, Lunar New Year will kick off by honoring the Year of the Snake, representing new beginnings, self-improvement and growth. For those who follow the lunisolar calendar, the event is marked by celebrations including banquet feasts, craft workshops, lion dance performances, live music with authentic instruments and art displays.

On Saturday, the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs will host a Lunar New Year’s celebration at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville. Among other cultural exhibits, visitors can view Chinese calligraphy and sugar painting.

To welcome the year of the snake, Tet Fest celebrates with authentic food, music and dances. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church in the Village de L'Est of New Orleans East, the state's largest Vietnamese community, transforms into a culinary wonderland, offering traditional fare like pandan waffles and pho.

San Diego's Lunar New Year celebrations started with a festival in City Heights last weekend, but there are more ways to ring in the Year of the Wood Snake. The big picture: The holiday, also known as Chinese New Year,