The Year of the Snake occurs every 12 years in the Chinese zodiac, the most recent being in 2013.

As the Lunar New Year rolls around again on January 29 the snake will be playing the starring role once again.

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals - Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig - rotating on a 12 yearly time frame.

People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, intelligent, and mysterious.

They are also said to be talented and deep thinkers.

Snakes are those born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.

We were excited to discover there is a snake amongst the Western Plains App team!

Unaware that she was a snake until recently, journalist Angie White was interested to learn she should have the following personality traits – intelligence, charm, and mystery.

Western Plains App reporter is set to enjoy the Year of the Snake.

“I try to be the first two things, although some days it's a struggle - I don't think I'm mysterious - but if I don't succeed then a good mystery book it is,” Ms White said.

“I find it fun to read occasionally and see if it corresponds with my personality.

"I don't live by it.

" I just look at it light heartedly - but I have travelled to China once, and they seemed pretty wise, so who knows?”

This year is tipped to be brimming with opportunities in wealth, career, personal and business development for those born under the snake sign.

Ms White said she considers life an adventure in itself, and looks forward to seeing how ‘her’ year turns out.

“Every year is a time for personal development, you're never too old to learn and be better,” she said.

Australia Post celebrates the Lunar New Year

Australia Post is also celebrating the New Year, releasing a special edition set of stamps and collectables which first became available on January 7.

This year marks the fifth consecutive year of Lunar New Year designs by award-winning Sydney-based artist and illustrator Chrissy Lau.

Australia Post has released a range of collectables to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

“It’s my fifth year designing Australia Post’s Lunar New Year stamps, and I’ve loved having the opportunity to share a piece of my heritage with the Australian community," Ms Lau said.

“The illustrations for this year’s Lunar Year of the Snake blend traditional Chinese culture with a modern twist, reflecting Australia’s diverse and contemporary culture.

"I hope these designs inspire the wider community to join in the Lunar New Year celebrations and celebrate the start of 2025.”

To get in the spirit of the 'other' new year, there will be plenty of celebrating in Sydney where around 11 per cent of the population identify as Chinese.

Lunar New Year celebrations in Sydney are said to be one of the biggest outside Asia.

At the centre of the celebrations is the CBD’s Sydney Lunar Festival.

Street parties, live entertainment, delicious food, lion dances, dragon boats, and art and light installations will dazzle crowds during the 19-day festival starting Wednesday January 29.

But, even in the Western Plains there are ways to pay tribute to this unique tradition.

When asked if she planned to head out and celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Snake, Ms White had a favourite local venue in mind.

“Nyngan Bowling Club Chinese is the best around so maybe that's the place to be,” she said.