As the new year brings in new tides of fortune, it also brings with it opportunities to attract blessings and prosperity anew. Alongside the tradition of wearing new clothes in the new year, we all know the festive season is an opportunity to serve in traditional style – and accessorise to the max.

This year of the wood snake invites the ruling zodiac’s wisdom and intelligence, while signifying transformation, growth, and good fortune – all things we should look to attract in the year ahead. But as fortunes differ across the zodiacs, we’re also encouraged to wear auspicious emblems and specific lucky colours to attract even more blessings in the coming year and make up for any imbalances in the charts.

Along with your red outfits, why not rep the snake and these lucky colours on your nails to accompany your 15 days of celebration this Chinese New Year? If you’re in need of some design and lucky colour inspiration to show your nail tech during your next manicure, look no further.

Lucky colour: Red

The most auspicious colour for Chinese New Year to bring in overall good fortune, happiness and prosperity. Also symbolises the element of Fire.

Lucky colour: Yellow and gold

For wealth, prosperity, and abundance. Also symbolises the elements Metal and and Earth.

Lucky colour: Green

For growth, vitality, and new beginnings. Also symbolises the Wood element which coincides with the coming year of the Wood Snake.

Lucky colour: White and metallics

For more supportive energy and resources. Also represents the Metal element, which requires balancing in 2025’s charts.

Lucky colour: Black and white

For balance and harmony. Considered lucky due to the snake’s influence but should be worn in moderation. Also symbolises the elements of Water and Metal respectively.

Lucky colour: Pink and peach

For romance, good relationships, and happiness.

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