For the year of the Snake 2025, one particular zodiac sign faces a challenging year as it encounters both the Three Disasters (Tam Tai) and the Grand Duke (Thai Tuế). This sign will experience significant obstacles and difficulties.
What is Tam Tai?
According to Eastern astrology, Tam Tai is a three-year cyclical occurrence. “Tam” means three, and “Tai” means disaster. During this period, individuals may face various challenges and obstacles in different aspects of their lives, making it harder to achieve success.
The calculation of the Tam Tai cycle is based on the Three Combinations (Tam Hop) of zodiac signs: Monkey-Rat-Dragon and Ox-Snake-Rooster, and finally, Tiger-Horse-Dog. For example, the signs of the Tiger, Snake, and Horse will experience Tam Tai in the years of the Dragon, Snake, and Horse respectively.
In the year of the Snake 2025, the signs of the Pig, Rabbit, and Goat will encounter Tam Tai.
What is Thai Tuế?
In folk belief, Thai Tuế is a star that brings negative influences and challenges to an individual’s life for a year. It is often associated with bad luck and obstacles. Thai Tuế is also known as the God of Yearly Fortune, believed to regulate the fortunes and misfortunes of each zodiac sign for that particular year.
When one’s zodiac sign clashes with the Thai Tuế of that year, it is considered inauspicious. It is believed that the influence of Thai Tuế brings more misfortune than good luck.
In the year of the Snake 2025, the signs that will encounter Thai Tuế are the Tiger, Snake, Monkey, and Pig.
The Pig Sign Encounters Both Tam Tai and Thai Tuế in the Year of the Snake 2025

Career: Unstable, prone to office politics and unwanted changes
Individuals born in the year of the Pig may feel lost and directionless during this period. Their careers may become unstable, and they might unintentionally change their work environment. If they are in business, they should be cautious of treacherous partners, investment losses, or unfair competition. They may also encounter backstabbers and hidden enemies, leading to unexpected financial losses.
Wealth: Money comes but doesn’t stay, unexpected expenses
Although Pigs will still earn money, it will be hard to retain. They may face sudden and unexpected expenses or uncontrollable financial losses. Their investments might not yield returns, and their income will likely remain stable without significant increases.
Relationships & Health: Stressful, potential psychological harm
During the year of the Snake 2025, individuals born in the year of the Pig should maintain their calm in personal relationships. There may be arguments within the family, and they might feel isolated and misunderstood. Their psychological health may deteriorate, and they should pay attention to stress, insomnia, digestive issues, and blood-related problems.