Marites Allen tells what the Chinese New Year has in store for Heart Evangelista, Alden Richards, and Marian Rivera. Combined images from Instagram
A “wood” cycle in the lunar calendar started in 2024 with the “Year of the Dragon,” that brought with it some interesting twists and turns in showbizlandia. But what may our celebrities expect in the “Year of the Wood Snake” that starts today, Jan. 29?
Renowned geomancer Marites Allen, dubbed by many as “Queen of Feng Shui,” gave a peek into what the new year may bring for the 12 animal signs in an intimate media gathering recently.
“Along with the Horse sign, the Monkey, Ox, and Rooster are the ‘superstars’ of 2025 who will enjoy exceptional fortune and opportunities,” Allen said.
But while those born in the Year of the Ox are in for a favorable year, financial and relationship challenges may still be in the horizon, Allen warns.
Judy Ann Santos, who was born in the Year of the Horse, had an early stroke of luck by rubbing elbows with famed international chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay, who also praised her cooking. Other Horse-born stars are Kim Chiu, and the now expectant mother Megan Young.
Heart Evangelista, Maris Racal, and Julia Barretto may be have been courting controversies in the past years, but as Ox-born ladies, they could look forward to an auspicious year ahead.
Kapuso leading man Alden Richards may also expect a streak in his luck after last year’s “Hello Love, Again” box-office success for he is born in the Year of the Monkey.
His fellow Kapuso star Dennis Trillo, Kapamilya primetime king Coco Martin, and Nadine Lustre, all born in the Year of the Rooster, are also forecast to enjoy exceptional fortune.
‘Queen of Feng Shui’ Marites Allen/ARMIN P. ADINA
Allen added that those born in the Years of the Rat and Dragon are also “stars” this the Year of the Wood Snake. Among those born in the Year of the Rat are box-office queen Kathryn Bernardo, and the now-award-winning actress Marian Rivera, while Vice Ganda, Gary Valenciano, and the controversial Anthony Jennings are Dragon-born.
Kathryn Bernardo, Dennis Trillo and Vice Ganda. Combined images from Instagram
Those who may face challenges this year are people born in the Years of the Rabbit, Tiger, Sheep, Dog, and Boar, with troubles manifesting in their “health, wealth, career, and relationships,” Allen cautioned.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray was born in the Year of the Dog, while “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino, who has been battling a rare medical condition, was born in the Year of the Boar.
Young star Donny Pangilinan, Kapamilya star Angelica Panganiban, and Kapuso actress Carla Abellana were born in the Year of the Tiger, while “Kapuso Ultimate Star” Jennylyn Mercado, Ian Veneracion, and Tom Rodriguez were born in the Year of the Rabbit.
But what about those born in the year of the ruling animal sign for 2025? Allen forecasts great luck for them in different aspects of their lives, such as partnerships and career. Snake-born stars are Miss Universe 2015 and global fashion influencer Pia Wurtzbach, Kapamilya leading man Piolo Pascual, and “Diamond Star” Maricel Soriano.