5 Chinese Zodiac Signs Attract Major Luck & Abundance On April 17, 2025
Thursday is an Establish Day in Chinese astrology and the energy brings good fortune to these animal signs.
Design: YourTango | Photo: SanneBerg from Getty Images Pro, Canva April 17 lands on an Establish Day, which is all about laying real groundwork and setting energy into motion that actually sticks. There’s a bold Fire Dragon pillar in charge today, and when Dragon meets Dragon month? You can feel the build-up of momentum. It’s not the kind of luck and abundance that falls into your lap, it’s the kind where you start something that ends up going way farther than you expected.
The animal signs who get lucky today are the ones bold enough to act before they feel fully ready. Some signs will feel like they're laying bricks for something that turns out way bigger than they thought and the right move at the right time could lead to real payoff down the road. If your Chinese zodiac sign’s on this list today, the universe might be setting you up for some luck and abundance that looks small at first but ends up changing everything.
1. Dragon
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Okay, Dragon. It’s your double moment. With the Fire Dragon day and Metal Dragon month, there’s a rare kind of synergy happening that puts your natural charisma and bold energy in the spotlight. Today’s not about waiting for signs from the universe, it’s about showing up and claiming space. You could say yes to something small that later reveals itself as major, like a creative idea you pitch casually that gets greenlit or a chance conversation that becomes a job offer or collaboration. What feels like you just being your confident self could accidentally open a huge door.
I’ve literally seen Dragons make one phone call on a day like this and change their entire income situation. Don’t overthink it, say the thing, send the email, make the move. Abundance doesn’t always come through effort for you, sometimes it shows up because you were brave enough to go first.
2. Rat
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For you, Rat, the support comes from how quietly powerful your intuition feels today. You’re not typically impulsive, but something about this Fire Dragon Establish Day lets your instincts cut through the noise. If something inside says to do it, trust that. This is a great day to act on a hunch, especially when it comes to money or people. You might make a decision today that feels subtle but turns out to be the best move you’ve made all month.
I had a weird feeling about a job offer once on a day like this and decided to walk away. Literally two days later, a dream opportunity fell in. That’s the kind of divine setup energy you’re working with. You’re not chasing luck, you're being positioned for it, and the way you listen to your gut could be what creates real gains later.
3. Rooster
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Rooster, you’ve got your own magic formula going on today. This Fire Dragon day works really well with your sharp vision and ability to spot value before anyone else sees it. If you’re dealing with contracts, planning something long-term, or reworking your budget, this is the kind of day where the numbers line up in your favor. But it's not just about strategy, there’s also a bit of luck where people notice you in rooms you didn’t even think you were standing out in.
I always tell Roosters that your best luck shows up when you're being meticulous when no one else wants to be. If you clean up the details today, double-check something others are glossing over, or refine a message or pitch, you could literally secure the kind of win that has a ripple effect over the next few weeks.
4. Snake
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Snake, you already know this is your year (Yi Si), and today is especially charged for you with the Fire Dragon feeding your natural ability to sense the right moment. What makes you lucky today isn’t random, it’s your timing. If you’ve been thinking about launching something, investing in yourself, or even trying to rebuild trust with someone, you’re in one of those windows where your words hit differently and your choices land better than expected.
I once watched a Snake buy a house on a gut instinct on a day like this and six months later, the value of that property had jumped because of an unexpected business moving in next door. That’s your kind of magic. Do what feels smart and strategic today, and the rewards will likely be bigger than they first appear.
5. Goat
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Goat, your luck on this Establish Day isn’t flashy, it’s gentle and surprisingly stabilizing. This is one of those days where you might feel relief around something you were stressed about like money showing up just in time, a logistical issue resolving itself, or someone coming through for you after a long silence. Your abundance might look like support today. That counts too, especially when it takes pressure off your shoulders.
I’ve noticed that when Goats stop trying to control everything and lean into trust, people start showing up in unexpected ways. If someone offers help or proposes working together today, don’t shrug it off, this could be a piece of something way more secure and sustaining than you realize.
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Micki Spollen is YourTango’s Deputy Editor. Micki has her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism & Media Studies from Rutgers University and over 10 years of experience as a writer and editor covering astrology, spirituality, and human interest topics.
