6 Chinese Zodiac Signs Attracting Luck & Good Fortune On May 17, 2025
Saturday is Fire Dog Initiate Day in a Metal Snake Month and Wood Snake Year.

Six Chinese zodiac signs are attracting luck and good fortune on May 17, 2025. There’s something about a Fire Dog Initiate Day that makes it easier to finally act on what’s been quietly bothering you. The Fire Dog is sharp but extremely loyal. it doesn’t do fake and it doesn’t wait for the perfect moment.
And since it’s an Initiate Day, you’re not being asked to overhaul your whole life. Just to take the next step. Say something. Cancel the thing. Follow that nudge from the universe.
Saturday is the kind of day where you wake up already knowing what needs to change. And the luck shows up right where you need some progress. And for these six animal signs, that forward motion leads to actual results.
1. Dog
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Today gives you permission to stop keeping the peace just to avoid the fallout. You’ve been biting your tongue or over-managing someone else’s mood and, let’s be honest, it’s quietly draining you.
Saturday finally opens the door for you to say what needs to be said or just flat out decide to stop explaining yourself altogether. And when you do, the reaction is better than you expected.
This energy works in your favor because it rewards decisiveness. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to set a boundary or end a pattern, it’s now. You’ll feel it. Someone else may even step up in a way that confirms your gut has been right this whole time.
2. Horse
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The vibe is more balanced for you today, Horse, which makes it easier to handle stuff you’ve been procrastinating like those pesky errands, texts, and teeny decisions you’ve been putting off.
You’re not overwhelmed by it for a change, which helps you feel in control again. That sense of catching up without spiraling? That’s your luck.
You might also make a spontaneous plan or say yes to something small that ends up changing the course of your weekend in a good way. The Fire Dog energy plays well with your instincts and they’re even more sharp than usual on Saturday. Trust what feels like a yes. Don’t try to talk yourself out of it.
3. Pig
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Something you thought was off-limits emotionally starts to become available to you. It might be a social interaction where you feel more seen or someone reaching out and showing some real effort. You’re not doing the heavy lifting today with the people in your life and honestly the softer dynamic is healing.
You might also get a little lucky surprise like a friend dropping off food or finding that thing you’ve been looking for without trying too hard. Saturday’s Dog energy brings loyalty, and it shows up in the form of genuine care. You’ll notice who’s showing up with the right energy and you won’t feel weird about receiving it this time.
4. Tiger
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You’ve had one foot in and one foot out of a situation, like maybe a project, a situationship, or a big decision. Saturday clears the fog. You get a sign from the universe that confirms your next move. You could get a message, an update or even just someone finally telling the truth.
You don’t need to push for it, either. It’ll come to you without you having to chase it. And once it does, you’ll realize you were more ready to act than you thought. Your luck shows up in how steady you feel once you stop overthinking and just do the thing.
5. Ox
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You’re not one to rush decisions and Saturday rewards that. You’ve been building a connection or new habit kinda slow and Saturday brings a meaningful sign that it’s working. Maybe you see progress in the numbers. Maybe someone validates your effort without prompting. Either way, it lands.
You might also feel a little more social than usual. A relaxed interaction hits differently today. The Fire Dog brings loyalty and warmth and you’re finally in a headspace where you can accept your good fortune without analyzing it to death.
6. Snake
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There’s a big ‘enough is enough’ energy around you today and, surprisingly, it doesn’t feel heavy. You just wake up knowing what you’re done tolerating. That could be a commitment that doesn’t feel worth it, a relationship dynamic that’s skewed, or a mental loop you’re ready to break. And the universe meets you halfway and showers you with luck.
You may get a response you were waiting for or realize you’re not as stuck as you thought. Don’t be surprised if you cancel something and immediately feel better or if you take one small action that changes the energy of your entire weekend. That’s the good fortune. It’s real and it’s yours.
Micki Spollen is YourTango’s Editorial Director. 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.