As we approach 2025, many look to numerology to understand its potential influence. In numerology, 2025 is a "9 year" because when we add the digits of 2025 (2+0+2+5), we get 9. The number 9 holds a special place in numerology, representing the culmination of a cycle, the completion of lessons, and the transition into something new. The number 9 in numerology is known for embodying wisdom, humanitarianism, and the energy of endings. It’s often seen as the most evolved of the single-digit numbers, representing both personal and collective transformation.

1. Endings and Closure: The year 2025 will likely be a time to bring unresolved issues to a close. If there are projects, relationships, or personal patterns that no longer serve you, this is the year to release them. 9 teaches the importance of letting go to make space for new beginnings in the next cycle.
   
2. Humanitarianism and Compassion: 9 is associated with empathy, selflessness, and helping others. In 2025, there may be a global push towards charitable actions and humanitarian efforts. People may feel a stronger sense of responsibility to uplift others and improve society. This energy could inspire greater collective efforts toward solving social problems and supporting vulnerable communities.
   
3. Spiritual Growth: In numerology, 9 carries a spiritual vibration. 2025 could be a year of heightened awareness, encouraging individuals to focus on inner work, spiritual understanding, and personal growth. It may be a time of self-reflection, offering insights into deeper life purposes and karmic lessons.
   
4. Universal Love and Unity: The number 9 resonates with universal love, acceptance, and global consciousness. In a 9 Universal year like 2025, there’s potential for individuals and societies to work towards greater unity, tolerance, and understanding, moving beyond divisions.
   

How to Harness 9's Energy in 2025? To make the most of 2025’s energy, it’s important to focus on forgiveness, gratitude, and generosity. Engage in activities that align with humanitarianism, such as volunteering, donating, or advocating for causes you believe in. This is also a great year to finish what you’ve started and prepare yourself for the new beginnings that come with the next cycle. As the number 9 brings both challenges and rewards, 2025 will likely offer opportunities for deep emotional healing and the resolution of long-standing conflicts, making way for a lighter, more focused future.
To finish 2024 in a way that prepares you for the transformative energy of 2025, it's essential to focus on closure, reflection, and clearing out what no longer serves you. Here’s how you can align yourself with the upcoming 9-year energy: 
Tie Up Loose Ends  Complete Projects: Whether it’s personal or professional, aim to finish any lingering projects before 2025. A 9 year is about endings, so it’s important to resolve anything outstanding. 
Resolve Conflicts: This is the time to make peace with people or situations that may have been causing you stress. Seek forgiveness, closure, or at least understanding in challenging relationships. 
Declutter Your Life  Physical Space: Clear out your physical environment. Get rid of unnecessary clutter in your home and workspace. This is symbolic of making room for new beginnings.
Mental & Emotional Clutter: Address mental and emotional baggage. Whether through journaling, therapy, or meditation, work on letting go of grudges, regrets, or fears that have been holding you back.
Reflect on Personal Growth and Review Your Year:
Take some time to reflect on 2024—what you’ve learned, how you’ve grown, and what still needs improvement. Self-reflection will help you identify the areas of your life that are ready for closure.
Identify Lessons: Focus on the lessons you’ve gained, and think about how you can apply this wisdom moving forward. This will set a strong foundation for the spiritual growth that 2025 offers.
Practice Gratitude and Compassion
Gratitude for What Was: Be thankful for the challenges and rewards of 2024. Gratitude can help you feel more at peace as you close this chapter. 
Extend Compassion: A 9-year promotes humanitarianism. Begin to practice this mindset by showing more empathy and kindness to others. Volunteering or supporting those in need during the end of 2024 will align you with the humanitarian energy of 2025. 
Focus on Spiritual Growth: Prepare yourself for the deeper, more spiritual energy of 2025 by meditating, exploring mindfulness practices, or deepening your understanding of your life’s purpose.
Visualise the Future: Think about what you want to bring into your life in 2025—set intentions for personal transformation, global unity, and new beginnings by ending 2024 with reflection, closure, and a sense of peace,
Do this and you’ll enter 2025 ready for the powerful transformations and opportunities for growth that a 9 year can bring.
Brigid