The Numerology of 2025: Letting Go, Growing and Awakening

At exactly 9:09 AM on the 9th, I am sharing this post to honour the incredible energy of 2025, a Universal 9 Year in numerology. There is something magical about the number 9—it’s a number of transformation, completion, and a reminder of the cyclical nature of life.

Last year I shared glimpses into the world of numerology, and there is so much more to come. Numerology tells the story of the calendar year through the energy and themes it holds, not just on a personal level but for the collective as well. Each year brings its own vibrational frequency, inviting us to align with its rhythm and lessons.

Numerology simplifies numbers to reveal their essence, and we determine the universal year by adding together the digits of the calendar year until we reach a single digit (or a master number). 

For 2025, it looks like this:

2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9

The Universal 9 Year is significant because it represents the completion of a numerological cycle. It’s a year of letting go, transformation, and renewal. As the last single digit in numerology, 9 carries the wisdom of everything that has come before it, encouraging us to release what no longer serves us so we can make space for something new.

While the 9 is all about endings and transitions into a new chapter, it also represents the culmination of wisdom gained from the journey through all the numerical vibrations that came before it. Each experience, challenge, and triumph along the way has shaped you, equipping you with a more refined perspective and an upgraded “navigation system,” so to speak. The energy of the 9 invites us to reflect on these lessons, to honor the growth they’ve brought, and to carry that knowledge forward with confidence and grace.

With the energy of 2025 being a Universal 9 Year it is rich with themes of:

Completion and Letting Go: This is a year to tie up loose ends and release old patterns, beliefs, and relationships that no longer align with your higher self. It’s about making peace with the past and clearing the way for new beginnings.

Transformation and Rejuvenation: Transformation is central to the 9 energy. Like a snake shedding its skin, we are invited to embrace change as a natural and necessary part of life.

Unconditional Love and Connection: At its heart, the number 9 is about compassion, forgiveness, and a rekindling of love for ourselves, others, and the planet. It calls for unity and a collective shift toward what truly matters.

This year holds the potential for deep personal and collective renewal. It is a time to reflect on what’s important, align with your values, and step into a more authentic version of yourself.

To add to this powerful energy, 2025 is also the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac—a rare and potent combination.

The snake is a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation, aligning perfectly with the themes of a Universal 9 Year. Snakes teach us to shed what’s outgrown and trust the cycles of life. They remind us to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. 

The element of wood represents growth, adaptability and balance.

Together, the Wood Snake encourages us to:

 🐍 Cultivate wisdom and strategy.

 🐍 Embrace intuition and spiritual growth.

 🐍 Adapt to challenges with resilience and creativity.

 🐍 Reconnect with nature and nurture harmony in our lives. 

This combination of numerology and zodiac energy creates a year of profound opportunity for growth and renewal, blending ancient wisdom with modern insight.

Keep reading to discover some practical ways to Align with the energy of 2025.

Reflect and Release by choosing to spend time reflecting on what you’re ready to let go of. Are there old habits, relationships, or thought patterns holding you back? Journaling, meditation, or rituals of release can help you move forward with clarity.

Embrace Change. A Universal 9 Year encourages transformation. Be open to the shifts in your life, trusting that they are guiding you toward greater alignment.

Practice Compassion as you lean into unconditional love—both for yourself and others. This is a time to extend forgiveness, mend relationships, and nurture empathy.

Connect with your Intuition as the energy of the Wood Snake invites you to trust your instincts. Spend time in stillness, listen to your inner voice, and honour your intuitive wisdom. 

Focus on Growth and Balance just as the element of wood, prioritise growth in areas that feel aligned with your values. Seek balance in your work, relationships, and personal pursuits.

The energy of 2025 offers an invitation to pause, reflect, and transform. Whether you have been feeling the pull to let go of something, embrace a new chapter or reconnect with your deeper soul purpose, this year is here to support you.

Numerology teaches us that each year holds a story, and the story of 2025 is one of renewal and love—an opportunity to awaken to what truly matters and to align with the rhythms of transformation and balance. 

As we step into this Universal 9 Year, let us embrace the wisdom it offers: that letting go is not an ending, but a beautiful beginning.

What does the Universal 9 energy of 2025 mean to you?

What are you ready to release, transform or embrace?

What wisdom have you uncovered through the lessons you have experienced?

Stay tuned as I share more insights into numerology and the moon cycle this year, and let’s embark on this journey of renewal together—one wild and wonderful step at a time.

The following quote beautifully captures the essence of a Universal 9 Year, where letting go creates space for transformation and self-discovery.

“In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” Deepak Chopra

If you feel called to share, I would love to hear about your journey—and I am sure others would, too.

Your insights, reflections and even the challenges you have faced are all welcome here and may resonate with someone who needs to hear them.

Together, we will create a collective well of wisdom that inspires and supports us all.