As we stand on the threshold between 2024 and 2025, we are moving from the abundant, action-oriented energy of an 8 year into the reflective, transformative, and powerful energy of a 9 year. Each of these numbers brings its own characteristics, themes, opportunities, and challenges—illuminating pathways for personal growth and collective evolution. By understanding these energies through numerology, including cosmic sociological applications of numerology that layer Tarot symbolism, sacred geometry, and the wisdom of nature into numerology, we can transition mindfully and embrace the unique lessons each year offers.Â
This will serve as the first in a series of blog articles looking at the numerological energy of 2025. As is often the case, in order to know where we're going, it's important to know and revisit where it is that we've been. On that note, let us revisit the numerology of 2024 first.
2024: The Year of the Number 8
Key Characteristics and Themes
The number 8 in numerology represents abundance, momentum, power, and manifestation. It is often tied to themes of success, material wealth, and authority, but it also comes with the reminder to balance the spiritual and material aspects of life. The 8 is a karmic number, emphasizing the law of cause and effect, where actions taken reap significant results—both positive and negative.
Opportunities in 2024
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Manifestation and Achievement: 2024 invites bold actions and clear intentions. It’s a year to step into leadership roles, take calculated risks, and bring tangible results to fruition.
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Building Legacy: This year supports creating structures and systems that stand the test of time, whether in your personal or professional life.
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Karmic Rewards: Integrity and effort are rewarded. It’s a time to align your values with your goals to maximize success.
Challenges in 2024
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Overworking and Imbalance: The drive for material success can overshadow emotional and spiritual needs, leading to burnout.
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Karmic Lessons: Unresolved issues or unethical actions may surface, demanding accountability.
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Resistance to Change: The momentum of 8 can sometimes feel like a relentless push, making adaptability difficult.
Tarot Symbolism for 2024
The Strength card (Card VIII) embodies the 8’s energy, reminding us to lead with courage, patience, and compassion. It reflects the inner resilience required to navigate challenges while staying grounded in our purpose. Additionally, the Eight of Pentacles highlights the rewards of diligence and skill, emphasizing growth through effort. (To learn more about the numerology of tarot as it relates to the number 8, check out this article.)
Nature’s Wisdom for 2024
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Animal Symbolism: The spider is a key symbol for the 8, representing creativity, magick, and the weaving of destiny. Its web mirrors the intricate patterns we create in our lives through our choices and actions.
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Plant Symbolism: The oak tree aligns with the 8, symbolizing strength, stability, and endurance. Like the oak, this year invites us to grow deeply rooted while reaching for expansive heights.
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Sacred Geometry: The 8’s shape resembles an infinity symbol, reminding us of the infinite possibilities within the quantum field. It teaches us to embrace cycles of action and reflection as part of the manifestation process.
2025: The Year of the Number 9
Key Characteristics and Themes
The number 9 is the culmination of the numerological cycle, representing completion, wisdom, and transformation. It is a year of closure, reflection, and release, preparing us for a fresh cycle that begins with the number 1.
Opportunities in 2025
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Spiritual Growth: The 9 encourages deep self-exploration and connection to a higher purpose.
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Release and Healing: It’s a time to let go of what no longer serves you, whether it’s relationships, habits, or outdated goals.
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Service to Others: The energy of 9 calls us to embrace universal love, compassion, and acts of service for the greater good.
Challenges in 2025
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Emotional Intensity: Endings can bring feelings of grief or resistance. It’s essential to trust the process of release.
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Overextension: The desire to give and serve can lead to neglecting personal needs.
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Difficulty Letting Go: Holding onto the past may block new opportunities and growth.
Tarot Symbolism for 2025
The Hermit card (Card IX) embodies the reflective and spiritual energy of 9, urging us to seek inner wisdom and guidance. The Nine of Cups celebrates emotional fulfillment and gratitude, while the Nine of Swords cautions against becoming trapped in fear or worry during transitions.  (To learn more about the numerology of tarot as it relates to the number 9, check out this article.)
Nature’s Wisdom for 2025
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Animal Symbolism: The owl represents 9 energy, symbolizing wisdom, insight, and the ability to see through darkness. It encourages us to trust our intuition and embrace transformation.
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Plant Symbolism: The willow tree, known for its adaptability and healing properties, aligns with the 9. It teaches us to bend without breaking, flowing with life’s changes.
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Sacred Geometry: The 9’s connection to the spiral reflects the natural progression of growth and evolution. It symbolizes the journey of returning to oneself with greater awareness.
Practical Activities for Transitioning from 8 to 9 Energy
As we move from the action-oriented energy of 2024 into the reflective, transformative energy of 2025, here are a few ways to honor the transition:
Rituals and Activities
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Gratitude Ceremony: Reflect on your accomplishments in 2024. Light a candle and write a list of everything you’re grateful for. Offer thanks to the universe for the lessons and abundance of the past year.
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Releasing Ritual: Write down what you wish to release—fears, habits, or attachments that no longer serve you. Burn the list as a symbolic act of letting go.
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Visioning Exercise: Create a journal entry or vision board for 2025. Focus on how you want to feel and what you want to embrace in this year of transformation and completion.
Journaling Prompts
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What did I learn about my personal power and abundance in 2024? How can I carry those lessons forward?
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What am I ready to release as I step into 2025? How will letting go create space for new opportunities?
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How can I align my actions with my higher purpose in 2025?
Conclusion: Embracing the Wisdom of the Numbers
The transition from 2024 to 2025 offers a profound opportunity for growth and reflection. The energy of the 8 year empowers us to manifest and achieve, while the 9 year invites us to release and transform. By honoring these cycles and integrating the lessons of numerology, Tarot, nature, and sacred geometry, we can step into the new year with clarity, purpose, and grace. Let 2024’s strength and abundance fuel your journey as you embrace the transformative wisdom of 2025.
This article was part of a 4-Part Blog series introducing the Numerological Energy of 2025. To read articles you may have missed in the series you can use these links:  Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 (you are here).
Did you learn anything or gain insights that help you better understand the past year? Learning about the energy of the coming year is there anything you're excited about? I invite you to share in the comment section.