In 2024, we have been in an 8 (Strength) year. The year 2025 will be a 9 Universal Year (2+0+2+5=9), marking the end of a nine-year cycle and ushering in a period of completion, reflection, and transformation for humanity.
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The Significance of a 9 Universal Year
A 9 Universal Year represents the culmination of experiences and lessons learned over the past nine-year cycle. It’s a time for humanity to collectively pause, reflect, and prepare for new beginnings. This year encourages us to:
- Tie up loose ends and resolve unfinished business
- Let go of outdated beliefs, relationships, and situations
- Focus on humanitarian efforts and universal love
- Embrace spiritual growth and higher consciousness
The energy of the 9 year calls for compassion, empathy, and a focus on the greater good. It’s a time when we’re asked to think beyond our personal success and contribute to the welfare of society and our planet.
Leveraging the Wisdom of a 9 Year
To make the most of this transformative year, we can turn to the wisdom of the Tarot and the guidance of angels. The Hermit card (Arcanum number 9) and its corresponding angel, Archangel Raziel, offer particularly relevant insights for navigating a 9 Universal Year.
Archangel Raziel and The Hermit
The Hermit corresponds perfectly with the energy of a 9 Universal Year. This card represents introspection, spiritual seeking, and inner wisdom. In my system of Angelic Tarot correspondences, I associate The Hermit with Archangel Raziel, whose name means “Secrets of God”.
Archangel Raziel is known as the keeper of divine mysteries and esoteric knowledge. He can help us understand and decipher spiritual information, including dreams and past life memories. Like the Hermit who shines his lantern to illuminate the path, Raziel shares his divine wisdom to guide us on our spiritual journey.
Working with Tarot and Angelic Guidance
To harness the transformative energy of the 9 Universal Year, we can create practices that combine Tarot wisdom with angelic guidance. Here are two powerful exercises to try:
Archangel Raziel New Year Ritual
- Create sacred space by lighting a purple candle (purple is associated with Raziel’s energy).
- Take a few deep breaths and centre yourself.
- Call upon Archangel Raziel, saying: “Archangel Raziel, keeper of divine secrets, I invite your presence and guidance as we enter this 9 Universal Year. Help me understand the lessons of the past cycle and prepare for new beginnings.”
- Meditate for a few minutes, visualising yourself surrounded by purple light.
- Write down any insights or messages you receive.
- Close the ritual by snuffing out the candle and expressing gratitude to Raziel for his wisdom and guidance.
Angelic Tarot Spread for a 9 Universal Year
- Shuffle your Tarot deck while focusing on the energy of the 9 Universal Year and Archangel Raziel’s guidance.
- Draw nine cards and lay them out in a 3×3 grid.
- Interpret the cards as follows:
Past (Column 1)
- Card 1: Lessons learned from the past cycle
- Card 4: What needs to be released or completed
- Card 7: Unfinished business to address
Present (Column 2)
- Card 2: Current spiritual lessons to embrace
- Card 5 (Center): Overall theme for you in this 9 Universal Year
- Card 8: How to contribute to the greater good
Future (Column 3)
- Card 3: New beginnings to prepare for
- Card 6: Guidance for spiritual growth
- Card 9: Wisdom to carry into the next cycle
Embracing Personal and Collective Transformation
As we navigate the 9 Universal Year, it’s essential to remember that while we’re all experiencing this collective energy, each of us will also be in our own Personal Year. This interplay between the universal year number and our unique year number based on our date of birth offers a unique opportunity for growth and transformation.
On a personal level, a 9 year is a year to:
- Reflect on your journey over the past nine years
- Practice forgiveness and release karmic debts
- Engage in acts of kindness and service
- Deepen your spiritual practices and self-awareness
These themes are modified by your personal year numerology. So, for instance, in a 4 personal year, I might experience laying new foundations that will help me close out a cycle.
Collectively, we may see:
- A greater focus on global humanitarian efforts
- Increased awareness of our interconnectedness
- The conclusion of long-standing global issues
- A shift towards more compassionate and inclusive societal structures
Preparing for New Beginnings in a Universal 9 Year
While the 9 Universal Year is about endings and completion, it’s also a time to prepare for the fresh start that the following 1 Universal Year will bring. As we release the old, we create space for new opportunities, ideas, and ways of being.
By working with the wisdom of the Tarot and the guidance of Archangel Raziel, we can navigate this transformative year with grace and insight. The Hermit reminds us of the value of introspection and the light of inner wisdom, while Raziel offers access to divine knowledge and spiritual understanding.
As we embrace the energy of the 9 Universal Year, let us remember that endings are also beginnings. By consciously engaging with this cycle of completion, we set the stage for a powerful new chapter in our personal lives and for humanity as a whole. Check out this article if you want to dive deeper and learn about the influence of the Planet Mars during a 9 Year.
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