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Nine Star Ki Forecast for 2025

The Nine Star Ki is a form of astrology based on your birth year, month, and day. We are each made up of different types of energy, and in the Nine Star Ki, these energies are described by the yin and yang versions of the five elements. There are nine stars, represented by the numbers 1 through 9, and each of these stars has a different personality and elemental energy. In the Nine Star Ki, we each have a combination of three stars. It’s a very straightforward system, but it’s also quite complex because it has many layers.

We love working with the Nine Star Ki and teaching it to our feng shui students because it really speaks to the kind of energy you have within you. Learning about your Nine Star Ki can help you to become aware of your own energy, including aspects of yourself that may be somewhat hidden.

In this post, we’re sharing how to calculate your Nine Star Ki principal number and what that means for you in 2025.

How to calculate your Nine Star Ki

There are many types of numerology. If you’ve used a different system, you may have calculated your numbers in a different way. To calculate your principal number in Nine Star Ki, you’ll add up all the digits of your birth year until you reach a single digit number. Then, subtract that number from 11 if you were born after February 4th. If you were born between January 1st and February 4th, you’ll subtract your single-digit number from 12 instead of 11.

For example:

If you were born in 1986 after February 4th:
Add: 1+9+8+6 = 24
Reduce to a single digit: 2+4 = 6
Subtract from 11: 11-6 = 5
In this example, your principal number is 5.

If you were born in 1940 between January 1st and February 4th:
Add: 1+9+4+0=14
Reduce to a single digit: 1+4=5
Subtract from 12: 7
In this example, your principal number is 7.

Once you’ve calculated your principal number, read on to learn what you can expect from 2025, the Year of the Snake:

  1. If your principal number is 1, in 2025 you’ll be in the year of Rapid Growth. This year will be a continuation of last year where you see your sprouts grow into strong, grounded trees. This year will be busy and active, so please take care of yourself and be careful not to get burnt out.

    As a 1, your energy will support this new growth in a positive way and you’ll feel the desire to feed the momentum of last year. Be sure to surround yourself with helpful people so that you don’t exhaust yourself.

  2. If your principal number is 2, in 2025 you will be in the year of Fluctuation. This year will feel a little chaotic, as this is a time of renewal and rebirth. You may need to reinvent yourself this year. It’s a great time to let go of things that are no longer serving you.

    As a 2, there’s an invitation to keep yourself open. As you navigate any unfamiliar experiences or obstacles, proceed with an open heart and see this as an opportunity to discover something new. Know that your earthy, grounded nature will support you this year.

  3. If your principal number is 3, in 2025 you will be in the year of Prosperity. This year will feel strong and prosperous. You will begin to feel confident and be recognized for your knowledge and skills. There will still be a lot of effort, but you will finally be harvesting the fruits of your labor.

    As a 3, this year’s energy may feel a little draining, but your strong yang qi will rise to the occasion. Know that you can make things happen, and consider choosing a project or initiative that you’d like to take to the next level this year.

  4. If your principal number is 4, in 2025 you will be in the year of Celebration. This year will feel celebratory and playful. It is a great time to relax and pat yourself on the back for all the hard work that you put in the last few years. Enjoy yourself, rejoice and have some fun.

    As a 4, you will enjoy this softer energy. You’re naturally good at sitting back and reflecting, so pay attention to what’s coming up for you. Reflect, revisit, and expand on what you learned in the last year.

  5. If your principal number is 5, in 2025 you will be in the year of Stillness. This year will be much quieter than the last. It will be a time of stillness, like climbing up a mountain to meditate in isolation. This is a great time to focus inward and do some self-cultivation.

    As a 5, this energy may be a little quieter than you’d like. While you love to be surrounded by community, do your best to embrace the stillness, enjoy your own company, and discover your hidden gifts and talents.

  6. If your principal number is 6, in 2025 you will be in the year of Recognition. This year you will be in the house of fire, where you have the best opportunities to be seen and recognized by others. It is a great time to receive any promotions or focus on any projects that you want publicity for. Be careful, as all things, good or bad, may be unveiled to the public.

    As a 6, use this fiery time to your advantage to be intentional about what you put out into the world. Know that this may also be a challenging time because this year’s energy will encourage you to melt, soften, and refine out any impurities. Ultimately, you have very strong yang qi that you can fall back on, and this spotlight will warm you and allow you to be bold and bright — even if it doesn’t always feel comfortable.

  7. If your principal number is 7, in 2025 you will be in the year of Planning. This year will feel quiet and is a time for planning. In the winter, it may appear that everything is dead on the surface, but underneath there is much life and activity. Similarly, it may feel slow, but take this time to reflect, review and plan for the future.

    As a 7, you can use your natural ability to bring beauty and joy to this quiet time. This is a great year to dive inward and focus on joyful, peaceful practices such as journaling. If you want, you can also notice what plans are stirring inside you and start to map out a new journey for yourself.

  8. If your principal number is 8, in 2023 you will be in the year of Germination. This year will be the time to plant seeds. When you plant a garden, you germinate many more seeds than you need. Do the same this year. Put all your ideas out there into the universe and share them with others. Plant the seeds and see what comes up!

    As an 8, your strong, earthy energy will feel at home in this slower year. Allow yourself to explore your ideas and goals and think about what you want to cultivate this year. Think about a seed of something new in your life cracking open and pushing through the earth. How can you invite yourself to expand a little?

  9. If your principal number is 9, in 2025 you will be in the year of Sprouting. This year will be energetic and full of new beginnings as you catch sight of seeds that you planted last year begin to sprout and grow. Be open to new ideas and cultivate the projects that you start at this time.

    As a 9, you have a lot of support from this year’s energy. Build on what you sprouted last year, and notice which sprouts are worth shining your light on. You may not be able to nurture an entire field, but you can choose to nourish and cultivate the things that are most important.

We all cycle through these numbers, and we can’t always be growing and doing lots of things. That’s not how we work, and that’s not how nature works. There are times when a plant needs to be dormant or a field needs to be fallow, and similarly, there are times when we need to regroup and rest.

To learn more about the energy coming your way in 2025, check out our post about what each zodiac animal can expect in the Year of the Wood Snake.

Happy Lunar New Year!