Decoding the 'Year of the Nine'

The "Year of the Number 9" or "World Year of the Number 9" trend exploded on September 9th. Not only did many young people participate and share their own lessons and reflections, but many Vietnamese artists also joined in.

MC Mai Ngọc, singer Hồ Ngọc Hà, and many other artists shared posts and personal photos, conveying messages about letting go of the past and wishing for the future.

What does "Year of the Nine" mean?

On September 9th, social media users easily see posts about the "year of the 9" or the "year of purification." For many, this period holds special significance, as an opportunity to reflect, let go, and "purify" themselves from toxic relationships and things that are incompatible with their lives.

The origins of this trend stem from numerology. According to this system, the "year of nine" or " world year nine" is the final year in a nine-year cycle, carrying the energy of completion, ending, and preparation for a new beginning.

According to numerology, the "year of the number 9" or "world year number 9" carries the energy of completion, endings, and preparation for new beginnings.

Additionally, there is information suggesting that September 9th marks the end of "World Year 9". However, according to numerology researchers, this is incorrect. In fact, numerology is calculated according to the Gregorian calendar, so "World Year 9" will end on December 31, 2025, and "World Year 1" will officially begin on January 1, 2026.

September 9, 2025 is considered a special date in the nine-year cycle, coinciding with the "Year of the Number 9." This is a convergence of the energy of the number 9, bringing powerful inspiration for thinking and creativity, urging us to let go of the old and affirm new goals.

This is a fitting occasion for everyone to reflect, write down things they want to let go of, and express their wishes and goals for the future. September 9th is likened to an "energy gateway," helping to close the old chapter and begin a new one.

On social media platforms like Threads, TikTok, and Facebook, the topic of "the year of the 9" has attracted much discussion, with a series of posts sharing lessons learned, who left and who stayed...

Furthermore, this trend has been fueled by a series of events in the entertainment industry and on social media since the beginning of the year. Whenever a major scandal erupts, many commentators use the concept of the number 9 in a year to explain it.

The artists responded

On September 9th, many Vietnamese artists shared posts on their personal pages reflecting on their past journeys and expressing their hopes for the future.

MC Mai Ngọc said she has been reflecting a lot on the meaning of ending the "number 9 year". She agrees with the viewpoint: "Whatever karma needed to be repaid has been repaid, and tomorrow we will enter a new period of sowing seeds."

“On September 9, 2025, people say today marks the end of the year number 9. All karmic debts that needed to be paid have been settled, and tomorrow we will enter a new period of sowing seeds. Reflecting on it, it seems true… 'Life doesn't force us to suffer, it only wants us to awaken,'” MC Mai Ngọc wrote.

MC Mai Ngọc reflected deeply on the significance of ending the "year of the number 9".

Singer Ho Ngoc Ha posted a picture of herself praying on this special day along with the message: “Sending love to everyone, wishing for our new journey to be complete and peaceful. May the universe gently knock and always protect us. May those who are fortunate enough to see this close their eyes, take a deep breath, and pray for peace for themselves and everyone.”

Actress Quách Thu Phương also chose September 9th to share her life reflections: “It doesn't matter! People can praise you, criticize you, love you, hate you, be sincere with you, or be deceitful to you. Because life is full of variety, and whatever happens to you has some meaning. It's the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one, filled with the best things.”

Actress Quách Thu Phương posted photos and her reflections on September 9, 2025.

It can be said that using numerology to explain life's uncertainties may offer a sense of comfort, but it also carries the risk of leading people to view things superficially, ignoring the real causes. On another level, some people exploit this trend to spread positive messages such as self-improvement, knowledge acquisition, or abandoning bad habits.

Accordingly, choosing a symbolic milestone to summarize, set goals, or open a new chapter is considered a form of self-care. Small rituals like cleaning, journaling, or naming a phase can help people feel in control of their lives and reduce anxiety about change.

Gia Linh

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/giai-ma-nam-so-9-post566181.html