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A Recap of the Last 9 Years
    Every story has its chapters, and the past                      2021 (Universal Year 5): Change and

    nine years have been nothing short of a                         adaptability ruled the year. The

    page-turner. Each of these years has                            rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and the
    contributed to the cycle we’re now                              evolving responses to the pandemic

    completing in 2025, so as we settle into                        demonstrated the unpredictable

    the new year, let’s look back at the                            nature of this energy.

    journey that got us here:                                       2022 (Universal Year 6):
          2017 (Universal Year 1): The start of a                   Responsibility, family, and community

          new cycle, marked by fresh                                took the spotlight. Humanitarian

          beginnings and bold moves. Donald                         crises, including the conflict in

          Trump’s inauguration reshaped                             Ukraine, underscored the importance
          global politics, setting the stage for                    of global unity and compassion.

          widespread political upheaval and                         2023 (Universal Year 7): A year of

          shifting leadership dynamics.                             introspection, spiritual growth, and
          2018 (Universal Year 2): Cooperation,                     intellectual discovery. Conversations

          partnerships, and sensitivity took                        about mental health and self-care

          center stage. The historic meeting                        deepened, driven by the aftermath of
          between North and South Korean                            the pandemic and rapid

          leaders reflected the year’s energy of                    advancements in AI technology.

          diplomacy and peacebuilding.                              2024 (Universal Year 8): Material

          2019 (Universal Year 3): A year of                        mastery, power, and financial
          creativity and communication. Greta                       structures defined the year. Rising

          Thunberg’s rise as a leader in youth                      prices, economic shifts, and debates

          climate activism highlighted the                          over global power structures

          collective power of self-expression                       dominated, while transformative
          and innovative problem-solving.                           changes forced individuals to

          2020 (Universal Year 4): A year of                        embrace personal power and

          building foundations while facing                         responsibility.
          limitations. The COVID-19 pandemic                        2025 (Universal Year 9): Now, here we

          forced a global pause, prompting                          are. What will 2025’s legacy be? Only

          reevaluations of health systems,                          time will tell - but the changes we

          work structures, and personal                             embrace now will set the stage for
          resilience.                                               what’s to come.

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