According to numerology, the number 9 represents the end of a cycle, completion, and spiritual transformation.“Numerology—known as ‘arithmancy’ prior to the 20th century—is the spiritualized study of number symbolism,” says Rachel Ruth Tate, professional astrologer and Host of the Astrology Table Podcast at Rogue Media. “This ancient practice, like astrology, has manifold branches or specializations within the art, such as gematria and onomancy. Every portal date … is calculated by and rooted in numerology.”What Is the 9/9 Portal?The 9/9 portal (occurring on September 9th) is an opportunity to release what no longer serves us and find closure—once and for all.“Ancient mathematician Pythagoras—of Pythagorean Theorem fame—is considered the father of modern numerology, which traces its roots back to the very cradles of civilization, like Babylon, Egypt, and Greece,” says Tate. “Nine is the final single digit in the Decimal (Base-10) numeral system, giving all 9-related dates and numbers a certain finality, or resonance with some form of completion or resolution.”“Life Path 9 individuals are considered to be humanitarians and stewards of society through empathy and compassion,” she continues. “9s must let go and accept the truth of the human experience. The same is true of this 9/9 portal… it is the perfect time to finish one stage of your life and begin another.”This might look like ending unhealthy cycles to make room for more aligned opportunities.The Energy of This Year’s 9/9 PortalAccording to Tate, “9/9/26 represents the final day in the final Pisces eclipse cycle syzygy until we have our next eclipse in the final sign of the zodiac in 2034.”For that reason, you might notice some intense energy—and perhaps even grief—in the air. But don’t worry: that will all begin to fade tomorrow.“The New Moon in Virgo closes out eclipse season the very next day, and 9/10 brings much more change than that,” says Tate. “On the same day, Venus enters Scorpio (a sign in which it will station retrograde), Uranus stations retrograde (ruled by the same planet, Mercury, as the New Moon), and that very planet, Mercury, also changes signs and enters Libra.”In other words, if 9/9 involves closing a chapter, 9/10 involves starting a new one. Hence, the energies will be incredibly different.The day after the 9/9 portal will feel nothing like the day before it… and quite frankly, that sensation will be incredibly demonstrative of the real meaning of 9,” says Tate. “We can use this energy to release what doesn’t serve us and finally close out a chapter that we are finished writing in our own lives. 9/9 is a date to culminate, complete, address, and resolve. Anything and everything.”Signs Most Impacted by 9/9 PortalWhile everyone will feel the power of the 9/9 portal, some zodiac signs will experience it more intensely than others.“It may be hard to perceive the import of the moment while it is happening, but this shift will certainly be palpable, especially to Geminis, Virgos, Sagittarians, and Pisceans, [particularly] those with placements in the first decans or 0-10 degrees of each of those signs,” says Tate.Are you ready to close the door on your old life? It’s time to step into a new, more aligned portal.Did you know today, September 9, is considered a highly powerful day? While many are familiar with the Lion’s Gate portal on 8/8, the 9/9 portal is a lesser-known event that carries similar energy and opportunity.According to numerology, the number 9 represents the end of a cycle, completion, and spiritual transformation.“Numerology—known as ‘arithmancy’ prior to the 20th century—is the spiritualized study of number symbolism,” says Rachel Ruth Tate, professional astrologer and Host of the Astrology Table Podcast at Rogue Media. “This ancient practice, like astrology, has manifold branches or specializations within the art, such as gematria and onomancy. Every portal date … is calculated by and rooted in numerology.”What Is the 9/9 Portal?The 9/9 portal (occurring on September 9th) is an opportunity to release what no longer serves us and find closure—once and for all.“Ancient mathematician Pythagoras—of Pythagorean Theorem fame—is considered the father of modern numerology, which traces its roots back to the very cradles of civilization, like Babylon, Egypt, and Greece,” says Tate. “Nine is the final single digit in the Decimal (Base-10) numeral system, giving all 9-related dates and numbers a certain finality, or resonance with some form of completion or resolution.”“Life Path 9 individuals are considered to be humanitarians and stewards of society through empathy and compassion,” she continues. “9s must let go and accept the truth of the human experience. The same is true of this 9/9 portal… it is the perfect time to finish one stage of your life and begin another.”This might look like ending unhealthy cycles to make room for more aligned opportunities.The Energy of This Year’s 9/9 PortalAccording to Tate, “9/9/26 represents the final day in the final Pisces eclipse cycle syzygy until we have our next eclipse in the final sign of the zodiac in 2034.”For that reason, you might notice some intense energy—and perhaps even grief—in the air. But don’t worry: that will all begin to fade tomorrow.“The New Moon in Virgo closes out eclipse season the very next day, and 9/10 brings much more change than that,” says Tate. “On the same day, Venus enters Scorpio (a sign in which it will station retrograde), Uranus stations retrograde (ruled by the same planet, Mercury, as the New Moon), and that very planet, Mercury, also changes signs and enters Libra.”In other words, if 9/9 involves closing a chapter, 9/10 involves starting a new one. Hence, the energies will be incredibly different.The day after the 9/9 portal will feel nothing like the day before it… and quite frankly, that sensation will be incredibly demonstrative of the real meaning of 9,” says Tate. “We can use this energy to release what doesn’t serve us and finally close out a chapter that we are finished writing in our own lives. 9/9 is a date to culminate, complete, address, and resolve. Anything and everything.”Signs Most Impacted by 9/9 PortalWhile everyone will feel the power of the 9/9 portal, some zodiac signs will experience it more intensely than others.“It may be hard to perceive the import of the moment while it is happening, but this shift will certainly be palpable, especially to Geminis, Virgos, Sagittarians, and Pisceans, [particularly] those with placements in the first decans or 0-10 degrees of each of those signs,” says Tate.Are you ready to close the door on your old life? It’s time to step into a new, more aligned portal.The post The 9/9 Portal Opens Today, and These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel It the Most appeared first on VICE.