The most important skill to learn in 2025

The Cosmic Backdrop: Astrological Shifts of 2025

It’s January, and your social media is probably buzzing with “new year, new me” resolutions promising a healthier, slimmer, or richer you. But what if the most important skill you could learn in 2025 isn’t about doing more — instead, it’s about letting go?

The cosmos is asking us to embrace a different kind of growth this year — one that isn’t about control but about trust and release. By the end of 2025, all the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) will have shifted into new signs, marking generational turning points. These planets at the edges of our solar system move slowly, spending up to 20 years in a single sign. Their influence shapes the collective fabric of humanity more than the personal threads of our individual lives.

Pluto just moved into Aquarius on November 19 (the day after my 37th birthday!), bringing transformative energy. For context, the last time Pluto was in Aquarius, the world witnessed the French, American, Haitian and Industrial revolutions.

Adding to this, the North Node is moving into Pisces from January 11. This transit invites humanity to evolve towards mysticism, intuition, and surrender to the primordial waters of the unknown. The South Node in Virgo, by contrast, urges us to release the shadows of control, rigidity and perfectionism.

And let’s not forget: 2025 is a universal year 9 in numerology, symbolising closure and endings. It’s time for the old to crumble to make way for the new.

The bottom line? Massive changes are afoot and clinging to control will only bring struggle.

The answer? Surrender with grace.

The Power of Surrender

Mention the word "surrender," and most people picture waving a white flag in defeat. They equate surrender with weakness. But here’s why it’s actually the ultimate power move:

• Surrender isn’t passivity or giving up. It’s about channelling your energy into what you can control and letting go of unnecessary worry about what you can’t.

  
  

• Surrender requires relaxation, and true relaxation comes when you live in love, not fear.

  
  

Surrender is how you navigate change with grace. Instead of resisting, you align with the flow of life. Think about it: have you ever tried to change the direction of a wave by punching it?

Exactly — it’s futile.

Surrender means releasing resistance and creating space for abundance by trusting that what’s meant to be will be. I experienced this firsthand last year when I had an opportunity to join a spiritual mentorship program. I was thrilled by everything it offered, but the 5-figure investment gave me pause — it was more than I’d ever invested in my spiritual growth. Instead of fretting, I surrendered.

I asked the Universe for a clear sign or help with my finances if it was truly meant for me. Just two hours later, I received a call from my property agent. I’d listed my apartment for sale for months to no avail, but then I received an offer at exactly the price and conditions I wanted, right when I needed it. I didn’t force the ‘how.’ I trusted, and the Universe delivered. (Really spectacularly, too. I’m still shook when I think about it!)

How To Surrender

1. Build trust within yourself. When you trust yourself, you can trust the Universe. Start small: commit to something simple every day for 14 days, like drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning. Following through helps you build self-confidence, which strengthens your faith.

   
   

2. Use affirmations. Try saying, “I let go of what I cannot control. Everything is always working out for me.” Repeating affirmations daily helps rewire your mind, orienting it towards trust over fear.

   
   

3. Anchor yourself in the present. Practices like box breathing or walking barefoot on grass help ground you in your body, keeping you calm in the face of uncertainty.

   
   

   

   Me surrendering during a restful yin yoga practice

Surrender isn’t just for your personal peace — it’s for the collective. When you choose trust over resistance, you contribute to humanity’s shift toward alignment and divine flow.

Let Go With The Full Moon

This year is all about learning to let go with grace, and the full moon — a time of culmination and release — offers the perfect opportunity to practice. By harnessing the potent lunar energy, you can shed what no longer serves you and align with the natural rhythms of the cosmos.

Mark your calendar for 11 February to immerse yourself in the transformative experience of the full moon in Leo at my virtual ceremony — offered at a special beta price exclusively to newsletter subscribers. Sign up for my newsletter to secure your spot and receive all the details!

Nobody can predict exactly what 2025 will bring, but one thing’s for sure — learning to trust and surrender will be your greatest ally in navigating the year’s changes with agility and grace.

Here’s to ease, flow, and surrendering to life’s natural rhythms, moonbeam! 🌕✨