The year 2026 will be influenced by the number 1, as its digits add up to the vibrational key 1. At the same time, lingering influences of the number 9 from the past will still be present. Many people will feel torn this year between the future and the past—between new ideas and plans on one side, and looking back on the other. Wisdom will be required so that we do not continue living in the past. What has been is over; it is necessary to remain open to what is fresh and new. At the same time, we may need to accept that certain matters we believed were already closed will actually need to be fully completed in this year. For people prone to conflict and aggression, 2026 may be particularly demanding, as the transformation from the old to the new can now be accompanied by heightened aggression.

This year will be especially favorable for vibrational keys 5 and 6, as well as 1, 3, and 9. Relationships may be more challenging for vibrational keys 2, 4, and 8. For those with key 7, the influences will be more neutral. In a personal numerological chart, the Total Name Number and the Birth number (the number of the day in  the month) are very likely the main vibrational keys, and these should be compared with the annual influences.

Let us now turn briefly to some aspects of mundane numerology. The reader should be aware that the descriptions are based on certain energetic patterns and are presented without drawing parallels to astrology. Even if some energies suggest that particular types of events could manifest, we can never be completely certain. Through awareness and personal action, many undesirable events can be prevented—and conversely, we can also achieve things that the stars themselves do not promise. It would, of course, be safer to remain solely on the level of describing energetic patterns and their general qualities. Perhaps that is what I will do next year.

Here, however, I will allow myself a few explorations of what the year 2026 may bring, as well as what the years that follow might hold. With 2025, a demanding macro-numerological period comes to an end—one that, in a narrower sense, spans roughly from 2015 to 2025, and in a broader sense may reach back to 2013 or 2014. This period may ultimately represent one of two things, something we will only be able to determine in hindsight. The first possibility is the decline of the era of Islamic fundamentalism, which rose around 2013 with the emergence of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) and may be coming to an end with the defeat of Hamas in Gaza. The second possibility is the end of the war in Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014. A new peace proposal is now also on the table.

Because certain influences from 2025 carry over into 2026, the heightened likelihood of these wars ending is concentrated between the end of 2025 and throughout the first—and possibly the second—third of 2026. Indicators for 2026 suggest a greater probability of the Palestinian crisis continuing, and a lower risk of the Russo-Ukrainian war persisting. Both Ukraine and Russia are exhausted and are therefore more likely to be willing to agree to a ceasefire based on realistic terms. If peace is not established in Gaza, then—at least from the numerological perspective I have access to—we may still be facing another year or two of difficult conditions. In contrast, in Ukraine, even if the war does not formally end, we can expect a certain cooling of the conflict in 2026, with the possibility of renewed escalation in 2027. This makes it all the more important to work actively for peace now.

This year carries an exceptionally strong vibration of the number 1—one of the strongest “ones” of this century. It will bring many business opportunities, opportunities for healers, and opportunities for major life breakthroughs. However, this applies primarily to those who follow what is new and fresh. Individuals and groups that cling to old patterns may encounter financial or professional difficulties, or problems with completing projects. While this advice applies to every year, it is especially emphasized in 2026. Unfortunately, on the global political stage, there is also the possibility that a new major war could erupt—particularly in regions where old patterns are not released quickly enough.

From the perspective of numerological macro-cycles, it is important to recognize that 2026 may also lull us into complacency, as many things will tend to move in a positive direction during this year. Ahead of us lies the period from 2028 to 2032, which signals the possibility of a military conflict—this time in the East. Given current circumstances, this could most likely involve an escalation of the Taiwan issue, but also potentially tensions on the Korean Peninsula, or even relations between China and Japan. Ultimately, China may still carry unresolved issues in its collective consciousness regarding lost northern territories such as the Amur region (the Vladivostok area), Mongolia, and Tuva. At present, however, I do not yet have sufficient numerological clarity on how to assess the relationship between China and Russia.

The probability that China will be involved—directly or indirectly—in whatever conflict may arise, wherever it may occur, is very high. Direct or indirect involvement of the United States is also quite likely. It is difficult to speak about the intensity of such a conflict. Much depends on the maturity of political leaders and the overall level of collective awareness—on people’s willingness to live more love and peace in their own lives. As things stand, the likelihood that the intensity would reach the level of the Russo-Ukrainian war appears relatively low. But are we capable of passing at least this test without war?

Tasks for Spiritual Seekers in 2026:

• Connecting with the Creator and the field of love;
• Developing healing abilities, abundance, and the ability to set clear goals—the opportunities for growth in this year are truly extensive;
• Emphasizing openness to fresh energies and ideas and letting go of old patterns, as well as the need to release aggressive patterns;
• Engaging in energetic work to help humanity move away from old and aggressive patterns and to introduce innovation without conflict;
• Emphasizing unity over conflict and division;
• Engaging in energetic work to help free the planet from war, so that people may live in a more peaceful world.