Throughout history, humankind has passed through every kind of fortune and destruction imaginable. Ancient psychics, astrologers, and numerologists often warned of coming trends, helping people prepare for what lay ahead. That same power to track patterns and cycles still remains today. Numerology, in particular, gives us tools to understand why certain years and decades carry the energy they do and why some periods feel so intense.
Universal Decades
Most people familiar with numerology know how to calculate a Universal Year Number. Simply add up the digits in any given year. For example:
2025 → 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9
2026 → 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10 → 1
1961 → 1 + 9 + 6 + 1 = 17 → 8
But the same principle applies to whole decades. To find the Universal Decade Number, add together the first three digits of the years in that decade. For instance:
The 1970s → 1 + 9 + 7 = 17 → 1 + 7 = 8
This means that the entire decade carried the vibration of the number 8, shaping events, culture, and collective experiences.
Each number brings its own collective effects. Some examples from history:
The 1940s carried a 14/5 Universal Decade vibration. The number 5, ruled by Mercury, symbolizes chaos, conflict, and sudden change. Unsurprisingly, World War II dominated the first half of that decade. Yet, 5 also rules communication, travel, and advancement—hence, massive leaps in technology and global exchange during the same period.
The 1930s carried a 13/4 vibration. The number 4 often brings economic restriction, hardship, and the need to rebuild. Fittingly, the Great Depression defined the decade, demanding resilience and structure from people worldwide.
Now, let’s bring this to the present.
The 2020s: A Master Number Decade
The 2020s are also a 4 vibration decade (2 + 0 + 2 = 4). But before reducing, we can’t ignore the number staring us in the face: 22. In numerology, master numbers like 11, 22, and 33 are never reduced. The 22 is called the Master Builder—but it can also be the Master Destroyer.
On its higher side, 22 builds lasting structures, global cooperation, and breakthroughs in science, technology, and social reform. It represents compassion married with practicality, financial intelligence, worldwide initiatives, heightened intuition, and a protective focus on the home and community. On its shadow side, 22 can magnify chaos: black magic, violence, disease, corruption, and catastrophic breakdowns of old systems.
Sound familiar? Since 2020, we’ve lived through:
A global pandemic.
Wars breaking out in Europe and the Middle East.
Riots and extreme political polarization and violence in the United States.
Economic instability, supply chain crises, and fears of recession.
The double 2 energy aligned with the Moon’s emotional sensitivity backed by the restrictive 4, makes this decade one of immense tension and transformation. It’s no wonder it feels “crazy.”
And yet, the same energy also pushes us toward monumental achievements. We’re seeing massive advancements in artificial intelligence, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, and global connectivity. The 22 demands that we build wisely, or else face destruction. Humanity is being tested, but also prepared for something bigger.
Looking Ahead
This 22/4 vibration will remain with us until 2029. After that, we begin to transition into the 2030s, which carry the vibration of the number 5. But unlike the 1940s’ heavy karmic 14/5, the 2030s will carry the lighter, luckier 23/5 energy—promising breakthroughs in freedom, exploration, and communication.
Of course, this is just the simple version of the math. There are deeper layers to read in each year and decade. But sometimes, it’s the simplest truths that show us the most.
Use this master number energy for personal greatness!
Grounding And Balance
When things get a little crazy, there is a way to return to a calm state. The date of your birth and your Astrological sign can tell you! The Grounding and Balance PDF can help. Their is ae simple technique for each day of the month, your own birthday, and a Balance Number section that relates to your full name. Unlock the simple secrets to a centered, balanced, empowered life!