Every year has a number and a particular energy associated with it which impacts our lives, in keeping with our life path numbers. 2024 adds up to the number ‘8’, which represents abundance, prosperity, achievement and success on embracing our power and taking control over our lives. Number 8 is devoted to Shani or Saturn, which also implies that this year will mainly bear results based on your deeds – or karma.

The following predictions are based on your Life Path Number, which is calculated by adding your complete date of birth. For eg. if you are born on 16th July, 1972, then your Life Path Number is 6 [Here’s how: Add your day of birth (1 + 6 = 7) and your month of birth (7) and your year of birth (1+9+7+2 = 19), which equals 33, and reduce that to a single digit (3+3) = 6.

Here’s what you can expect from 2024, based on your Life Path Number:

Life Path No. 1: 2024 symbolizes change and new beginnings for you. This year, you can be the pacesetter and the trend-setter. Get set for new beginnings, limelight, and lots of attention. Whether it’s a major career shift or refocusing more on that passion project, embrace it. You will easily navigate all challenges that come your way. You will find the success you’ve been waiting for. You are leadership personified and will start new endeavours and bring things to fruition. Numerous new experiences are likely to enter your life. This year holds immense potential – your opportunity for happiness will present itself. You will have more time to pursue your interests. An excellent year for career and growth.

Life Path No. 2: 2024 will be fulfilling about relationships – you will focus on self-improvement, with perseverance as the key. You will need to learn diplomacy to keep things going in your favour. It will be a mentally peaceful year and you will be a pacifier to people around. While this is a year of cooperation and for considering the ideas of your associates, remember to put yourself first when needed – you can’t pour from an empty cup! Romantic or otherwise – new friendships will be formed. In 2024, your life will be full of highs and lows, so it won’t be boring at all. This year, maintaining peace is the key phrase.

Life Path No. 3: 2024 will hit those with life path No. 3 with some life-changing ideas and wonderful opportunities. This is a crucial year for social communication. Listen to your inner voice and express yourself. You will find new feathers to your personality connected to creativity – this is the year to explore your passions. Though not a particularly encouraging year for career/business, it’s a great year to anticipate success in all creative endeavours. There could be a resurfacing of old attachments and you will need to handle heartfelt issues that weren’t settled a few years ago. As the year goes on, you will realise greater strength in your spirit. In 2024, you will be a lot happier.

Life Path No. 4: An exceptionally successful year for you professionally, 2024 will demand you also put in the hard work to achieve this success. This can be a challenging year for procrastinators. Make plans, be consistent in your efforts, stay focused – and this year will bring out the best and most responsible version of yourself. Be it exams, job or relationships, you will pass with flying colours and conquer all hurdles. Ignore the little worries, these only get in the way of your future success. Instead, concentrate on your life’s purpose. 2024 advises you to take care of your health – don’t disregard any illness symptoms. Eat healthy, move, and get enough sleep. WORK is the year’s keyword.

Life Path No. 5: An excellent year for entrepreneurship for No 5 folks – take risks, as success is imminent. Welcome changes in your life, especially professionally as opportunities are anticipated. Be adventurous. The words for 2024, are freedom and change – you could relocate or expect alterations regarding your current location. Be willing to make the necessary adjustments and step outside of your comfort zone. A relationship could pose a problem if things don’t go as planned. Take caution to avoid getting involved in any situation that you wish to keep secret. Commitments can be given October onwards. This year will provide you with extreme personal growth. Brace yourself to expect the unexpected!

Life Path No. 6: You will be focussed on family and will be able to comply with their responsibility. Your positivity will pave the way to an optimistic approach even during challenges. Ensure not to let your protective attitude become over-protective and stifling for others. Romance and relationships are also highlighted in 2024 for No. 6 folks! Whether you’re deepening the connection with yourself or others, express yourself freely as only good can come from being emotionally open and honest. You could either make or break commitments, this year. With family duties and service to others taking precedence, responsibility is the key word in 2024.

Life Path No. 7: 2024 will demand patience of No. 7 folks. You will be able to fix and correct most situations – success will be yours, but slightly delayed. Listen to your inner voice and trust your sixth sense. You’ll ask yourself the tough questions and face issues you’ve been escaping from – this year is about introspection, spiritual growth and transformation. Have faith – you are in the right place. Learn to focus on changing things in your control, rather than obsessing over things which aren’t. You will learn to figure how to be alone without feeling lonely. Not a favourable year for material gains.

Life Path No. 8: Those with life path number 8 will accomplish much in 2024! Your zeal will be unmatched and your manifestations will come true. Your efforts will be rewarded. A lucrative year for any legalities, finance and business profits, but also loss! You will reap what you have sown. Look out keenly for opportunities that could lead to prosperity. Purchasing and selling anything, including real estate, will prove profitable. Definitely consult an expert before making an important decision. You might have to attend to family matters. Assist them by pointing out self-help options. You are advised to develop healthy habits to safeguard yourself from ailments. Believe that you deserve it all.

Life Path No. 9: The happier you will be, the luckier you will get, this whole year. In 2024, your luck will play an important role, keeping you safe despite any risks involved. You will embrace positive changes. The energy represented by No. 9 resonates with humanitarianism – there will be more compassion and tolerance, less prejudice and judgement. You will be inclined to support individuals and social service organizations. Be ready for fresh starts by getting rid of everything, everyone, and every circumstance that doesn’t need to be in your life, so you can cultivate a better, more fulfilling life.