May is a very potent month, energetically. We’ve just celebrated Beltane on May 1, midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.
Traditional Beltane celebrations have people jumping over a flame to signify leaping into a new reality — and on the fifth day of the fifth month of the year, on May 05, we get to complete that jump and manifest a new beginning.
The power of 5 in numerology
In Numerology, number 5 signifies change and transformation. We’ve just completed one cycle and are now starting another — losing some things along the way while gaining some others. On May 05, this energy is amplified giving us the number 55, which signifies evolution and change. This is the time to truly spread our wings!
That being said, the energy of 5 and 55 won’t always feel soft and cozy. Change can be shocking and abrupt; some circles may need to close in your life this day, in order to elevate to the next step. Try not to fight it, just observe it. Surrender to the Universe!
How to use the 55 Gateway to elevate your life
On May 05, 2025, step into the next phase of your life by doing the following:
Step 1: Wash your hands with cinnamon and basil
Cinnamon and basil are associated with success and abundance, and having their energy on you will help you tune into all the gifts today can bring you. Do this at dawn, or as early in the day as possible. Keep a sprig of basil with you throughout the day for best results.
Step 2: Take note of what you’re holding onto, and what you’re letting go
Ιn two different papers, write 5 things (or relationships) that are worth fighting for, and 5 that you’re ready to let go of. Write them as they come to you, in present tense. Light a candle, and fold the paper that contains the things you’re holding onto four times, facing yourself. Seal it with candle wax and store it somewhere safe. Use the same candle to burn the other paper, thanking the Universe for bringing these things and people into your life, and acknowledging that they have served their purpose.
