As you reflect on the past year, consider not only what changed, but what you were asked to let go of. Even those whose lives felt relatively stable probably felt the weight of the changes happening in the world around us. 2025 was a year of endings, clearing space for something new to take shape.

The good news is that if you’re able to pivot when needed and make choices that move your life forward, the year ahead holds much more promise.

We’re moving out of the dense energy of earth and water and into the activating energy of air and fire. As change unfolds, our willingness to respond matters. When we act on the opportunities that arise, the year ahead carries momentum and a renewed sense of possibility. Ultimately, how we experience it depends on how we choose to engage.

You may not know the destination yet, but you can choose the energy you bring into the journey. Set an intention for how you want this next chapter to feel. This is a year for reinvention.

From a numerology perspective, we’re entering a new nine-year cycle. Looking back to where you were nine years ago can give insight into the themes that were active then. You might notice familiar patterns resurfacing, but this time with more life experience and wisdom to guide you forward.

In Chinese astrology, 2025’s Wood Snake energy emphasized insight, strategy, and inner change. In 2026, the Fire Horse takes over, bringing faster movement and a more unpredictable rhythm. It may feel intense at times, but this energy pushes us out of stagnation and toward a life that feels more alive.

Last year showed us that clinging to the familiar can slow the process. When we allowed people, places, situations, or ideologies to fall away, we created space for healing and a much-needed period of incubation. That phase served a purpose, but it isn’t where we’re meant to stay.

In Western astrology, 2026 sits inside a historic transition period, with multiple outer planets changing signs within a short window. This doesn’t happen often, and it consistently corresponds with collective reinvention.

Pluto’s move through Aquarius is reshaping systems, power structures, and how we connect through community. Saturn and Neptune in Aries dissolve old identities while new ones begin to take shape. Uranus in Gemini accelerates change, bringing rapid shifts in thinking, communication, and technology.

On a more personal level, planetary shifts also influence how we experience this year. Jupiter’s move from Cancer into Leo emphasizes growth through confidence, creativity, and leadership. Chiron’s transition from Aries into Taurus highlights healing around self-worth, stability, and how we support ourselves.

We’re actively creating our personal paths and the circumstances surrounding them. There are many unknowns, and answers will come through movement. This energy responds to action. Overthinking can stall progress, while taking the next right step allows opportunities to meet us.

If you're curious about how this energy will activate your own life, I offer Astrology Consultations where we'll look at the opportunities ahead of you so you can proactively move through this dynamic year. I also offer Soul Guidance Packages that combine multiple tools to support you through these transitions for personal and spiritual growth.

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