From Shedding To Galloping: Reflections on 2025 and the Dawn of 2026
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As the clock strikes midnight tonight, we bid farewell to 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and step boldly into 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse in February. This transition is symbolic, especially when layered with numerology and spiritual meanings. It’s a moment of release and renewal, inviting us to reflect: What have we shed this year to make room for the charge ahead?
The Wisdom of the Snake: 2025 and the Power of 9
The snake has long been a potent symbol of transformation. Masters of shedding their skin, snakes embody the courage to let go of the old, revealing a vibrant new self beneath. In 2025, this energy was amplified by the Wood element, bringing themes of growth, intuition, and quiet wisdom. Numerologically, 2025 reduces to 9 (2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9). The number 9 is the culmination of a cycle representing completion, compassion, humanitarianism, and the wisdom earned through endings. It’s a year that urged us to release: outdated habits, lingering resentments, toxic dynamics, or even broader societal illusions that no longer serve our evolution.
For me, 2025 was a year of introspection; hell, I’d go so far as to say these past 7 years I’ve focused on my inner world. It’s an ongoing process, with no shortcuts. I shed the layers of overcommitment that left me burned out, and let go of relationships that dimmed my light. It wasn’t always comfortable, but it created essential space. I’ve opened up more to putting myself out there and not allowing the outside noise affect me. I’ve had so many spiritual experiences and met many beautiful souls. I continue to invest in myself and put into practice what I’ve learned along the way. What I enjoy the most is learning from others what helps them on their journey through this life.
What about you? What old skins did you shed this year? If you haven’t done so, there is still time. Never think that you’re out of time; that’s the illusion set by the parameters of this construct. Remember, you create your reality, and you are the star of your show!
The Fire of the Horse: 2026 and the Spark of 1
As we cross into 2026, the energy shifts dramatically. As our Solar year shifts, and the Fire Horse sets to change in the Lunar Chinese New Year, it brings dynamism, passion, and unbridled momentum. Numerologically, 2026 reduces to 1 (2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1). This number signifies new beginnings, of independence, of leadership, and of the raw creative force that initiates cycles.
(This opportunity is for you to bring your desires into motion. You have the power within to create them. Clearly state your intention, integrate it, then release it. Focus on steps that you can take to shift towards your desired outcomes.)
Spiritually, the horse is a majestic emblem of freedom, strength, and power. Across cultures, horses represent endurance on life’s long journeys, nobility in the face of adversity, and the intelligent drive to forge new paths. They symbolize triumph over obstacles, the wild spirit of adventure, and a deep connection to the Earth’s vital energy, galloping forward with grace, speed, and untamed vitality.
If 2025 was the snake’s coiled reflection and deliberate release, 2026 invites us to harness the horse’s fire: to pursue passions with bold confidence, lead with authenticity, and embrace the open horizons of possibility.
Embracing the Transition
This shift from snake to horse from 9’s compassionate closure to 1’s pioneering spark reminds us that true transformation requires both: the wisdom to let go and the courage to charge forward. As we stand on this threshold, lighter from what we’ve shed, let’s gallop into 2026 with renewed purpose. What bold new beginnings are calling you in 2026?
Are you attuned to the signals your soul is sending you? A key step in expanding your consciousness is developing deep trust in everything around you, which forms the bedrock of your awakening. Your life is a precious gift from your soul, filled with countless other blessings. If you haven’t yet realized this, embark on a journey of gratitude and reflect on the things you appreciate in your life. Approach this with your heart rather than your mind. At times, it’s wise to keep your thoughts and dreams close to your chest, choosing silence over revealing too much. We can inadvertently undermine something beautiful by overdiscussing it.
Wishing you a transformative and empowering 2026, my soul travelers!
Would you like to discover your Chinese zodiac sign? Link here
Lunar New Year 2026: A Guide to the Year of the Horse
What I’m Watching.
Lee Harris Energy. 2026 January Energy Update.
Video Advice. Top Neuroscientist Demonstrates What’s Behind Reality.
Quantum Rationalist. Your Nervous System Has Been Broadcasting The Wrong Signal.
Lunatic Astrology. All things Lori! Lol.