By Sarah Jane Grace | Source

As we step from one year into the next, although the join between the two is seamless, it can often feel like a turbulent time energetically, as we sense the shifting currents of life. As a result, we know the importance of pausing for a while in order to take stock, and to contemplate the path behind us, the one ahead of us and, most importantly, where we are now. It’s easy to go through life keeping on keeping on, trying to get from a to b, and it’s often only during significant shift points in the year, where we find the time for reflection, and take the time to cultivate and enrich our souls.

When we pause and take a more conscious breath, we naturally begin to re-centre as the clutter of life falls away, leaving us with a more distilled, concentrated and vibrant sense of self. It’s as though we need to breathe more deeply in order to reach the nooks and crannies within, but also to expand our reach into life. As a result, we can begin to feel both more grounded, and more spiritual, at the same time. An important part of the process is a willingness to let go of the ‘to do’ and ‘must do’ lists we frequently create, as they usually limit us more than inspire and empower us. Letting go isn’t the same as giving up, it’s a willingness to go with the flow of life and to focus on our true priorities, rather than constantly trying to juggle the ought’s, must’s and should’s, many of which are really not that important.

Yet, letting go is a concept that many fear, preferring a safety blanket of the familiar, even if it stops serving a positive purpose. Change is often challenging, but it’s an inevitability in life; we can no longer stop the wheels of change than we can stop the day turning into night. If we stay locked in a cycle of fear, focused on the ought’s and must’s, then we run the risk of living life conditionally, struggling to breathe freely and embrace our dreams. This conditionality can shape every aspect of life, leaving us focused on everything we’re not, rather than on all that we are.

2026 looks set to be a year where we reach a turning point, a significant shift away from fear, and towards courage, expansion and adventure instead. Perception and belief both matter because they carry the power to shape and define life from the inside, out, so the more willing we become to connect consciously to the creativity, power and wisdom within, the more whole we begin to feel. As we turn towards truth, we realise that it’s time to seek out a new way of living and being that inspires us to flourish and blossom. At the same time, we realise the need to stop living conditionally, so instead of chasing rainbows, we become the rainbow. This shift is hard to articulate more fully as it’s a state of being, a deep shift in consciousness, rather than something concrete to grab hold of. Although nebulous, when we pause and take a deep breath, we can feel the breath of life flowing more freely within our hearts and souls.

The New Year often brings resolutions, those areas of life we feel we need to change or improve. We also often add subconscious conditions to these resolutions: ‘when I’ve lost weight, I will be happy’, ‘when I meet my soul mate, all will be well’, ‘when I get that promotion at work, I will feel I’m enough’… The list is a long one, and although making positive change in life can be inspiring, energising and health-giving, it can often leave us feeling as though we’re back chasing rainbows, as it galvanises our focus to a future point when we think things will be better, rather than keeping our focus on the present moment. We hope that if we can ‘fix’ our perceived imperfections, then we will be happy. Yet, it’s often only when we realise that such conditions only feed feelings of ‘lack’ that we sense the need to liberate ourselves, and cultivate happiness as a force in its own right. Although we may feel better for achieving those resolutions (if we’re lucky enough to do so), we can lose our awareness of the bigger picture of life, and run the risk of feeling further away from the possibility of finding joy and happiness in the here and now.

This is an important year to re-shape and re-define the nature of happiness in our lives as we seek out new ways to live more consciously and wholeheartedly. We are no longer content to keep on keeping on as life looks set to take on a new energy and focus as we feel joy rising from within and finally get the opportunity to become the rainbow: to feel so alive and so vibrant that everything feels fresh, new and alive.

Deep within our hearts and souls is a connection to the infinity of life, although this feels inherently unknowable, it doesn’t at the same time, as it reminds us to become more aware of the magic and wonder of life. This isn’t an attempt to paper over the cracks and chasms of life, it’s a shift in awareness where we feel more inter-connected than ever before. It’s the gap between the in-breath and the out-breath where we are doing neither one nor the other, it’s as though time stands still, and in that moment, we can hear every heartbeat, feel every breath and sense every thought; all at the same time. It’s those moments after a storm where the silence is suddenly filled with birdsong, sunshine and new life; the world has re-awakened and everything is more itself once again.

The more each of us can connect to life more consciously, the more inter-connected we become as we realise that in every single moment there is an infinity of possibility and magic. Although many of us walk through life alone, when we feel our inner worlds expand, we realise that we are never truly alone as we’re all standing underneath the same sky. Letting go of living conditionally takes courage and self-belief, but we’re ready now to step towards liberation and freedom. Instead of focusing on our perceived quirks, nuances and imperfections, the more we choose to love ourselves wholeheartedly, the more we realise the need to live freely.

Life goes on, as there are still bills to pay and mouths to feed, but when we step beyond the power of living conditionally, we can see beyond the treadmill of life and carry the light of freedom with us wherever we go. So, in many ways, the year ahead is focused on living as wholeheartedly as possible, seeking out joy and happiness on all levels of life. At the same time, instead of shaping our lives with rules, resolutions and chasing rainbows, we can begin to live more consciously in the present moment, realising the importance of making the most of every day.

As we shake up the rule book a little, we stop focusing on all that we’re not, and instead celebrate all that we are. This might sound like an unimportant detail in the bigger picture of life, but when we let go of the gap between where we are, and where we feel we need to be, we can embrace our quirks and idiosyncrasies, knowing that we are already whole, exactly as we are. This is a time of awakening and revelation, a time to re-shape and re-define the very essence of the lives we live.

As we journey through the months ahead, expect times of revelation, insight and joy, as we explore new terrain and create a new vibration/energy for life. There may be times when we feel overwhelmed, confused or alone, but when we pause and connect to our breath, we can sense balance returning once again. Sometimes, it’s not what we do or don’t do, it’s our willingness to pause and re-align that brings us the most reward in life. Breathe with purpose, believe with passion and open up to life…

For now, and as always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

As you gaze back over 2025, there is a sense of ‘blink and you’ve missed it’ as the year has flown by so quickly in so many ways. Yet, in other ways, there has been times of pause and reflection where everything has slowed down, enabling you to explore the bigger picture of your life. Although this sounds somewhat impossible and enormously complex, intuitively you know that this is how it’s meant to be, because that’s how it is! You are wise enough to know that little in life truly makes sense as it’s frequently an intangible, implausible existence. However, the importance of this is significant because it’s only when you acknowledge the infinity within your heart and soul that you can channel your creativity, passion and power wholeheartedly and with clear intent.

Your journey has been bumpy and tumultuous at times, but you have discovered your courage and strength in some of the most unexpected nooks and crannies of life. As a result, the light within you is burning more brightly than ever before, and you are feeling more ‘whole’, as well as more connected with your true essence. Although there are still times when you feel overwhelmed with the rollercoaster of life, your energy is growing more resilient and robust, as you feel free to live more wholeheartedly in the present moment, letting go of worrying about things you haven’t done, or the things that haven’t happened yet. Of course, nothing in life is certain, and although this often frustrates you, you seem more relaxed with the uncertainty. Take some time to breathe deeply, feel your inner light shining brightly, and trust this light to illuminate your path ahead. Focus on your true priorities and have the self-belief to re-connect to your creativity and intuition. 2026 is a year to embrace your hopes and dreams…

Taurus

Gazing back over the year that’s now behind you, there is a sense of achievement, of a ‘job well done’ that shines through in your heart and soul. Although you feel this achievement deep within the core of your being, there is a part of you that’s not quite sure what you’ve achieved, as you’ve had more than your fair share of challenges over recent months. However, when you pause for a moment, the feeling of achievement within you is undeniably strong. Not everything in life makes sense, and although you’re not quite sure why you’re feeling energised, it seems important to take some time to sit with this sense of achievement, as it carries a buoyancy that looks set to propel you forwards with more strength and clarity than ever before. It’s as though you’ve stepped onto a new wave that’s carrying you forwards with purpose and presence, wisdom and creativity, and it’s not like anything you’ve experienced before.

Such a shift within has consequences as it ripples into every corner of your life. You might feel a sense of trepidation at the thought of consequences, but it’s important to remember that consequences can be good and life-affirming! In many ways 2026 is a year for you to reap the rewards of your past hard work and perseverance, as you shift into a more balanced and settled way of living and being. Finding time to pause, breathe and re-connect will bring a deepening sense of purpose, as well as more passion and energy. So, this is a year for creating positive change as you expand your consciousness towards living your best life, letting go of doubts and clutter along the way. It’s time to believe in yourself, and to breathe into the spaces you create, as you bathe in the energy and feel yourself expanding with possibility. The year ahead looks set to be empowering and inspiring in so many ways…

Gemini

You have been on quite an incredible journey over the last year as you have faced a plethora of emotional turbulence on lots of different levels. It’s hard to articulate precisely as this goes beyond the logical realms of your mind and into your heart and soul, that space beyond spaces, the space where how you feel is like a waft of air that you can feel, but can’t grab hold of. Your mind is a formidable power that shapes and defines your life, but intuitively you know that it’s the deeper, vaster space beyond your mind where true wisdom and clarity reside. At times there is a battle between your mind and your being, a push/pull game of tug-o-war where you’re wrestling with yourself, which sounds daft when you think about it, but there is no other explanation! You flourish and thrive when seeking out the answers to life’s many unanswered questions, and you often think about your existence from a more universal perspective than most. There are times when you feel frustrated that you still have unanswered questions, but you also realise that there will always be questions without answers, as that’s an inherent part of life. At the same time, you seem more relaxed and at peace with not knowing everything you feel you should know.

In many ways, 2026 is less about the how, which, why, when way of living, but more about breathing into the essence of your existence and listening to your intuition to guide you. It’s time to believe in yourself and to give yourself the best possible chance to find joy and balance, as you stop feeling at a tangent within and start nurturing yourself more on every level of your being. Listen to your heart and soul, gently embrace them, and find a peace between your mind and the rest of you, as you stand confidently in your truth, and reclaim your sense of purpose once again…

Cancer

The last twelve months have been filled with a plethora of different contrasts and shades as your life experiences have merged and blurred into more of a soggy lump than a clearly defined way ahead. You have carried so much responsibility, and juggled the wants, needs and whims of others to the extent that it has weighed you down. As a result, you feel as though your sense of self, as well as your hope and dreams, have all faded from view as they have been slowly squeezed out of the bigger picture of your life. Of course, they are not lost, just tucked away from your everyday life, and 2026 looks set to be the year where you reclaim what’s lost and build new ways to flourish and thrive. You are a naturally giving and generous soul, often over-giving in an attempt to be everything to everyone, trying to ‘fit in’, even though you have absolutely no idea what you’re trying to fit into. You are a round peg, and no matter how hard you try, it won’t fit into a square-shaped peg hole.

Stop trying to be someone you’re not, and start embracing your gifts and your individuality, as this is your life, and it’s up to you to shape and define the essence of your path ahead. When the edges blur and slip out of focus, instead of trying to give even more of yourself, take some time to pause and reflect, bringing your awareness back within, in order to realise that your happiness isn’t dependent on how much you give to others, it’s more about how much you give to yourself. This isn’t about a need to develop a penchant for being self-focused, it’s more of a nudge to remind you of the importance of finding balance in your life. Be yourself, love yourself and let your intuition guide you. The path ahead looks bright and full of adventure…

Leo

2026 looks set to be a year that sees you thinking about living the life of your dreams and shifting your focus back on the present moment, living as consciously as possible in the here and now. You have always been a visionary, so it’s easy to see why it’s so easy to look ahead, however this often comes at the cost of living as wholeheartedly as possible in each and every moment. So, although gazing at your path ahead brings you insights, it’s actually walking the path that has the potential to give you so much more. You have spent a great deal of time working hard keeping on keeping on, doing your best to be the person you feel you ought to be. Intuitively you know that shaping your life with ought’s, must’s or should’s can create a deep sense of lack within you, but it doesn’t stop you from pushing yourself to do more, try harder and be better.

Of course, determination and motivation are precious gifts, but there are times when the need to pause and reset is more precious as it gives you the opportunity to re-centre and re-align. No one needs to point it out to you, but self-flagellation is rarely a successful way to live life, as it’s a constant reminder of everything you’re not, rather than everything you are. It’s time to realise that you are not ‘less than’ and you do not need to try harder to be more, as you are already so much more than you ever give yourself credit for. The year ahead is a time for you to reset the balance and find new ways to encourage and cultivate your creativity and innovative prowess. Part of this process involves a willingness to change how you relate to yourself using positive encouragement and self-compassion. This is your year to shine…

Virgo

As a new year dawns, a variety of different emotions and feelings are surfacing related to the life you thought you would be living, and the reality of the life you have lived. This sounds heavy and burdensome, but there are some important lessons to learn from your contemplations, as you have grown and evolved exponentially over the last year. Life is inevitably something of a rollercoaster, but it always has been and always will be. Whilst you are mostly ticking along with the status quo of everyday life, there have been some moments of challenge that have taken you by surprise, and these are the moments that have carried great power when it comes to shaping your everyday life. In addition, your beliefs and expectations also define the path of your life as they create the flavours, shades and textures that bring insight, balance and breathing space. Although ‘ticking along’ doesn’t fill your heart with joy, it is a sign that you have been quietly and gently making tweaks and changes to your life that have given you some much-needed time to reflect.

2026 looks set to be a year for making some important decisions as to your true priorities in life, as instead of ticking along, you feel ready to take over the helm once again. Riding the waves and currents sounds romantically idyllic, but you know how easy it is to drift off course when you step back from the journey of your life. Of course, there are times when you can’t help but go with the ebb and flow, but you seem ready now to chart a new course that brings you the space to re-connect to your hopes and dreams, as you think about what you want to achieve and why. Knowing why you do the things that you do is a central theme over the year ahead, bringing you the opportunity to re-shape and re-define your life from the inside, out…

Libra

It’s hard to know quite where to begin when it comes to looking back over the past year as it’s been a year of twisty riddles, curly vernaculars and mysterious conundrums. It’s difficult to precisely articulate, but you have been through the washing machine of life, and you are still processing the results. In many ways, this challenge with articulating your experiences is central for your year ahead, as it’s time for clarity and focus. However, when you pause and connect, you are often left with more questions than answers. As a result, there is a part of you longing for some straight-talking clarity and clear-cut answers, as you feel frustrated with the jigsaw puzzle of complexity that seems to be your life. Yet would you truly be happy without the mysterious and indefinable? Would straight forward really be rewarding and life affirming? Those twists and curls in life are as much a part of you as your vibrant mind and creative vision. Intuitively you know that you flourish when life is like a scattered mosaic, as this brings a new and fresh energy to the different fragments/pieces. Of course, wanting clarity and direction is understandable, but you are so much more as well.

It’s time to find the joy in being you as you’re a creative and wise soul, and it’s important to embrace and celebrate this now. The more you go with the flow of your expanding consciousness, the less you will feel the need for straight answers, as the colours of your life dance to create a beautiful mosaic that brings you fresh insight and perspective when it comes to your true priorities and goals. 2026 looks set to be a year where you re-align your thoughts, beliefs, and expectations; just remember that everything is fluid, and nothing is written in stone, so you have the power to re-write the rulebook of your life. It’s time to pick up a pen and let your true essence flow free…

Scorpio

You have always found ways to thrive in the heave and flow of life, as you love the unpredictability of the currents. You find insights and wisdom in the nooks and crannies, as your awareness reaches across the infinity of time and space. Although such a prospect might fill many with dread, you have grown used to the infinity within your heart and soul, finding comfort from being so connected to life. However, despite being deeply intuitive, evolved and awakened, you still find yourself being distracted by life, caught up in the spin, swirls and twirls. This is understandable, but it seems important to explore this further, as it can become a reason ‘not to’ when it comes to living your best life and reaching towards your hopes and dreams. This is hard to explain more fully as the world within your world is a complex and mysterious place, however intuitively you can sense beyond the words which makes writing about it much easier!

Your year ahead is connected to living more wholeheartedly in the moment, living as consciously as possible, and finding new ways to embrace your hopes and dreams. Although the idea of your life heaving and flowing may sound arduous and challenging, it’s the strength of these currents that bring you your creative spark and powerful intuition, and it’s important to acknowledge this now. So, instead of feeling as though you are up against the elements, open to the concept that it’s these elements that nourish you, and bring depth and richness to your heart and soul, allowing you to sparkle and shine on the shifting landscapes of life. Let go of feeling that you’re not enough or that you need to do more, be more or try harder, instead it’s time to realise how strong, vibrant and gifted you truly are. The year ahead looks set to be filled with possibility, adventure and joy…

Sagittarius

You have spent a great deal of your life running; after all, there hasn’t been much time to walk or rest, reflect or contemplate. Your ‘to do’ list is long and ever-growing, and you often feel as though you always have so much to do when it comes to people to see, places to go and things to achieve. It’s understandable, after all you thrive when busy, and you excel when it comes to creating ‘to do’ lists. 2026 looks set to be slightly different in shape and form as instead of creating a ‘to do’ list for the year, there’s a need to shift your focus towards ‘being’. It’s hard to give shape or form to a ‘to be’ list, as it’s so unique and personal to you, but when you tap into the essence of being, you realise that endless ‘to do’ lists won’t bring you what you’re seeking. In many ways, having so much to do is a way of keeping busy and away from a deep desire to pause, breathe and hibernate for a while. It’s time to ask yourself why you resist this, as taking care of yourself on every level is surely the best way to live?

There’s a need to go deeper in order to shift some of your long-held beliefs connected to a misplaced notion that you feel you need to do more, in order to feel more. It’s time to stop and realise that not only are you already enough, but you are also incredible, gifted and talented. Own your gifts, let your light shine and stop trying to lose yourself in the busy-ness of things to do. If you take the time to audit your very long list, a great deal of it will fall away, leaving you free to focus on your true priorities in life. It’s time to be the person you know you were born to be, so take a deep breath and fly free…

Capricorn

As you gaze back over the year now behind you, there is a slight sense of trepidation in your heart and soul as you wonder if the year ahead will be similar in shape and form. This isn’t only because you have had a good smattering of challenges, but you have also shifted a great deal when it comes to your priorities. It’s as though you are looking at your life with fresh eyes that seem wiser and more aware than before, as though someone has de-misted the windscreen, and you’re now free to gaze ahead with clarity and vision once again. You are wise enough to know that there are lessons to be found in even the most challenging aspects of life, but there are times when you really don’t want to learn, you just want a quiet life!

Your weariness is understandable, as you wonder if the storms of life affect others the way they do you, but it’s important to consider your expectations, hopes and dreams as well, as the storms don’t define you, they give colour and texture to your bigger picture. Much of life is unexpected and unexplainable, it’s never straight forward, and as much as this frustrates you, your phenomenal intuition tells you that there is no point resisting the ebb and flow of the currents, it’s more important to find joy, meaning and purpose in each and every day. This isn’t to brush over the cracks, storms and challenges, just a gentle nudge to encourage you to look towards a more balanced and life-affirming way of living and being. Of course, when life’s rollercoaster leaves you feeling depleted, or entrenched in self-doubt, it’s hard to see beyond this, but intuitively you know it’s time now to reclaim your strength, power, wisdom and creativity in order to create a new path to walk. 2026 is a year to believe in yourself, and to have the courage to let your intuition guide you…

Aquarius

There is a sense that you have been increasingly aware of a ‘missing link’, a piece of the puzzle of your life that you haven’t been able to comprehend or discover. As a wisdom being, making sense as to why things are the way they are, is important to you, so you have been digging deep to try to find the answers. Although you intuitively sense there is no answer to this particular question, this isn’t an opportunity to feel frustrated at whatever this missing link is, it’s a chance to let go a little and let the bigger picture of your life unfurl naturally, and in its own way. If you step back from the details to instead focus on the bigger picture, you will realise that the specifics are no longer the important focus, it is how you feel that matters more. Before you inwardly groan and audibly sigh at the prospect of feeling your way forward through life, try to remember it’s your feelings that drive your creativity, vision and passion.

Being a wise soul isn’t just about seeking out the answers to the universe’s unanswered questions, it’s also about finding strength and courage to go with the flow, accepting the unknowable and allowing your intuition to take you by the hand. If you pause for a while and take a deep breath of life, the need to find the answer fades, as you re-connect to your heart and soul, sensing they will guide you now. The courage this takes is not to be underestimated, but you are ready to embrace your gifts and acknowledge your strengths, as this will shift your life from where you are, to where you want to be. Believe in the power of your vision, build the foundations of your hopes and dreams, and know that the year ahead looks set to transport you to exciting new dimensions and unchartered terrain…

Pisces

2026 looks set to be a year that gently welcomes you with a little flurry of sparklers and colour, inspiring you to embrace a new way of living and being that focuses on the cultivation of happiness, adventure and joy. You have spent a great deal of your life trying to do your best keeping everyone happy, trying to be everything to those around you, and often self-sacrificing your own needs in the process. Of course, this is how you’re designed, but it seems important to acknowledge this and realise that how you live your life is your choice. Alongside this comes the need to accept that it’s often your decision to give so much of yourself to others. This is admirable, but there are times when you need to prioritise your own needs more. Life isn’t just about keeping on keeping on, supporting others and not giving yourself a moment’s thought, life is about embracing your true essence, riding the waves with courage and confidence, and breathing new energy into your hopes and dreams.

Of course, shifting your focus doesn’t ‘fix’ anything, it simply gives you some breathing space to look at the bigger picture of your life. How you see yourself and your life looks set to take centre stage throughout the coming months as you discover a new pathway to walk, one that feels both lighter and brighter. Living authentically, embracing your gifts, and allowing your intuition to guide you are so important now, as it’s time for you to re-set the balance as you re-connect to some long-held dreams. This year is less about doing, more about being: being you, being all that you are, and being happy and content in each and every moment. The challenge for your year ahead, if you wish to accept it, is to embrace your imperfect Self with love and authenticity, to celebrate your knots and quirks, and to love yourself all the more for their presence in your life.