Hey, Reader!

Happy Tuesday! And happy Lunar New Year! 🏮

Unlike January 1st, the Lunar New Year is centuries-old celebration that follows the cycles of the moon — making it feel like a much more natural, intuitive moment to reset and begin again.

In December, I spoke about the year of the Fire Horse and the shedding of the year of the snake. If 2025 felt slow and introspective for you, like it did for me, that was the snake’s energy.

I've spent the last 2 months reflecting on my business and my life, reviewing what's worked and what hasn't, and deciding what to take into 2026 intentionally.

Snake years are for shedding — old patterns, outdated beliefs, anything that no longer fits. But Horse years are built for movement, courage, and bold action.

And 2026 is a Fire Horse year. That means the energy shift is fiery and passionate, and energy truly flows where your intention goes.

Here's how to work with it 👇

3 insights about the fire horse year

1. After the Snake's stillness comes the Horse's momentum

2025 was the Year of the Snake - a time for quiet transformation, shedding what no longer served, and strategic thinking. If you spent last year feeling like you were "preparing" more than "doing," that was exactly right. Snake years ask us to build foundations quietly. To journal. To plan. To take note. I’ve definitely been in reflection, review and refinement mode with my business and in my life. Getting rid of clothes, books and furniture. Breathing into all my mental clutter so I can let go of anything that no longer serves me.

And, 2026 flips all that on it’s head. Horse years are all about forward movement, bold action, and visible progress. The insights you gained in 2025's stillness? Now's the time to act on them.
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​Journal prompt: what lessons did I learning in 2025? what will I let go of? what am I bringing forward? Use my workbook for prompts.

2. Fire Horse energy rewards the brave (not the perfect)

Here's the thing about Horse years: they favour those who take courageous action over those who wait for perfect conditions. If you've been sitting on sending that newsletter, selling your services, making a pivot, or a declaring that bold message because it doesn't feel "ready yet"—this is your year to f*cking do it anyway.

The Fire element adds intensity and passion. This isn't about more hustle. It's about trusting yourself enough to be seen.

Journal prompt: what do I value? how do I want to show up? what do I want to be known for?

3. Numerologically, 2026 is a "1 Year" & the start of a new 9-year cycle

In numerology, 2026 adds up to 1 (2+0+2+6=10, 1+0=1). One is the number of fresh starts, new beginnings, and pioneering energy. What you begin this year sets the tone for the next nine years. Amazing!

So start that thing. Learn that thing. The time is now.
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​Journal prompt: what do I want to nurture and grow this year? what seeds need planting now? how can I work with the energy of the season in my body and my business? what steps do I need to take?

2 things i'm loving

✦ The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

A classic for good reason — if you've been feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your work, this 12-week programme is the gentle kick-start your soul needs. Perfect Fire Horse energy reading. 👉 Get it here​

✦ My Year-End Review Workbook

If you haven't done your 2025 reflections yet, it's not too late — this workbook helps you step into 2026 knowing exactly what you're building toward.

👉 Download it here

1 affirmation to action

Here's to moving with intention, not exhaustion — and making 2026 the year you finally back yourself. Hit reply and let me know if this newsletter resonated and what you're going to do next?

With love & steady momentum,
xo, Louise 🫶

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