“To do everything in a sacred manner means to do everything fully in the state of presence.”
~ Eckhart Tolle
WHAT IS THE KEY MESSAGE FOR 2026?
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As I am sitting with the various cards that I picked to reveal the message for the year 2026, this 2026 energy forecast brings me back to the word “sacred.”
To me, sacred means remembering the bigger presence that is all around us. You can call this presence the Universe, Creator, Source, Nature, Great Spirit, God or Goddess, or the intelligent life force — any term that you resonate with.
This bigger presence is always there to support us and to love us unconditionally.
So the main card message for the year 2026 is to love all parts of ourselves — the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is always easier said than done, which is why we are all here on this journey of self-healing and growth.
This card reminds us to keep turning our attention inward, despite all the distractions and chaos that the outer world wants to pull us into. As the authors of the Soulful Woman Guidance Card deck wrote:
“My inner space is sacred…. This is my practice of loving from the inside — to feel united within and to embrace the aliveness of all my senses.”
To me, it feels like this year’s healing journey is not about learning something more from the outside to prove our worth, or trying to fix something within ourselves using something external. Of course, this doesn’t mean we stop learning. But with the new tools and experiences we open ourselves to, it’s really about acknowledging the different parts of ourselves and bringing them back onto the same page.
For example, in my personal life, I want to manifest more money and more opportunities to express my creativity and my highest potential. But subconsciously, I know there is a part of me that feels scared to hold more money — out of fear of people taking advantage of me, exploiting me, judging me, or hurting me. In other words, my nervous system doesn’t completely feel safe holding more money than what I’m currently used to.
So instead of learning more manifesting tools, I need to first acknowledge this part of myself and listen to what it needs in order to feel safe. I’m actively creating a sacred inner space by holding space for all these parts of myself.
I’m also actively tending to my inner garden — removing weeds that show up as sabotaging thoughts and beliefs, and watering my seeds with intention, positive self-talk, and gentle, loving action.
To me, this is what giving myself the gift of my own presence truly means. I’m consciously bringing all parts of myself into alignment with what I want to co-create in my life and with my soul purpose.
We can use any tools — including spiritual practices — as a way to escape facing our fears and our truth. But the Universe is always helping us, and we don’t need to walk this journey alone. The supporting card, “Sacred North,” reminds us that we have an entire spiritual support team on standby, waiting for us to ask for help.
When I say spiritual support team, I mean any spirit guides, power animals, angels, deities, masters, teachers, Gods or Goddesses that you believe in.
And if you already know who your spiritual support team is, remember to connect with them more often than you already do. Pray for their guidance. Pay attention to signs and intuitive hunches as their answers. Lean on them when you need help. Call upon them for courage and strength during times of difficulty. Turn to them for comfort during times of grief. And send them a big thank you when you’ve manifested what you want.
How else can we love ourselves more?
The other two supporting cards, “Play” and “Cedar – Extraction,” show us the balance between play and protection. The Cedar card reminds us that purification is still needed, as we continue to carry the heaviness of the world in our hearts. We are being asked to keep doing our release work and to protect our energy.
Protecting our energy means saying no to what drains us and being clear about our boundaries. Sometimes saying no may mean we are not being “nice.” But remember, we must first be kind to ourselves. Being nice is not the same as being kind, as I shared in my previous blog. Being nice is people-pleasing. Being kind is staying true to yourself and taking care of your own needs first, so you can serve from a place of overflow and abundance.
On the other hand, we are also being reminded to stop taking everything so seriously and personally. We are invited to have more fun and to celebrate wherever we are on our healing journey — even if we feel like we haven’t reached our goals yet. And if other people don’t approve, let them.
Numerologically, the year 2026 is a Number 1 year, which signifies new beginnings, new opportunities and a new paradigm. It is also the year of the Fire Horse. This is an invitation to open yourself to trying something entirely new. Nothing needs to be perfect. Let go of the need to do things “right.” Even if you make mistakes, know that you are doing it for yourself. Mistakes are simply tiny steps bringing you closer to success.
Have a laugh. And maybe even a little dance.
In summary, the year 2026 is about:
- loving all parts of yourself and bringing them back onto the same page
- creating a sacred inner space by tending your inner garden
- relying on your spiritual support team in deeper and more consistent ways
- continuing to release heaviness and protect your energy
- doing something new — and having fun with it
As we move into 2026, I invite you to pause and ask yourself: What part of me is asking for more love, safety, and presence right now?
This is your new beginning. Let 2026 be sacred in your own way.
- Watch Colette Baron-Reid and Debra Silverman’s talk about the themes for the next 6 months in 2026 with oracle cards and astrology shifts: https://youtu.be/EQM0csdir-M?si=rxO47HOz791jiBZ6
- Read Forever Conscious’ Intuitive Astrology Forecast for 2026: https://foreverconscious.com/your-astrology-forecast-for-the-year-2026
I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.
I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.
Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?
Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.
Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.
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