04/01/2026
This year has begun with a slow, nurturing pause for me, with no pressure to do or be anything other than present. Instead of jumping into action, I’ve been reading, resting, socialising, and spending a lot of time going within. It’s been perfect.
And today, I held my first two sessions of the year, one New Year reading and one deep healing, and I felt so profoundly grateful to witness clarity, release, and transformation unfolding in such different but equally powerful ways.
The theme that’s already emerging for this year feels deeply connected to the power of water. Learning how to flow with the currents rather than against them. Allowing our energy, focus, and rhythm to ebb and flow like the tides. And most of all, trusting the immense and formidable power of water as a force for change, cleansing, and the forging of new paths.
I was reminded recently of something Bruce Lee once said: “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water… Now water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” It speaks to our own innate capacity for adaptability and resilience, if we choose it.
It also brought to mind one of my favourite quotes from The Power of One: "A waterfall begins with only one drop of water, look what comes from that." A beautiful reminder that one small intention, one step, one shift, can create unimaginable change.
This may seem at odds with the astrological energy of this year, the Fire Horse, but fire and water actually work beautifully together when used with intention. It’s also fascinating that the horse is closely linked with Poseidon, god of the sea, with horses often depicted galloping through wild ocean swells.
So as we move into this year, I’m choosing gentleness alongside power, and remembering that while the calendar says 2026, the Lunar New Year doesn’t begin until mid February. There is still time to shed, heal, and integrate the lessons of the snake before fully stepping forward.
If you’re feeling called to bring more flow, clarity, or intentionality into your year, I’m here. You can explore session options at stardustgardencreative.com.au