Angel Ariel “The price of admission to a human life is before you leave and go back home again, you are to make a powerful positive, permanent impact on another human soul. That pays for the journey.”.
January 2026 Readings
Guidance for the week of January 25, 2026:
"Smoke-show, Smoke-screen”
The Lovers place you at a crossroads—a life-altering decision looms concerning a new romance. You want to align your world with someone who shares your values, where emotions flow both ways to mutual satisfaction. But how deep do you want to go? How committed are you willing to be? The 2 of Cups-the physical manifestation of the Lovers-urges you to examine the give and take. This connection is essentially a contract, a shared agreement of what you'll allow and accept. Is the chemistry really there? Is the feeling returned in kind, same degree, given in equal measure? Is this contract worth the price you'll pay? 4 of Wands with the Moon- warns against celebrating too soon. There are underlying fears and doubts that need to be addressed before you take the next step. Something you've been anticipating with excitement is marred by a vague feeling that something's off. Trepidation, fear or suspicion creep in. It hangs in the background like fog, obscuring the truth of the matter. Are you making judgments based on incomplete information? Is something being purposely withheld? Are you in denial about real red flags, or are old wounds being triggered, making you project fears onto something genuine? The confusion itself is the warning—proceed with caution when things feel unsure. Love bombing card questions whether these are truly "days of wine and roses" or if things are moving too fast. Go back to the 2 of Cups: Is this relationship too intense, too demanding, over-the-top? A true heart connection allows things to unfold and develop while being respectful of your vulnerabilities. If someone's rushing you toward commitment before you've had time to assess the give and take, that fog isn't in your head—it's a smokescreen. Give it a month.
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Situation: The Lovers
Pay Attention: 2 of Cups
Avoid: 4 of wands/ The Moon
Hidden Danger: Love Bombing
Guidance for week of January 18, 2026:
“The Gift of Aquarius”
Where I Go My Own Way: The Sun
Understand your happiness is not meant to be a mark of rebellion. Although, there are some who may see it that way. Feel peaceful & good about where you are now and the direction you're heading. Be loud & proud—go public celebrating your achievements & talents. Shine for all you're worth, living from the heart, bringing your unique brand of radiance & warmth to everything you do. Notice this figure’s performing the chin mudra, which boosts vitality, clarity & enlightenment of our true purpose.
Areas That Need Rebellion & Unconventionality: The Devil
Rebelling for rebellion's sake wastes your higher, more meaningful gifts. This is about redemption from the overindulgence of ego & baser pleasures that provide short-term euphoria only to crash out empty later. Uprising against the slave system of conventional society or any exploitative institution. To hell with all that—you're doing it your way rather than staying anchored to the dense, material, limiting, old-school Saturnian energy of Capricorn. Healthy detachment is a crucial survival skill from what's happening out there. Capture the fire from the Devil's hands & break free from things that seem beyond control, leaving behind hopelessness & the vision of only a bleak, cold world.
A Weird Wish for Humanity: Temperance
Is it weird NOT to play to extremes? Aquarius teaches that self-governing systems require responsibility from each individual to uphold the values of the community as a whole & to self-regulate--for each person to achieve or maintain balance within themselves. In a healthy way, travel the road to self-realization by which we alchemize our trauma into wisdom, each finding their quirky purpose in this world. Understanding what we must accept what is truly beyond our control, yet having the courage to change what we can, while enjoying to the hilt everything that falls in between.
A Strike of Genius - Higher Intellect Message: 8 of Cups
“There’s got to be something better than this?” It’s ok to peace out the bullshit. Ever come to the realization that you can abandon a hopeless situation? Letting go is so freeing. Propping up a failing system is so draining-it sucks all the good out of you. Choose yourself & the "something more." Freedom from repression breeds optimism & hope. We all deserve something better than what's been offered.
Guidance for week of January 11, 2026:
“Don’t be Afraid to Use that Stick”
Incoming Influence: 9 of Wands:
What to Concentrate on: Knight of Wands
Best way Forward: 5 of Cups
This week may test your dedication or trigger anxiety about standing your ground. You might need to show backbone and defend yourself when threatened—quite possibly the last thing you want to do when you're questioning whether you have enough "gas left in the tank". But sometimes self-protection requires us to dance with danger rather than yield to it. Hardly a pushover, the Knight of Wands doesn't play defense—he warns aggressively: "Don't even think about it”. Sometimes people gotta know you have teeth. Waste no time in giving them a taste of what you “have under the hood”. Open the throttle and make it clear you mean business this time. Your bark needs to match your bite. Anger is a better fuel than fear or regret. Burns hotter, with greater thrust. Use that feisty energy to propel yourself forward or hold the ground you've gained. Do it without fear of losing connections—some sacrifices are worth making. This isn't a time for mildness; it's a time for decisive action and boundary-setting, even if bridges burn. Move forward unapologetically. Don't let past disappointments, emotional destabilization, or sabotage keep you stuck in neutral. Keep your eyes on the road ahead. Leave the rest in your rearview. The way out is through—and sometimes that means leaving wreckage behind.
Guidance for week of January 4, 2026:
Collective Guidance:
“Pioneering the New Status Quo”
What will be our biggest lesson in 2026:
45-Gathering Together/ The Magician
What gets left behind in 2025: The Wheel of Fortune
How will we grow this year: Ace of Swords
Unexpected gift of 2026: 3 of Coins, Ieialel
The Tao Oracle card, “Gathering Together”, stresses the strength of numbers, of communities coming together for a common purpose. These are movements gathering momentum & power. This further iterates the message of Mannaz from the yearly reading—combining our individual talents to overcome obstacles, solve dilemmas, or cut new productive paths. Knowing its power and how to wield it, understanding the impact it can make if we cooperatively work together—this will take tolerance, maturity, and patience. It may look like Divine Chaos. We will be tested. 2026 is a One year, the Magician Year. The Magician embodies masculine power—action-oriented, will-directed. Magicians are the providers of form—they take sovereign responsibility for creating their reality, serving as a bridge between the Dream and the Manifested, between the Gods and Earth. The Magician makes things happen by will and talent, in this case not only to benefit himself but for the whole as well. In 2025, we may have left things to chance, gambling on larger systems (their good intentions vs reality) to get the help we needed. In 2026, we need to make our own luck. Moving from "What will happen to me?" to "What will I create? How will I use my talents to chart a new course?" We must be able to navigate using these skills, our wits, and our faith, adjusting our direction where needed to stay on course despite turbulent waters. The truth is, there are times when we can only rely on our own wit and belief to cut a new path forward. Ace of Swords indicates a readiness for battle and being victorious over any obstacle we face. Decisive victories. Important victories. A new awareness grows. New concepts and new opportunities emerge, led by brave and intelligent individuals. This leads to groups creating new orders, new systems—a meeting of minds—through mental force. Sometimes it's through unexpected chaos that we are recognized for the talents we bring to the table. We can be very good at working together when fate calls for it. May we be granted logic and ideas free of manipulation as we build these new structures with integrity.
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