Be honest: Has 2026 felt a little… heavy so far? Did 2026 Start Rough? Maybe you promised yourself you’d start that new healthy routine, but you’re already exhausted. Maybe unexpected bills popped up, or an old argument with a partner resurfaced out of nowhere. But wait a minute. Why Did 2026 start rough? Truth is, major planets are still retrograde and are beginning to change course and signs, making a shift of energies, a shift we’ve never seen before! Uranus is still retrograde, preparing to clear the clutter of the final change, the new chapter that will last the whole decade! We told you again. The new year, is a Phoenix Year.
If you have been judging yourself for a “bad start,” stop immediately. Because, the Cosmos has a secret for you. The year hasn’t actually started yet. What we experienced the last few weeks was just the “Solar” calendar date. But energetically? We have been in the “Shadow Period.” We have been cleaning out the closet of 2025.
But this weekend, the First New Moon of 2026 arrives. In the eyes of the Moon, the Sun, and the ancient witches, this is your true New Year. And it brings with it a rare cosmic gift: The Great Do-Over. Here is why your “rough start” was actually necessary, and how to hit the reset button this weekend.
Why Did 2026 start rough? The “Beta Test” of January.
Think of the first few weeks of January as a “Beta Test” or a dress rehearsal. The Universe showed you exactly what won’t work this year so you don’t waste your time later.
- Did you feel tired? Your body is demanding you rest before the real work begins.
- Did a relationship falter? Sometimes, you are being shown who can come with you into the new cycle and who must stay behind.
- Did plans fall apart? Maybe, those plans weren’t solid enough for the success coming your way.
So, the difficulties of early January were not failures; they were feedback.
The “Do-Over” Ritual: Burning the Shadow
This weekend, under the dark sky of the New Moon, you have permission to delete the last few weeks. We are going to perform a “Time-Line Cleanse.”
You Will Need:
- A black candle (or white, if you don’t have black).
- A piece of paper.
- A fire-safe bowl or cauldron.
- Cayenne Pepper (to break obstacles).
Drop the Glitches, hail the Witches!!! YEAH
The List of Glitches: Sit in a quiet space. Write down everything that has gone “wrong” so far in 2026. The broken diets, the fights, the bad moods, the fears.
The Severing: Sprinkle a pinch of Cayenne Pepper into the center of the paper. This spice is a “Road Opener”—it burns away blockages and speeds up energy.
The Fold: Fold the paper away from you (pushing the energy out).
The Fire: Light your candle. Hold the paper carefully (use tongs or tweezers if you can) and light it from the candle flame. Drop it into your fire-safe bowl.
The Reset Command: As it burns to ash, say this aloud:
“The practice run is over. The shadow is gone. I delete the glitches; I keep the lessons. My Year begins… NOW.”
Flush it Away
Once the ashes are cool, take them outside and bury them, or flush them down the toilet. Do not keep them in the house.
Welcome to the REAL 2026
When you wake up the morning after the New Moon, treat it like January 1st. Wear your favorite outfit. Eat a breakfast that makes you feel wealthy and healthy. The Universe just gave you a blank slate. What will you write on it this time?
