Lunar New Year transition

Northern Light Lotus
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✨ Welcome

Hi friends 🤍

I’m really glad you’re here today.

If you’re new here, welcome to Northern Light Lotus—a gentle space for daily astrology, messages from Spirit, and real, heartfelt reflections for everyday life.

I’m Laura—a psychic medium and astrologer, and at heart just a real human moving through real, everyday life too.

Beyond anything too magical or “woo-woo,” everything shared here is simply meant to help you feel a little more calm, understood, and less alone in whatever you’re walking through—and if you’ve been here for a while, thank you for continuing to walk beside me.

Your presence here means more than you probably realize. 🫶

So let’s take a look at what today’s sky is holding for us. 🤍

🌌 Today’s Astrology — What Feels Important

Today carries strong Aquarius energy, with the Sun, Moon, Mars, and Pluto all gathered in this future-focused sign.

When this much energy sits in Aquarius, life gently asks us to step back just enough to see things differently—to notice what’s changing, what no longer fits, and what kind of future is quietly calling us forward.

The shift happening here is subtle.

More like an inner realization… the moment you understand something differently and feel yourself slowly moving forward from where you once were.

At the same time, Mercury and Venus in Pisces, along with the North Node, open the emotional and intuitive heart space.

Conversations may feel more honest.

Intuition may feel stronger.

You might sense what’s true before anyone even says a word.

There’s also a powerful background shift happening as Saturn meets Neptune at the very beginning of Aries—an energy that blends dreams with real-life movement.

Something that once felt far away or unclear is beginning to take real shape, even if the full picture isn’t visible yet.

And with the Sun challenging Uranus, sudden clarity or unexpected realizations can appear—quietly freeing you from something that has been keeping you stuck.

Even with all this movement, today holds a steady kind of support.

The gentle connections between the planets remind us that progress doesn’t need to be forced, and that the small, sincere steps you take right now are already creating meaningful change.

If today’s energy had one message, it might be this:

You’re starting to see your future differently—

and that small shift in perspective is where real change begins.

Not all at once.

Just one realization at a time.

And through all of this, life is still quietly moving in your favor. 🤍

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✨ A quick moment to pause

Before we move on…

take a small breath and ask yourself:

What in my life am I beginning to see differently?

You don’t need the full answer yet.

Just noticing the shift is enough.

🏮 A New Lunar Year Begins Tomorrow

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Chinese New Year, opening the door to a brand-new lunar cycle and emotional chapter.

Energetically, this marks a shift from the Year of the Snake in 2025—a time often connected with shedding, reflection, and deep inner change—into the Year of the Horse in 2026, which carries a more forward-moving spirit of momentum, courage, freedom, and finally feeling ready to move ahead after a long stretch of inner work.

Because of this shift, you might begin to feel that something exciting is changing—as the Year of the Horse ushers in fresh momentum and gently releases the weight of the past, opening space for new life, new energy, and brighter possibilities ahead.

The Horse year doesn’t ask you to rush.

But it does encourage you to trust your instincts, follow what feels alive, and take a step forward with a little more confidence than before.

And I want to share something honest for a second.

I really don’t know a lot about all the traditions of Chinese astrology.

But I do feel genuinely drawn to the energy and meaning behind this time— the sense of renewal, family, intention, color, celebration, and beginning again.

It feels like another language describing the same mystery of cycles and fresh starts… just in its own beautiful way.

And there’s something really special about honoring time as a living cycle, not just another date on the calendar.

🌙 Stepping Gently Into the Lunar New Year

One of the things I love most about the Lunar New Year is that it holds both calm and celebration at the same time.

It isn’t about doing everything perfectly.

It’s about how you choose to begin.

Some people prepare by clearing their space, opening windows, finishing the dishes, and letting the past year feel complete—making room for something new to arrive.

Others pick out something bright or red to wear, cook meaningful foods, decorate their homes, laugh with family, and welcome the new year with warmth and joy.

There’s beauty in the symbolism of the foods shared:

• Fish for abundance and having more than enough

• Dumplings for prosperity and opportunity

• Long noodles for longevity and steady life

• Oranges or mandarins for good fortune

• Sticky rice cakes for growth and forward movement

And underneath all the color, food, and celebration…

there’s a simple, meaningful belief:

that the feeling of the first day helps set the tone for the year ahead.

Not as pressure—

but as permission.

Permission to move slowly.

Permission to speak kindly.

Permission to stay close to what feels safe, joyful, and real.

Permission to begin the year with hope instead of heaviness.

And honestly… that feels like something any of us could carry into a new season of life. 🤍

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✨ Three gentle questions to sit with

As this new lunar year begins, you might take a quiet moment to reflect:

What did I shed during the Year of the Snake?

What intentions feel ready to grow in the Year of the Horse?

How do I want to celebrate or welcome this new beginning in my own way?

There are no perfect answers here.

Just small moments of honesty…

and space to begin again.

And tomorrow, I’ll be sharing a full blog devoted to the Lunar New Year energy—exploring what this shift means spiritually and emotionally, and how to step into this new cycle feeling clear, supported, and ready for what’s next. 🤍

✨ Today’s Horoscopes + Preparing for the Lunar New Year

With so much energy gathered in Aquarius, today can feel like standing right at the edge of something new— not fully there yet… but no longer where you once were.

The waning crescent Moon carries a quiet closing energy, supportive for reflection, release, and gentle preparation before tomorrow’s Lunar New Year begins.

Mercury and Venus in Pisces soften the atmosphere even more, inviting compassion, intuition, and emotional care to lead the way.

So instead of pushing forward, today is really about creating space—emotionally, mentally, and even physically—so the new cycle arriving tomorrow has somewhere to settle.

As you read your horoscope, notice the one small, meaningful way you might prepare your heart for the year ahead.

Nothing dramatic.

Just one steady step toward a fresh beginning.

Read your Sun, Moon, and Rising if you know them.

Each one reflects a different layer of what’s ready to close… and what’s quietly ready to begin. 🤍

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♈ Aries

Today may feel slower or more inward than usual, like your system is taking a natural pause before the next movement forward.

New Year prep:

Clear one small space that’s been sitting in the background. Even a gentle reset can invite fresh energy for the year ahead.

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♉ Taurus

Your attention drifts toward the future—who you’re becoming and what truly feels meaningful now.

There’s a calm sense of readiness growing, steady and grounded.

New Year prep:

Choose something comforting or beautiful for tomorrow. Let abundance feel close and simple.

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♊ Gemini

A quiet understanding is forming, even if the words haven’t arrived yet.

Clarity is unfolding in its own time.

New Year prep:

Write one honest intention for the year ahead.

Keep it simple. Let it feel true in your body.

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♋ Cancer

Emotions may feel close to the surface, but in a way that supports release and healing.

Something heavy is beginning to soften.

New Year prep:

Take a warm shower or bath tonight and imagine the past year gently washing away.

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♌ Leo

Connection carries extra meaning right now.

You’re noticing more clearly where your heart feels met and understood.

New Year prep:

Share a kind word, message, or quiet moment with someone you care about.

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♍ Virgo

Small details call for gentle attention.

You’re preparing your world in subtle but meaningful ways.

New Year prep:

Tidy one daily routine or small space to invite calm into the new year.

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♎ Libra

A sense of lightness is slowly returning.

Joy hasn’t disappeared—it’s simply finding its way back at a pace your system can trust.

New Year prep:

Plan one small moment tomorrow that feels playful, beautiful, or creative.

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♏ Scorpio

Home and emotional safety feel especially important.

You’re building steadiness quietly, from the inside out.

New Year prep:

Open a window, light a candle, or shift the feeling of your space with intention.

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♐ Sagittarius

Honesty feels easier to access today—especially with yourself.

You’re ready to move forward with more clarity and alignment.

New Year prep:

Speak one intention out loud for the year ahead.

Let your voice gently set the tone.

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♑ Capricorn

Your thoughts turn toward stability and what truly supports your future.

A new foundation is forming, one steady step at a time.

New Year prep:

Move even a small amount of money into savings as a symbol of growth and care.

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♒ Aquarius

With so much energy in your sign, this moment feels personal and quietly significant.

Change is happening in ways that may not be loud—but they are meaningful.

New Year prep:

Choose something that represents the version of you that’s emerging, and keep it close tomorrow.

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♓ Pisces

Your inner world feels especially sensitive and intuitive.

You may sense one chapter closing before the next fully begins.

New Year prep:

Rest early or spend a few quiet minutes in reflection.

Your dreams may carry gentle guidance.

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Before we fully step into tomorrow and everything a new year can hold,

I asked Spirit what my readers most needed to hear

before moving into the Chinese New Year.

This is the guidance that came through. 🤍 👇

♥️ Today’s Message From Spirit

Today’s card is The Mercy Fool, from the Fool’s Wisdom Deck by Sonia Choquette.

And the message feels simple, but important:

Have mercy.

Especially with yourself.

And I have to be honest…

as I was writing this, I actually laughed a little.

Because for my fellow 90’s babies—

yes, the “have mercy” kind of like Uncle Jesse from Full House…

…not at all the way he meant it—

more like… give yourself a break. 🤍

This message came through after I asked Spirit

what is the one thing people quietly carry

that might help to finally hear.

And what followed was simple:

Give yourself grace.

You don’t have to keep being hard on yourself

for things that are already over.

We all have moments we wish we could redo.

Words we wish we didn’t say.

Choices we wish we understood sooner.

But carrying shame forward doesn’t help us grow.

It just keeps the wound open.

What actually heals…

is kindness toward the version of you who was still learning.

Spirit keeps bringing me back to the feeling of

setting something down right as a new chapter begins.

It isn’t serving you to keep carrying this.

You can let it go

and step forward lighter.

You don’t need to punish yourself to prove you care.

You don’t need to replay the past to show you’ve learned.

You don’t need to carry yesterday into tomorrow.

You can ease up on yourself now.

You can forgive yourself.

You can start again.

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And honestly…

this feels like an important message to receive

right before a brand-new Lunar New Year begins.

Because at some point, you start realizing

that holding onto the past isn’t helping you anymore.

It’s not helping you grow.

It’s not helping the people in your life.

It’s just keeping you connected to something

that’s already finished.

And when you finally see that clearly…

something inside you loosens.

That’s usually where real new beginnings start. 🤍

And part of stepping into something new

is finally understanding why it felt so hard to let the past go.

🤍 A gentle reframe to carry into the new year

There’s something important to understand about guilt.

Most people don’t hold onto it because they want to suffer.

They hold onto it because, somewhere inside, it can feel like control…

like being a good person…

or simply something familiar.

So guilt can start to feel normal—

even when it’s exhausting.

But here’s the truth Spirit keeps bringing forward:

Healthy guilt helps you take responsibility and make things right…

and then it lets you move on.

The kind of guilt that never leaves isn’t helping you grow.

And it isn’t helping the people you love either.

It’s just keeping you tied to something that’s already over.

And that’s why this message matters right now.

Not to ignore the past.

Not to pretend nothing happened.

But to understand that carrying it forever isn’t the same thing as caring.

Letting it go doesn’t make you a bad person.

Sometimes it’s the most honest, responsible thing you can do.

Because when you finally put that weight down…

you create space to show up differently— with more presence, more clarity, and more real love in your life.

And that’s the kind of beginning

this new year is inviting you into. 🤍

✨ A Few Ways to Work With This Energy Today

• Speak to yourself the way you would comfort someone you love.

• Let one old regret be finished today—no more replaying it.

• Do something small that feels caring or calming for your nervous system.

• Remind yourself that growth still counts, even when it’s quiet.

Nothing big is required today.

Kindness is enough.

🤍 Today’s Affirmation

I release the past with compassion.

I meet myself with kindness.

I am allowed to begin again—honestly and at my own pace.

🤍 Closing Thoughts

Thank you for spending a little piece of your day here with me.

Whether you read every word or simply paused for the message you needed most…

I’m really glad you’re here.

If you’re just finding this space for the first time,

this little corner of Northern Light Lotus is meant to feel like somewhere you can come to breathe, reflect, and feel a little less alone in whatever season you’re walking through.

And if you’ve been here for a while, thank you for continuing to show up with your heart open.

That kind of presence means more than you probably realize.

As we stand right on the edge of a brand-new Lunar Year, I hope today helped you set something down,

soften toward yourself, and make a little space for what’s ready to begin next.

Tomorrow’s blog will be fully devoted to the Lunar New Year energy—the meaning of this new cycle,

what the Year of the Horse represents spiritually and emotionally, and gentle ways to step into this beginning feeling clear, hopeful, and supported.

I’d love for you to come back and share that moment with me. 🤍

And if you ever feel called to explore your own chart,

receive intuitive guidance, or simply have a safe space to talk things through and feel supported,

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