Objective Spirituality
Well, it’s that time of year – the beginning of a new one – when it feels like changes for the better may actually be possible. When it seems like there may be something we can do differently, some way we can improve things a little. Perhaps it’s just a convenient time to make promises to ourselves – New Year’s Resolution time. It doesn’t necessarily mean we’re going to change anything, does it? But what if, with no huge effort on our part other than just a little shift in our point of view, we may dramatically change practically everything for the better? What if we could give ourselves a whole new orientation that would simplify and clarify our experience of life?
My best resolution may be to leave my body (again).
Self-Created Obstacles
Most of our problems, most of the things we wish we could change for ourselves, are obstacles that we’re usually creating ourselves. We all know that already. Problems that pop up again and again and prevent us from reaching what we want or being what we’d like to be. But what might those obstacles look like if they weren’t right in front of us again, blocking our view and dictating our direction? What if we saw them from across the room? Or could look down on them, like a bird looking down from above? They probably would look like nothing much because, in truth, they usually are nothing but the constructions of our human minds.
Our human minds are very insistent mechanisms. They want us to believe everything they say is true. They want us to believe that we are our thoughts. But we’re not. We’re something else. Otherwise, how could we notice how crazy our thoughts can be? How could we say to ourselves I don’t even want to think about that and then not think about that?
You Are Not Your Thoughts
In Hinduism, there is a Sanskrit word sakshi which simply means the witness and it’s a simple idea. It’s an idea that you can assume as your own, because it’s about who you really are – apart from the demands of your rambling thoughts. Sakshi can suddenly shift your perception – your perspective – because it’s the witness that pays little or no mind to your mind. It applies no labels or judgments to what it observes. It’s the simple, pure awareness that looks upon all things with a graceful acceptance, with an objective compassion, as an intuitively analytical eye. Imagine being so cool! Now imagine it a little harder…
I had the mixed (but good) fortune of surviving multiple near-death experiences, and the first was in the classic out-of body motif. I looked down on the auto wreck and witnessed my own body, unconscious and apparently lifeless. Naturally, I suggest you avoid this scenario, but it was instructive. When I think about it now, I engage my memory, but I also engage my imagination – and you can do that, too.
Accessing the Sixth Sense
Imagine yourself outside of your body, being your pure self, unencumbered by the insistent designs and definitions of your mind. From there, you can look down on the limiting definitions your mind imposes on the huge potential of life; the power that’s so easily handed over to your old fears. From that point of view as the objective spiritual entity that you actually are, the world looks much simpler, much clearer. We experience what in Latin is called sub specie aeternitatis, the actual eternal nature of our pure self. The aspect of being that you may think of as an intuitive sixth sense and as a real, spiritual quality that we all as members of the human species possess.
When you identify yourself at that level, where your inner self and the rest of the universe are unified, the problems and obstacles of your life on Earth carry much less weight and power. For example, the guy at work who’s always in your face loses the label antagonist and is observed as simply demonstrating his need to express the demands of his own experience to anyone and everyone – not just to you. In fact, much less seems like it’s happening to you. It’s only happening for you, and because it must.
Becoming a Disembodied Spirit
With this simple change in perspective, you immediately gain a tolerant and empathetic consciousness, an acceptance of people as they are – and of the world – as it is. You are freed from personal expectations because you see them as simply part of the whole, as an inconsequential expression of the moment. This allows you to bring to each moment, and to the world, what you alone can bring to improve things as they are. You no longer have a horse in the race, because you’re watching the race from above with the objectivity of a disembodied spirit. Life becomes more easily acceptable. You can see the shape of every problem, so there’s no problem too large to be overcome.
This condition is a lot like Buddha Mind or Christ Consciousness – in which experiencing a little of either puts you in pretty good company and immediately bestows upon you a whole new definition of success.
A Tourist on Earth
You needn’t be concerned that you may become too detached from your own life or lose the passion you feel you need to inspire yourself. Your new point of view allows you to see your attachments and passions in a much truer context so you may engage them more accordingly. With the spiritual objectivity of sakshi, the size, shape and even origins of your personal obstacles become more apparent so you can see how they’ve fit into your past and how they can be dealt with more effectively as they pop up now. You engage your life as a whole – past, present and future to identify what works, what doesn’t and whom you would like to become.
Imagining that you’re up in the sky witnessing your body and mind (and everyone else’s) actually plants your feet more solidly on the ground. It empowers your actions, your effectiveness and your compassionate consciousness to show up for life with a simpler, clearer presence. Any responsibility can be met. Any obstacle can be dealt with – including those potential catastrophes that may lie just ahead of us all.
In Logion 42 of The (Gnostic) Gospel of Thomas, a rather Zen-like Jesus says, Be passersby, which could certainly stand in for the compassionate spiritual objectivity I’m suggesting – the slightly detached, fully engaged kind of tourist-on-Earth quality that can change our messy struggles into our empowering purpose.
For me, it may be summed up as a New Year’s resolution: I resolve to be a responsible, open-hearted, objective, compassionate witness of – and entirely engaged participant in – the remarkable, indescribable magic of life on this beautiful Earth.
To him who holds in his hands the Great Image (of the invisible Tao), the whole world repairs. – Tao te Ching, 35
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2026: A New World - The Year of Great Beginnings
Table of Contents
- The Fire Horse (Chinese Astrology)
- Key Planetary Alignments of 2026: The Celestial Forces
- January 2026: Decisions and Closures (Venus Star Point in Capricorn)
- February – March: The Digital Revolution (Eclipses in Aquarius and Virgo)
- The Historic Conjunction: Saturn and Neptune at 0 Degrees in Aries (February 20th)
- Uranus in Gemini: The Revolution of the Mind (Beginning April 26th)
- Jupiter in Leo: The Awakening of the Heart (Beginning June 30th)
- August: The Total Solar Eclipse in Leo (August 12th)
- Venus Retrograde in Scorpio (October-November)
- Preparing for 2026: A Quarterly Guide
- Final Advice: Being Human
This article is presented as an initiation to enter the great portal of 2026, which will be remembered as the year of great beginnings.
2026 is identified as a collective turning point, a quantum leap in human consciousness, and spiritual and technological revolution that will usher in a new generation. It will be a year of radical innovation, inevitable change, and a peace that will make it impossible to go back to the way things were.
The year 2026 is year 1 in numerology (2+0+2+6=1), the year of the seed, of destiny, and of a new karmic cycle.
2025 was the Year of the Snake, a year that bridged and created a threshold between two worlds. The Virgo-Pisces eclipses forced us to shed our skin and release our burdens, stripping humanity of the unnecessary.
The Fire Horse (Chinese Astrology)
In Chinese astrology, 2026 is the Year of The Fire Horse, which officially begins on February 17th. This archetype demands movement, decision, freedom and courage, and favors those who dare to gallop into the unknown.
Key Planetary Alignments of 2026: The Celestial Forces
2026 arrives with unprecedented force, marked by significant lineups.
January 2026: Decisions and Closures (Venus Star Point in Capricorn)
The year begins with the Venus Star Point on January 6 in Capricorn, accompanied by Mars. The conjunction marks the culmination and final resolution process (relationships, partners, and projects) that have been developing since January 2022.
- January is a month of reckoning: what was half built is completed, and what no longer served its purpose dissolves.
- The exact opposition to Jupiter on January 10th amplifies this climax, illuminating what must move forward.
- The New Moon in Capricorn on January 18th opens the door to the first eclipse season and acts as a fruitful void for redesigning the system from the ground up, demanding maturity and autonomy.
February – March: The Digital Revolution (Eclipses in Aquarius and Virgo)
The first eclipse season will set the technological and social tone for 2026. It will be the strongest of the year.
- The Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (February 17th): The first eclipse in this series in over 18 years, it signals the end of technological codependency, the collapse of digital systems, and a collective reflection on social media and AI. This cycle will last until 2028 and will drive advancements in AI, robotics, and astronomical discoveries.
- The Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo (March 3rd): Echoing the March 2025 eclipse, it reshapes how we work, care for our bodies, and organize our lives. It eliminates outdated routines and ushers in new technologies, automations, and the potential use of robots in service.
- Consequences: Solar events and geomagnetic storms may necessitate upgrades to energy infrastructure, leading to a search for new electricity sources in the face of a possible temporary digital collapse.
The Historic Conjunction: Saturn and Neptune at 0 Degrees in Aries (February 20th)
In the midst of eclipse season, the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune occurs at 0 degrees in Aires. This is the beginning of the zodiac, the earliest spark of creation.
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Archetypal Meaning:
Saturn represents form, laws, and the tangible. Neptune represents mystery, dissolution, the collective unconscious, and the spiritual.
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Global Impact:
The conjunction of these planets brings about the dissolution of structures and the birth of new ones. It causes the fall of walls, the collapse of political systems, and a wave of spirituality and consciousness.
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Historical Examples:
- 1989 (Conjunction in Capricorn): Fall of the Berlin Wall and end of the Soviet bloc.
- 1953 (Conjunction in Libra): Death of Stalin, reconfiguration of the URSS, and the birth of peace movements.
- 1917 (Conjunction in Leo): The Russian Revolution and the irreversible collapse of the Tsarist order.
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Zero Degrees in Aries:
This conjunction has never before occurred at zero degrees in Aries. This marks a complete reset of the world, where reality becomes malleable and the rules are rewritten. Digital, ideological, and political walls will fall, ushering in an unprecedented spiritual renaissance.
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The New Leadership:
A leadership based on purpose and vision will emerge, seeking to unite science and spirituality, technology and ethics. Saturn will give form to the invisible, and Neptune will restore soul to the material.
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Historical Context:
The last time the conjunction was in Aries was around 1522, during the Renaissance, which marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern worldview. In 2026, humanity will leave the digital age as we know it and enter a new era of planetary consciousness.
Uranus in Gemini: The Revolution of the Mind (Beginning April 26th)
Uranus enters Gemini on April 26th and will remain there until 2033.
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Impact:
This accelerates everything: communication, information, technological networks, and breaks down mental paradigms. This combination of the human mind (Gemini) and lightning (Uranus) awakens new connections and ways of learning at an unprecedented pace.
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Examples (1941-1949):
The last period coincided with World War II, the invention of radar, the first computers, and the initial steps toward the internet.
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Present Day:
It won’t bring the same wartime context, but it will bring an equivalent revolution on the mental, technological, and communicational levels. New AI, new forms of transportation, and augmented realities are expected.
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Grand Air Trine:
Uranus in Gemini is amplified by Pluto in Aquarius, creating a grand air trine. This will mobilize an unprecedented energy of innovation, intelligence, and cooperation.
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Purpose:
To prepare the human mind for the quantum leap and the prelude to a more awakened and free humanity. The need for cleaner air will also become evident.
Jupiter in Leo: The Awakening of the Heart (Beginning June 30th)
Jupiter enters Leo on June 30th.
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Impact:
It ignites hearts, expands creative desire, and brings a new wave of leadership, expression, and confidence. It will herald new cultural, artistic, and social trends.
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Examples (2014-2015):
It coincided with the boom of visual social media, the rise of young figures to fame, and the culture of self-affirmation.
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Current Events:
Jupiter in Leo will act as a spotlight, highlighting who leads, who creates, and who inspires. Changes will be seen in monarchies, along with the rise of younger, more charismatic leaders. Collective romantic drama and new ways of loving will also take center stage.
Fire Moments Highlights:
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Opposition to Pluto in Aquarius:
It creates tension between the individual (Leo) and the collective (Aquarius), potentially leading to power struggles and major revelations about public figures.
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Grand Fire Trine (July):
Jupiter in Leo, and Saturn and Neptune in Aries. This is a visionary and creative portal, destined to launch artistic, philosophical, spiritual, or technological movements that will define the coming years.
August: The Total Solar Eclipse in Leo (August 12th)
The second eclipse season begins on July 14th, culminating in a total solar eclipse in Leo on August 12th. Visible in Europe, it will be one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade.
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Historical Significance:
In ancient times, a total eclipse in Leo (the sign of the king) was interpreted as an omen for the monarch (crisis, overthrow, succession).
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Current Events:
It marks the end of an era, the fall of a highly influential public figure, and the birth of a new narrative of global leadership.
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Key Players:
Jupiter in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius create tensions that signal a structural shift in power systems, monarchies, and governments. It suggests the end of a dynasty (symbolic or literal) and the arrival of a new generation of leaders.
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Karmic Closure (August 28th):
The last eclipse of the year is a partial lunar eclipse, which acts as the emotional, energetic, and karmic closure of everything experienced since 2024. It marks the final resolution of breakups, moves, career transformations, or psychological crises that began in the fall of 2024 and 2025.
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio (October-November)
Venus retrograde in Scorpio is one of the most powerful events of the last quarter.
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4-Year Cycle:
This transition culminates an emotional and financial story that began at the Venus Star Point in October 2022.
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Key Dates:
The exact retrograde phase is from October 3 to November 14, 2026. Venus and Mercury will be retrograde at the same time, similar to March 2025.
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Intensity in Scorpio:
Scorpio rules shared money, secrets, and emotional power. You will see the collapse of unsustainable relationships, revelations that shatter old dynamics, and profound reconciliations. Venus in Scorpio cleanses thoroughly and leaves nothing hidden.
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Rebirth:
As the old falls away, strong and intense bonds will emerge, bringing you closer to your destiny. The process culminates around December 12th, leaving a sense of emotional, financial, and spiritual rebirth.
Preparing for 2026: A Quarterly Guide
First Quarter: Self-Knowledge and Mind (January-March)
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Focus:
Self-Knowledge and Self-Analysis.
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Energy:
The Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries and the eclipse in Aquarius enhance the “I Am” and mental capacities.
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Reccomendations:
- Self-affirmation meditations and mental reprogramming.
- Check out Rewired with Joe Dispenza or Self-Love Yoga with Koya Webb.
- Tools such as astrology or family trees to explore life patterns.
- Get started with Astrology 101 on Gaia.
- Self-affirmation meditations and mental reprogramming.
Second Quarter: Awareness and Abilities (April-June)
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Focus:
Awakening the mind and abilities.
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Energy:
Uranus’s entry into Gemini activates air energy and the upper chakras.
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Recommendations:
- Channeling practices.
- Dive into Channeling: A Bridge to the Beyond.
- Awakening the pineal gland, telepathy, or telekinesis.
- Watch Who We Are about transcending the physical.
- Channeling practices.
Third Quarter: Love and Compassion (July-September)
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Focus
Cultivating love, compassion and reconnecting with relationships that have become stagnant.
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Energy:
Jupiter’s entry into Leo and the shift of the nodal axis to Leo-Aquarius.
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Recommendations:
- Use of high-vibration stones to activate energy centers.
- Watch Mystery Teachings with Sarah Elkhaldy.
- Yoga to open the chest and support the expansion of the heart.
- Practice Open Heart with Tiffany Bush.
- Use of high-vibration stones to activate energy centers.
Fourth Quarter: Detachment and Depth (October-December)
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Focus:
Invest in wisdom that reveals the shadow and the path to enlightenment.
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Energy:
Venus retrograde in Scorpio.
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Recommendations:
- Practices of conscious detachment and working with symbolic death and impermanence.
- Listen to The Art of Letting Go meditation series.
- Drawing on the energy of Scorpio’s water element to work with emotions and memories.
- Watch the popular documentary Heal.
- Feeling and practicing hypersensitivity.
- Watch Sensitive is the New Strong from Gaia’s Emersion Conference.
- Practices of conscious detachment and working with symbolic death and impermanence.
Final Advice: Being Human
2026 will test the “robots” and reward the “human” who creates with awareness. The advice is to be loving, compassionate, and act with kindness and awareness that others help us see parts of ourselves that we cannot see alone.
