18/02/2026
I recently read an article in the Independent, “Why do Millennials think the Fire Horse will save them?” I mean, I laughed, (despite the fact I’m actually Gen X 👵🏻) but never before has social media felt so gripped and dominated by astrological phenomenon.
So what is it all about? 2025 was indeed a very slippery year for many. Masks slid off, inauthentic traits fell under the glare of the spotlight, a LOT of relationships came to their natural conclusion, and so many endings on multiple levels seemed to be occurring. Plus, the closure theme was enhanced by the fact it was a universal Year 9, so that amplified the theme of endings with extra glitter and a microphone- Gloria Gaynor style — Go now go, walk out the door 🎶 So yeah, I get it, oh great Horse of Hope come to us, great redeemer come and get a carrot and roam upon the Year 1 plains of immense potential.
Personally, I am also in a Year 1 and my zodiac is the horse, so this year feels great, like an extra large Year of the Horse with fries and a drink. Giddy up comrades who fancies a hack?
But seriously though, I have been thinking about horses a lot these past few days, and thought I would share my personal interpretation about their characteristics that feels so healing right now. Whilst horses are a beautiful symbol of freedom, they need to be in herds in order to feel safe and well. I think this is such a healthy reminder for so many of us to do things more collectively. So if you are feeling lonely / disconnected, find a group that makes you feel good. Whether it's choir, board games club, a sport, find some people and enjoy sharing a common interest — so healing, so healthy.
Heart space — horses have a huge electromagnetic heart field that is 5 times stronger than the human heart field. It is said this is why humans find being around horses so healing and why they work so well as therapy animals… They feel and see things way beyond our perceptions, it’s so beautiful to witness and inspiration to live less from the head and in a more present heart space. The world needs this so much as fires burn all around us — how can we be more loving, more present? I know yoga helps for sure ♥️.
And yes — freedom. Sweet freedom. Horses are the embodiment of it. And whilst we sit in our houses with our jobs, our bills, our commitments, freedom can feel like a long-lost fantasy. But how can we feel more free under the constraints of middle-aged responsibility? For me personally, allowing myself to see and feel everything as connected and not separate has created a wonderful sense of freedom. To lie on the earth and experience your body as a galaxy of stars, a river that is constantly moving and shifting, to feel yourself as the sun, as the moon and to feel the deep, unmistakable connection of all life is the ultimate freedom. And… to stop seeking it, but knowing it, deep in your bones and way beyond your crown chakra.
So let’s enjoy this ride friends.. Keep sharing, keep staying open. Know you are not alone ♥️
