Here we are, in a sparkling new year! Rather than the turn of the
year feeling like a grand theater curtain dramatically opening with 2026 spotlighted center stage, it's more like having the house lights gently rise, slowly revealing what this year looks like after the year that has been. In other words, it takes me some time to settle in. I like a slow entry.
In all the flurry of the holidays and getting Your Arcana Year readings ready, I didn't spend time with my usual end-of-year reflection. But yesterday, on a quiet and rainy New Year's Day, I cozied up with some chai and spent some dreamy time with my Arcana for 2026 (The Lovers) and another of my treasured traditions: my yearly goddess
reading by Amy Palko. As is the way with these things, my Arcana of the year and my goddess of the year are a wonderful and just perfect pairing. The 2026 house lights are slowly rising.
I hope your entry into this new year was just as you would like it to be, it loud and confetti filled or low key with candles and tea.
In honor of slower beginnings, let's beginning
the year with some blessings.
Shall we?
1.
(Woodland Wardens by Jessica Roux)
May you have peace.
2.
(Arcana Folia Oracle Deck by Mora Paskaleva)
May your days include
joy.
3.
(The Illustrated Herbiary by Maia Toll, art by Kate O'Hara)
I am wishing the very best as 2026 begins to reveal itself.
Until next time, Sandi
Your Acrana Year readings are available until January 18th. I would be so pleased to do one for you. Here are some kind words aboutt the experience:
"I knew I wanted this before it even fully existed. When I found out Sandi was offering year-long tarot readings, I wanted one immediately. I
even tried, not very subtly, to steer the universe toward the card I thought I wanted. Of course, that is not the card I received. I got the card I didn’t know I needed until the moment I opened my reading.
I loved the exercises, the insights, and the way the reading approached the card from different angles. It felt thoughtful and grounded, not abstract or vague, and it gave me a lot to
return to. (I also fully cried while reading it, which feels like an important detail.)
Knowing I can keep the card with me throughout 2026 is really lovely. It feels like something I can check in with, not just something I read once and set aside. I am genuinely looking forward to this year, even more so now that I have this as a steady, beautiful anchoring force.
