Welcome to the Universal 1 Year ✨
New beginnings. Fresh energy. A clean slate… but make it realistic.
If you’ve been feeling that subtle “okay… something is shifting” energy lately, you’re not imagining it. We’re officially stepping into a Universal 1 Year, which is all about new beginnings, fresh ideas, new chapters, and choosing a new direction.
Not the loud, chaotic, pressure-filled kind of new beginnings.
More like the grounded, intentional, “I’m starting… but I’m not rushing myself” kind.
Honestly?
That’s my favorite kind.
Let’s clear this up right away
This is not:
“New year, new me” energy
A resolution bootcamp we abandon by mid-February
A productivity competition no one agreed to participate in
This is about vibrating higher on purpose.
About being intentional with what you’re creating instead of defaulting to autopilot.
Universal 1 energy doesn’t ask for perfection.
(It gently side-eyes perfection and tells it to relax.)
It asks for presence, intention, and a little courage.
That’s it. That’s the assignment.
The vibe of a Universal 1 Year
Think:
planting seeds 🌱
trying things without needing instant mastery
letting ideas breathe instead of micromanaging them
You don’t have to start everything on January 1st.
You don’t have to reinvent your entire life in one week.
You’re allowed to begin something two weeks in… one month in… three months in.
There is no cosmic stopwatch.
No invisible judge with a clipboard.
No one yelling, “You’re behind!”
This year moves with you — not against you.
A gentle mindset reminder (aka where the magic lives)
Here’s a truth I keep coming back to:
Your mindset shapes your experience.
That doesn’t mean we ignore emotions.
It doesn’t mean we pretend life is sunshine 24/7.
It means we notice when our thoughts drift toward negativity, acknowledge them, give them their moment… and then choose not to unpack and live there.
We’re allowed to feel deeply and choose thoughts that lift us.
Both can exist at the same time.
More smiling than frowning.
More curiosity than criticism.
More “okay, what can I learn from this?” instead of “why is everything terrible?”
It’s a conscious practice.
Every day.
For me too.
Real life check-in (because we’re not doing fake positivity)
Some days, choosing “up” is easier than others.
I’m navigating motherhood with a 3 year old who hasn’t started saying “mom” or “dad” yet. I’m learning more about autism resources, classes, and support options. I’m juggling business dreams, family needs, and the emotional weight that comes with caring deeply.
And still…
I choose to rise where I can.
Not by pretending challenges don’t exist — but by refusing to let stress, fear, or overwhelm drive the car.
That choice?
That’s Universal 1 energy in real life.
A fun numerology side quest 🔢
While we’re all collectively in a Universal 1 Year, each of us also has our own Personal Year Number, which adds a more personal layer to the energy.
Here’s how to calculate yours:
Take your birth month
Add your birth day
Add the current year
(2026 → 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10 → 1 + 0 = 1)Add everything together and reduce to a single digit
Example (using my birthday):
January 14
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 16 → 1 + 6 = 7
That means I’ll be in a Personal Year 7, even though the collective is stepping into a Universal 1.
✨ From there, you can do a quick Google search or ask ChatGPT about your Personal Year number and explore the themes showing up just for you. Simple, insightful, and if you’re anything like me… kind of addicting.
What I’m carrying into this year (and what I’m not)
I’m carrying:
intention
optimism
curiosity
compassion for myself
I’m leaving behind:
pressure
perfectionism (which is… very hard for me, not gonna lie)
the need to start everything all at once (also very hard for me)
Universal 1 energy is reminding us that progress doesn’t have to be pristine to be powerful.
Starting messy still counts.
Starting slow still counts.
Starting before you feel “ready” absolutely counts.
And awareness?
That’s already growth.
A little January inspiration 📖
As we step into this Universal 1 energy, the book I’m starting the year with is Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King.
It feels like the perfect mindset companion for this moment — a reminder of the power of the mind, self-awareness, and choosing thoughts that support the life we’re building.
If you feel called to read along, you’re more than welcome to.
I’ll be sharing reflections and takeaways later in a Mused Mindset post.
No pressure. Just an open invitation.
Astrology nerd note (because I can’t not mention it 🌙)
For my fellow astrology lovers:
I’m a Capricorn Sun, Sagittarius Rising, with a Virgo Moon.
So yes — I crave structure and freedom and order-with-meaning.
Ambitious, optimistic, detail-aware, and always trying to “fix it but gently.”
High standards, big vision, organized feelings (most days).
If you know, you definitely know. 😉
A Mused Moment ✨
This year isn’t asking you to become someone new.
It’s inviting you to be more intentional about who you’re already becoming.
Start gently.
Start imperfectly.
Start when it feels right for you.
Laugh more.
Breathe deeper.
Choose thoughts that lift you when life feels heavy.
As we step into 2026, my wish for you is simple and heartfelt:
May this year bring you clarity where you’ve felt unsure, peace where you’ve felt restless, and joy in places you didn’t even think to look. May you feel supported, inspired, and confident in the direction you’re moving — even if the path unfolds one step at a time.
Here’s to new beginnings, aligned intentions, and a year filled with growth, abundance, love, and light.
Happy New Year, and welcome to the Universal 1.
We’re just getting started… and it’s going to be beautiful. 💛✨
