From Snake to Horse: Shedding the Old, Riding the New
As we cross the threshold from a 9 year into a 1 year, the cosmic wheel turns and the serpent sheds its skin to reveal the galloping horse. This is no ordinary transition. It is the alchemy of endings into beginnings, the sacred pause before the leap, the slate wiped clean so that new stories may be written in starlight.
Snake to Horse: The Archetypal Shift
Snake energy whispers of transformation through release. It coils around the outdated narratives, the husks of identity, and the skins we have outgrown.
Horse energy bursts forth with momentum, freedom, and faith in action. Where the snake teaches us to surrender, the horse teaches us to ride wild, untamed, and aligned with destiny.
This shift is the passage from introspection to ignition. The snake asks us to shed. The horse asks us to gallop.
Shedding the Old Skin
Imagine standing at the edge of a river. The snake slides into the water, leaving behind its old scales. You too are invited to:
Release outdated stories: Write down the beliefs or identities that no longer serve you. Burn the paper under the moonlight, watching the smoke carry them away.
Cleanse your space: Sweep your home with intention, whispering “I make space for the new.”
Ritual bath: Infuse water with salt, petals, and herbs. As you soak, envision the old dissolving into the currents.
Making Space for the New
The horse gallops into 2026 with magical momentum. This is the year where awareness becomes tangible and faith is no longer abstract but embodied in action.
Momentum ritual: Each morning, light a candle and declare one brave step you will take that day.
Sacred movement: Dance barefoot on the earth, feeling the rhythm of hooves beneath your feet.
Visioning practice: Journal your wildest dreams as if they are already alive. Horses remind us that freedom is found in forward motion.
2026: Faith in Action
This is not a year for hesitation. It is a year to trust the gallop, to embody awareness, to let your inner oracle speak through action. The slate is clean. Your brush is ready. Paint with courage, ride with faith, and let the wind of possibility carry you.
Mantra
“I shed the husks of yesterday
my skin dissolves into the river of light
I ride the horse of tomorrow
faith is my fire, momentum my wings
awareness breathes through me
I am the oracle of my own becoming”
If you are ready to shed the old skin and ride into the luminous new, the Oracle of Light Academy is your sanctuary. Here we weave rituals, archetypes, and soul-led journeys to empower you as a luminary of this new cycle.
Step into your magical momentum
Art by Laila Savolainen from my luminous Moon Temple Oracle deck