2026 is a fresh start for all of us. We are beginning something entirely new in 2026, and not just because it is a new year!
2026 is a Universal 1 Year cycle (2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10 and 1 + 0 = 1), meaning it is the beginning of a brand new 9-year cycle, one that will usher in fresh ideas and adventures for us all. What comes next will not be like what has come before, and with the generational planets Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus all changing signs throughout the first part of the year, we truly are entering unexplored territory.
However, we each have our own personal yearly forecast, which can be figured out by adding the numbers of the date of your birth with the numbers of 2026.
For example, if you were born May 17th (regardless of the year) you would add the month and date together so 5 (May is the 5th month) + 1 + 7 to get 13, which gets reduced by adding 1 + 3 = 4, and that 4 is then added to the 1 of 2026, meaning you are experiencing a 5 Year.
Another example, if you were born October 4th, you would add 1 + 0 (October is the 10th month) + 4 to get 5, which would mean you are experiencing a 6 Year when combined with the Universal 1 Year (5+1=6).
By seeing what your own personal yearly cycle has in store for you, you can better prepare for 2026, and make the most of the opportunities and adventures that will wing their way to you over the coming twelve months.
Read on to see what 2026 has in store for you!
Your 2026 Predictions, According to Your Personal Year Number
Year 1
You aren’t just beginning a new chapter this year, but an entirely new story altogether.
The 1 Year ushers in entirely different experiences than what has come before, as you start a brand-new 9-year cycle, with new plot lines and characters that will completely change your life.
This year, however, is about putting your own goals and desires first and making yourself the main character of your own life. You likely wrapped up or closed out a lot of old cycles in 2025, but 2026 is a year to begin new ones, and the Universe will bring you plenty of opportunities to do just that.
You are becoming a new person; embrace the opportunities that that entails, and this will be a year to remember for a long time to come.
Year 2
Last year was all about following your own dreams and ambitions, but 2026 is a 2 Year for you, which is all about partnerships and connections.
This year, you are learning to work together within the new structures you have created, and making space for other people’s needs as well as your own. This can look rather slow or unexciting from the outside, but you are actually doing deep work on an internal level that will improve all your relationships from the ground up, and allow you to build more authentic and meaningful connections, both in the present and in the future.
Remember that two heads are better than one, and that many hands make light work.
Year 3
Get out and live a little!
After the slow and sticky pace of 2025, in 2026 you are entering the fun and light-hearted energy of your 3 Year, a cycle that is all about enjoying yourself and getting out into the world and seeing what everyone is up to. This is a time to put a premium on pleasure and good company, and not one to sweat the small stuff; the less rigid or serious you are in your day-to-day life, the more you can embrace the surprises and serendipitous moments that are hallmarks of the 3 Year.
You will make new friends and discover new hobbies in 2026, so approach everything with a sense of wonder, and the rewards will naturally follow.
Year 4
You got to fool around and be as frivolous as you liked last year, but 2026 is a 4 Year for you, which is all about hard work and responsibility.
The 4 Year can seem rather un-fun and unexciting at first glance, and you will indeed feel like you need to put your nose to the grindstone and focus on one task after another, but you are actually laying the groundwork for your own future freedom. Indeed, freedom often requires responsibility, and that is what you are doing this year. This isn’t about busy-work or mindless tasks, even if it does feel that way occasionally; in the 4 Year, you are mastering the tools necessary to live the life of your future dreams.
Year 5
It is time for something new!
The 5 Year ushers in a wave of change and new opportunities to explore something entirely different than what you have known before. The chance to travel or broaden your horizons may arrive from out of the blue, and you will be inspired to take as many chances as possible to explore beyond what you know.
New jobs, new relationships, and new dreams are all waiting for you in 2026, although this year can also bring moments of uncertainty or instability; these moments are really just pushing you to engage more thoroughly with the theme of change that is pervading this year. It is time to shake things up, so don’t hold on to anything outdated.
Year 6
Last year was full of changes and upheavals, but the 6 Year is a time for strengthening your roots and deepening your connections. You may meet important people who will prove very pivotal to your life for a long time to come, and you could even fall in love with someone who you may want to spend your life with.
You are gaining a new sense of stability in 2026 and will be more inclined to surround yourself with people you cherish in comfortable and secure circumstances, and you will also want to put time and resources into your surroundings.
After experiencing so many new things in 2025, it is finally your moment to lay down some firm foundations.
Year 7
You made a lot of important connections in 2025, but you are entering a year of introspection and inner focus. The 7 Year is all about looking inward and deepening your relationship with yourself and better understanding the person you have become at this stage of your life.
This year can often feel rather uneventful, but you have been through a lot of changes and developments over the last few years, and now it is time for things to proceed on a gentler note while you become reacquainted with yourself.
Next year you will be entering a powerful Year 8, but the Year 7 is about mastering your own internal powers so you can wield them that much more effectively in the future.
Year 8
The Year 8 cycle is all about power and achievements, and is your moment to shine.
In 2026, you will encounter many opportunities to show people how capable you are, and also to gain rewards and recognition for your efforts. You may be reaching the top of your field or accomplishing a big goal that you have been working towards for a long time. There may be chances to rub shoulders with some impressive VIPs, or you could become recognized as someone with influence and authority.
Remember, however, that power is a double-edged sword, and you must wield it effectively and wisely if you don’t want to cut yourself in the process. Worthy efforts will be rewarded accordingly.
Year 9
It is time to clear out the clutter in your life. The 9 Year cycle is all about detoxing and decluttering, and removing things from your surroundings that no longer suit you. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure what these things are; the rhythms of this year will present you with crystal-clear moments when you will know decisively if something is good for you or not, whether it is a relationship, a job, an emotional hangup, or some other aspect of your life you have outgrown.
Next year, you will begin an entirely new 9-year cycle, but 2026 is a moment to free yourself of baggage so you don’t have to carry it with you. Give yourself the gift of a lighter load.
Let 2026 Be Your Best Year Yet!
Now that you know the themes of your personal year ahead, you can make the most of 2026 and the exciting energies on offer!