As we stand at the threshold between years, I wanted this final note of 2025 to feel light, joyful, and infused with a little magic.
Across cultures and centuries, the New Year has always been marked with ritual—not to control the future, but to welcome it with intention.
So today, I’m sharing a few playful, meaningful ways to step into 2026 with clarity, courage, and possibility.
Photo by Marisol Benitez
Choose Your Color for New Year’s Day
What we wear can be a form of prayer. Choose the energy you want to call in:
Red — love, passion, vitality (yes, even red underwear )
Yellow — wealth, optimism, prosperity
Green — luck, healing, growth, and renewal
Blue — clear communication and calm expression
Black — power, leadership, and reclaiming control
Pink — compassion, friendship, and harmonious connection
White — fresh starts and new beginnings
Turquois — friendship/divine feminine
Purple — spiritual power and wisdom
Gold, Bronze, or Silver — boldness, radiance, and letting yourself shine
Wear what feels aligned. Trust your intuition—it’s already guiding you.
Food as Intention
Across traditions, what we eat at the New Year is a ritual. Food becomes symbolism. Nourishment becomes intention. Consider including:
Lentils or beans — abundance, prosperity, momentum
Greens — growing wealth, vitality, sustainability
Fish or pork — forward motion and progress
Round fruits (oranges or grapes) — luck and golden opportunity
Something sweet — joy and a sweet year ahead
Before you eat, place one hand on your heart and quietly say: “I open to love, joy, health, wealth and all good things.” Let it land. Let it be enough.
A Few Things to Look Forward To
I’ll be sharing a special prosperity ritual on Wednesday, December 31st over on Instagram and Facebook—join me there if you want to consciously welcome the year.
I’m also gifting 12 free meditations to everyone on my mailing list as part of an Intention Intensive to start 2026 grounded, focused, and supported. Keep an eye on your inbox and let your friends know so that they can sign up and receive this gift.
2026 is not a year to wait.
It’s a year to begin—intentionally, courageously, and in community.
Thank you for walking with me through 2025.
I can’t wait to see what we create together next.
With love and possibility,
Barbara