An Alignment Check
This afternoon while relaxing on the couch my mind got to thinking about my activities/projects so far this year and how aligned or otherwise, they were in Astrology with the Chinese year 2026, the Horse. I was nudged to check this out with AI – a novice attempt for me.
I hope that what follows below might spark your interest in checking your alignment with the Horse Energy of 2026/27.
The main themes for me in 2026 to date are
- The launch of my latest book – 28th May 2026-
(Note: I did not enter the title of my book into the AI Query)
- Planning to Walk the beginning section of the French Camino over the Pyrenes – because in all the Caminos I have done to date – I have not attempting the start section in France over the Pyrenes and into Spain.
- Redesigning my website
- Refining in business offering in Seminars, Retreats and Coaching to the Retirement Phase of Life.
The results presented were as follows:
The Horse is traditionally associated with movement, independence, adventure, visibility, personal freedom, communication, and taking decisive action. The year favours momentum over hesitation and experience over theory.
The alignments revealed –
- Launching Your Latest Book
Fits strongly with Horse energy as the Horse is associated with:
- Public visibility
- Sharing ideas widely
- Personal expression
- Inspiring others through experience
Publishing a book is not only the completion of a creative cycle but also the beginning of a journey for the ideas themselves. Horse years often favour projects that “travel” beyond the creator, reaching new audiences and creating movement in people’s thinking.
Theme: Taking your accumulated wisdom and sending it out into the world.
- Walking the French Camino Through the Pyrenees
This may be one of the most literal expressions of Horse symbolism.
Horse energy is strongly connected to:
- Travel
- Pilgrimage
- Exploration
- Freedom
- Physical movement
- Personal transformation through experience
The Camino is not simply a walk; it is a journey of meaning. The Horse archetype values learning through direct experience rather than remaining stationary.
Theme: Forward movement, both physical and spiritual.
- Changing House
Horse years frequently coincide with shifts in environment. The Horse dislikes stagnation and often seeks:
- New horizons
- Fresh perspectives
- Greater freedom
- Better alignment between lifestyle and purpose
A house move can symbolize shedding an old chapter and creating a base that better supports the next phase of life.
Theme: Creating space for the future rather than maintaining the past.
- Redesigning Your Website
This is another strong Horse alignment – socially oriented and connected with:
- Communication
- Visibility
- Outreach
- Personal branding
- Expanding influence
A website redesign is essentially creating a more effective vehicle for connecting with people and sharing your message.
Theme: Refining how your purpose is presented to the world.
- Delivering Seminars and Retreats
This is perhaps one of the strongest resonances. Horse energy thrives in:
- Teaching
- Speaking
- Leading groups
- Inspiring others
- Bringing people together around a shared experience
Retreats and seminars create movement in other people’s lives, which is very much a Horse quality. The Horse is less concerned with abstract knowledge and more interested in helping people take action.
Theme: Guiding others into new territory.
- Coaching People Through Retirement and the Next Life Phase
This is particularly interesting because it combines Horse energy with the wisdom of maturity.
Retirement is often misunderstood as an ending. The Horse archetype would frame it differently:
- A new journey rather than a conclusion
- Freedom rather than withdrawal
- Exploration rather than limitation
- Purpose beyond conventional work
Your focus appears to be helping people navigate a major life transition with intention and meaning. That aligns well with the Horse’s role as a guide into new landscapes.
Theme: Helping others ride into their next chapter rather than retire from life.
The Bigger Pattern
When I step back and look at everything together, I see a common thread:
| Activity | Underlying Theme |
| Book launch | Sharing wisdom |
| Camino pilgrimage | Personal journey |
| House move | New foundation |
| Website redesign | Renewed visibility |
| Seminars & retreats | Leadership and influence |
| Retirement coaching | Guiding transitions |
The common denominator is movement toward a new stage of life while helping others do the same.
That is remarkably consistent with Horse symbolism.
The Horse is not primarily about accumulation; it is about progression. Your projects are less about building something static and more about:
- Expanding reach
- Deepening purpose
- Embracing freedom
- Traveling physically and psychologically
- Guiding others through transition
In that sense, what you’ve described feels less like a collection of separate projects and more like a coherent shift into a role of guide, teacher, traveller, and mentor.
From a symbolic perspective, the strongest Horse message in your year so far appears to be:
“Move forward with purpose, share what you know, and help others navigate the journey into their own next chapter.”
09/06/2026
