The Year of the Fire Horse is finally here. On February 17, the New Lunar Year rang in the celebration, giving us a new type of fierce energy to embrace. Curious about what we’ll be experiencing this year?

Have you noticed people posting horse images this week? Or have you felt a change in energy? That’s because we’re officially in a New Lunar Year based on the Chinese calendar. For those who don’t know, the Year of the Fire Horse is often described as the year of “strength, endurance, loyalty, freedom and success.” It’s especially celebrated by those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and of course, 2026. With that being said, many people are welcoming the year by starting fresh, moving with confidence, embracing independence, and setting intentions to be successful for the months ahead. 

Want to make the most of the Year of the Fire Horse? Here are three ways to claim the right aura.

Move with confidence and strength

A way to move with confidence and strength is by recognizing what is calling you—and welcoming it. Trust your intuition and finally act upon it. You are more powerful than you know—and there is a reason why certain thoughts keep appearing in your mind. Is it finally time to change your mundane lifestyle? Try something new? It’s time to do it.

Embrace freedom

Think about what freedom means to you. Is it moving out and living under your own rules? Is it finding a new apartment? Is it starting a new habit that lets you exercise a more independent side of you? This is the year to realize what freedom means to you and act on it! 

Plan ahead

For anything you decide to do this year, plan with confidence and liberation. This is your year. And in order to succeed in anything you want to do, you have to plan ahead and make it happen for yourself. It’s not the time to wing anything; it’s time to put your plans into motion and attract what is meant for you. 

Bottom line is: Put your thoughts into action!

How are you celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse?

February is finally here. It’s our favorite month to love ourselves a little bit more, reset realistic intentions, and implement them in meaningful daily habits. It’s our favorite month to move more slowly on purpose and romanticize everything about our routines. I mean, it’s the month of love after all, isn’t it?

If you’re in the same boat, we’re here for you. There’s just something about January that feels like it’s all or nothing—but in all honesty, it’s OK to restart this month. It’s OK to let go of our resolutions if they don’t align with your purpose today. January was a trial month, if you will. 

So, how do we focus on this soft reset? Here are tips on how to be softer with yourself and practice self-compassion this month.

Be more gentle with yourself

February is about rewiring your nervous system: Take things slow. Focus on being more gentle with yourself and practicing self-compassion. Here are mantras to help you out on times you feel anxious or stressed, via Healthline.

1. What do I need right now?
2. Let me be kind to myself in this moment.
3. Let me give myself the compassion I need.
4. I’m going to get through this.
5. What do I need to be well?

And remember: breathe. Everything will be OK.

Reset your intentions

What are your daily, weekly, and monthly intentions? A good way to strip these down is to journal out what you want to achieve each period of time. Think of the following journal prompts for inspiration.

1. What do I need to do today to feel better?
2. What would I like more of this week?
3. What would I like less of this week?
4. What can I do this month to feel better?
5. How can I make this month feel productive?

Create daily habits

People aren’t wrong when they say your daily habits make or break your life. Here are some daily habits to implement in your life to keep yourself in check—and to help move slower every day.

1. Drink more water.
2. Meditate at least once a day.
3. Take more mental health breaks.
4. Be less online. (Avoid doomscrolling!)
5. Go outside. (Go on a hike, go on a walk outside your block, feel the sun on your skin).

How are you going to start soft February?

What does sexy mean to you? It feels like sexy is less about thirst traps and more about personal choice. It’s more about confidence and empowerment—think of a clean home, wearing lingerie for yourself, or even better: putting your phone on “Do Not Disturb.” What’s your sexy?

As Valentine’s Day comes closer, we are seeing a shift in what sexy could look and feel like. Is it a night in without any interruptions? Just you, your favorite meal, a clean space, and a beautifully scented candle? Or maybe a time dedicated to work on your to-do list without pressure to be late somewhere? Let’s just say this February, we’re leaning towards a self-care Valentine’s Day, and making it less about embarrassing boyfriends. It’s about not feeling the outdated pressure of a commercial holiday (and sharing it with someone else)—and instead using the day to rejuvenate yourself.

Does this sound like a good plan to you? Here are some ideas to help spark your ‘sexy’ Valentine’s Day next month. Or better yet, a month full of self-love. 

A night in without social media

Picture this: your phone is on “Do Not Disturb,” and you’re not doomscrolling on social media. In fact, you’re not even near your cellphone. It’s just you, a scented candle, your favorite meal, and a dimly lit living room. Want to feel sexy? Maybe you put on lingerie for yourself, or wear your favorite cozy pajamas that just came out of the dryer.

Time to do any putting-off tasks 

Let’s keep it real: we are always busy. We are always on the go. So it’s no shame to have a to-do list full of things we just put off. Need to schedule an oil change? Need to pay a doctor’s bill? We do too. So, why not schedule yourself a morning or evening to get these tedious tasks off your back? A clean inbox or nonexistent to-do list is sexy, too!

A clean atmosphere

Is having a clean living space your type of sexy? Taking time to clean your car or room is sexy. And it’s not like we should see it as a chore either—it’s a privilege to be able to have a clean atmosphere. How lucky are we?

What does sexy mean to you?

Can you believe it’s 2026 already? With a new year comes new hope and possibilities—and now is the time to start manifesting them into life. 

Planning for a new year can get overwhelming. But part of this feeling can be due to not organizing things thoroughly with an achievable end goal. Sometimes our New Year’s resolutions are too broad and can get lost throughout the year. That’s why we’re doing things differently this year. 

This year, we are making sure we plan out realistic goals and ways to achieve them in 2026. Care to join us? Here’s how.

Make a Physical Vision Board

As cliché or outdated as they may sound, vision boards are that girl. One of the ways to get your ideas from your mind to paper is by making a physical vision board. While digital vision boards work the same, sometimes it’s helpful to have a physical component on your desk to revisit whenever you need that extra inspiration. 

Tips to make a physical vision board:

• Make a list of things you want to accomplish, places you want to visit, things you want to buy, words you want to live by, how you want to feel, etc.
• Google or Pinterest the aforementioned ideas for a photo that represents them.
• Print out the images. Tip: You can print these images out at your local library! You don’t need to go extra fancy if you don’t want to! 
• Use a corkboard to pin your ideas. 
• Keep the vision board in a place where you can see it daily.
  

Have an Accountability Partner

Whether you’re manifesting to get healthier, learn a new hobby, or balance work and life, having an accountability partner can make the difference in making these goals happen.

This allows you to speak your resolutions to existence, and have someone to give you feedback—and of course, encourage you throughout the year. But be careful: the root to make this work is by being honest with your accountability partner. There’s no point in lying to them about any progress in your goals.

Check In With Yourself Every Month

As mentioned before, New Year’s resolutions might sound overwhelming, but separating each resolution into twelve segments can help ease that feeling. Instead of thinking of goals for the whole year, why not think of it as twelve check-in points?

This way, it doesn’t have to feel like a year milestone to reach, but rather reasonable goals to keep up with each month—especially as life gets hectic throughout the year.

With all of this in mind, how are you keeping up with your resolutions this year?