Stepping into 2026 with clarity & confidence
Using horse energy to create success and longevity in 2026
We are entering the year of the horse: what it means for women who lead…
Leading through perimenopause has quietly changed how I relate to leadership and life generally. As my body has shifted, I’ve found myself reconnecting with the cosmos; with astrology, symbolism, and the wisdom of the stars. Not as prediction, but as perspective. And I’m noticing I’m not alone.
Many women I work with are reaching for something bigger, higher, and steadier than the daily noise of the world. When earthly systems feel chaotic and change feels relentless, we instinctively look to deeper wisdom and longer cycles for reassurance. Our ancestors understood this instinct well. I’m sharing these reflections in the hope they offer comfort, context, and readiness for what comes next.
From the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse
According to the Chinese Zodiac, we are moving from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. The Snake year has been about:
• Strategy
• Consolidation
• Subtle power
• Shedding what no longer fits
• Quiet recalibration
In leadership terms, Snake energy asks: What must be refined, released, or simplified before growth?
Many leaders experienced internal restructuring, brand refinement, sharper positioning, and a deeper relationship with authority. It’s not always visible work and it can be exhausting, impacting wellbeing.
BUT: The Horse year (2026) is different: Horse energy is about:
• Momentum
• Visibility
• Consistent delivery
• Embodied leadership
• Sustainable expansion
In business, the Horse asks: Can you lead at speed without burning out?
This isn’t hustle culture. It’s earned momentum. The Horse responds to clear direction, repeated messaging, and trust in what already works — not over-planning or perfectionism.
What this means for women in business:
2026 rewards leaders who can create momentum without pressure. Leadership moves from internal strategy to visible, embodied direction. Teams won’t need more plans; they need leaders who can set a clear pace, communicate consistently, and stay emotionally regulated while change continues around them.
Key principles for 2026:
1. Clarity over complexity
Teams perform best when priorities are simple, repeated, and anchored. Overloading people fragments energy and morale.
2. Presence matters more than control
Teams notice how leaders are, not just what they say. Calm, grounded leadership stabilises far more effectively than micromanagement.
3. Sustainable performance is non-negotiable
Burnout cultures quietly fail. Leaders who respect energy cycles, menopause transitions, and human limits retain talent and build trust.
4. Visibility and communication increase
Silence creates anxiety. Communicate openly, name what’s happening, and keep people connected to purpose.
5. Trust and momentum replace constant review
Once direction is set, teams need permission to move. Stop over-checking, start trusting and results accelerate.
Riding the momentum:
This is the year where refined work scales, authority converts faster, and revenue follows clarity; not because leaders push harder, but because they stop fragmenting their energy.
Your leadership question for 2026:
What would happen if you stopped reinventing and started riding the momentum of what’s already proven?
That’s Horse leadership — visible, steady, and sustainable.
For women leading teams who want to build clarity, momentum, and impact in 2026, message me to explore how we can work together.