Are you feeling like you're standing on the edge of something new as we enter 2026? Maybe you're uncertain about what's ahead or how to step forward with confidence. This episode is your cosmic guide to the year ahead.

Join host Harmony Slater and spiritual astrologer Monica Lorraine for a deep dive into the major astrological shifts happening in 2026 and what they mean for your emotional healing, relationships, and personal growth. Unlike predictive astrology that focuses on fear and fate, Monica uses astrology as a tool for emotional insight, self-trust, and aligned decision-making.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The three major planetary shifts happening in 2026 and how they'll impact your life
• Why the first half of the year is all about emotional healing and inner safety (Jupiter in Cancer)
• How the summer brings a powerful shift toward confidence and self-expression (Jupiter moving into Leo)
• What it means to release perfectionism and control (North Node in Pisces) and move toward trust
• The transition from external validation to authentic self-acceptance (South Node moving into Leo)
• How Saturn in Pisces has been teaching you emotional boundaries since 2023
• Why Saturn moving into Aries in February 2026 is calling you to take brave action
• The difference between spiritual astrology and traditional astrology
• How to work with your personal birth chart to understand where these shifts are happening in YOUR life
• Practical ways to prepare for the fiery, action-oriented energy coming in summer 2026

Whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned student of the stars, Monica breaks down complex concepts into grounded, practical wisdom you can use immediately. This conversation will help you move through 2026 with more clarity, confidence, and alignment.

Resources mentioned: Monica is offering exclusive free online astrology gatherings for Finding Harmony listeners in January, February, and March 2026.

Visit: https://www.soulaligned.net/harmony-2026.html

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Welcome to 2026! In this solo episode, Harmony Slater guides you through the powerful liminal space between the yin energy of the Wood Snake year and the dynamic yang energy of the Fire Horse year beginning February 17th.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why January through mid-February is a crucial threshold period for spiritual and energetic preparation
• How to avoid burnout by working with your nervous system instead of against it
• The difference between false urgency and true intuitive guidance
• Why hustle culture won't serve you in the Fire Horse year and what to do instead
• Practical yin practices to balance the intense yang energy coming in 2026
• How to identify your top values and create alignment in every area of your life
• The importance of capacity over desire when setting goals and making commitments

Key Themes:

Chinese astrology and energetic cycles, nervous system regulation, embodiment practices, spiritual alignment, sustainable growth, burnout prevention, yin and yang balance

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As we step into 2026, many of us feel the pull to create meaningful change—to eat better, move more, and build habits that truly support our wellbeing. Yet so often, these intentions don't stick. Why do most New Year's resolutions fail by mid-January?

In this timely replay episode, host Harmony Slater reconnects with health and nutrition coach Layne Stowell for an honest, practical conversation about sustainable habit change. Together, they explore why the all-or-nothing approach sets us up for failure, what actually creates lasting transformation, and how to build realistic habits that you can maintain throughout the entire year.

This episode is packed with actionable insights on mindful eating, movement, stress management, and creating small changes that lead to big, lasting results—without extremes and without burnout.

• The psychology behind "Quitter's Day" in January
• Why doing too much too fast guarantees failure
• How our childhood food habits shape adult eating patterns
• The biochemistry of food cravings and comfort eating

• "Act the way you want to feel": Why waiting for motivation keeps you stuck
• The power of "consistently good" over "inconsistently perfect"
• How pride and dopamine create lasting habit loops
• Why starting small actually gets you further than grand gestures

• The Ripple Effect Habit: Identifying the one habit that makes everything else easier
• The Pause Technique: Creating mindful awareness before reaching for food
• How to use your calendar to prioritize yourself (not give yourself the "scraps" of your day)
• Celebrating without food: Finding new ways to reward yourself

• The importance of protein-rich breakfasts (20-30g by 10am)
• Why movement after meals stabilizes blood sugar and boosts metabolism
• The truth about intermittent fasting for different bodies
• How to fight afternoon fatigue without caffeine or sugar

"We change best by feeling good. We're going to change by feeling good, not by feeling bad." — Layne Stowell

"Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Doing something will always be better than doing nothing." — Layne Stowell

"We're very good at giving ourselves the scraps of our day. There's no such thing as having leftover time in this day and age." — Layne Stowell

"Act the way you want to feel instead of waiting for the feelings to show up and then take the action." — Layne Stowell

"Every choice we make is a vote for the person we want to become." — Layne Stowell

"You are the type of person who follows through, not the type of person that you can't trust your own word to." — Layne Stowell

Layne Stowell is a health and nutrition coach specializing in weight loss through sustainable habit and behavior change. Based in Denver, Colorado, Layne is a mother of three and passionate advocate for simplifying healthy living in our busy modern world. She helps her clients break free from all-or-nothing thinking and yo-yo dieting patterns to create lasting transformation through small, consistent changes.

Connect with Layne:

• Website:https://www.laynestowell.com/workshop
• Instagram: @layne_stowell

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