Air Signs – Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Nine of Pentacles + New Life
2026 is about reaping the rewards of your hard work. For some, that means a fresh start — a new chapter or a shift in how you show up in the world. It might feel uncomfortable at first, but it’s time to stop hiding and let people see what you’ve been creating behind the scenes. This year, work on your fear of being perceived. The more you release the discomfort of being seen, the more room you make for your blessing to flow in.
Fire Signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Four of Wands rx + Guides
This year is about strengthening your foundation. Last year may have exposed cracks in the story you’ve been telling yourself, especially the hard truths you could no longer ignore. Now that you have that insight, the question is: will you do the work to properly repair what’s broken, or tear it down completely and rebuild something stronger?
Remember that you are the architect of your life, building it brick by brick. Don’t just do a shoddy patch job and call it a day. Be intentional, even if it means moving slower. Trust your intuition, and most importantly, listen to it. Stop requiring tangible proof to confirm what your inner knowing has already made clear.
Water Signs – Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio
Death + Death
2026 marks the end of a major life cycle for you. And while it may not feel clear just yet, by the end of the year you’ll be surprised by how much you’ve grown and how far you’ve come.
Seeing Death appear twice is a bit jarring at first, but there’s really nothing to fear. What you have, water signs, is a powerful message of transformation and the shedding of old skin. Part of this process is grieving the versions of yourself or your life that you thought you’d carry into this year. It’s important to honor them because they’ve brought you to this point. But also, release them with gratitude.
Earth Signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Five of Cups + Water
Earth signs, this year be mindful of getting too caught up in the disappointments. This isn’t a warning about your journey being more challenging than everyone else’s, but if you’re not careful, it can start to feel that way. We’re living in a time where it constantly feels like it’s one thing after another so it’s important to feel what you need to feel — you’re human, not a machine — but don’t let those emotions consume you. Make sure you look at the bigger picture, remain grounded, and don’t forget that a delay isn’t a denial.
Iya Osundara Ogunsina is a Baltimore-based Ifa Priestess, intuitive tarot reader, cat lady, and true crime enthusiast. She is committed to using her gifts to encourage and empower others to have greater self-awareness. Connect with Iya Osundara at www.iyalodescorner.com.