As I sat quietly, shuffling the Shamanic Healing Oracle Deck by Michelle A. Motuzas, I felt a sense of anticipation in the air. There’s something sacred about the moment just before drawing a card — a pause where the universe seems to whisper, inviting you to listen.
Today, as I drew a card to set the tone for 2026, it revealed itself with quiet clarity: “New Beginnings.”
This card is a powerful reminder that life is a continuous cycle of endings and fresh starts. It invites us to release what no longer serves us — old patterns, limiting beliefs, or attachments that weigh us down — and step boldly into the unknown with an open heart. New beginnings are not just about external changes; they are about inner renewal, reconnecting with our authentic selves, and embracing the possibility of transformation.
Reflecting on the last quarter of 2025, I see why this card has come forward now. A person ran into my life, challenging me to awaken. They brought to light my tendency to abandon myself, constantly standing in limbo, my habitual self-sacrificing nature, and the ways I sought validation where it wasn’t meant to be given. Their hesitation to choose me did not define my worth — a lesson that hit hard but necessary.
Through this experience, I’ve learned to stop chasing. I’ve learned to stand grounded, to slam the door shut on energy that isn’t mine to carry, and most importantly, to reclaim my power. The relief of no longer giving away my energy blindly is profound — a liberation that makes space for true beginnings.
The butterfly appears on the card is there to remind us when something has already ended, quietly, internally, without ceremony. It signals a threshold that cannot be crossed backward. The butterfly arrives when the soul says: “I am no longer who I was, and I am not yet announcing who I am becoming.” That in-between space is sacred, but uncomfortable — a liminal moment where transformation is brewing, unseen yet unstoppable.
For 2026, this feels like an invitation for us to embrace courage and curiosity. It’s a year to nurture the seeds we’ve been planting, to explore new opportunities, and to allow ourselves the freedom to evolve. The energy of New Beginnings encourages us to approach the year with intention, to trust our intuition, and to welcome change as a guiding force rather than something to fear.
Shamanic wisdom teaches us that each beginning carries the potential for growth and healing. As we reflect on this card and the lessons of 2025, we are called to step into the new year with a sense of renewed purpose, ready to create, explore, and expand.
2026 is a canvas, and New Beginnings reminds us that we hold the brush. The strokes we choose will be informed by courage, authenticity, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Here’s to a year of transformation, grounded in self-worth, energy reclaimed, and infinite possibilities.
With blessings and infinite possibilites,
Paula
