On January 1st being one big collective delusion

January 1st as the new year is one of the biggest collective scams ever.

Hear me out.

Your real New Year isn’t tied to a calendar date that’s the same for everyone. It’s way more personal—and way more powerful.

Your real New Year begins on your birthday.

In astrology, your birthday marks the start of a brand-new profection year, a tool so practical it almost feels like a cheat code. Profection years reveal the themes, opportunities, and lessons that will shape the next 12 months of your life, helping you align with the natural flow of the universe.

And trust me, when you lean into this knowledge, everything starts to make sense.

What Are Profection Years, and How Do They Work?

Profection years in astrology divide your life into 12-year cycles, with each year corresponding to one of the 12 houses in your birth chart. Each house represents a different area of life, such as relationships, self-image or home/family.

Here’s how it works:

• At age 0, you start in a 1st house year, focused on self and identity.

• At age 1, you move into a 2nd house year, highlighting resources and values.

• This cycle continues through all 12 houses before starting over again every 12 years at age 12, 24, 36, and so on.

Each profection year puts the spotlight on a specific house, showing you where to focus your energy, what challenges to expect, and where opportunities will arise. That’s why it can feel like such a life cheat code.

Here’s a quick reference chart to find your current profection year:

1st-6th House Ages and Themes

7th-12th House Ages and Themes

My 10th House Year

Last year, on January 30th 2024, I stepped into a 10th house profection year, which is all about career, public reputation, and big achievements.

And wow, did those themes deliver.

• 🎥 I grew my TikTok following to 26k, finally stepping into the spotlight as an astrologer—even though I didn’t feel like an “expert.”

• ✨ I started offering astrology readings and received heartwarming feedback that brought literal tears to my eyes.

• 💼 I grossed over 15K in just two months and invested in a 1:1 business coach—a leap of faith that paid for itself twice over.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Fear of failure and fear of success both showed up, loud and clear:

• 💭 Fear of failure said, “What if you look stupid? What if they hate it?”

• 🤔 Fear of success whispered, “What if you can’t handle it if this takes off?”

Knowing I was in a 10th house year gave me the courage to face those fears head-on. It reminded me that this was my time to focus on career and public recognition—and to trust that the universe had my back.

Why Profection Years Matter for You

Think about it: what might change if you stopped resisting the natural flow of life and started leaning into it?

Profection years help you understand why certain themes keep showing up and how to work with them. If you’re in a 7th house year, relationships and partnerships are likely at the forefront, teaching you valuable lessons about connection and boundaries. In a 2nd house year, resources and self-worth might take center stage, inviting you to refine how you value yourself and how you spend your time, money and brain-power.

When you know the “why” behind your experiences, life stops feeling so random. Challenges become opportunities, and you gain clarity on where to focus your time and energy.

Ready to Align with Your Year Ahead?

Your birthday isn’t just a celebration—it’s a cosmic reset. Profection years offer a road map for the next 12 months, showing you where the universe is leading you and how to navigate it with intention.

If you’re ready to align with your unique energy and uncover what’s in store for you, I’d love to guide you with a Year Ahead Astrology Reading.

Let’s explore:

• 🏠 The specific house activated for you this year and what it means for your growth.

• 🌟 The opportunities and challenges it brings, and how to navigate them.

• ✍️ Tailored, actionable guidance to align with your unique energy, goals, and the key transits affecting you this year.

Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you navigate your year with confidence, purpose, and intention.

✨ If you’ve been craving a breakthrough, this is your sign to lean into the themes of your year!

Alyssa Harris

Alyssa is a tarot reader, astrologer and founder of The Karuna Lab. She believes that self-compassion, the Tarot and astrology are three of the most powerful tools at our disposal in this realm. She loves teaching these tools in an effort to empower you to embrace your true self and navigate life with clarity, resilience, and self-love.💚

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