The Retrogrades of 2026: A Year of Sacred Return

Magic doesn’t disappear when the sparkle fades. It matures. This episode is about soft discipline, nervous system stability, and why steady magic is more powerful than flashy breakthroughs.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week I’m doing a gentle refresher on Human Design. We explore the five types, what authority actually means, and why trusting your body might be more powerful than overthinking ever was.Your Free Chart (where I look mine up/from the source): jovianarchive.comNEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereLISTEN TO PART I + II WITH ERINAPPLE PODCASTPart I - Let's Talk Human DesignPart II - Answering Yomie QsPart III - Relationships, Social Media, and Understanding Your Design's Authority + ProfilePart IV - Your Type's Best Way to Work, Manifest, Eat, + Get Back in Flow SPOTIFYPart I - Let's Talk Human DesignPart II - Answering Yomie QsPart III - Relationships, Social Media, and Understanding Your Design's Authority + ProfilePart IV - Your Type's Best Way to Work, Manifest, Eat, + Get Back in Flow. CASTBOXPart I - Let's Talk Human DesignPart II - Answering Yomie QsPart III - Relationships, Social Media, and Understanding Your Design's Authority + ProfilePart IV - Your Type's Best Way to Work, Manifest, Eat, + Get Back in FlowOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this solo episode, I reflect on the shift from seeking reassurance to leading yourself back to calm. We explore anxiety vs intuition, emotional waves, and the quiet power of choosing direction over spiraling. A gentle reminder that your peace can be cultivated from within.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2026 holds Mercury, Pluto, Chiron, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune retrogrades… and together, they tell a powerful story.This episode breaks down what each retrograde represents and how this year is less about acceleration and more about deep internal transformation. Reclaiming your power. Healing old wounds. Redefining success. Choosing yourself.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this soft Magic Monday, I reflect on expectations and the ache we feel when reality does not match the dream. We explore what is happening in the mind, the nervous system, and the spirit when anticipation turns into uncertainty. This is a gentle reminder that releasing the timeline does not mean releasing the dream, and what is meant for you cannot miss you.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When someone on TikTok calls my birthday ugly… obviously this is how I respond. In this episode, we go down a surprisingly meaningful rabbit hole into numerology, life path numbers, personal timing, and the quiet possibility that nothing about your life is random or behind. If this really is a year of beginning again, maybe you’re not starting over at all… maybe you’re right on time.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When people talk about starting from ground zero, it usually sounds like loss. Like failure. Like everything fell apart and now you’re scrambling. But this time, it feels different....NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today’s Magic Monday, I reflect on what peace means when staying comfortable starts to cost too much. This episode explores peace without bypass, choosing courage over comfort, and how to stay soft, regulated, and present in heavy times without checking out or hardening.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week’s Magic Monday is for anyone feeling heartbroken, overwhelmed, or unsure how to hold everything that’s happening right now. I share a personal reflection, a grounding meditation, and thoughts on how to stay awake without losing ourselves. This episode is about peace not as escape, but as something that helps us keep showing up.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’ve been thinking a lot about presence, anxiety, and what it really means to slow down when your nervous system is tired. In this Magic Monday, I’m offering a softer, more honest way to be here that doesn’t require calm, perfection, or hustle. Just permission to return to yourself gently.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy