What if the year hasn't really started yet? While the calendar says January, Human Design tells a very different story. In this episode, Nicole shares why the energetic new year doesn't begin until late January and how that timing explains the sluggishness, emotional weight, or lack of clarity many people feel at the start of the year. Nicole looks at the collective Human Design chart for 2026 and the powerful themes shaping it. This is an emotional year centered on community, care, and responsibility, bringing attention to the bargains we've made—personally and collectively. Questions of loyalty, leadership, and who or what truly serves the people rise to the surface, asking us to notice where systems support us and where they fall short. There's added significance because this year marks the final chapter of a 400-year cycle known as the Cross of Planning. With repeated gates emphasizing hope, limitation, and emotional pressure, the energy suggests a moment of collective awareness and reckoning. What are we being asked to see clearly before this cycle closes, and what might need to change? This episode isn't about predicting your personal year—it's about understanding the larger energetic landscape we're all moving through. It offers perspective on why things may feel intense or uncertain right now, and invites you to reflect on how you want to participate in the world as this powerful transition unfolds. Tune in now! Learn more about your Human Design and get your full chart for free at https://www.nicolelaino.com/chart To download your copy of the Unshakeable Year Planning Guide click here: https://nicolelaino.com/newyear or DM Nicole "New Year 2026" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicolelainoofficial/ To sign up for the G Center: Identity Upgrade Workshop DM Nicole "GCenter" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicolelainoofficial or go to Nicolelaino.com/gcenter To download the Secret Podcast on how to Build & Scale Your Business with Human Design click here: nicolelaino.com/secretpodcast Be sure to visit nicolelaino.com/podcastlinks for all of the current links to events, freebies, and more! If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd so appreciate you doing a few things for me: Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tag me @nicolelainoofficial on your IG stories with a story of you listening to the podcast and I'll make sure to share your post! Interested in learning more about working with me? Click here to learn more about how we can work together.

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