Last year, the motto for many was, “Strive to survive in 2025.” It was a “9” year in numerology, the last year in a 9-year cycle, and sometimes it felt like the weight of the cumulative stress and angst of those 9 years was on our shoulders every single day.
If you wrapped things up and finally let go of everything that didn’t serve you, clearing the decks to start 2026—a “1” year and the start of a brand-new 9-year cycle—then you worked effectively with the energies last year and started this year with the decks cleared.
Unfortunately, many of us didn’t shed what didn’t serve us last year (for some reason we just kept holding on!), and we’re finding out that those things are becoming harder and harder to tolerate as this year rolls along. (Hint: it will only get worse, if you don’t let it go!)
This year has been more like, “Hang on for your life and we’ll get through this,” as it has roared by at a gallop! The Chinese astrology Fire Horse energy kicked in, following on the heels of Neptune’s late-January move from dreamy Pisces into the fast-forward energy of Aries, where it will remain until 2039. It’s been one thing after another, all at an accelerated pace, and most of us have just been trying to hold on as we watched the months fly by.
We are poised on the brink of the “new,” and we can’t sail off into new adventures if we’re still clinging to that old, outworn dock! If we keep clinging to it, we’re likely to be dragged under and miss the boat entirely!
A new era has definitely begun, but most people are too busy to notice. They haven’t noticed that the way things used to work don’t work anymore, and they haven’t started to adjust their ideas, activities, and actions to work with the new energies. Over time, this will change, as more and more people adjust.
There will be false starts and errors, but humanity has lots of help and, with a little courage to try new ways and a little trust in the Universe, everyone can learn to fly!
Big Planetary Movements Bringing Change
Whether you follow astrology or not, you may be aware of some of the many momentous planetary transits this year. Two of the three major transformational planets changed signs, something that rarely happens. These outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) move very slowly. They usually stay 8, 14, and 12-32 years, respectively, in a sign. We might normally have one of them change signs every 5-7 years, but we seldom have two of them change signs in a single year.
Pluto started this big shift in November 2024 when it moved from Capricorn (consolidated wealth and power) into Aquarius (power to the people). So it's been working on the collective unconscious for about 18 months. The others are just getting started.
These planetary energies affect us on very deep, subconscious levels. They change us subtly inside in terms of what we think (Uranus) and believe (Neptune) about the world and ourselves, and how we use our power (Pluto). After we change inside, changes in the external world follow.
It is the placement of these outer planets that is responsible for the so-called “generation gap,” why the kids always see things very differently from the way their parents saw them. They are the planets of transformation and evolution, and they have been ACTIVE in the last couple of years, pushing humanity toward a great shift in consciousness, whether we are aware of it (or want it) or not!
These planetary transits cause national and global changes, often based on conscience and idealism versus power: The last time Pluto moved into Aquarius, the people rose up against the elites in the French Revolution. The last time Neptune moved into Aries, the American Civil War started the next day, as people challenged how the U.S. had evolved, including whether all humans should be free!
If we look closely, we can see how these energies are again playing out on the world stage today with clashes of ideology, wealth consolidation, and power.
On top of those sign changes these three outer planets moved into close aspects to each other in mid-July, each in 4 degrees of their respective fire and air signs, creating what has been called Barbault’s Basket (for the astrologer who recognized this formation was coming), otherwise called the Cosmic Cradle.
This configuration hasn’t been seen in over 6,000 years. There are many differing theories about the exact influence this confluence of energies will have, but everyone agrees that it is a powerful energetic influence on humanity. It's important to note that they are in supportive aspects, rather than oppositional difficult aspects, and all are enhanced by benevolent Jupiter.
Be Prepared for Change
So what do we make of all this? The next few years will bring so many changes that our heads will spin, and our best bet is to be prepared… for anything.
We’re already seeing big changes in terms of earth movements and weather. We’ve seen tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods, and mudslides wreak havoc on entire towns.
We’ve seen big changes in politics and leadership, with popular opinion changing and leaders dying, stepping down, or being removed around the world. We’ve seen increasing exposure and revelations of sometimes shocking corruption at high levels. And we’ve seen outbreaks of protesting over all kinds of things.
We’re seeing increasing problems with food safety and the supply chain.
And these trends aren’t ending anytime soon, as consciousness continues to shift and the people wake up and begin to rise up against the elites and oligarchs who have called the shots for so long, using their power and wealth to control and manipulate the masses.
It’s best to be prepared for anything, because Uranus brings the unexpected. Be prepared to be shocked about what you learn about people, including those you may have admired. Be prepared for horrific weather, for supply chain or food shortages, for water shortages, for loss of electricity, internet, and phone.
This doesn’t mean that everyone will experience all of these things for long periods, but they may happen sporadically, and people tend to be less anxious and fearful when they are prepared for the worst and they have a plan.
Have supplies that will last a few days without electricity, stock up on your necessary and favorite items when they’re on sale. Remember to have a supply of water and paper items. That way, you’ll have them if you need them.
September may be relatively quiet, a pause before the storm. In October, November, and December the energies will ramp up again, and the chaos will spike. There will surely be lots of controversy and chaos surrounding the November elections in the United States. It will be best to plan to vote early and in-person, if at all possible, and don’t forget to double-check your voter registration ahead of time.
Not all big changes will be hard, by any means. Every day there are new discoveries and innovations in technology and medicine that will make lives easier. But the changes will come quickly, it will become harder and harder to keep up, and there will be arguments about how to use the technology (and who can use it)!
Discernment, Discernment, Discernment
Now is the time to hone your discernment, to align your heart/mind/higher-self and think and act through that alignment learn to listen to and trust your inner knowing.
Gone are the times of “I saw it on the news, so it must be true” (or “I saw it on the internet, so it must be true.”) The long, slow march toward media consolidation that started in the 80s has finally reached its peak, and true independent media has virtually been eliminated.
People are realizing that most media spoon-feeds the stories that those in power want people to believe, along with an unhealthy dose of fear-mongering and divisiveness, and they are realizing there is a need to read between the lines and seek out alternate sources.
Inner discernment is the only path to the truth, most of which has been hidden. “Do your own research” has been a rallying cry for some, but discernment is needed with alternate sources of information as well as mainstream sources. There are those who have been perfecting psychological manipulation for decades.
The good news is that clarity is coming. The fog is lifting and illusions will dissipate in the coming few months, and more and more will be revealed about what has been hidden and what’s been going on behind the scenes.
The age of transparency is upon us, and the veil has thinned. People will be able to feel the difference between truth and lies. Some may be quite shocked by what is revealed, but we can’t build the new in integrity unless we really know what we’re dealing with and what was done before and by whom.
Who Are You Now?
Especially in September, the energies will support withdrawing attention from the outer world and going within. Make sure that you have done your internal housekeeping by releasing trapped emotional energy and old beliefs, habits, and expectations that no longer support you.
A great question to ask moving forward is “Who am I now?” Many are going through huge changes, such as loss of loved ones or relationships, changing or loss of jobs, or big location moves. When we go through these big changes, we, ourselves, are changed, but we often don’t realize it or allow such a thing.
When the touchstones by which we’ve identified ourselves change, we—our identity—inevitably change, as well, and it is very helpful to acknowledge that. Sometimes, so many things change at once that we may momentarily feel that we don’t know who we are anymore, because the things we previously used to identify ourselves are gone.
Everyone on the planet is changing internally at a rapid pace, thanks to the strong energies exerted by those three outer transformational planets. They are, in fact, transforming us in ways we can't readily see. The person we are today is not the same as the person we were two months ago, whether we’ve gone through a big obvious change or not.
Asking “Who am I now?” opens the door to allow and accept that we are changing (as we always are), and it gives the opportunity to integrate and acknowledge the changes. It assists us in being flexible, in allowing ourselves to change and grow into the new. And moving forward, we will need to know who we are and what we stand for.
Challenges Ahead, but We’ve Got This!
The next few months to the end of the year will be challenging to many. On a physical and emotional level, life may become harder, especially to those with fewer resources and those who are very sensitive to energy.
There will be more extreme weather events and earth changes, and likely large numbers of people leaving the planet as a result of those events. There will be financial tightenings, as well, with higher inflation, job losses, and stock market fluctuations. Issues with food safety and food supply chains will increase. There likely will be mass protests and/or boycotts (especially around the November elections in the United States), and there may be acts of random violence (remember, we are in energies that brought us wars).
Expect the unexpected, because Uranus—the planet of sudden changes and things coming from out of the blue—is active and exerting an influence. Having a plan and being prepared will help to keep calm.
Simplify and slow down. Now is the time to take things off your plate, rather than adding things or even trying to keep juggling too many activities. Most people are exhausted, and few take the time to slow down and rest, but this is exactly what will help everyone move through the next few months with relative calm and peace.
Go within. Use the new clarity that is becoming available to accurately assess where you are, without judgment, and make a plan to bring needed changes. Analyze your beliefs and expectations and assess whether they are realistic and if they are serving you or holding you back.
Keep your vibration UP. Fear is the enemy at this point, because it creates interference in our ability to receive information and connect with our intuition and guides. The “fear machine” in the media has been cranking up, so it helps to disengage from the rhetoric and spend more time in peace, rather than allowing yourself to be sucked down into the quicksand of anger, despair, and victimhood. Set boundaries as needed to preserve your peace and your energy, even if it means disappointing or displeasing others.
The tide has turned, a new era has begun, and it is up to each person to create their own version of Heaven on Earth. The best way to do this is to keep your vibration high, express yourself creatively, give yourself and others as much kindness and grace as possible, focus on the life you want to create, take the actions needed to start building it, and trust that the Universe is always working to support you, if you will just get out of the way and let it!
Humanity is building the new world one heart at a time, one choice at a time. Even when life feels challenging or bleak, there is always a choice. Choose love… ALWAYS!
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Here are some articles from past issues of Tunnel Vision that you might find interesting as companion pieces for this issue’s articles:
SEPTEMBER 2025—Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
WINTER 2025—The Howling Winds of Change!
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I am an Intuitive Coach, Public Speaker, Author, Reconnective Healing® practitioner, and a Practical Mystic.
A Near-Death Experience (NDE) in 1985 expanded my psychic abilities and created an ongoing link with some very loving—and humorous—Guardians of humanity and the ancient wisdom, who gave me a huge amount of information about life and the evolution of mankind, and who continue to guide me.
I bring this knowledge and connection to my clients and audiences, along with over 30 years’ accumulated wisdom and understanding of metaphysics, life on earth, and Who We Really Are.
I am the author of the metaphysical fantasy novel, The Search for the Crystal Key—an adventure about believing in yourself and the power of Love, with information about life that I received during my Near-Death Experience.
Watch podcasts and find out more about my NDE, products, and services at LionMagic.com.
© 2026, E.B. Dye. All Rights Reserved
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It's been a long time—a full year—since I've sent out a newsletter. Granted, I generally only send out 3 or 4 a year, but I was shocked to see that, partly because the time flew by so quickly and it didn't seem possible for it to have been that long. It's September, but it feels like it ought to be April or May.
But in other ways, I wasn't surprised. The energies since last fall have been so strong, so swirling, and so volatile, that it was almost impossible to pin them down. There have been so many timelines jumping around, crisscrossing each other seemingly every day, it's been almost impossible to get a read on what might be coming up.
I rallied myself to start a newsletter several times as the year unfolded. I would write a few paragraphs, and by the time I got to the second page, the energies would have swirled around again, and everything had changed... AGAIN!
Frankly, it was like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall! I'd think I knew where the energies were headed and I could give people a heads up, and the timelines would jump, and a whole new view down a whole new road would open up.
I know others are feeling this: They're experiencing false starts or an inability to start altogether.
We really are living in a new era, in new energies that work in new ways, and we're all going to have to learn how to operate within them.
These energies have a ripeness about them, a raw creativity about them, and they are pushing all of humanity toward self-awareness, authenticity, creativity, integrity and truth.
They will continue to be strong, and they will continue to swirl, and the timelines will continue to crisscross and jump in reaction to all the decisions made by individuals and the collective until the collective decides on the timeline that it wants and starts to choose consistently.
We can all influence which timeline that is—the global conditions we want to live in—with every choice we make (in fact, that's exactly what we're doing every day).
We choose our timeline with every thought and action, with every choice. So it really behooves us to focus on creating love, kindness, generosity, collaboration, inclusiveness, and peace. The more we create those qualities in our own lives, the more we anchor that energy on the planet, and the more we anchor that timeline for ourselves and the world!
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Over the last year, so many people on the planet have experienced huge losses—loss of a loved one, a beloved pet companion, a job, a relationship, or a home. Some are mourning the loss of illusions about the world, about their country, about their loved ones, or about their own lives.
The energetic atmosphere of the world is filled with anger, anxiety, fear, resentment, and deep grief, and instead of stuffing it down, putting on a fake smile, and carrying on, it will serve us better to acknowledge the emotions that we're having, allow ourselves to feel them, and release them in a constructive way. We can't carry this emotional baggage onto the train taking us into the future.
If we cling to our feelings of fear, anger, and grief, we will find that our world will continue to provide circumstances that will cause more of those feelings. But is that what we want?
Over the last three years, I experienced a number of big losses of my own, culminating in the passing of a very dear friend just after Christmas.
One of my dearest friends, a fellow NDEr, entered the last phases of a final journey with cancer. He passed the day after Christmas.
My friend lived near me, and we worked on many projects together over the last 11 years, including creating a retreat for NDE experiencers, and we had lots of fun with our many "planning meetings" over the years. It was a relief when he finally let go and went to the Light, because he had suffered greatly over the last year with cancer and its treatments, and yet it was a huge loss for those of us who loved him dearly.
The hole left in my life by his absence is huge.
I've Learned a Lot
Having gone to the other side and come back, I'm not afraid of death; in fact, I feel like I have my bags packed and I'm ready to go at a moment's notice. At funerals, I tend to be envious of the dearly departed.
My friend's death, and those other big losses I've had in the last couple of years pushed me into fully acknowledging and experiencing grief, loss, and mourning.
Grief is a funny thing: It has its own rhythm, it's own energy, and its own timing, It can walk away and leave you alone for weeks and then sweep over you when you least expect it and drown you in emotion like a tsunami when you least expect it. It can knock you flat so effectively that you can't get up. It can suck all the energy out of you, leaving you walking like a zombie through your own life, with no focus, no direction, and no motivation.
It is a process, and I got to experience it all.
I was never worried about him, because I know exactly where he is, and OMG I know there was a HUGE party when he got Home! But there were times that I found myself worrying about me. Talk about changing and "Who am I now?"
The best way through strong emotions is to experience them. Embrace them. Express them. In their fullness. Most of us have been taught the opposite: shove them down and move on. But that really doesn't work in the long run. The stuffed emotions come back to haunt.
Over the last couple of years, I looked grief in the eye, and we danced. We got to know each other, and it brought up all the losses of my life that had not been adequately grieved—and I was finally able to grieve them, too.
On one hand it was horrible, and on the other hand, working with moving through the grief process was the most healing thing I've ever done.
Yes, I found myself at times exhausted, unfocused, and unmotivated, with very little energy to start anything new.
But I learned to give myself a lot of grace and love as it all played out. When I couldn't start something, I didn't. When I felt exhausted, I rested. And I didn't judge myself for any of it. I ALLOWED. I felt the feelings. And I loved myself through the process.
I know that this experience gives me new insights to help others who are grieving. I can give them love and grace, because I understand what's happening.
If you are in any phase of mourning, for any kind of loss, I hope you can give yourself those things, too! You will totally confront your humanity, with all its vulnerabilities, but you can get through it and come out with much more love, acceptance, and understanding of yourself.
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Have You Had an NDE or Other Experience??
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Sometimes we just need time away from daily life, time to meet with kindred spirits, spiritual family, and others who have had similar transformative experiences... people who "get us" without having to explain ourselves, because they've been there.
You might be interested in attending our annual retreat in Virginia Beach, October 22-25. We chill out, share stories, discuss challenges, and share the love!
If feel drawn to experience something like this, check it out on our website www.NDERandR.com. Registration is still open. We keep it small, but we have some spots left!
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