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26-07. Year of the Fire Horse

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air since February 17th

February 17, 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, and when astrology and numerology converge, the question becomes: what does this powerful alignment mean for you?

Movement. Truth. Courage in Action.

The Year of the Horse is not a quiet year.
It doesn’t whisper.
It moves.

In Chinese astrology, Horse energy is about freedom, momentum, authenticity, and forward motion. And in 2026, this energy asks us something very specific:

Are you living truthfully—or just comfortably?

What the Horse Brings

The Horse is driven by instinct and integrity. It cannot be confined for long without becoming restless, resistant, or rebellious. When Horse energy enters a year, stagnation becomes unbearable. Systems that restrict life, truth, or expression begin to crack—not because of chaos, but because they can no longer hold what wants to move.

This is a year that favors:

  • Honest conversations
  • Brave choices
  • Personal sovereignty
  • Alignment between what we feel, say, and do

Anything false, forced, or fear-based struggles to survive the pace.

The Fire Within 2026

2026 carries Fire Horse energy—and fire doesn’t ask politely.
It ignites courage, passion, and visibility.

This is not reckless fire; it’s purposeful ignition.
Fire Horse years tend to expose:

  • Where we’ve been silenced
  • Where we’ve settled for less than truth
  • Where fear has replaced faith in ourselves

And then it says: Move anyway.

For Humanity as a Whole

Collectively, the Horse year amplifies a desire for freedom—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and socially. People no longer want to be managed, manipulated, or muted. They want participation, dignity, and meaning.

You may see:

  • More people stepping away from what drains them
  • A pushback against systems that no longer serve life
  • Grassroots movements rooted in compassion and common sense
  • A reclaiming of personal responsibility and inner authority

This is not about fighting against—
it’s about moving toward what is life-affirming.

For the Individual

On a personal level, the Horse asks one simple but powerful question:

What do you know in your bones—but haven’t yet honored?

In 2026:

  • Intuition strengthens
  • Restlessness becomes a signal, not a problem
  • Your body and heart speak louder than your fear

Those who listen will feel lighter.
Those who resist may feel exhausted.

The Horse rewards motion aligned with truth—not speed for its own sake.

How to Work With the Energy

You don’t need to run wildly to honor the Horse.
You simply need to move honestly.

  • Choose the conversations you’ve been avoiding
  • Take one aligned step instead of staying frozen
  • Trust your inner knowing over external noise
  • Let go of roles, labels, or expectations that no longer fit

The Horse doesn’t demand perfection—only sincerity.

February 17, 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, and with the union of Chinese astrology and Western astrology, the question becomes: what does this powerful alignment mean for you?

? Ram — Aries

Theme: Courage with direction
The Horse fuels your fire, but asks for a purpose, not impulse.
Move boldly—but only toward what truly matters now. Leadership rises when passion meets responsibility.

? Bull — Taurus

Theme: Liberation from comfort traps
The Horse nudges you out of routines that feel safe but stale.
Change isn’t here to punish—it’s here to free you. Flexibility becomes your new strength.

? Twins — Gemini

Theme: Speak it. Share it. Shape it.
Your voice carries momentum this year. Writing, teaching, speaking, connecting—this is your lane. Just be sure your words come from truth, not noise.

? Crab — Cancer

Theme: Emotional sovereignty
The Horse teaches you not to carry what isn’t yours.
2026 is about choosing emotional freedom, setting boundaries, and honoring your needs without guilt.

? Lion — Leo

Theme: Authentic visibility
You’re meant to be seen—but only as your real self.
Drop the performance. Lead from heart. When you shine honestly, others follow naturally.

? Maiden — Virgo

Theme: Trust the inner compass
Overthinking slows Horse energy. This year asks you to feel your way forward, not perfect it first. Progress beats precision in 2026.

?? Scales — Libra

Theme: Truth over people-pleasing
Harmony can’t come at the cost of self-betrayal anymore.
The Horse empowers you to speak clearly, choose fairly, and stand steady—even if it disrupts the balance at first.

? Scorpion — Scorpio

Theme: Channel intensity into creation
This is a powerful year for transformation through action.
Move your energy—don’t internalize it. When you act with integrity, your influence deepens.

? Archer — Sagittarius

Theme: Aligned expansion
The Horse resonates strongly with your love of freedom.
Travel, learning, and new horizons call—but only if they align with your deepest values, not escapism.

? Sea-Goat — Capricorn

Theme: Redefining success
Old models of grind and endurance don’t work anymore.
2026 invites you to build the success that includes joy, meaning, and sustainability—not just achievement.

? Water Bearer — Aquarius

Theme: Innovation with heart
Your future-thinking thrives this year, but the Horse reminds you to stay embodied and compassionate. Ideas gain power when they serve humanity, not ego.

? Fish — Pisces

Theme: Ground the vision
Your intuition is strong—but the Horse asks you to act on it.
Creative dreams, healing work, and spiritual insights flourish when you anchor them in the real world.

Numerology × Fire Horse (2026)

In numerology, 2026 reduces to a 1 year (2+0+2+6 = 10 ? 1), the number of new beginnings, leadership, and self-authority. When paired with the Fire Horse, this energy becomes bold, fast-moving, and truth-driven. Together, they call us to step out of hesitation and into aligned action—initiating new paths, trusting our inner knowing, and leading our lives with courage rather than fear. 2026 isn’t about waiting for permission; it’s about moving forward honestly, independently, and with purpose.

The Collective Thread

No matter your sign, 2026 asks one shared question:

“Where are you being called to move—truthfully, courageously, and consciously?”

The Horse doesn’t wait for certainty.
It waits for honesty.

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26-05. Sara Troy on Listen. Learn. Apply.

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from February 3rd

A Life of Listening, Learning, and Illuminating

Lately, I’ve been honored to be invited onto other people’s podcasts and platforms, including Sacred Sundays with Ross Taylor and the upcoming Growth Summit. These invitations are deeply meaningful, because they allow me to share not just my story, but the heart behind Self Discovery Wisdom — a platform built to amplify voices that truly make a difference in the world.

While many see me simply as a podcaster, I consider myself a podcaster plus. I am an author, anthology producer, global conversation curator, and wisdom advocate. Over the years, I’ve contributed to and produced multiple books, including Sara’s Self Discovery to Soul Living, Mission Accepted 262, Our Forgotten Children, and now Our Forgotten Seniors. Yet beyond titles, what truly matters to me is creating a sanctuary where people feel seen, heard, and inspired. (FOUND HERE)

For nearly 14 years, I have had the privilege of hosting thousands of conversations with individuals from all over the world — healers, entrepreneurs, veterans, authors, musicians, coaches, environmentalists, mental health advocates, and everyday heroes. Their stories carry courage, resilience, and truth. Many have faced profound adversity, trauma, loss, or disillusionment, yet chose liberation over limitation, purpose over pain, and contribution over comfort. These are not sound bites, they are lived wisdom.

Through 20 diverse genres, including spirituality, health, business, mental wellness, conscious living, environmental awareness, and children’s advocacy, I have curated a vast library of meaningful conversations. This structure allows listeners to follow the wisdom that speaks most deeply to their current life journey — whether they seek healing, clarity, empowerment, inspiration, or direction.

I do not create fast, shallow content. I speak to thoughtful listeners — seekers, elders, leaders, healers, entrepreneurs, and soul listeners. I will not compress truth for convenience, fragment wisdom for speed, or dilute depth for popularity. This is not a viral platform, it is a rooted one. Slower growth, deeper resonance, longer impact.

At 71, I continue this work because it heals, fulfills, and nourishes my own soul, and because wisdom should never be lost to age, silence, or obscurity. The youngest guest I’ve interviewed was 10; the oldest was 92. Every age carries insight. Every story matters.

This is more than a podcast network. It is a sanctuary of wisdom, a living archive of human resilience, courage, and possibility. And my invitation is simple:

Listen. Learn. Apply.

Because when we truly listen, we awaken. And when we awaken, we illuminate the path — not just for ourselves, but for others.

Until next time, may your journey of self-discovery be meaningful, illuminating, and deeply enriching.

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Merry Christmas Listeners

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Thank you for walking with Self Discovery Wisdom throughout 2025. Your presence, your listening, and your support mean more than words can say.

This year has been rich with conversations that touched the heart, stirred the soul, and invited deeper awareness. Together, we explored spirituality in its many forms—grounded, practical, and lived. We spoke openly about self-dignity, healing, and reclaiming confidence. We honored the journey of aging vibrantly, not as something to fear, but as a stage of wisdom, vitality, and contribution. We also held space for deeply personal stories, including conversations around self-image, compassion, and the courage it takes to be seen as we are.

We’ll return on January 26 with more heart-led, illuminating conversations, offering wisdom to nourish your soul and support an abundant, conscious year ahead.

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AK25-47. A Complete Fiction by R.L. Maizes

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An Author’s Kiss with Sara Troy and her guest R.L. Maizes, on air from November 25th

 A Complete Fiction  Told in a humorous vein, R.L. examines the very serious questions of who has a right to tell a story, and has cancel-culture gone too far in our social media–drenched world?

With little evidence, would-be author P.J. Larkin serves a “nibble” on the trendy new social media app Crave, accusing editor George Dunn of stealing the novel she submitted to him for publication. The nibble shoots to the top of the site’s Popular Menu Items, and before you can say “unpaid literary labor,” George is embroiled in a scandal, his job and book deal in jeopardy. P.J. ‘s novel is snapped up amid the publicity, but has she revealed her sister Mia’s secrets in the book? Some diners on Crave think so, and now it’s P.J.’s turn to feel the public’s scorn.

Fiction can give us a breather from the relentless churn of the news, and A Complete Fiction does just that—offering a thoughtful look at serious issues while keeping readers laughing along the way. Its very creation carries a touch of irony: a book critiquing the intrusiveness of social media must still rely on those same platforms for promotion. The author explores what makes social media so objectionable to her, from its noise to its pressure, while also touching on the quieter indignities of the writing life—like receiving the dreaded “remaindered” letter for earlier books.

Why she had her husband block her social media accounts for her while she wrote the book

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R.L. Maizes’s debut novel, Other People’s Pets, won the 2021 Colorado Book Award in Fiction and was a Library Journal Best Debut of Summer/Fall 2020. She also is the author of the short story collection, We Love Anderson Cooper. Her short stories have aired on National Public Radio and can be found in Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading and in The Best Small Fictions 2020. Maizes’s essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, O Magazine, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and have aired on NPR. She is a Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellow and the recipient of a Fellowship Grant from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture for 2024–2025 for her novel-in-progress. Maizes was born in Queens, New York, and lives in Boulder County, Colorado, with her husband, Steve, and her muses: Rosie, a dog who spent her first year homeless in South Dakota and thinks Colorado is downright balmy, and the ghost of Arie the Cat.

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25-46. What is Trust?

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from November 18th

Trust, it’s a small word carrying the weight of worlds.
At its core, it means confidence, belief, and faith — in someone, something, or even in the unseen.

In our personal lives, trust is the heartbeat of connection — that quiet knowing that someone will be there when we fall, will hold truth when we can’t see it ourselves.

In relationships, trust is the invisible bridge between souls. It’s built one moment at a time — through honesty, reliability, and compassion — and when broken, it takes courage and consistency to rebuild.

In organizations and leadership, trust is the foundation of collaboration. It’s what turns a group into a team, a mission into a movement. Without it, even the strongest structure collapses under doubt.

I’m a strong advocate for AI as a powerful tool that can truly assist us and enhance our capabilities. However, in the wrong hands, it becomes a means of manipulation and distortion. Much of what we see out there that misleads or deceives isn’t AI acting on its own—it’s the result of people using it with the wrong intentions.

In the mind, trust is both rational and emotional — a blend of experience, expectation, and hope. It’s our brain’s way of saying, “I choose to believe.”

In the legal and financial world, trust takes on a structure — a fiduciary bond of responsibility and stewardship. It’s a promise, protected by law, that one will act for another’s good.

And in the spiritual realm, trust becomes surrender — the faith that life unfolds with purpose, even when we cannot yet see the path. It’s the whisper of the soul that says, “All is as it’s meant to be.”

Having a true belief means having faith in what cannot be seen. Many people say they trust in God—but do you actually see God walking around? Do you see any of your sacred figures in the flesh? No. Because the God you seek lives within you and is revealed through godly acts—kindness, compassion, caring, and consideration.

You may believe in what is written or housed within a church or a holy book, but do you carry that belief inside you? When you do, it becomes alive within—something you feel, trust, and embody. That inner knowing, that divine spark within you, guides your actions. And that, above all, is something you can truly trust.

When we trust the soul, its energy and intelligence aligned with our heart’s truth and our spirit in action, we begin to truly understand what information in the mind is relevant at the moment. We simply trust it.

It feels right.
It just is.
I don’t choose to believe it—I believe it.

When we rely only on the mind, belief becomes a choice based on facts or data. But when we move into the soul’s intellect, into that heart resonance, belief becomes knowing. There is no doubt—only truth flowing through you.

Trust is the thread weaving all these worlds together — personal, relational, professional, spiritual.
It asks us to be vulnerable, to believe, to open ourselves again and again.

Because without trust, love falters, leadership fails, and life loses its rhythm.
But with trust — everything begins to flow.

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