A Prayer for the New Year 2026

Written By Xóchitl Ashe

Beloved medicine family,

Happy holidays! As we stand at the threshold of 2026, I feel my heart overflowing with gratitude for this sacred community, for each of you who walks this path with me.

This time between years is so special… a pause to reflect, to honor what has been, and to open ourselves fully to what is coming. The energy is here. Can you feel it? The invitation to step into something new, to recommit to what matters most, to remember who we truly are.

As I've been sitting with this transition, I kept feeling called to create a prayer, not just for us, but for the Earth, for all our relations, for this beautiful world we're here to tend and protect.

This prayer is an offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and Taita Inti (Father Sun), to the animals and plants, to the waters and mountains, to the ancestors and spirits who guide us. It's a prayer for healing, for balance, for sacred reciprocity. It's a prayer for all of us as we step into 2026 with open hearts.

I invite you to receive this prayer, to share it with loved ones, to carry it with you into the new year. May it be medicine for whatever your heart needs right now.

A Message of Gratitude

Thank you for being here. Thank you for your open heart, your commitment to healing, your willingness to walk this path of sacred reciprocity with me. You are medicine. You are needed. You are so deeply loved.

As we step into 2026 together, I am filled with excitement for all that is unfolding. There is so much beauty ahead, so much magic to co-create, so many seeds ready to bloom.

I can't wait to continue this journey with you.

Download this prayer. Share it. Speak it aloud. Let it guide you into the new year.

With all my love and gratitude,

Xóchitl

P.S. Our next Born For This cycle begins in February 2026 - more details coming soon. If you feel called to join us, to deepen your connection to Earth and step into your role as a caretaker and healer, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

Xóchitl Ashe

Xochitl (pronounced “So-chil”) Kusikuy Ashe is an Afro-Quechua Aymara medicine woman, representing the fifth generation of her family’s healing lineage. For the past three decades, Xochitl has been sharing her wisdom as a respected teacher, guide, author, and community builder, offering retreats, workshops, mentorships, and ceremonies across the world. At just 16 Xochitl became the first woman in five generations to be initiated into her Peruvian ancestral healing traditions. Throughout her 30-year journey, she has collaborated with indigenous teachers and wisdom keepers, studying traditional healing modalities and the sacred use of plant medicines like Teonanácatl (psilocybin mushrooms). Blending ancestral wisdom with Western trauma-informed therapies, such as internal family systems, Xochitl bridges ancient healing traditions with modern wellness practices. Beyond education, she is a passionate preserver of Indigenous teachings, an expert in plant spirit communication, and a devoted advocate for honoring sacred mushrooms. Through her unwavering commitment to these sacred practices, Xochitl not only helps individuals embark on joyful and empowered healing journeys but also ensures that these ancient traditions remain alive, relevant, and accessible for generations to come, so that we may remember that we live in a magical world.

https://www.xochitlashe.com
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