“Gratitude is a powerful magnet for your dreams,” says Diadiura. “Write down 26 things you are grateful for in 2025 (26 corresponds to the new year). This ritual enhances your energy of acceptance.”
3. Intention Ritual – Night of December 31 to January 1
No matter how you spend New Year’s Eve—whether at the club with all your friends or alone on your couch with your cat—remember to perform an intention ritual at midnight.
“Midnight marks the strongest energy for transition,” says Diadiura. “During this time, make wishes, meditate briefly on the year ahead, and repeat affirmations (3–5, short and in the present tense).”
Even if you’re out celebrating, all it takes is a few focused moments to set your intentions. In fact, you can even make it a lighthearted group activity to strengthen its effects.
Rituals to Manifest Your Desires in 2026
Once we’ve moved into the new year, it’s time to manifest with 2026’s strong energy. Here are some ways to do so.
1. Letter to Yourself in 2026
Letter-writing is one of the most powerful forms of manifestation—and it’s quite simple.
“Write a letter from your future self at the end of 2026: ‘I lived this year as… I received… I felt…’” Diadiura recommends. “Describe everything you want to achieve and experience.
This is a powerful quantum intention technique.”
Essentially, your letter will be written in the past tense, as though you’ve already lived through 2026. This tricks the brain into believing these manifestations have already come into fruition.
2. Candle Ritual for Your Path
Working with candles can help supercharge your manifestations.
“Take a white or gold candle, light it, and say: ‘I open my new path. I allow the Universe to guide me. My year is blessed,’” Diadiura advises.
3. Intention Jar Ritual
As you already learned above, setting intentions can be a powerful way to keep yourself on track and align yourself with your desires.
To create an intention jar, Diadiura advises placing a list of your desires inside, along with “a dried rose petal (for love), lavender (for peace), a cinnamon stick (for luck), [and] a coin (for finances).” She recommends hiding the jar in a secret place, so no one else has access to it.
