378 — The Number 10: Why 2026 Will Force You to Face the Mirror With Paul Chek

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Dec 30, 2025

Upcoming 2026 is seen as a year of intense self-reflection, prompting listeners to confront buried personal challenges. Paul discusses the significance of archetypes in shaping perception and meaning, tying them to the Tarot's Wheel of Fortune. He explores the implications of AI and the Narcissus myth on mental health and social dynamics. The conversation also delves into numerology, personal legacy, and the importance of accountability. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their lives and prepare for the transitions ahead.

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INSIGHT

2026 As A Reflective Turning Point

2026 numerologically reduces to 10, the Wheel of Fortune, so it acts as a mirror reflecting unresolved issues from 2025.
Paul Chek warns that unresolved wounds will reappear and determine whether we choose destiny or are controlled by fate.

ADVICE

Balance The Four Elements

Balance the four elements in yourself: fire, air, water, earth to survive this cycle.
Do inner work now or risk being controlled by outside forces, Paul Chek advises.

ANECDOTE

Political Reflections From 2025

Paul Chek reflects on 2025 political events and his preference for Trump's policies over Biden's in several domains.
He also expresses greater trust in RFK Jr. and applauds awareness raised about food and health.

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Just because a very chaotic 2025 is coming to an end and a new year is about to begin doesn’t mean you can ignore the personal challenges you’ve managed to sweep under the rug…

2026 is the year you’ll face the mirror based on the 10th card of the Tarot, The Wheel of Fortune (the divine mirror of self-reflection), and all of those obstacles will re-appear. What you choose to do — or don’t do — to resolve these challenges may determine the fragile difference between taking control of your life or being controlled by others.

Paul shares his 2026 forecast including a roadmap for your spiritual survival this week on Spirit Gym.

For Spirit Gym listeners: To get the most out of Paul’s 2026 solocast, we encourage you to watch it on his YouTube channel. Also, you can access a PDF of his extensive resources for this episode here.

Timestamps

4:03 Looking back at 2025.

8:16 Donald Trump or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Who do you trust more?

15:17 The myth of Narcissus and its connection to artificial intelligence.

22:28 Understanding archetypes.

25:24 Exploring GOD.

31:51 God dreams myth, the story that tells itself.

35:00 Paul’s favorite myth of origin.

43:04 Humans cannot perceive anything without archetypes.

49:14 Higher mind and lower mind.

59:35 Essential archetypes for life and meaning.

1:08:02 The Wheel of Fortune (Tarot card 10).

1:15:11 The objective psyche.

1:26:56 Archetypal images.

1:32:36 The local and non-local mind.

1:38:09 The numerology of 2026.

1:46:14 10: The end of one cycle and the beginning of another.

1:55:53 Looking at 2026 from a Tarot perspective (the Royal Road).

2:10:18 “The most important aspects of what the Tarot is teaching us happen in the first 10 cards.”

2:21:04 10 as a number field.

2:30:38 Will you make it to 2027?

2:41:14 The meaning of fire.

2:48:34 “The journey through the Tarot archetypes and all spiritual development is really just a journey from the head to the heart.”

2:57:53 What riddles are the Sphinx confronting us with in 2026?

3:01:55 Climbing the Accountability Ladder.

3:11:07 Recognize the Mystery.

3:16:09 Here’s your homework assignment.

Resources

The International Society of Mythology

Paul’s Spirit Gym conversation with Federico Faggin

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Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear Music

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