Everyone has a Life Path Number — what’s yours? In Signs Of The Times, Her Campus gets deep into all things astrology, zodiac, Tarot, and the cosmos. This time, we are sharing your 2026 Tarot card reading, based on your Life Path Number.
2025 is marking its end, and everyone is anticipating the presence of 2026. If 2025 wasn’t the ideal year for you or you didn’t meet all of your New Year’s resolutions, then 2026 could be a much better year in terms of goals and success. Now, you can wake up on New Year’s Day and think to yourself, “This will be the best year ever,” — but you can’t determine what will happen. In order for you to keep faith in 2026, consider turning to your Life Path Number — and the Tarot spread that coincides with it.
Your Life Path Number determines what your Tarot reading will be, which is a card method used to inspect a person’s past, present, and future. Each card has a significant meaning and can correlate with your situation, but a Life Path Number is where things provide a better picture. Spiritual advisor and Tarot reader at Nebula, Karyna Diadiura, states that 2026 will bring new life for opportunities and personal growth. “It is a year to take bold steps, change priorities, and explore horizons in life and career,” Diadiura says. “To make the most of this time, it helps to view the year’s energies through your Life Path Number.”
To determine your Life Path Number, you have to calculate the number. First, write out your birth date in the format of day-month-year. Then, add all of the digits of your birth date together to get a single number — your life path number (which should be 1-9, and zeroes don’t count). Or, you can go to an online generator, like this one.
If you want to know what kind of energy your number will give you, each Life Path focuses on a different subject and holds true meaning to it. So, once you’ve got your number, leave it to Diadiura to give you your Tarot reading for 2026.
Life Path 1: The Tower
For those born under Number One, 2026 is the year to focus on personal development, embracing change, and embarking on career ambitions. This can resonate well for those who are set to graduate in the new year. “2026 will be a time of major changes and inner transformations,” Diadiura says. “The Tower card symbolizes that old limitations fall away, creating space for the new.”
Life Path 2: Three of Cups
If you were born under the Number Two, the new year will be a sentimental one in terms of friendships and relationships, establishing new connections and securing your bonds.
Overall, the Three of Cups card symbolizes celebration and shared successes. “The year will bring joy, support from friends, and harmony in relationships,” Diaduira says.
Life Path 3: The Lovers
For those with Number Three, love is in the air for 2026. “The Lovers card emphasizes the importance of sincere relationships and decisions made with the heart,” Diaduira says. Your main game will be embedded in mutual understanding, creativity, and of course… romance!
Life Path 4: The Judgment
If you’re someone who struggles to face the truth, the new year will bring in a much-needed wake-up call for you. The Judgment card focuses on one’s introspection and self-reflection, which are two areas that are needed for observation when it comes to change. Diaduira’s advice for Number Fours? “Review your path and embrace changes consciously,” she shares.
Life Path 5: Four of Pentacles
For Number Fives, stability and balance will be your priorities for 2026. Whether you want to practice better money management or save to pay off your student loan debt, now is the time to start considering the next steps. “Be mindful of expenses, but leave room for growth,” Diaduira says. “Value your resources and nurture your security.”
Life Path 6: Knight of Cups
Number Sixes, listen up. According to Diaduira, “Knight of Cups promises emotional gifts and new opportunities in love and creativity. This year will be inspiring and full of heart.” If you’re someone who is in need of emotional development, the Knight of Cups will help you guide you through it — either through intuition or by following your passion.
Life Path 7: Seven of Cups
A new year is always seen as a chance to grow, but for Number Sevens, there will be many possibilities to grow and succeed. In 2026, focus more on your assignments and prioritize your bedtime routine. Other areas, like spiritual growth, can also be at the top of your list as well. “Evaluate options carefully and don’t rush,” Diaduira says. “Explore your options and trust your discernment.”
Life Path 8: 10 of Wands
For Number Eights, goal-setting is all that will be your main concern for the new year. “10 of Wands emphasizes your ability to achieve goals and complete important tasks,” Diaduira says. “This year brings a sense of strength and perseverance.”
If you’ve been struggling in classes or lack a consistent work-life balance, 2026 will be the year that your failures will soon turn into achievements.
Life Path 9: The Fool
Number Nines, this message is for you: 2026 is the year of a new you. New beginnings. New life. Embrace the refreshed version of yourself and make sure to open yourself up to new challenges and jump headfirst into taking risks.
“The Fool symbolizes new beginnings, adventures, and bold steps forward,” Diaduira says. “For number 9, 2026 is a time to believe in your possibilities and embrace the new.
If your number brings you hope for 2026, hopefully it’ll be something that will hold true to your heart throughout the new year.