February Reflection & March Expansion
February 2026 – The Year of the Fire Horse
February marked the ignition point of the Lunar New Year, welcoming the energy of the Fire Horse.
The Horse represents:
Movement
Freedom
Momentum
Passion
Independence
Fire amplifies all of it.
More visibility.
More boldness.
More truth.
Less tolerating misalignment.
The Fire Horse year is not passive.
It rewards:
Courage over comfort
Action over overthinking
Embodiment over theory
It exposes:
Where you are playing small
Where you are burning out
Where you are running in the wrong direction
February, for me, was clarifying.
Not dramatic.
Not chaotic.
Just honest.
And clarity is powerful.
My February Priority Reset
Recently, I reviewed my priorities.
Here’s what I noticed:
1. Scattered Focus
Too many “good ideas.” Not enough directed energy.
2. Energy Leaks
Saying yes when my body whispered no.
3. Vision Drift
Losing sight of long-term direction in daily busyness.
What I Did About It
I re-anchored to 1% of my day.14.4 minutes.
That’s it.
If I intentionally protect just 14.4 minutes for:
Movement
Journaling
Breath
Aligned action
The trajectory shifts.
I also rewrote my top 3 priorities for this quarter.
(Not 12. Not 20. Three.)
And I asked myself:
If March was momentum month… what would matter most?
March 2026 – Movement, Mastery & Bali
March answers with expansion.
🌺 Bali Zouk Congress
6–8 March 2026
An international lineup of Brazilian Zouk artists for three days exclusively with BZC:
Arthur Santos & Oksana Andreeva
Leonardo Neves
Rachel Ramalho & Laura Delava
DJ Kakah
Walter Fernandes & Larissa Secco
Kadu Pires & Carolina Fajardo
Rachel Kempson & Wesley Silvia
Sarah Evans & Bruno Ferreira
What this includes:
3 nights of parties on the Bali party coast
Pre-party on 5 March
Post-party on 9 March
Professional & amateur showcases
Bali’s first official BZDC Zouk Jack & Jill competition
Tickets are still available at:
https://balizoukcongress.com
For me, this isn’t just dance.
It’s:
Nervous system training
Leadership development
Presence practice
Emotional integration
Community medicine
🌿 Bali Zouk Retreat
12–17 March 2026
10 top international Brazilian Zouk artists.
Maximum 30-person class sizes.
Five all-inclusive tropical days.
Your ticket includes:
5 days and nights tropical Zouk holiday
All meals (including a special welcome dinner)
Airport transfers
Transportation to all retreat events
Morning yoga daily
3–4 hours of intensive workshops each day
2–4 hours of enhanced social dancing daily
4 expanded evening parties
Sightseeing and cultural activities
A few surprises along the way
This is mastery and immersion.
Tickets available at:
https://www.balizoukretreat.co
🇦🇺 Back in Australia
After Bali:
Brisbane – 18–22 March
Canberra – 24–29 March
Sessions. Catch-ups. Dance. Embodiment work.
If you’re local and wanting support, reach out early.
Your March Reset Invitation
Before momentum takes over, pause.
Ask yourself:
What direction am I currently running?
Is it aligned — or just familiar?
If I committed 1% of my day intentionally… where would I be in 90 days?
Fire Horse years move quickly.
If you don’t choose direction, momentum chooses it for you.
A Simple 1% March Practice
For the next 7 days, choose ONE:
14.4 minutes of movement
14.4 minutes of journaling
14.4 minutes building something meaningful
14.4 minutes in silence
Track it.
Don’t overcomplicate it.
Momentum compounds.
Closing Reflection
You are richer than you think.
Not in money.
In time.
You have today.
And today can be directed.
February was awareness.
March is motion.
Let’s move wisely.
With clarity.
With courage.
With 1% intention.
Dr Cass Tan