The sun has now moved into Gate 51, SHOCK or AROUSING. In the I-Ching this hexagram is also called THE AROUSING.

This is the energy of the shaman who goes through a difficult trial to SHOCK themselves into a spiritual awakening. Because ultimately it is about attaining spiritual wisdom.

Now if someone with this definition is not expressing any interest in spirit in their life, SHOCKING experiences may be a repeating theme until they forced into that spiritual awakening.

On the lighter side, many people with this energy defined like to be a little shocking. They enjoy it. This is also very competitive energy which can be experienced by others being competitive with them or being competitive themselves.

Bette Davis was defined by the Sun in Gate 51 and she embodied the energy of SHOCKING people with her bold choices. Plus her competitive spirit was legendary. I find it impossible to not also mention that Joan Crawford was defined by Mercury in Gate 51 as well. Go Feud!

So while this energy is transiting, you might enjoy getting into the competitive spirit and playing some board games with your family and friends. Go bowling. Have fun. People just might be inclined to play a practical joke or too as well.

But more importantly, consider taking this time to think about how you are addressing spirit in your life. Do you believe in a higher power? Do you meditate? Do you go to church? Do you think about how spirit is guiding your life and allow yourself to experience gratitude? Because frankly life has a way of making you address these questions if you are not.

Now I have a lot of logic and individuality in my chart and spiritual practice can be a bit challenging for me so I get it. But trusting in spirit is my lesson in this life. So I'll be thinking about how to implement more ways to connect with spirit during this time.

Will you join me?