The Sun has now moved to Gate 27, RESPONSIBILITY or NOURISHING. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called NOURISHMENT.

This is the energy for transmitting values and NOURISHMENT to the tribe. The classic example of this energy is the Mama Bear who takes care of her family, often at great cost to her own well being. It can easily turn into co-dependent energy that takes enormous RESPONSIBILITY for everyone and everything. The highest expression of this energy however is altruism while still maintaining a healthy sense of self preservation; easier said than done.

People with NOURISHING defined in their chart are often wonderful cooks who quite literally find joy in feeding and NOURISHING their loved ones. We love that.

Michael Moore is a great example of someone compelled to educate/remind the citizens of the United States about its core values. Core values that for him are all about taking care of its citizens. Not surprising because he has RESPONSIBILITY defined by the Sun in his chart. He also has the Gate of Shock defined by Mercury so you can see why he often tries to communicate these values in a way that will quite literally shock people into enlightenment.

While this NOURISHING energy is transiting this week, I invite you to think about how much you self sacrifice yourself for your loved ones. Are you someone who puts others before yourself? Is it possible to find more balance? An important part of imparting values includes teaching others to take RESPONSIBILITY for themselves. Can you see how doing everything for others may fall short of that goal?

For those of us who do not have this energy defined, how can we find ways to be more NOURISHING to our loved ones on a regular basis? Is there something you could do this week to demonstrate how very much you care?

Just don't ask me to cook. That wouldn't work out for anyone.