The sun has now moved to Gate 8, CONTRIBUTION. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called HOLDING TOGETHER. 

This energy needs to make a CONTRIBUTION in this world. It's as simple as that. Not so simple when you feel like a cog in the wheel that isn't making any difference. Do you see the conundrum if the circumstances or opportunities aren't right? As with so much in Human Design right timing is everything. If given the opportunity this energy will make a difference and it has a deep drive to do just that. Collaboration can be the key to facilitate that opportunity. With the right people and the right energies this can be the individual circuit expression of productive change manifested. Make a CONTRIBUTION.

Not having the opportunity to make a CONTRIBUTION can weigh very heavily on people who have this energy defined. They truly need to feel like they are making a difference.

So while this energy for CONTRIBUTION is transiting, what can you do to make a CONTRIBUTION? If you're not getting that sense of CONTRIBUTION to the world at work (although I would argue you can do so with every enthusiastic task), what can you do in your spare time to feel like you are making a difference? Have you considered volunteering? If it's a creative CONTRIBUTION you desire, how can you be open to those kind of opportunities? How can you CONTRIBUTE to the well being of the people around you? I invite you to think about the theme of CONTRIBUTION in your life.

Whether we have this energy defined or not, most of us want to feel like we are here to make a difference. This can be the case on so many levels. Some people make a CONTRIBUTION to this world by raising their children with impeccable values. Others, make a CONTRIBUTION by fostering empathy through art. Others make a CONTRIBUTION by changing the face of technology. Others make a CONTRIBUTION by improving the quality of life for others in small ways every day. We are all different, on different paths, and all of this is valid and necessary. When we are true to our design, we are playing the role that is of most use to this world and we all have something to CONTRIBUTE.

As always, these are not RA's words. This is just me ruminating on the theme of CONTRIBUTION. If you would like to see if you have CONTRIBUTION defined in your chart, go here to fill out a simple form and get one for free.   

The truth is, you are already making a CONTRIBUTION to this world whether you realize it or not. The question is, on balance is it a positive or negative?