The Sun has now moved into Gate 52, PERSPECTIVE, STILLNESS or THE MOUNTAIN. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called KEEPING STILL MOUNTAIN.

This is the energy to stop, be STILL, and see the whole picture; the proverbial forest for the trees. The lower expression of this energy of course can also mean sitting around doing nothing without focus. There is a reason it is sometimes lovingly referred to as the couch potato gate. But If you or someone you love is celebrating a birthday this week understand that STILLNESS is a gift, a true resource really.

I think the timing couldn't be better really. We are not a society that promotes taking the time to stop and take stock of a situation. I have a friend who is covering the world cup and his job is literally to click "publish," on his reporting in the final minute of a game. Where is the PERSPECTIVE in that? Hot takes are de rigueur. The sooner you post your opinion on Twitter the more relevant you are to society.

Of course this has created an unbelievable lack of PERSPECTIVE in how we view the world. Not to mention this lack of care has resulted in the truly painful awareness that people you admire just might say the most banal, uninformed, hurtful thing in their eagerness to stay relevant. It makes it a challenge to admire anyone in this day and age.

So I invite you to take the time during this transit to stop, look around, and ruminate on the true weight of things. Do people really need your hot take to find clarity? Does being clever for clever's sake help or hinder the current situation? Do you know enough to even have an opinion?

Use this time to take stock of your life. A quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle would be ideal. In what ways are you truly blessed? What are your particular challenges? In the long run, what is serving you and your loved ones and what is not?

Of course in Human Design we do not encourage over thinking. To be clear, this energy is not about mental gymnastics. It is about developing an awareness based on the gift of STILLNESS. If you can, be STILL. Meditate. Clear the cobwebs and see what awareness comes to light.

Decisions can come later based on your authority. Try to allow yourself to gain some PERSPECTIVE during this time. Your world will be better for it.