The Sun has now moved into Gate 31, DEMOCRACY. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called INFLUENCE.

This is the energy for DEMOCRATIC leadership. DEMOCRATIC leadership can be a bit tricky. Because someone with this energy defined knows they are a leader. But they will get themselves into trouble if they decide to start leading without getting buy in first. Meaning, this leader needs to be called out and elected into leadership. If not, people will resent this energy for taking over and telling them what to do.

But, if the energetics are right and someone with this energy waits to be elected, they will receive very strong support. This is the energy for approaching leadership as a service. It is here to lead others in the manner that serves them and serves their interests. The key here is to INFLUENCE what people want and then deliver it the way they want it.

So while this energy is transiting, I invite you to think about how leadership plays a role in your life. Are you a leader? Do people turn to you for direction? How do you approach leadership? Do you bully people into doing what you want them to do? OR do you wait for people to turn to you a ask for your direction? Do people embrace your leadership or reject it?

Who are your leaders? Are they DEMOCRATIC? How do you support them?

Gate 45, THE KING/QUEEN just leads. Gate 31, DEMOCRACY, is called to lead when the timing is right.

What kind of leader do you prefer?