Starting January 28 through February 1, the Sun has now moved into Gate 19, WANTING, also known as INTIMACY. In I-Ching, this hexagram is called APPROACH.

This energy is highly SENSITIVE on every level. SENSITIVE to touch, SENSITIVE to energy, and SENSITIVE to feelings. Most importantly, people with this energy defined are highly SENSITIVE to other people's needs. They can truly experience real INTIMACY with other people. Or not. The theme is played out either way.

Many people with this energy defined also have very SENSITIVE skin. Think The Princess and the Pea. People with this energy defined are often extremely SENSITIVE children who are crushed by a stern word directed at them or anyone else. A light hand is necessary for these SENSITIVE souls. Seriously, a little goes a long way with these folks. They may also have a great affinity for animals and find them very comforting.

Has anyone ever told you to stop being so SENSITIVE? How did that make you feel? Is being SENSITIVE a sign of weakness? Does trying to toughen someone up work? Do you take pride in seeming tough when inside you’re raw and vulnerable? How does that work for you? Is being SENSITIVE to other people’s needs a bad thing? Is it a good thing? Why not? Is it a sign of strength to allow yourself to be SENSITIVE? Is it possible that SENSITIVITY to the environment and the people around you is a gift? How can this gift be of use to you and others? What if being vulnerable creates the opportunity for connection? Is it possible to allow yourself to be SENSITIVE to other people's needs as well as your own? Is it possible to protect yourself at the same time in a balanced way?

Why not embrace your inner snowflake and connect?