The Sun has now moved into Gate 37, FRIENDSHIP or HARMONY. In I-Ching, this hexagram is called THE FAMILY.

This is tribal energy which is all about keeping the peace or striving towards HARMONY. It is part of the Channel called THE BARGAIN, so there is also an element of BARGAINING FOR PEACE and HARMONY.

People with this energy defined tend to be very invested in their relationships. In their minds, BARGAINS are made for quality, HARMONIOUS relationships. The other party in this equation may or may not be fully aware of this. So communication is key. There is a give and take to this energy that strives for balance and imbalance can be very upsetting. This is emotional energy after all. If someone with this definition feels they have done their part, they expect reciprocation. That said, these individuals are also very invested in keeping things peaceful and HARMONIOUS so they may not always communicate their dissatisfaction.

So if you have someone with this energy in your life, or even if you have it yourself in the 5th line, it is in your best interest to make sure you are adequately reciprocating and taking these unspoken BARGAINS with your loved ones very seriously. Otherwise, you may have a simmering problem on your hands with someone you care for deeply. Because if you’re lucky enough to have someone with this energy in your life, you are FAMILY to them.

Are your relationships HARMONIOUS? What can you do to bring more HARMONY and peace to your life? What does FRIENDSHIP mean to you? What do you expect from your FRIENDS? What do you expect from your FAMILY? Is it different? What do they expect from you? Are your FRIENDS your FAMILY?

What price are you willing to pay to keep the peace? What does it mean if you pay that price and things aren’t HARMONIOUS? When you meet your end of the BARGAIN and your loved one doesn’t, how does that make you feel? Are there consequences? Are you someone who gives as much as you take? Are you taking anyone for granted? Do you take care to make your relationships are balanced?

On a larger scale, what can we do as individuals to promote HARMONY in this tumultuous climate? How can we extend our hands in FRIENDSHIP to those with opposing views rather than push them away in judgment and distrust?

All things to consider with the energy of FRIENDSHIP, FAMILY, and HARMONY in transit during this week.