The Sun has now moved to Gate 27, RESPONSIBILITY, NOURISHING, or ACCOUNTABILITY. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called NOURISHMENT.

This is the energy for transmitting values and NOURISHMENT to the tribe. The classic example of this energy is the Mama Bear who takes care of her family, often at great cost to her own well being. It can easily turn into co-dependent energy that takes enormous RESPONSIBILITY for everyone and everything.

People with NOURISHING defined in their chart are often wonderful cooks who quite literally find joy in feeding and NOURISHING their loved ones.

The highest expression of this energy however is altruism while still maintaining a healthy sense of self preservation; easier said than done. Taking RESPONSIBILITY for one’s own actions in a manner that is NOURISHING to all.

Do you feel RESPONSIBLE for the people in your life? Are your actions helping or hindering the well being of the people around you? How much do you self-sacrifice for your loved ones? Are you someone who puts others before yourself? Is it possible to find more balance? An important part of imparting values includes teaching others to take RESPONSIBILITY for themselves. Can you see how doing everything for others may fall short of that goal? Are you someone who is more independent and less inclined to take responsibility for others? How can you find ways to be more NOURISHING to our loved ones on a regular basis? Is there something you could do this week to demonstrate how very much you care?

How can you take RESPONSIBILITY for yourself and others in a balanced way?