The Sun now moves into Gate 36, CRISIS, also known as ADVENTURE or EXPLORING. In the I-Ching, this hexagram is called THE DARKENING OF THE LIGHT.

This is the energy for continually seeking new experiences, searching for that next ADVENTURE. The often lifelong lesson with this energy is to wait for clarity before jumping into that new experience. If not, the situation can easily become that new CRISIS.

It is so difficult to tell someone with this energy defined to wait though. Many are almost pathologically afraid of being bored. But with wisdom, often earned the hard way, someone with this energy defined will come to appreciate the importance of waiting for clarity. But oh the ADVENTURE they will have along the way!

There is also an innate desire here for mastery which can be a tricky thing if one is constantly dropping this to try that. That resistance and avoidance of an inkling of boredom can get in the way. This is not to say that someone with this energy defined is not accomplished. Experience is hard earned and that counts for something.

Are you constantly jumping into new fires without considering the consequences? Is that bad? Is it possible to wait for clarity? Are you afraid of boredom? Is it possible to not be bored if you stick with something? Do you quickly tire of new experiences? Are you a thrill seeker? Does that mean you’re brave or thoughtless? What is enough? Or do you resist the unknown? What would happen if you tried something you've never had the guts to try before? What can you do going forward to push yourself just a little bit out of your comfort zone? Is it OK to not push yourself out of your comfort zone and be happy with where you are?

For the record, I really admire my ADVENTUROUS friends. I on the other hand don’t have this definition and I’m OK with that.