The Sun has now moved into Gate 52, PERSPECTIVE, STILLNESS or THE MOUNTAIN. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called KEEPING STILL MOUNTAIN.

This is the energy to stop, be STILL, and take the time to see the proverbial forest for the trees. The lower expression of this energy of course can also mean sitting around doing nothing. I have heard Gate 52 lovingly referred to as the couch potato gate. Of course there is a difference between lying on the couch and distracting yourself with television versus being still enough to allow an awareness of what is.

There is a unique opportunity for wisdom with this energy.

So I invite you to stop, look around, and take it all in. What is the bigger picture? Does Twitter really need your hot take on any subject before you have had a chance to gain PERSPECTIVE? Are you someone who can stop and take stock of a situation or do you act immediately? Is it your habit to continually put out fires or do you consistently plan five steps ahead? Do you meditate? Why? Why not? Is that OK? Are you typically an observer or in the thick of it? Are you always physically moving? Do you find it difficult to get moving? Are you paralyzed; unable to act? Why?

This is a great time to be STILL and take the time necessary to fully take stock of your life. A quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle would be ideal. In what ways are you truly blessed? What are your particular challenges? In the long run, what is serving you and your loved ones and what is not?

Of course in Human Design we do not encourage over thinking. To be clear, this energy is not about mental gymnastics. It is about developing an awareness based on the gift of STILLNESS.

What bubbles up for you when you do nothing?