The sun has now moved into Gate 53, STARTING THINGS, NEW BEGINNINGS, or THE STARTER. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called DEVELOPMENT.

This is the energy for STARTING THINGS but not necessarily finishing them. It stems from the pulse energy of adrenaline.

Now a lot of people really struggle to START things so someone with this energy is very valuable to have around. In fact it is a perfect example of how the puzzle of humanity is meant to work together. A partnership between two people who each have the energy to START THINGS or the energy to FINISH THINGS is a beautiful thing is it not?

Now a word about that adrenaline pulse. Sometimes it is off. So if you have this energy defined understand that every once in a while the energy will simply not be there. This is a great time to listen to your body and take a break. The pulse will inevitably return, so enjoy the rest. Because soon enough you'll be off and running with STARTING THINGS again.

Truth be told, someone with this energy defined may find themselves with unfinished projects sitting all over the house. Because the fun here of course lies within the excitement of STARTING something. Please know this is OK and natural for this definition. Throw in a third line profile with the need for experimentation to this mix and there will be a trail of unfinished projects throughout this person’s life. Sometimes the entire point is the initial experience.

But can you see how delightful this energy can be? Pay attention to the people in your life who have birthdays during this transit. They are really handy to have around when you find yourself simply unable to get a project off the ground. Invite them to collaborate with you in the initial stages with the understanding they will most likely not stick around to see it through. But that's not the point is it? They have contributed their gift.

Alternatively, if you have this energy defined, recognize this gift for what it is and find a way to utilize it in a way that makes you and everyone else happy. You may not be the perfect Project Manager but you would certainly be dazzling at facilitating new accounts.

Do you find it really difficult to get started on new projects? Why? Without an opportunity to respond or an invitation is that OK? What about when a project is presented to you? Does that make it easier to get started? Do you START THINGS all the time and never finish them? How does that work out for you? Do you have anyone in your life to pick up the baton? Is it worth it in every case to pass that baton? Perhaps the experience of STARTING something new was experience enough? Is it possible to not beat yourself up either way? Do you know when enough is enough if a project seems to have stalled out? Do you keep going anyway? Why?

Is everything you START supposed to be finished? If yes, how will you have the capacity for something new; something truly correct? The universe will only give you what you can handle right now. Do you currently have the space for what it has to offer?

In order to START something new, you might have to let go of something. A lesson people with Gate 53 defined just may be here to teach us.