The sun has now moved to Gate 6, FRICTION or CONFLICT RESOLUTION. In the IChing, this hexagram is called CONFLICT.
This is the energy for the FRICTION that is necessary for emotional and creative growth. It is the impetus for a penetrating connection to others. It is also the energy for war or peace. FRICTION is tribal energy that will fight for its people and its resources.
Chetan Parkyn has an interesting take on this energy as the ultimate arbiter or diplomat; the impetus for CONFLICT RESOLUTION. Because despite this position of absolute defense of its people and resources, it also has built in an awareness of the merits of a CONFLICT.
Waiting for clarity is of course very important for this. FRICTION comes from an emotional place but with clarity the right course of action will reveal itself for the best outcome. But FRICTION has growth built into the mix after all. So in order to find the right solution, there has to be a certain amount of FRICTION to stimulate growth for all parties.
This is aura busting energy that can feel like a lot to other people. People with this energy may find others reacting to their presence with anger or affection. It stimulates something within us all. The presence of this energy penetrates us and we feel what this person feels. Whether our solar plexus is defined or not.
Do you avoid FRICTION or CONFLICT? Do you welcome it? Why? When is it worth it to embrace CONFLICT? Does it mean you really care? How can you feel close to someone else if you refuse to experience CONFLICT? Where is that sweet spot between too much CONFLICT or too little CONFLICT for growth? Does it exist? Are you willing to FIGHT for your tribe? Why?
Whether this energy rubs us the wrong way or the right way. We certainly feel something.