JOY - The Sun in Gate 58 - #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Wednesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 30, 2018, the Sun will be in Gate 58, JOY. In the I-Ching this hexagram is also called JOY.

Here’s the thing. People either choose JOY or they do not and it is no different for those that have JOY defined in their charts. JOY is the theme either way. There is either JOY or a complete lack of JOY.

Are you someone who finds the JOY in each situation? How? Is the lack of JOY in your life situational or a choice? Do you focus on what’s JOYFUL or what’s lacking? Why? When things are imperfect is it possible to figure out what’s right? Why not?

When things are good do you allow yourself the space to feel JOY?

It's the Holidays for many of us. We are hopefully with our loved ones. As such we can either focus on imperfections, such as a ruined pie or an unpleasant political discussion, or we can bask in the true JOY of being in the presence of the people we love; warts and all. Shall we decide to feel JOY then? What do you say?

I for one am wishing you and yours JOY, now and always.

SELF LOVE - The Sun in Gate 10 #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Thursday, December 20 through Tuesday, December 25, 2018 the Sun has now moved into Gate 10, LOVE OF SELF or in I Ching, TREADING.

Located in the place where love resides on the chart, this energy is the LOVE of YOURSELF.

In our culture here in the United States, this can be a loaded concept. You can LOVE YOURSELF I guess but you can't be full of yourself. "Don't get a big head," is a notion drummed into us at an early age; at least when I was growing up. Many kids today are getting a different message which some people might question but I think it's great. Confidence goes a long way in our culture. Why not give your kid a leg up?

But I digress. This Gate of LOVE OF SELF is often called the BUDDHA gate. It is the embodiment of self empowerment in its best iteration. So much so, people around this energy will feel more empowered for having been in the presence of it. The highest expression of SELF LOVE is showing people, by example, how to love themselves. Isn't that marvelous?

Interesting side note. I have observed that many of my friends with this energy defined in their chart LOVE to take selfies and post them on social media. It’s wonderful to see their innate confidence and willingness to share themselves with the world. Little do they know that this embodiment of SELF LOVE is having a truly empowering affect on their audience.

The low expression of LOVE OF SELF is playing the victim and often blaming others for their own failings. Because anything that goes wrong could not possibly be their fault. Another expression of SELF LOVE. This is why Gate 10 can also be lovingly referred to as the blame gate.  If you find yourself doing this, stop and ask yourself, "does this person really deserve the blame here? Am I taking responsibility for what is mine?"  

Are you never ever wrong? How? Are you someone who puts themselves first always? Do you never put yourself first? Why? Do you take care of yourself? Do you treat YOURSELF with LOVE and respect? Do you give YOURSELF the same benefit of a doubt, LOVE, and compassion you give to others? Why not?   

As for those of us who celebrate Christmas, this is an interesting week for this energy to be transiting. Hopefully by now we have finished our Holiday shopping and can shift our attention to taking better care of ourselves while spending quality time with our loved ones. As much as we are raised to be selfless this week, the universe is reminding us to put ourselves first; to put the oxygen mask on first.

LOVE YOURSELF.

IDEAS - The Sun in Gate 11 - #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Saturday December 15 though Wednesday December 19 the Sun is in Gate 11, IDEAS. In I-Ching this hexagram is called PEACE.

So yes, this is the energy for having wonderful, brilliant, and OK fine maybe not so brilliant IDEAS.

What is interesting about this energy however is these IDEAS are most likely not for ourselves. There is no configuration here for making these IDEAS happen. Many people with this energy defined often feel like their IDEAS are stolen by other people. This can cause feelings of betrayal and bitterness but what they are failing to realize is this is exactly how the energy of IDEAS is supposed to work. 

So much of the Human Design chart reveals how we need each other to accomplish things in this world. With this particular energy we are meant to have an IDEA and if someone else with the right configuration responds to that idea, they are meant to act on it.

So if you have this energy defined in your chart, you may have some truly spectacular IDEAS. If you want those IDEAS to go anywhere, tell your IDEAS to anyone who is open to hearing them. Your mission if you choose to accept it is to pass the IDEA along. There is a timing piece to this as well. Maybe the the world isn’t quite ready for your brilliant IDEA. Or in order for someone to be open to hearing about your IDEA they need to invite you to share it. 

Are you someone who is full of scathingly brilliant IDEAS (100 points to the person who can name that movie)? Do these IDEAS ever pan out? Why? When someone comes to you with their IDEAS are you open to hearing about them? Why not? Do you feel like people steal your IDEAS? Is that truly the reality of the situation? Are all IDEAS created equal?

In a way, sharing your IDEAS with the right people is like casting a spell. What happens next is out of your control.  

THE TRICKSTER -The Sun in Gate 26 - #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Sunday, December 9 through Friday, December 14, 2018 the sun will be in Gate 26, THE TRICKSTER, or ACCUMULATION. In I-Ching this hexagram is called THE TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT. 

This is the energy to close the sale; the impetus to say anything, do anything to finalize the deal.

OK I'm just going to go ahead and say it. THE TRICKSTER gets a bad rap, because it can be associated with lying and deception. This is the low expression of this energy of course. Our own president here in the United States has the moon in Gate 26 at the time of his birth. He is driven to close the sale, so to speak.  

On the other hand, many people with this energy are absolute champions of the truth. They intuitively know if they allow themselves to tell a white lie here or there, their grasp on the truth very well may be tenuous. So as a result they are brutally honest and downright appalled by dishonesty.

There's a happy medium here. This energy is placed in our chart for us to examine our own relationship with the truth. To master THE TRICKSTER, we must master integrity. How do we get what we need in this life without compromising our integrity?

THE TRICKSTER is tribal energy after all, so this energy actually comes from a place of providing for our loved ones. The motivation is pure. With that in mind, it's easy to rationalize a white lie here or there in order to feed our loved ones. But it is our responsibility to maintain our integrity while still providing for our loved ones.

Those of us with an undefined Solar Plexus can relate. We hate to upset people so we may skirt the truth here and there for self preservation.  

What is your relationship to the truth? Do you say what you need to say to get what you need? Is that OK? Why not? Do you tell white lies to avoid getting in trouble? Or are you someone who refuses to bend the truth under any circumstance? Is that OK? What does integrity mean to you? Is this something you need to work on or is the work done? Do the ends justify the means? Where do you draw the line?

Don’t forget that you need to love and respect yourself in the morning.  

Use the Solar Transits to Design Your Year in 2019

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PATTERNS - The Sun in Gate 5 - #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

From Tuesday, December 4 through Saturday, December 8, 2018, The Sun has moved into Gate 5, PATTERNS. In the I-Ching this Hexagram is called WAITING.

This energy is all about the rhythm of nature and the rhythm of our lives. It is the comfort of ritual; knowing that at certain times of the day, week, or year, certain things will happen and if this is so, all is right with the world.

The other side of this coin is being terribly thrown off if our coffee is not made exactly the same way, at the right time of our morning, and in the right spot. People with this energy defined simply need a consistent PATTERN to our daily life or we will feel off kilter and unsettled. Others, say someone with Gate 15 for example, may perceive this as strange. Worse, those of us with the energy may judge ourselves too harshly for the difficulty we experience in bouncing back from a disruption in our PATTERN. Some people with this energy dislike this tendency so much they refuse to maintain any PATTERN in their life at all. Can you see how either way this is a theme? Awareness is key.

The next time you are feeling anxious and unsettled and you don't understand why ask yourself, is my day or week off schedule? Maybe the simple answer is you need to correct course to the PATTERNS that comfort you. If returning to your routine is not an option, take a deep breath and create a new PATTERN for your current circumstance. For example, if I were out of town I might find it soothing during my trip to go to the same spot every morning to read the paper.    

Creating little rituals that we stick with every day or every week just may be the ultimate act of self care.         

Animals are this way naturally, they need their schedule, and those of us with this energy relate very well to the rhythm of our animals. We get it. The rhythm of nature feels right.

Do you need a consistent routine to feel normal? Is that good? Is it bad? Or does doing the same thing day in day out make you feel suffocated? Why? What daily ritual can you start today to honor your desire for PATTERNS? What can you do to shake things up? What rituals can you employ to honor your family and friends?

Does it bother you that your partner wants to do the same thing every night? Is it possible to honor that while implementing a PATTERN that has change baked in? Possibly date night every third Friday of the month where you try something different together?

I invite you to get cozy with your schedule this week. Witness how PATTERNS are an opportunity for comfort. Be present for the ritual of it. It is something concrete to hold on to during these strange times and also quite apropos during the Holiday Season.

FOCUS - The Sun in Gate 9 - #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

From Wednesday, November 28 through Monday, December 3 the sun will be in Gate 9, FOCUS. The hexagram in I-Ching is called THE TAMING POWER OF THE SMALL.

So just like the name, this is the energy of FOCUS. It is the power to concentrate but without its counterpart gate 52, STILLNESS, it is not necessarily the power to concentrate for long periods of time. Even so, most people with this energy tend to think about something while they're doing other things anyway because they simply can't stop thinking about it. I call this energy for thinking about something and not being able to let it go the snag and loop.

If you let it, this snag and loop can turn into obsessive thinking. One thing I find helpful with ye olde snag and loop is Bach Flower Remedies, most specifically Rescue Sleep. It doesn't sedate you, it simply helps stop the obsessive thinking that keeps you up at night. If I had the gate of FOCUS, I wouldn't hesitate to use it during the day.

That said, there is something wonderful about being able to FOCUS on something without distraction. If you generally have issues with FOCUS, I invite you to use this opportunity to think about this theme in your life. What is it in your life that needs your FOCUS right now? What are you FOCUSING on instead? Is it productive or a distraction? Why? Does it drive you crazy when someone is so FOCUSED they cannot hear you talking to them? Is that their fault? Do you ever struggle with obsessive thinking? What can you do to help quiet your mind?

People with this energy may find meditating extremely easy due to their master powers of FOCUS or extremely difficult because they are too FOCUSED on other things. Either way, it couldn’t hurt to try.

POWER - The Sun in Gate 34 - #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Thursday, November 22 through Tuesday, November 27, 2018 the Sun has moved into Gate 34, POWER. In I-Ching this is called POWER OF THE GREAT. This is a remarkable energy of power in response. Once you set it off, watch it go! 

People with this energy defined in their chart are fast, busy, multi-tasking power houses of energy. IF they're not burned out which can often be the case if they have lived a lifetime of pushing instead of waiting to respond with this energy. The not self theme of Gate 34 is POWERLESSNESS.

Burn out aside, it is important to understand that these folks need to do more than one thing at a time regardless of what society tells them. Having to focus on one thing all the time is pretty much straight up torture. Don't make them! They need to be busy and to have variety in their life.

True confession, I have this Gate defined by the Sun in my natal chart, so you're basically hearing a cry for help.    

So while we have the opportunity to reflect on the theme of POWER this week, how does it play out in your life? Do you feel POWERFUL? How does your POWERFUL presence affect the people around you? Do they push back or do they feel overwhelmed? Are you paying attention to the affect you have on others? Is this your problem?

Do you feel POWERLESS? Why? Does that sense of POWERLESSNESS result in you giving up on the things that are important to you? Why? Do you feel perpetually bullied? Why? What can you do today to feel more solid and POWERFUL in this world?

Are you overwhelmed by your busy schedule? A loaded question I realize during the Holidays. How can you be more selective about about the things you take on in your life? Are they in fact your responsibility? How can you be sure about adding that next big project to everything else you are juggling? Better yet, how can you simplify your schedule so that you only direct your energy towards things that give you energy?

Think about that. When something truly feels right, it will actually give you energy rather than take energy away. Have you experienced this?

All bets are off however if you are burned out. Nothing gives you energy in that case, no matter how correct. Consider this, if you are burned out the universe will actually withhold opportunities from you out of concern for your well being.

What can you do right now to start taking care of yourself well enough so that the right opportunities are once again energetically drawn to you; so that you can recognize what feels right?

Happy Thanksgiving my friends. Be grateful for all that is right in your life. I know I am.

POWER SKILLS - The Sun in Gate 14 - #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

Between Saturday November 17 through Wednesday, November 21, 2018 the Sun is in Gate 14, POWER SKILLS or PROSPERITY. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE.

This is the energy for utilizing your skills to work for the abundance you need in life. This is not blind faith that money will be drawn to you energetically. That is in other parts of the chart. This particular energy is the SKILL and capacity to do what you need to do to be comfortable. To be clear though, it works best in response to the opportunity to work. 

Whenever I see this defined in someone's chart I know they are probably doing OK financially. They typically, consistently have the capacity to work for money in their life. This energy comes directly from the center of workforce energy after all. 

Gate 14 is a wonderful blessing, but it can sometimes result in someone being financially successful at a J-O-B they do not particularly like. There lies the rub. What is important to note however is that they would most likely do OK financially in whatever line of work they chose. But if they entered into opportunities correctly, with the right Strategy and Authority according to Type they would most likely feel more fulfilled by their work.   

But what does this mean for those of us who do not have this energy defined? I wish I could say the Sun in Gate 14 means money will drop from the sky but I can't. Sorry guys! But it certainly is the opportunity to meditate on this energy for working for what you need when you need it. 

Are you someone who generally figures out a way to get your hands on the money you need to pay your bills? Or are you someone who struggles to keep the lights on every month? Why? Do you sometimes wonder if you could find something more fulfilling to pay the bills? What would that look like? Are you someone who insists on being fulfilled whether the lights are on or not? Or is it that you don’t have the energy for a regular J-O-B? What gives you energy? What doesn’t?

Take the time this week to observe and explore how the people in your life handle these nuances related to POWER SKILLS. How do they take care of business?

More importantly how can you take care of business?     

INSIGHT - The Sun in Gate 43 - #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Sunday, November 11 to Friday, November 16. 2018 the Sun has moved into Gate 43, INSIGHT. In the I-Ching, this hexagram is called BREAKTHROUGH.

So the theme for this week will be about working things out in your head to see things in new, INSIGHTFUL ways.

Be careful though, expressing these INSIGHTS hinge entirely on correct timing. This is part of the channel lovingly referred to as Genius to Freak which actually helps illustrate the importance of timing. Blabbing your insights without invitation often results in resistance in other people. To be frank, it often comes off as you telling them something about something [insert eye roll here]. Wait for an invitation however and your INSIGHT may be received by others as a stroke of genius! Simply asking, "I may have some INSIGHT to share, would you like to hear about it," will change the dynamic of the conversation entirely.

Human Design teaches us that having a brilliant thought in your head and acting on it rarely turns out well. But sharing and discussing that special INSIGHT when the timing is correct may allow others to respond to the idea and act on it in an energetically sublime way. 

The gate of INSIGHT is understandably one of the ALONE gates. It contains the energy to be lost in our own thoughts. Time alone is essential because you need to concentrate to make that BREAKTHROUGH. Also, let's face it, people who are in their head are not the greatest listeners.

So while this energy is transiting I invite you to think about how the theme of INSIGHT touches your life. Are you someone who continually has your head in the clouds? Do the people in your life complain about you not listening to them? Do you find yourself seeking time alone to work out your thoughts? Or are you someone on the other end of this energy? Does it drive you crazy when you feel alone with someone who is lost in their head? When that person who is lost in their head turns to you and says something outlandish do you consider what is surely a gem of INSIGHT contained within it? If not would you consider allowing this person time alone with their thoughts to work things out more clearly? Is it possible to not take that personally?

Rejection is hard for anyone. INSIGHT and BREAKTHROUGH are fragile things that can be shot down rather easily. Be patient and kind to yourself and to others in our pursuit of the BREAKTHROUGH.

SELF EXPRESSION - The Sun in Gate 1 - #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

From Tuesday, November 6 through November 10, 2018, the Sun will have moved into Gate 1, SELF-EXPRESSION. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called THE CREATIVE.

The need for SELF-EXPRESSION is no joke. The people I know who have this energy defined are truly at a loss when they are not EXPRESSING themselves. When I say at a loss, I mean they feel heavy, burdened, and sad. For many, this need for SELF-EXPRESSION can specifically mean a CREATIVE CONTRIBUTION. Not surprising really since the other half of this channel is just that, the energy for making a CONTRIBUTION to this world.

But seriously, if you have the Gate of SELF-EXPRESSION defined, especially by the Sun (oh hey, happy birthday), you must strive to always have a satisfying outlet for CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION. If this element is missing from your life it can create a heavy weight on your soul.

To be clear, this doesn’t have to be your J-O-B or your identity. According to science, hobbies make you happy, especially if they provide that oh so necessary creative outlet.

So whether Gate 1 is defined in your chart or not, I invite you to think about CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION this week. Just how important is SELF-EXPRESSION to you? Do you see how important it is to the people around you? Do you regularly EXPRESS yourself in CREATIVE ways? Why not? When was the last time you EXPRESSED your soul to the world? Does that question tug at your heart or turn you off entirely? Do your children have a creative outlet? If so, do you see how it benefits them? Why wouldn’t it benefit you if you had something similar in your life? When was the last time you drew a picture, invented a strikingly beautiful and delicious recipe, danced, told a story, decorated your house, or wrote a song?

How do you EXPRESS yourself?

It's the Holiday Season - 2018

It’s officially the Holiday season and despite the fact that NEPTUNE has been sitting in the Gate of DOUBT for months, making us question all things spiritual, now is the time to focus on what is holy in our life and by that I mean our family and friends! Because pomp and circumstance aside, isn’t that truly what the Holidays are about?

I have no desire to take away from the spiritual aspect of the season, it is a wonderful thing to reflect carefully about our faith at this time. That is the whole point of this transit and the Holidays for that matter. But just know if you reflect too carefully, The Gate of Doubt may challenge your faith. Use this challenge as an opportunity to question your faith in a positive way. Do you walk your talk? Does your faith make you a better person? If so, your spirituality will stand up nicely to the test and be the better for the analysis in the end.

Speaking of challenges, SATURN has been challenging our capacity for JOY since October 17th and will continue to do so until December 15th. Are you someone who allows yourself to feel JOY in your life? Do the simple things delight you? SATURN knows this is a choice and if you are not careful, it just might force you to learn just how important it is to choose to feel JOY. Allow yourself to feel JOY when the opportunity presents itself and more importantly recognize when that happens. Now is not the time to take anything for granted or focus on the negative. SATURN will not approve.

When SATURN shifts into THE FIGHTER on December 16th. Try not to allow this energy to put you in defensive mode with your family. Rather, be prepared to fight for the well being of your loved ones instead. FIGHT to truly connect this year.

Your reward for those lessons, thanks to JUPITER will be the POWER to multitask and thrive during this hectic season from November 9th to December 3rd and the gift of FOCUS (hopefully on the right things) from December 4th through December 29th, wrapping up the month in the comfort and joy of PATTERNS.

These themes are repeating themselves via JUPITER, SATURN, and the SUN for a reason. Enjoy this time for what it is. Enjoy your loved ones. FOCUS on the positive. Experience JOY.

Wishing you all the best during this magical time. Happy Holidays!

PRESENTATION - The Sun in Gate 44 #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

From Wednesday, October 31 through Monday, November 5th the Sun has transited into Gate 44, PRESENTATION. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called COMING TO MEET.

This is the energy for PRESENTING the lessons we have learned from the past either to sell us on why repeating the past would be best or why we must avoid the mistakes of the past. This is intuitive, splenic energy so there can be a downright fear of the past which can also manifest as an obsession for the past.

It is also the energy for making things nice. Appearances are very important to people with this energy. The expression of this energy is often the host with the most. They desire to make things beautiful, comfortable, and pleasant for themselves and others. They will often have an intuitive, very tasteful eye for design. For them a beautiful home that looks nice and smells nice is necessary to feel good.

So what can the past teach us right now? Can we look to the past to know what works and doesn’t work? Were the good old days in fact good? What did we do right back then and what did we do wrong? Some folks think everything was better back in the day but odds are everything was better for their specific demographic.

Which begs the question. What can we learn from the past to make things better for all of us today?

STRUGGLE - The Sun in Gate 28 #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

From Thursday, October 25 through Tuesday, October 30, 2018 the Sun will be in Gate 28, STRUGGLE or TENACITY. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called PREPONDERANCE OF THE GREAT.

Life can really seem like a STRUGGLE for the person who has Gate 28 defined. But what people with this energy are sometimes not aware they actually thrive on the STRUGGLE. Things don’t seem worth it unless they are difficult.

I heard Chetan Parkyn once say that in his observation, and I’m paraphrasing, the person with the Gate of STRUGGLE will walk right past an open, welcoming front door to climb over a gate and through a back window to get into a house.

A task will seem meaningless to someone with STRUGGLE defined in their chart if it is too easy and that really is the point. This energy is about the search for meaning. Because there is a very potent fear here that life has no meaning. If everything is easy, what’s the point? These are the people who choose extremely difficult, complicated work. Is that not a blessing to society?

How does STRUGGLE play a part in your life? Does everything seem hard to you? Or are you someone who seeks to work smart and simplify things in your life. Would it kill you to do something the hard way for once? Or do you resent how other people seem to sail through life when every day for you feels like a STRUGGLE? Is the STRUGGLE indeed a bad thing? Or does the STRUGGLE make your life meaningful? What would happen if you took the easy way out for once? Would it make you feel empty?

Three cheers for the people who seek out the STRUGGLE in this world. Seriously, what would we do without them?

VALUES - The Sun in Gate 50 - #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

From Saturday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 24, 2018, the Sun will be in Gate 50, VALUES. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called THE CAULDRON.

This is very potent, highly influential energy for transmitting and protecting the VALUES of the tribe. Think Mama Bear or the ultimate matriarchal Grandma. People without even thinking twice fall into line when they are in this energy’s aura.

It is also the compulsion to take care of the people in your life, a very nourishing energy in fact. For example, it is not unusual for someone with the energy of VALUES to be a wonderful cook.

Of course the danger here could be putting other people’s needs ahead of your own in an unhealthy, codependent way. And as with all energies connected to the spleen there is fear here as well. The fear of not meeting your responsibilities, not doing enough, not taking care of the people in your life enough.

So while we’re on the subject and the energy is in the air, how do VALUES play a role in your life? Do you take care of others to a fault? Where do you rank yourself as far as your priorities go? Are you first in line or last? Why? Do you generally feel like you are never doing enough; never taking care of enough? Is this in light of other people’s expectations or your own? What if you didn’t make dinner tonight? Would the family survive? How does self care play out in your life? Is it possible to be equally nurturing to yourself? Why not? Is there is someone in your life that consistently takes care of you? What have you done lately to take care of them?

Blessings to the nurturers. Thank goodness for those who hold VALUES dear and keep us in line and on the right path.

CONTINUITY - The Sun in Gate 32 #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

The sun has now moved into Gate 32, CONTINUITY. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called DURATION.

This is the energy for big dreams. Someone who has this energy defined by the sun may be that person who is always talking about their new exciting business plan which unfortunately never seems to materialize. Don’t judge them. It’s not their fault. Because this is the energy to know what business ideas will work without any of the energy to physically make it happen. In truth this gift is for others. Think venture capitalist rather than founder and CEO.

This is intuitive energy, not workforce energy. No matter how certain they are that an idea is meant to be successful (and they are certain) they don’t have the design to make it happen. CONTINUOUSLY trying to be something they are not will lead to frustration and a crushing fear of failure. Which sometimes might lead to paralysis.

But the energy of CONTINUITY is such a beautiful example of how we are put on this earth to work with each other. That we are all pieces of the puzzle is one of my favorite revelations of Human Design. Someone who has the workforce energy to start and sustain a business might not have any sense at all of what business ideas will work.

Put these two energies together with the opportunities for invitation and response to work their magic and watch dreams come true.

INTUITION - The Sun in Gate 57 #HUMANDESIGN #TRANSITS #ASTROLOGY #ICHING

The Sun has now moved into Gate 57, INTUITION. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called THE GENTLE.

This is the energy for INTUITION plain and simple. But that’s not so simple is it? How do you trust in something as nebulous as INTUITION? Because it is really about trust.

One, you have to believe you have it in the first place. Second you have to push through your fear of the future. Third, you have to turn your brain off and actually listen to it. Because this energy in particular truly is about listening. The mastery of this energy is clairaudience. Meaning there is the potential here for hearing voices or sounds that are unattainable for others which communicate the truth.

In fact, this energy is the strongest indication in the chart for psychic abilities.

But I would argue whether you have this energy defined or not, we all have varying types of intuition. Most of the gates of the spleen for example have a particular sort of intuition, there are the transits of course, and we must not forget the amplification of other people’s intuitive abilities can be very powerful. But for those of us who have this energy defined, this INTUITION works in a fixed manner. That is what definition means. The energy is fixed.

So while we’re on the subject what does INTUITION mean to you? Do you have it? Do you trust it? Do you think other people are crazy when they talk about their INTUITION? Why? When your INTUITION tells you to walk away from something do you do it? How does that turn out? What does your INTUITION tell you on a day to day, hour by hour basis?

Are you even listening?

DEPTH - The Sun in Gate 48 - #HUMANDESIGN #ICHING #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS

The sun has now moved into Gate 48, DEPTH. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called THE WELL.

DEPTH is part of the Understanding Circuit in Human Design which is associated with the logical side of humanity who require proof and repetition to support any theory. It is also part of the Channel of Talent which includes Gate 16, Skills. This is not magical talent that comes out of nowhere. Although Gate 16 is definitely associated with natural talent and enthusiasm. What DEPTH brings to table is the need to practice and learn until we feel we are adequate for the task. Natural talent and enthusiasm combined with the desire to work hard create the formula for amazing displays of mastery. Or not.

This energy on its own however can be challenging. As with all gates in the Spleen, the low expression of this energy is fear. In this case, you guessed it, the fear of inadequacy. But again as with all fears associated with the spleen, the trick is to push through and do it anyway which will result in the fear most likely melting away rather quickly. Tell that to someone with DEPTH in a prominent position on their chart without its partner in crime (Gate 16 Skills) and they’ll stare at you like you have two heads.

As I mentioned, this logical energy is compelled to put in the work until they feel adequate. The trouble is how do they know for sure exactly when they are adequate? Because the logical bent of this circuitry needs proof. But how can they have proof unless they actually do it?

The truth is, people with this energy usually put in more work and energy into things than people who don’t have this energy. So yeah, they are more than ready. But they probably will never feel ready.

There lies the rub.

How do you handle your fears of inadequacy? Are you one of those lucky people who think they are awesome at absolutely everything? Why not? What proof do you have that you would be bad at something unless you actually try it? Are you brave enough to be bad at something until you have put in enough work to be great? What if after all that work you’re not that great? Is that OK?

What if you shared your DEPTH of knowledge and experience with others? What’s the worst that can happen? You will always know less than some and more than others. but you will for sure have something to contribute.

Just do it.

CORRECTION - The Sun in Gate 18 #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #ICHING #TRANSIT

The Sun has now moved into Gate 18, CORRECTION. In the I-Ching this hexagram is called WORK ON WHAT HAS BEEN SPOILT.

This is one of those lovely energies that gets a bad wrap. I love the intuition to CORRECT or tweak something until it is perfect. It is about striving for perfection and I really can’t get mad at that.

What is important to note however is that this energy really isn’t meant for our family and/or ourselves. Turn this energy inward and we could pick ourselves to death. For there can be a strong fear of not being perfect with this energy. Turn it on our loved ones and they just might not experience this energy to CORRECT with the loving intention intended. Arbitrary criticism never feels good.

But this is brilliant energy for the editor. Is there anything worse than reading a book and having a typo thrust you out of the narrative? I hate that. Don’t you hate that? Isn’t there great JOY in experiencing a perfectly edited book? Because the gate on the other end of this channel is called JOY. Do you see why?

As with all projected energy, wait for right timing and even better wait for the invitation to offer your insight on how to CORRECT something. It really does make all the difference in how the advice is perceived.

This is especially important during this transit where the Earth is also transiting in Gate 17, OPINIONS. You can see how the urge to express your OPINIONS while you also very strongly have the urge to CORRECT things that aren’t perfect might get you into a little hot water this week. Tread lightly. Be kind.

Also, try to be understanding when you find yourself on the other end of this energy. Decide right now to automatically assume all advice is coming from a place of love this week.

Understand that this energy to strive for perfection is a good thing. Just don’t let it tie you into knots about not being perfect. It is easy to become distracted by the flaws around us. Take the time to figure out if those flaws are any of your business.

This is one of those periods that is great for recognizing what isn’t working in your life and tweaking things for the better. Why do you have your television in that spot that cricks your neck every night? What can you do to CORRECT that rather than continue to live with it?

Do you see the joy that can be had from making the slightest tweak for the better?

The Sun - Transiting Tuesday, September 4 Through Sunday, September 9, 2018 #HUMANDESIGN #ASTROLOGY #TRANSITS #ICHING

The Sun is now in Gate 64, CONFUSION, In the I-Ching this hexagram is called BEFORE COMPLETION. 

This energy has a direct connection to the the super consciousness. Huge concepts arrive out of nowhere and are, at least at first, impossible to fully understand or explain to others. There is a huge sense of inspiration but the thought is unformed because it is BEFORE COMPLETION.

Here is where faith comes in. Faith that over time our subconscious will slowly work whatever it is out. Faith that when the time is right all will become clear if it is meant to be clear. It is about relaxing and allowing the sense of it all to take form organically. Because the harder someone with this energy tries to make sense of it, the more CONFUSED they will become. 

I don't know about you but I've been feeling a bit unsure of myself and easily CONFUSED today. It's hard to say if this is due to the Sun's transit into Gate 64 but I can certainly choose to take this as an opportunity to make relaxing into the CONFUSION my priority. With an open Head there is always the possibility that I am feeling pressure to act on inspiration that is not my own; even more incentive to attempt to relax and wait to see if things become clear. 

There is a lot in the Human Design Chart that teaches us to wait; whether it be for an invitation, clarity, or an external sign. Waiting goes against how many of us were raised but the universe is set up to guide us along our path if, and that's a big if, we allow ourselves to trust it and be open to it. If we can relax and allow it to happen, the correct people and situations will be magnetically drawn to us and we will have the ability to know they represent the right path. 

Listen to me. As much as I prefer to keep these messages simple and understandable, I am unable to resist delving into the larger concepts whether I can explain them clearly or not. Not so simple when CONFUSION reigns.

What is not simple is gaining the patience and having the faith to trust that our path will be revealed to us. That's not simple at all. 

The energy of CONFUSION is designed to teach us how to relax and to allow the huge concepts to become clear over time. There is no room for impatience here. Allow yourself to be CONFUSED and let your mind wander. You might never be able to explain it to anyone else. That may or may not be the point.     

If you are meant to fully understand the download you will. In the meantime, enjoy the mental gymnastics. They can be super fun if you're not attached to the outcome. Oh my, there is another big concept, plop.

Oh, and try not to be frustrated if the people in your life are lost in their heads and not listening to you this week. It is understandable is it not? This is visual energy so step into their sight line and wave if you need their attention.