April 22nd to April 27th 2025

Solar Transit and Gate 27: The Gate of Nourihment (caring)

Care for Oneself First

The Gate of Nourishment brings up the theme of caring for people around us. Slightly more than usual, which can be both a good and a very annoying thing, so checking in with your inner guidance is highly advisable before jumping into the “being of service” or fixer mode, as we often tend to. 

If you have Gate 50 in your chart this may force you to think if you have the resources to look after others, or perhaps it is a more important time to look after yourself first. You might even be forced to put yourself first. 

On the opposite side, this transit may activate the need to be cared for, so we can get slightly needy, but it is also important to understand the true meaning of care. Sometimes caring is enabling the other to make their own decisions, look after their own needs, fix their own mistakes and stumble until they find what is truly aligned with them. So by interfering driven by the need to care (or be cared for), not only can we create co-dependency, but more also do a disservice. “Road to hell vs good intentions kind of scenario. 

Keeping healthy boundaries is key for these few days to ensure we do not deplete our own resources or the resources and availability of others. Still, there is also an opportunity to give and receive a truly aligned form of support, so be open to receiving what’s aligned.

Earth in Gate 28 (The Game Player)

Gate 28 brings up a question of purpose. Is the struggle of value to you, or not? Is what you are spending resources on aligned with your purpose?

Often, it is not.

You might even be slightly lost and melancholic, feeling a lack of purpose and nurturing needed. It may be a great time for deep conversations and discussions that can bring back the sense of purpose if this is what you are experiencing. Journaling is also excellent for it. 

This is the time when having a clear goal and direction is good because it can be turbulent with things going haywire and unexpected events happening if not careful. 
It can also be the time when previous plans no longer feel aligned, and it may call you to “go with the flow” instead. Just be careful not to build expectations that what you find will be a good thing. Sometimes, going with the flow all bring you to some difficult lessons that you must learn to grow. 

As usual, your internal compass for correctness – your strategy and Authority will help you make the decision that is right for you at all times. 

Harmonic Gate 50 & The Channel of Preservation

If you have the 50th Gate of Values in your chart, it may emphasize the importance of responsibility and the values you believe in. It is about guarding and maintaining your community (the Tribe). Providing Nourishment and maintaining life. You might feel motivated to set rules or standards for the benefit of those you care about. You might look at whether you are putting the needs of others above yours, and if it is even worth it. Or you can turn into a life-support machine for someone else, completely exhausting yourself. 

You may also want to defend your beliefs if you feel they are being threatened. If you’ve been neglecting your own needs or responsibilities, you might start focusing more on taking care of yourself and the people in your life, such as your family, home, or business. This could mean spending more time with ageing parents, being more attentive to your children’s or partner’s needs, or getting involved in your community.

Final Thoughts

Personally, I am exhausted as I am writing this article at the start of this transit. I just published my second book, “On Visibility That Sells”, and am definitely pulled into considering self-care and self-nourishment. It feels like I am running on empty, so I am getting some health check-ups organized, and just taking it easy. This transit makes me more alert about anyone needing my energy, and I already feel that I will need to consider some firm NOs unless my Authority is aligned with my desire to support others. 

If there is one thing Human Design helped me with is self-care. I never felt I deserved to put myself first, yet the more I do, the more I am able to contribute to the people and the world around me. Are you taking care of yourself during this transit?