March 13th to march 19th 2025

Solar Transit in Gate 36 – The Gate of Crisis

Expansion in the Face of Crisis.

The Darkening of the Light.

This transit highlights the theme of expectations: how reality aligns with the desires we imagine. There can often be a disconnect, creating an emotional dynamic where hope turns to pain, and anticipation can shift into overwhelm.

It’s one thing to wish for something, but it’s entirely different to experience the fulfillment of those wishes. Reality rarely meets or exceeds our dreams and often brings some degree of disappointment or distaste. The emotional lessons learned from navigating these crises, whether in romance, empathy, or worldly challenges, create profound emotional depth. Over time, this emotional complexity becomes a source of strength.

For those with an Open Solar Plexus, this transit offers a perfect time to reflect on emotional “knots”—those painful memories or unresolved feelings we avoid. These knots act as weights, subtly impacting day-to-day emotions and choices. By confronting them internally, away from the contexts or individuals that caused them, you may find clarity. Over time, these feelings may lose their hold on you, granting healing and wisdom from the crisis.

Earth in Gate 6 — The Gate of Friction

This grounding force during the solar transit brings focus to the dynamics of emotional connections—how we decide to let others in or keep them at arm’s length.

Gate 6 introduces a theme of emotional waves, where bursts of intense feelings may either create friction or forge deeper relationships. Each interaction provides an opportunity to recognize what aligns with your truth and what doesn’t. If you have an Open Solar Plexus, be particularly cautious about absorbing others’ emotions and allowing them to govern your decisions. Cultivate trust in your personal emotional compass.

It’s a time to honor your emotions as they surface, without judgment, so you can find clarity on where and with whom you feel the most aligned.

Harmonic Gate 35 Activating the Channel of Transitoriness 35/36

When the 35th Gate harmonizes with Gate 36, it creates a dynamic opportunity to explore how experience shapes emotional understanding. If Gate 35 already exists in your chart, this transit deepens your emotional landscape, offering insight into personal and relational dynamics.

Gate 36 energy resembles a curious adventurer, eager to dive into the unknown, often propelled more by mystery than plan. It embraces the thrill of new experiences but can become restless without clarity about what it seeks.

Gate 35, on the other hand, serves as the wise guide. It’s experienced and reflective, seeking meaningful, impactful experiences instead of chasing novelty for its own sake. Together, these gates activate the Channel of Transitoriness, infusing your emotional narrative with both forward momentum and grounded wisdom.

This moment offers a chance to reframe uncertainty or anxiety into deeper self-understanding. You might find yourself compelled toward creative expression—be it writing, storytelling, or sharing raw emotions. Lean into this channel to inspire both personal and collective emotional evolution.

Key insight: adventures, emotions, and experiences shift constantly. True wisdom lies in learning to let go of rigid expectations about outcomes. This opens the door to a more joyful and grounded journey.

Tips During This Transit:

• Reflect on past experiences to uncover patterns or lessons.
• Avoid using fresh opportunities as an escape from unresolved emotional pain.
• Approach each experience with curiosity and mindfulness.
• Acknowledge sadness or loneliness without letting it define your path.

This is also an ideal time to showcase your actions rather than relying on words alone. The energy of this transit encourages calm, kind interactions. Every decision you make carries weight, and how you respond emotionally can ripple outward to others.

Finally, trust in your own readiness. Good things come to you when you’re truly open and prepared. So, ask yourself—are you ready to embrace the experiences this transit offers?