September 20th to September 26th 2024

The Solar Transit in Gate 46 – The Gate of the Determination of the Self

This week, we are experiencing solar transit in Gate 46 – the Gate of the Determination of the Self. This energy is all about being present in our bodies and finding joy in simply being alive and experiencing life through our senses. It’s about not getting too attached to goals or drama but rather embracing the serendipity that naturally arises when we are fully engaged in the present moment. Be open that you may find yourself to be in the right place at the right time during this transit – if you allow it, of course!

At its higher expression, Gate 46 allows us to naturally attract good things and people into our lives, as the quality of what we draw in reflects where we are at. However, at its lower levels, this energy can make us feel disconnected from our bodies and the physical world, leading to neglecting our physical needs and health problems. The key is to love and take care of our bodies, as they are the constant “place” we exist in throughout our lives.

Your Body is Your Temple

At the core of Gate 46’s energy, there is the theme of ‘love of the body and the flesh .’We are drawn to focus on enjoying physical experiences and growing emotionally and psychologically through what our bodies experience. It may lead to a greater appreciation for sensuality and the importance of being in the right place at the right time (with the right person). 

Sharing experiences with correct others enriches our lives through deeper connections and expansion physically and sensually. It encourages us to embrace the natural cycles of life and grow through each stage. These periods bring a more “existential attitude,” experiencing life through senses, through a conscious understanding of who we are, how we deal with people and how they deal with us, and who others are in relationships with us.

(Side note: My RAX Consciousness – which is all about understanding how we connect and bond – is having a very yummy time processing all this!)

All of this encourages us to contemplate the cycles of life we are in and embrace and grow through them. I love how Richard Beaumont describes it: “The movement through life may be seen as an upward spiral towards one plateau after another, and it is only when an experience is over that we can look back from the plateau of completion and really see what it has all been about.”

Of course, loving the idea of physical experiences can sometimes lead us to ignore what our body really needs or even indulge a bit too much in what can be truly harmful to it, pushing it beyond its capabilities. Or chasing incorrect experiences. This happens when we dive into situations that aren’t right for us, building up unrealistic hopes and rushing into crisis.

Earth in Gate 25 – the Gate of the Spirit of Self

This grounding energy brings a theme of innocence that can be maintained through any experience. It can also be the time of deep healing of both body and spirit, bringing a mystical feel to our inner journey and initiatory experiences. On a simpler level, it’s about appreciating the world around us and finding magic in everyday things. This is a time to focus on our inner growth, whether alone or with others.

It helps us to trust that all will be well and that we are fully supported by the universal flow. This grounding energy complements the expansive nature of Gate 46 beautifully. If you get too “serious” and attached to your expectations, you will experience the constriction that comes in the shadow frequencies of this gate.

If you have Gate 29 – the Gate of Perseverance – in your chart, you will experience the influence of the Channel of Discovery 46/29. With this influence, Gate 29’s theme of commitment could inspire you to engage in a new experience fully or to explore the experiences you’ve already committed to deeply. This channel is all about embracing life’s experiences as a means to find joy and fulfillment. When you say “yes” to what you are aligned with, the universe rearranges to support you, and you can manifest things quickly. It brings the potential to succeed where others fail or, on the flip side, fail where others succeed.

What a potentially beautiful transit! The lesson from Gate 46 is to fully embrace whatever we are going through in life and let go of our expectations. We can’t always predict when good things will happen. By fully committing to the experience, we open ourselves up to the possibility of good luck finding us.

Trust – and don’t worry about the outcome. No matter what is happening or where we are, we should remember that we always exist within our bodies. This is a real and constant place, always the “right” place. Gate 46 reminds us to love and take care of our bodies. No matter where we go, our body is where we will always be.

So, love your body and take care of it because it’s the one place you will always be for your entire life. Just remember, some fun experiences can have long-lasting consequences, such as a short motorcycle run going terribly wrong, which changes everything you believe is true about life for the rest of your days. This may sound extreme, but remember – this is also about your actions that bring the consequences and create the direction in life.

Don’t get too serious about your business – find the little joys in it.

From a marketing point of view, this energy is really important because poor physical wellbeing, or feeling disconnected and unable to be present, is the biggest obstacle when it comes to any high-impact activity, from creating offers and content around them to serving our clients.

So, watch out if you are overly serious or melancholic (feeling that you lack something), and try to get grounded and present. Breathing exercises are great for getting centered. Accept the limitations and just find joy in the now. Gratitude journalling can really help with that.

Expectations are your enemy under this transit (and frankly, always are so). Take ownership of the NOW, look out for opportunities, no matter how small or insignificant the events around you, and then you start attracting more and more serendipity.