Gate 20 - The Gate of Now
Welcome to the Gate of Now, where we learn to separate the superficial from the depth in ourselves and others. This gate is also known as the gate of mindfulness. The feeling of being a part of something greater and sacred when you are present here and now.
If you can be present in the moment, which nowadays can be a bit tricky because of all the distractions we surround ourselves with, others will find you to be very comfortable to be around. You will also be seen as pleasant and someone good to hang out with.
This gate can also be a bit complicated, because it can form a channel with three other gates in the chart. If you have gate 20 defined in your chart, you can form a channel to the following gates:
Gate 10: People with this channel are very honest human beings, and sometimes they are a bit over the top when it comes to honesty.
Gate 34: Be aware of the power of Kali that lies in this gate. If you form a channel from gate 20 to gate 34 there will be a lot of power to express itself. Learn how to be present in the moment to be in control over the power, so the power does not control you.
Gate 57: The gate of intuition will support you in expressing yourself intuitively in the moment. In this channel, you must be aware of the timing of your sharing, because you cannot be sure that others are ready to listen to your intuitive knowledge.
As always, everything in life comes with both gifts and shadows. The shadow side of gate 20 is that you stop trusting your expression, you stress, and therefore lose your presence, which leads to doing things that are not meant for you. If you find yourself lost and stressed out, take a moment to reconnect with yourself before you decide on your next move.
