Gate 52 - The Gate of Stillness

Today, the sun transits from gate 15, the Gate of Extremes, into gate 52, the Gate of Stillness. We move from the flow we found in our identity centers to the Buddha and stillness in our root chakras.

Maybe you already have gate 52 defined in your chart? Or do you know someone who does? If so, you might perceive the person as a very grounded person who is not easily affected by stress. There might be a tornado going on around those with gate 52 defined, but they will remain calm from within. 

There is an ability in this gate to get in the zone and focus for hours at a time. Hence, the name. Even though passivity is a part of this gate, this gate is not about being lazy. A hunter who sits at his post for hours is not considered to be lazy, but to be focused in stillness. 

There is a possibility to gain insights from this gate when you release the pressure from the root center. On the shadow side, you can become overwhelmed, frozen, frantic, or even depressed. 

Find ways to channel your restless energy. If you are being busy simply for the sake of it, look behind your busyness to figure out what is happening inside of you. 

You have the possibility to gain clarity when you take a break.