Influences of Alignment or Derailment ~ 21 January 2016

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Transits primarily affect the Line numbers today, other than the Moon of course, which transits at Gate 52 ~ stillness, Line 2 ~ concern. Gate 52 is about concentration, focus and creative energy. With the influence of Line 2, that creative focus takes into account the needs of others. A new channel is active today involving Gate 52, the Channel of Concentration (9 focus/52 stillness). So my focus today will be inward, but with an awareness of the presence and needs of others.

One line change that adds influence to the continuing presence of the Channel of Transitoriness (35-36), is Saturn transiting still at Gate 51 ~ shock, but today, the line moves from 1 to 2 ~ withdrawal. This creates a need to step back when a situation becomes too much. There hasn’t been any change with this transit in a while, and it’s interesting that it seems to align with the stillness and inward focus I feel today. The Channel of Curiosity (56/11) also continues to be active.

The Heart/Will Center

This Center appears as a triangle downward and to the right from the Identity Center. Karen Curry writes:

The Will Center is the motor that is responsible for bringing things forth on the material plane. It is part of the business circuitry in the Human Design system, and energetically it is all about value, business management, allocation of resources, and the energy to get things done even when the going gets tough.¹

In my natal bodygram, my Will Center is open or undefined, and it reflects how much willpower I either have or don’t. In the case of an open Will Center, I have to work at having willpower, so it’s more important than ever to function according to my Emotional Authority, waiting for clarity so that I use my willpower proactively instead of in an impulsive or reactive manner. And given this Center’s business orientation, waiting for clarity before making any decisions is vital to a successful outcome. Curry also counsels:

Because the Will Center is also all about value and the material plane, it is also very common that you may have a tendency to undervalue yourself. It is common for people with open Will Centers to undercharge for their business services or even give their services away, even when no one asks them to. I always encourage my clients with open Will Centers to check out the going rates for their services and make sure that they are charging enough. If you are employed by someone else, make sure that you are being paid what you are worth.²

Remember that the open centers are our deepest sources of wisdom. The open Will Center can help you become very wise about what is truly valuable in life. You may, with time and experience, become very wise about what you are worth, both in the business arena and in your personal life. You may also become wise about knowing when it is time to work and when it is time to rest.³

Will Center Gates

Four Gates comprise the Will Center:

• Gate 21 ~ the treasurer ~ connects to the Throat Center
• Gate 26 ~ the trickster ~ connects to the Spleen Center
• Gate 40 ~ loneliness ~ connects to the Solar Plexus Center
• Gate 51 ~ shock ~ connects to the Identity Center

With an Open Will Center, valuing myself has always been an issue for me. Having to sell myself in any way at all is at times an impossible task. So I tend to stand aside of, instead of within, my full presence. It’s not uncommon for witches to live their truth in secret. We drop hints along the way, because how can we not? We’re energetic beings, and magick flows freely whether we like it or not. So it wasn’t until a few years ago that I acknowledged who I was.

A witch has a presence. It can’t be helped. And if folks don’t know who we are, they tend to fill in the blanks with whatever they choose. Because many of us are empaths, we make most people uncomfortable. Being honest about who I am has helped immeasurably to stand in my own presence. I can’t not be who I am, so it makes no sense to hide it anymore. While having an open Will Center can be a challenge, it also allows me to understand my worth. I’ve accomplished much in my 58 years, and there’s no reason for me not to be proud of those accomplishments.

The magickal will of this Crone witch is stronger than ever, and I credit my Open Will Center for that gift. All things are possible with the unrestrained will of a witch. Below is a graphic of tomorrow’s biorhythms. It shows how energy fluctuates throughout the day. Lines above the zero point are positive. Until tomorrow then..

~ Blessed Be

 

References:

1. Curry, Karen (2013-10-01). Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are (p. 82). Hierophant Publishing. Kindle Edition.
2. Curry, Karen (2013-10-01). Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are (p. 83). Hierophant Publishing. Kindle Edition.
3. Curry, Karen (2013-10-01). Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are (p. 83). Hierophant Publishing. Kindle Edition.