Channels 25-51: Channel of Initiation

25 Spirit of the Self

I Ching: Innocence

Acceptance, universal love

Energy of universal cosmic love and beauty of the inner spirit. People for whom true initiation means remaining innocent despite circumstances. Brief characteristics of the Gate in the Rave Chart structure: Located in the G Center Part of the Individual Centering Circuit Part of the Channel of Initiation (25-51) Located in the Quarter of Initiation (I) Deity - Michael Physiology - Heart Additional notes: Mystical Gates Perfection of action through spontaneous nature. Energy of universal cosmic love and beauty of the inner spirit. But this is "cold" love, as opposed to the "hot" love of Gate 46. People with these Gates are capable of deep compassion throughout life, though they do not necessarily favor anyone specific. Such people always seek the excitement and allure of Gate 51, and if they know how to wait, they will receive a share of this thrill. They are constantly initiated by life and pass through numerous trials that test and deepen their innocence. Lines - six stages of development of this energy and possible extremes in its manifestation: Line 1 Self-Devotion. Causeless Action. Neptune in Exaltation. Universalization of activity. Psychic attunement, rewarding in itself. Potential for centering through attunement to challenges. Mercury in Fall. Tendency to proselytize one's self-devotion. Vulnerability of the Higher Self, manifested in periods of difficulty. Line 2 Existentialist. Devotion and Dedication to the Moment Now. Mercury in Exaltation. Refinement of intellect through concentration and focus on what is, rather than what could be or what was. Innocence of the Higher Self and its protection can be achieved only in the present moment. Mars in Fall. Devotion that can never be free of personal motives and their accompanying projections. Lack of purity in the moment now, which puts protection through projections at risk. Line 3 Sensitivity. Recognition that innocent action itself does not guarantee success. Mars in Exaltation. Strength of spirit to withstand shock and failure. Pluto in Fall. Potential loss of spirit in failures or upheavals. Line 4 Survival. The nature of true innocence can be preserved regardless of circumstances. Venus in Exaltation. Beauty of a rose on a dung heap - higher principles even amid the greatest decay. Innocence preserved regardless of circumstances. No polarity. Line 5 Restoration. When the life force of innocence is undermined, healing becomes the main priority. Venus in Exaltation. Ability to recognize the inner meaning of suffering and withdraw for recovery. Strength of spirit to heal and be healed. Jupiter in Fall. Hypochondria and the need to be cured by others. Line 6 Unknowing. False innocence, deceived by actions. Earth in Exaltation. The mildest of negative positions, when untimely action is condemned. Uranus in Fall. Constant untimely actions during difficulties that can break the spirit. 25 - 51 Channel of Initiation Design of Competition and the Need to Be First Your life is a series of leaps into the unknown. You are born with the spirit of a warrior, and you are born to learn to walk your own path alone. Gather your courage, leap when it is necessary for you, and worry about the consequences later! G Center This center is associated with self-identity and the feeling of love in all its manifestations. It helps people realize the power of spatial influence, the beauty of the uniqueness of the individual personality, and the global community of humanity.

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51 Shock

I Ching: The Arousing

Initiative, awakening

The energy to withstand shock and awaken the inner spirit in others for a higher purpose. People who need to constantly test themselves in order to be the first or the best in something. Summary of the Gates in  Rave Chart Structure: Center: Heart Circuit: Centering The Channel of Initiation (25-51) Quarter (I): Initiation Deity: Michael Physiology: Gall Bladder Additional Notes: Mystic Gate This Gate of Individual Initiative is the only one in the Heart Center that is not part of the tribal circuit. These are people with a very competitive energy, manifesting recklessness and fearlessness. They love to shock and inspire those around them to great feats by going where others would be afraid. Excite and bring a sense of unpredictability to life. The 25th Gate gives those with the 51st a sense of spirit or a desire to overcome themselves. Lines - six stages of development of this energy and possible extremes in its manifestation: Line 1 Reference. The advantage of previous crisis experience. Pluto exalted. The gift of re-examination that is the foundation of preparedness. The power of the ego conditioned by experience. Venus in detriment. A tendency to emotional withdrawal after a shock. The weakness of the ego in times of challenge. Line 2 Withdrawal. Mars exalted. The recognition of the mechanics of shock that indicates when withdrawal is the only logical action. The instinctive withdrawal when the power of the ego is threatened. Mercury in detriment. Being too smart for one's own good and rejecting withdrawal in the vain belief that one can outsmart natural forces. The egoism to reject withdrawal and face possible defeat. Line 3 Adaptation. Sun exalted. The life-sustaining awareness that thinks on its feet and thus creates opportunities. The power of spontaneity in times of challenge. Jupiter in detriment. The destabilization that occurs when one's field of normal activity is radically and unpredictably disturbed, where the tendency is withdrawal rather than adaptation. The ego that may be destabilized in times of challenge. Line 4 Limitation. Uranus exalted. A pure inventiveness and sometimes genius to find some opportunity even in the midst of the most devastating shocks. The warrior ego that will find some way to answer the challenge. Mercury in detriment. A reasoned make-do mentality that is ineffectual in times of severe shock. The superficial ego that lacks the resources and depth to answer challenges. Line 5 Symmetry. Sun exalted. Perfected illumination that in grasping the nature of the shock, can transform its normal patterns into a symmetrical adaptation that rides the shock and avoids its devastation. The perfection of the warrior ego through instinctive adaptation. Mars in detriment. A tendency in seeking the core, to harmonize with one shock only to be over- whelmed by the next. The egoism to indulge in victory and lose vigilance. Line 6 Separation. Sun exalted. In times of crisis when all those around are confused and in disorder, the ability not to succumb to the panic but to have the will and vitality to survive it alone. The power of the ego to meet challenges alone. Pluto exalted. Curiously, the same gift, but one by its attitude that invites disapproval that in the extreme may even prevent a successful separation. The egoism to meet the challenge alone that may provoke and empower the challengers. 25 - 51 The Channel of Initiation A Design of Needing to Be First Heart Center The desire and determination to achieve something more is born in the Heart Center. It is directly related to the material plane and the labor sphere and works best when focused on achieving specific goals in the material world.

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