Gates

Sixty-four gates — the energies that make up a chart.

What a gate is

Gates are the 64 points on the bodygraph; each corresponds to one hexagram of the I Ching and one sector of the zodiac wheel. A gate is the smallest building block of a chart: a specific energy, quality or tendency. Gates sit in the centers, and every gate has its own six lines.

How they are activated

A gate is activated when a planet stood in it at the moment of birth (or about 88 days before birth, for the Design). Black activations are the conscious Personality, red ones the unconscious Design. A single gate without its partner is called a "hanging" gate: it looks for completion in other people or in the transits.

1Self-ExpressionG center

G center

Creative energy that seeks to express uniqueness. You create best on your own and inspire others by your own example.

Center: G center · Channels: 1–8 Inspiration

2Direction of the SelfG center

G center

An inner helmsman who knows where to go. You sense the right direction and channel resources toward it.

Center: G center · Channels: 2–14 The Beat

3OrderingSacral

Sacral

The energy of new beginnings born out of chaos. It endures the difficulties of change in order to bring a new order.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 3–60 Mutation

4FormulizationAjna

Ajna

A mind that finds answers and explanations. It looks for logical solutions that are worth testing over time.

Center: Ajna · Channels: 4–63 Logic

5Fixed RhythmsSacral

Sacral

A need for steady habits and routine. In your own rhythm you feel harmony and strength.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 5–15 Rhythm

6FrictionSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

An emotional filter for intimacy that decides whom to let close. Conflict and friction help you find genuine trust.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 6–59 Mating

7The Role of the SelfG center

G center

Leadership through a vision of the future. You influence the direction of the group, often from behind the scenes.

Center: G center · Channels: 7–31 The Alpha

8ContributionThroat

Throat

The drive to make your own unique contribution and to set an example. Sincerity and authenticity are your main strength.

Center: Throat · Channels: 1–8 Inspiration

9FocusSacral

Sacral

The energy to concentrate on details and see things through to the end. Perseverance in the small things that make up the whole.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 9–52 Concentration

10Behavior of the SelfG center

G center

Self-love through authentic behavior. You learn to be yourself without adjusting to others.

Center: G center · Channels: 10–20 Awakening, 10–34 Exploration, 10–57 Perfected Form

11IdeasAjna

Ajna

A source of ideas and images. There are many thoughts, but only the ones that truly resonate come to life.

Center: Ajna · Channels: 11–56 Curiosity

12CautionThroat

Throat

The ability to express feelings at the right moment. Words carry power when the mood and the timing are right.

Center: Throat · Channels: 12–22 Openness

13The ListenerG center

G center

The ability to listen to and keep other people's stories. People open up to you, and you accumulate wisdom.

Center: G center · Channels: 13–33 The Prodigal

14Power SkillsSacral

Sacral

The energy to create resources and abundance. This power is fulfilled when it is pointed in the right direction.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 2–14 The Beat

15ExtremesG center

G center

Love for humanity in all its diversity. Your own rhythms may be inconsistent — and that is perfectly fine.

Center: G center · Channels: 5–15 Rhythm

16SkillsThroat

Throat

Enthusiasm and the drive to refine your abilities. Mastery is born from repetition and practice.

Center: Throat · Channels: 16–48 The Wavelength

17OpinionsAjna

Ajna

The ability to form a point of view and offer a vision of the future. Opinions are best shared when someone asks for them.

Center: Ajna · Channels: 17–62 Acceptance

18CorrectionSpleen

Spleen

Sees what is wrong and wants to improve it. A critical eye aimed at the good, not at judgment.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 18–58 Judgment

19WantingRoot

Root

Sensitivity to needs — your own and the community's. A need to be needed and to feel close to others.

Center: Root · Channels: 19–49 Synthesis

20The NowThroat

Throat

Living in the moment, here and now. You express yourself in action and words right now.

Center: Throat · Channels: 10–20 Awakening, 20–34 Charisma, 20–57 The Brainwave

21The HunterHeart (Ego)

Heart (Ego)

A need to control your territory, resources and circumstances. You feel best when you are the one running things.

Center: Heart (Ego) · Channels: 21–45 Money

22OpennessSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

Grace and charm in communication. Open when the mood is good, and closed off when it is not.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 12–22 Openness

23AssimilationThroat

Throat

The ability to turn complex insights into simple words. Its strength lies in explaining what is new clearly.

Center: Throat · Channels: 23–43 Structuring

24RationalizationAjna

Ajna

A mind that keeps returning to one thought until it finds the answer. It gives birth to new insights.

Center: Ajna · Channels: 24–61 Awareness

25Spirit of the SelfG center

G center

Innocence and unconditional love. An openness to life that is tempered by trials.

Center: G center · Channels: 25–51 Initiation

26The TricksterHeart (Ego)

Heart (Ego)

The ability to persuade and to "sell." A talent for presenting information so that people believe it.

Center: Heart (Ego) · Channels: 26–44 Surrender

27CaringSacral

Sacral

A need to care for others and to nourish them — literally and figuratively. It is important not to forget about yourself, too.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 27–50 Preservation

28The Game PlayerSpleen

Spleen

Searching for life's meaning through risk. A readiness to fight for what is worth the effort.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 28–38 Struggle

29Saying YesSacral

Sacral

The strength to say "yes" and give yourself to an experience completely. It is important to agree only to what truly resonates.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 29–46 Discovery

30FeelingsSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

A hunger to live through new feelings and experiences. Desires that feed the imagination and move you forward.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 30–41 Recognition

31LeadingThroat

Throat

A voice that others follow. Leadership works when you have been chosen and invited.

Center: Throat · Channels: 7–31 The Alpha

32ContinuitySpleen

Spleen

An instinct for what has value and will stand the test of time. Fear of failure makes you prudent.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 32–54 Transformation

33PrivacyThroat

Throat

A need to step back and reflect on experience. After the pause, you share memories and conclusions.

Center: Throat · Channels: 13–33 The Prodigal

34PowerSacral

Sacral

Pure, independent energy for action. The power to be busy with what matters to you.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 10–34 Exploration, 20–34 Charisma, 34–57 Power

35ChangeThroat

Throat

A drive for new experience and progress. You collect impressions in order to share them later.

Center: Throat · Channels: 35–36 Transitoriness

36CrisisSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

Emotional energy that seeks the new, even through crisis. Experiencing upheaval becomes a source of growth.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 35–36 Transitoriness

37FriendshipSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

Valuing family, warmth and agreements. You build community on mutual support.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 37–40 Community

38The FighterRoot

Root

Stubbornness and a readiness to fight for meaning. It is important to choose the battles that are truly worth it.

Center: Root · Channels: 28–38 Struggle

39ProvocationRoot

Root

The ability to provoke others into emotion and movement. It looks for spirit — in yourself and in the people around you.

Center: Root · Channels: 39–55 Emoting

40AlonenessHeart (Ego)

Heart (Ego)

A need for rest after working for the community. You give, and then you have the right to be on your own.

Center: Heart (Ego) · Channels: 37–40 Community

41ContractionRoot

Root

Fuel for dreams and fantasies, the start of a new experience. A pressure that pushes you to desire.

Center: Root · Channels: 30–41 Recognition

42GrowthSacral

Sacral

The energy to bring cycles to completion. You grow by going through an experience from beginning to end.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 42–53 Maturation

43InsightAjna

Ajna

Sudden individual breakthroughs. New knowing that is best expressed when you wait for the right moment.

Center: Ajna · Channels: 23–43 Structuring

44AlertnessSpleen

Spleen

Instinctive memory of the past: it senses people and opportunities. It sees who is capable of what.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 26–44 Surrender

45The GathererThroat

Throat

A desire to gather people and resources around you. The natural "king" of your community.

Center: Throat · Channels: 21–45 Money

46Love of the BodyG center

G center

The knack of being in the right place at the right time. Being fully present in your body brings good fortune.

Center: G center · Channels: 29–46 Discovery

47RealizationAjna

Ajna

A mind that gradually builds understanding out of a chaos of images. The answer comes suddenly, after a long period of ripening.

Center: Ajna · Channels: 47–64 Abstraction

48DepthSpleen

Spleen

A source of deep knowledge and solutions. The fear of not knowing enough fades with experience and practice.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 16–48 The Wavelength

49PrinciplesSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

Sensitivity to fairness and a readiness for change. You reject whatever contradicts your principles.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 19–49 Synthesis

50ValuesSpleen

Spleen

A guardian of the community's values and rules. Responsibility for keeping everyone safe.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 27–50 Preservation

51ShockHeart (Ego)

Heart (Ego)

The courage to leap into the unknown and be first. Life's shocks awaken and toughen you.

Center: Heart (Ego) · Channels: 25–51 Initiation

52StillnessRoot

Root

The ability to stop and focus. A calm in which energy for action builds up.

Center: Root · Channels: 9–52 Concentration

53BeginningsRoot

Root

The energy to start something new. You set processes in motion, and others help to complete them.

Center: Root · Channels: 42–53 Maturation

54AmbitionRoot

Root

The drive to rise higher — materially and spiritually. The pressure of ambition moves you toward your goal.

Center: Root · Channels: 32–54 Transformation

55SpiritSolar Plexus

Solar Plexus

Emotional depth and sensitivity to mood. Generosity of spirit when you accept your waves.

Center: Solar Plexus · Channels: 39–55 Emoting

56StimulationThroat

Throat

A talent for telling captivating stories. You share experience and stimulate other people's imagination.

Center: Throat · Channels: 11–56 Curiosity

57Intuitive ClaritySpleen

Spleen

Subtle intuition that hears in the moment. An inner voice that warns of danger and shows the way.

Center: Spleen · Channels: 10–57 Perfected Form, 20–57 The Brainwave, 34–57 Power

58VitalityRoot

Root

The joy of life and the drive to improve. Energy that wants to make the world better.

Center: Root · Channels: 18–58 Judgment

59SexualitySacral

Sacral

The power to break down barriers between people. The energy of closeness, intimacy and reproduction.

Center: Sacral · Channels: 6–59 Mating

60AcceptanceRoot

Root

The ability to work within the limits of circumstances. Limitations themselves become the ground for a breakthrough.

Center: Root · Channels: 3–60 Mutation

61MysteryHead

Head

The pressure to know the unknowable. You search for inner truth and bring insights to others.

Center: Head · Channels: 24–61 Awareness

62DetailsThroat

Throat

Attention to facts and details. The ability to name things precisely and explain them clearly.

Center: Throat · Channels: 17–62 Acceptance

63DoubtHead

Head

Logical doubt that tests everything for soundness. Doubts lead to answers and solutions.

Center: Head · Channels: 4–63 Logic

64ConfusionHead

Head

A stream of images and memories that still need to be sorted out. Clarity comes with time, not all at once.

Center: Head · Channels: 47–64 Abstraction