Living Large, Loving Hard: Embracing Gate 16 in Human Design

The opposite of life is not death, but indifference. - Elie Wiesel

When you get a download, insight, or inspiration that lights you up, how do you share it? Do you shout it from the rooftops to everyone you know, or do you keep it to yourself and wait for the right people, places, or circumstances to share?

The energy of Gate 16 is all about that zest for life. It's about learning to contain it, nurture it, and make wise choices about how to bring your creation to form.

Imagine the excitement of lilac season. I adore lilacs; their fragrance symbolizes spirituality, love, and hope, the newness of spring. I tend to go overboard with lilacs, filling my home with their blooms and even making lilac syrup as I write this. The downside is that my household doesn't always appreciate the smell everywhere.

Then again, if I hear about Cypto one more time from my roommate, who has been "orange-pilled." I am going to scream!! I am grateful that he found his passion, but I am trying to teach him the subtle art of "waiting for an invitation" to share his passion with us. He is so eager to spread the word about decentralized finance and the potential for financial freedom. However, not everyone is ready to embrace this change, and he is experiencing a push back against his enthusiasm.

To have enthusiasm is to be possessed by the breath of source, longing to be expressed through the throat, the activation center. It bubbles up inside of you. It takes embodied wisdom, aka "life lessons" and trust in your skills to be able to leave your comfort zone and embrace change or the challenges in life.

Can you trust yourself and be guided by your intuition? Or do you rely on structure, systems, and logical left-brain thinking? There's room for both, to harmonize and use the wholeness of your being to make correct decisions.

Maintain energetic balance and harmony by staying aligned with your inner environment and being flexible to change and transform when needed.

Main Message:

Hey there, Soulfam! This oracle message is all about cranking up the joy and riding that wave of excitement. It's your cue to balance the excitement and enthusiasm of new adventures with the wise whispers of your intuition. Think of it as keeping your inner world just as vibrant and sunny as the outer one.

Flow (High Expression):

When you're lit up, let your spirit sing and express itself! Imagine going all in in with a new coach or mentor who lights you up and gets you so excited to create again. They push you to explore beyond your usual limits, inspiring you to dream bigger and take bold steps. Trust in your own skills as you channel this renewed sense of purpose and creativity. It's time to get on that megaphone, leave your comfort zone, and trust that the universe has got your back.

The Work (Low Expression):

Sometimes, when we're swamped with too much, even good stuff, our energetic balance can get thrown out of whack. Here’s your reminder: recalibrate and realign. Stay flexible, adaptable, and ready to transform. Keep tuning into that inner harmony, especially when changes come banging on your door. Trust yourself. You’ve got the life skills to be flexible enough to adapt and pivot when you need to. Also, remember to share your enthusiasm when invited. Be sure that your passion is welcomed and appreciated, otherwise, you will encounter eye rolls, and non-committal shrugs, and who wants that?

Bottom Line:

The Zest for Life oracle message is like your newest mentor, urging you to keep your enthusiasm dialed up and your intuition tuned in. It’s about living large, loving hard, and always having a little room for spontaneity. So, keep that pep in your step, share with the right people who get you and watch as your world aligns in the most synchronistic ways. You've got this!!

Journal Prompts:

💫What activities or passions make you feel most alive and enthusiastic? How can you incorporate more of these into your daily life?

💫When was the last time you trusted your intuition in a situation? How did it turn out? Reflect on how you can balance intuition and logic in your decision-making process.

💫Think of a time when you felt overwhelmed by too much happening at once. How did you find your balance again? What strategies can you use to maintain your energetic harmony in the future?

Action Step:

Practice Mindful Pauses: This week, try integrating short, mindful pauses into your day. Whether before meetings, during meals, or after work, take a moment to just breathe and be. It's spring here on the western hemisphere, go out and smell the blossoms. These pauses can help you reset your vibe, listen to your intuition, and get back in sync with the dance of the divine.