fear gates

fear gates in the Ajna

fears surrounding illusion | HEAL THROUGH MINDFULNESS

47 // FEAR OF NOT BEING ABLE TO MAKE SENSE OF CONFUSION

In its high expression there is that leap of faith energy. In its low expression one can get trapped in trying to understand the how and will often give up when they can’t make sense of it. This gate needs to be mindful that it is relaxing into a trusting state, knowing that the answers they seek will come. They just need to wait. Trying to figure out everything in their head ahead of time could make them lose sight of that trust and quit before they receive their epiphany. Take the leap of faith, trust in infinite possibilities. This is a particularly powerful energy for Shadow work as there is connection to the collective shadows.

Prompt: After you find clarity on what you’d like manifest, do the work in actionable steps while you wait to keep your vibration hight and stay in the trusting state.

24 // WORRIED ABOUT NOT KNOWING THE ANSWER // NOT UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE

The energy for rationalizing. At the low expression of this energy there is fear of stepping outside of your own comfort zone and a fear of ignorance. This can manifest as flight (anxiety) or freeze. This gate also carries the energy of addiction. However, in its high vibration they have a positive outlook and understanding that two steps forward and one step back is still one step forward.  This is a really lovely energy of understanding that when we expand/heal/grow/create new neural pathways there is a natural contraction as we acclimate and ground into our newness. The gift of this energy is finding comfortability resting in the in-between. The space between the old pattern and the new groove you’re greasing.

Prompt: Practice for 21 days journaling every night about all the ways you feel life is supported and aligned. Focus on what is working. How do you feel successful?

4 // FEAR THEIR LIFE WILL ALWAYS BE IN CHAOS/ FEAR OF DOUBT OR NOT FINDING SOLUTIONS

In this gates high vibration lies the ability to see, understand and solve patterns. In its low vibration one identifies and become solid with their emotional state and it drives your life. Notice even the difference in saying I am experiencing depression and I am depressed. At its extremed it can take two paths; it can become apathetic or someone who nit picks everything. These folks feel under pressure to have all the answers. Should lean into getting comfortable with lots of answers bouncing around in their mind until they see the right one come through. It’s often not so easy to see the answers for themselves, more around helping others.  

Prompt: Spend time meditating or doing Breathwork and take note of what new insights arise.

17 // FEAR THEIR OPINIONS WILL BE CHALLENGED

Needs to be careful not to give their opinions unless they're asked for them as they won’t be well received or impactful. If they wait to be asked, their opinions can be game-changing. They can actually see new possibilities and patterns of higher guidance. This is also an energy of curiosity, but not certainty. In its low expression this can lead to opinions so extreme they become dogma and/or turning up the volume on self criticism. These folks also should be mindful that they are often prone to just blurt out their opinions.

Prompt: Explore how you want to be of service. Also, can you take care of yourself and practice self care without experiencing guilt? Is there anything here to bring through Shadow and or nurture?

Practice holding space for your insights with patience, allowing the right people to come to you for alchemizing them into reality.

43 // FEAR THEIR IDEAS WILL BE REJECTED FOR BEING ODD OR WEIRD

In its high expression this is the energy to see a new way of doing something; this isn't backed by facts, it's more of an inner knowing. They have their own inner voice which can make it difficult to listen to others. Needs to wait for the right timing to share insights or they can feel rejected. Their health and wellbeing depends on having time alone to think.  In its low expression you can’t tap into the inner knowing because you’re buried in all of the fear noise. This can manifest as a loop of worry in your mind or not allowing space for silence so that you can hear either through constantly talking or keeping your environment noisy to make it drown out your inner guidance (think the person who walks in the house and turns on the TV immediately for background noise).

Prompt: Take time to just be with your thoughts everyday.

Morning pages can also be a powerful practice for this energy followed by some time with yourself.

11 // WORRIED ABOUT SHARING THEIR IDEAS OR BRINGING THEM TO FORM (MANIFESTING)

Filled with more ideas than they'll ever be able to pursue. May sometimes feel like someone stole their idea. Not all of their ideas are meant to keep, some are meant to be given to others...but only when the timing is right. If an idea is truly meant for them to act on, it'll show up in a very obvious way. In its high vibration its letting the ideas flow and letting go of any pressure to bring them into reality. In its low vibration on can get stuck in delusion or fantasy.

Prompt: How can you make peace with the fact that you are always seeking? How can you practice enjoying the journey rather than seeking the destination?

FEAR GATES IN THE SPLEEn

FEARS SURROUNDING SURVIVAL | HEAL BY FEELING THE FEAR AND DOING IT ANYWAY

48 // FEAR OF NOT HAVING DEPTH OR BEING UNPREPARED

In its high expression this is an energy of courage; of doing it even through it feels scary. These folks also typically have great taste both visually and in culinary arts. They may have an intuitive knowing and understanding around beauty and design or a sophisticated palate. In its low expression one might find they get stuck or don’t move forward for fear they don’t know enough, or get hung up in constantly honing and perfecting their skills that they never actually take action. This is where a little bit of push is healthy. You have to jump even though it’s uncomfortable. Over time you will prove to yourself that you do indeed know enough and are entirely capable.

Prompt: What information or skills do you need to learn to align with your desires? Is this fact or feeling? Are you standing still in mastering when you know enough to take a step? Take a step.

57 // FUTURE PROJECTING - FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN + THE FUTURE

In its high expression one can connect with instant awareness and clear guidance about what is right for you and what is not. It is the most intuitive gate in Human Design. It brings clarity in the now. In its low expression one may not notice their intuitive hits and insights or confuse them with ideas in the mind. You may be hesitant to take action for fear of what might happen; spend your time worrying about potential outcomes or not trust yourself.

Prompt: Take some time to pause to access clarity either through meditation practices, journaling or just sitting quietly with yourself and dropping in. Make space for your higher awareness to come through. Use tools like Breathwork to clear out the mental gunk (and bypass the mind) so you can see more clearly. Recognize that worrying about what hasn’t happened is a way of falsely “fortune telling” and is a cognitive distortion.

44 // FEAR OF THE PAST

In its high expression 44 is about energy. This person knows how to present things in a way that will be appealing. This is tied to sales whether that’s a product or your own image as an entrepreneur. This is a good energy for people in Marketing. These people also have a strong sense of intuitive smell. This is the energy that can “smell a rat”. These folx have intuition around patterns; whether the past is worth repeating, whether it’s about to. They can bring awareness to the lessons from the past so they don’t repeat the same mistakes. In its low expression they have fear of the past catching up to them or of repeating past missteps. And/or always looking over their shoulder afraid that what happened before may happen again. People with an undefined Spleen Center may be more susceptible to this fear.

Prompt: Where do you limit yourself or stay small because of things that happened in your past?

Are you in integrity with your influence? Do you walk your talk?

50 // FEAR OF TAKING ON MORE THAN THEY CAN MANAGE / RESPONSIBILITY

In its high expression 50 is a love gate. It is caring for the community. This is all nurture through the values that support and preserve. It’s built into who you are. You can tune in to the needs of each situation. It’s important to be mindful of taking care of yourself as well. This person needs to rely on their Strategy + Authority to know how/when to find balance. In its low expression this gate is deeply afraid (and sometimes riddled with guilt - especially with an open Solar Plexus) around letting people down, failing their responsibilities, particularly when it comes to those closest to them.

Prompt: This is a ‘put your oxygen mask on first’ kinda vibe. You can’t take care of others unless you are taken care of so schedule time in REGULARLY for yourself whether it’s a massage, warm bath, time to just be quiet - listen to what your body + spirit need and honor it.

32 // FEAR OF FAILURE

Gate 32 is about continuity - what will create success for you and the collective. In its high expression you will be able to evaluate the best potentials and determine what goals and dreams are worthy of moving forward. It flows and adapts when change is needed to assimilate, using its intuition to weigh and value any risk. In its low expression one might find themself pushing too hard for fear of failure: either failing themself or the community. And/or one might feel indecisive and not trust their Strategy and Authority (and intuitive sensel) to know what is right. One might also feel resistant to change.

Prompt: Journal around a decision, making sure that you are not being driven by fear. Notice if what is coming up is ‘fact or feeling’. Be patient with these fears and know they will pass if you don’t attach. Listen to your Strategy and Authority to get clear about whether you’re smelling something fishy or operating from fear.

Bring any fears of failure through EFT.

28 // FEAR OF DEATH BEFORE DISCOVERING THE MEANING OF THEIR LIFE

This gate is the Game of Life. In its high expression it is about entering into the right struggle for you that will be beneficial and ultimately up-level your life. The struggle may be challenging but the result will ultimately be worth it. When you can start approaching struggles with curiosity and even enjoying the process you will find much more ease and aliveness. In its low expression one can get stuck in a victim mentality feeling like everything is harder for them and that life just isn’t fair (which may feel true if not following their design). They may sink into melancholy or a feeling of emptiness when it feels too hard or the opposite and be too risky.

Prompt: Explore your purpose through Human Design and self inquiry as well as committing to Shadow work. Make friends with and integrate all of your darkest aspects.

How strong is your fear of death which is part of the collective Shadow. Explore this through Shadow as well.

18 // FEAR OF AUTHORITY + JUDGEMENT / IMPERFECTION

In its high expression this is the gift of accountants and editors; those who can make it better. Who can see the pattern. This is a projected energy so it should be recognized or called out by someone else if it’s going to go over well rather than succumbing to the Root pressure to share their correction without being asked. In its low expression it’s the fear that it won’t be perfect and potentially staying small or not taking action because they fear not getting it right.

Prompt: Notice your own patterns. Where are you sabotaging yourself? Repeating the same patterns that are damaging? What patterns would you like to cultivate and encourage?

Take a right action.

fear gates in the solar plexus

FEARS SURROUNDING OUR EMOTIONS | HEAL THROUGH TAKING TIME TO FIND CLARITY (SLEEP ON IT)

36 // FEAR OF INADEQUACY / NOT BEING ENOUGH (SEXUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, OR BOTH)

Can be bored easily, and crave the next exciting experience. Needs to wait until the timing is right or they will leap right into chaos. Can easily be too impulsive. In its high vibration it trusts that what it wants will come in the right timing. In its low it jumps into chaos and grasping through fear or boredom; this includes sexual impulsivity.

This also includes the energy of not quitting before you learn what you need to for success.   

Prompt: How can you deepen your connection to Source….trusting that the Universe will provide for you in right timing? See what resonates in Manifest | Create | Align. Once you’re clear on what you want use the actionable steps module to keep you busy. See if you have any worth issues to tackle in Shadow Support.

Put a toolbox together for when you’re feeling impulsive or bored to actually feel what you’re feeling and nurture your higher guidance and trust muscles. Where can you cultivate more compassion for yourself? How can you tap into self love?

22 // NERVOUS THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SHARE WORTH LISTENING TO / FEARING SILENCE

Very charming when they're in the mood to socialize. The key to this empowering energy is being a good listener, and allowing others to finish what they’re saying before chiming in to keep people captivated. Wait for the right timing and inform before sharing. Their interest in others and their ability to hold space for them is magnetic. In its high vibration this is the energy of grace. In its low vibration one cannot control their emotional reactions or they are that duck on the water (looking calm and graceful up top but peddling like crazy underneath). They are often repressing resentment and even rage.

Prompt: Where are the gifts in your Shadows? What have been the blessing in your suffering?

Do you create drama?

Do you need Breathwork or some other practice for getting the feelings out? Are you full?

Can you detach from other people’s strong emotional energies so that they do not affect you? Do you have healthy energetic boundaries?

37 // NERVOUS AROUND TAKING ON TRADITIONAL ROLES AND THE EXPECTATIONS AROUND THEM

Can hold a group together in harmony. They are here to create agreements for teamwork and peace and can make connections with others through the power of touch. Very warm and welcoming energy. Others tend to want someone with this energy as a greeter at their event or as a representative for their business.    

*This is also the energy that is rising up to dismantle the patriarchy and structures that are outdated and imbalanced. As a society we often don’t have faith in the collective. We don’t feel fully seen or supported. This energy holds the space for true equality. We transform this energy through our perception and the frequency or vibration from which we move through the world.

Prompt: Are you acting from your mind or your heart? Are you creating more resistance, separation, polarization or more connection?

What are your beliefs/fears around traditions? What are your beliefs around gender roles? Around your own gender? Around what you want and want to authentically give? What are your agreements with your significant other? Is there anything that needs clarification?

6 // AFRAID TO SHOW THE WORLD WHO THEY REALLY ARE / FEAR OF INTIMATCY

Need to wait and see how things go before deciding whether or not to get into a relationship. If they rush into a relationship, it will usually have an explosive ending. Fights for those they love and wants to make sure they have everything they need. In its high vibration this can create some intense true intimacy. In its low vibration there is friction and/or conflict and one may experience a fear of intimacy. 

Prompt: is there anywhere you can adjust your behavior (healthfully) to create harmony; as in would you rather be right or happy?

Are you living in your truth truth, integrity, authenticity?

49 // FEAR OF REJECTION, UNPREDICTABILITY + CONSEQUENCES

Needs to be obeyed. Holds the power to accept or reject others. Will accept people into their circle if they share the same values and moral laws that support their vision. This is a powerful energy of “them’s the rules”. If you are in a relationship with someone with this energy in their chart you need to make sure you know what those are. What are the agreements you’ve made consciously or not by entering into the relationship.

This is at its high vibe an energy of healthy revolution. In its low vibration there is extreme reaction to avoid rejection.

Prompt: Enter into change in your life with intention and deliberation.

Create revolution in your life by bringing any stuck or stagnant energy to your awareness to be cleared. Use Breathwork, journaling, one of the Nidra’s or your favorite tool for processing.

55 // NERVOUS THEY WON’T FIND SOMETHING THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT | FEAR OF EMPTINESS

The trust that abundance comes from the universe, which can be a lifelong journey to learn. In its hight vibes this is a very powerful energy to move the perspective of humanity forward into belief and trust in infinite possibilities. It’s that world changing kind of energy. And it’s a trust in limitless abundance. In its low vibration there is victimization rather than acknowledgment and accountability for whatever situation you find yourself in.

Prompt: Where have you been playing the victim? Take a blaming + complaining fast for 30 days.

Abundance journaling: every night before bed write down three ways you experienced abundance.

How can you be constantly aware of the energy of abundance? And in this abundance know there are many possibilities for passion in your life. Pick one and dive in.

Do you experience melancholy around not being sure what you are passionate about?

30 // NERVOUS AROUND WHAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN / FEARING FATE

It is important to allow ideas to simmer on the emotional wave. The only thing that can be controlled is following Strategy and Authority to enter into the experience. It is important to surrender to allow the outcome to be what it needs to be rather than trying to control it. This is the energy to manifest the next new experience, but the intensity of this energy may negatively affect those around them who don’t share their level of intensity. There is a big need here to wait for the right timing to share or take action. In its high vibration one can create experiences that enhance their life, in its low vibration, chaos.

Prompt: Where can you bring some lightness into your life.. to not take things so seriously? Where do you need to remember that you are in fact only human? That is where you find the gift.

This mantra is called the fate changer.

WORKING WITH FEAR

In general, when working with fear your first question should be “is this mine”? If it’s not then just that awareness will start to help you disconnect. Focus on what is defined and (positively) fixed in your chart to detach. Shift to gratitude. Practice healthy boundaries.

If it is a yes then ask it “what are your here to show me, to teach me, what do I need to see/learn here”? Sit with your discomfort. Know that it’s a wave, that it’s impermanent. Use the prompts to dig in and find the root. Take them through Shadow as many times as you need. Move your body to clear stagnation. Tap into your courage. If the fear is keeping you stuck or small… see the fear and do the thing anyway. Take a step. Don’t let the fears ‘drive your bus’. Make a list of where your fears may live in your chart (your definition), as well as resonant fears based on your Type, so you can get clear when you’re following fear. Follow your Strategy + Authority.

practice

By Sonia Choquette - Emptying the Garbage and Finding the Treasure
This technique helps bring fear out of hiding while anchoring you in the NOW, whereas fear usually resides in the past or the present.

1. Ask yourself: What am I afraid of?

2. Say it out loud: I am afraid of _____________.

3. Look around at your environment when you say it, and then say something you see.

   Example: I am afraid of change and I see a painting of flowers. I am afraid to fail and I see the brown corduroy texture of my pants.

4. Do this for two to three minutes (or until you feel complete). If it feels a bit clingy, try bringing the fear through one of the addition tools like EFT or a release meditation.

You got this!