This week, from Thursday through Tuesday (July 24-29), the Sun transits Gate 31: Influence. The power to lead comes at first glance from our ability to use language (and the openness of others) to our advantage. But true influence comes from our heart, unlocking the gift of this Gate. When we let go of trying to manipulate through language, and embrace the reality that we are all living in this big illusion, maya, we experience true humility. We have the potential to really lead from a divine place, where we speak on behalf of the divine, and without misidentifying ourselves as individuality that has some control over reality. We are only a part of the mystery, and “everything is how it ought to be.” What a great world it would be if we all lead from this truth.
