WTF is a Transit and Why Should I Even Care?
How Following the Transits Can Help You Trust Yourself More Deeply
You’ve probably noticed that at certain times of the year, everyone seems to be talking about the same things or feeling similar pressures. Have you ever wondered why? That’s where the transits come in.
Simply put, transits are the current positions of planets and celestial bodies and how their energy influences us. Think of them like a cosmic weather report: just like knowing it’s going to rain can help you prepare for the day, understanding the energetic “forecast” can help you navigate life with more clarity. But here's the most important part—these transits aren’t here to dictate how you act. Instead, they’re tools that support you on your journey of Radical Self-Trust.
Everything that’s happening—yes, even the difficult stuff—is always happening for our greatest expansion. This doesn’t mean that tough experiences are your fault or that you’re being punished—far from it. Sometimes, challenges arise that are completely outside of our control, and they can feel heavy. But when we understand the higher energy at play, it can help us find meaning, even in difficult moments, and recognize how we can grow through them. Rather than feeling stuck or overwhelmed, understanding the transits can help you see challenges as opportunities to rise above and expand.
Think of it this way: if you know the energetic “storm” is rolling through, you can ground yourself more deeply in your truth. This is especially helpful when you find yourself stuck in those lower, more difficult energies, also known as the shadow frequencies in Human Design. When we feel those shadows come up—whether it’s fear, agitation, or doubt—the transits can help us understand the bigger picture and find our way through.
By using this information to understand what’s happening around us and within us, we can navigate the energies more confidently. Instead of feeling like life is happening to us, we can feel empowered to respond in a way that’s aligned with our inner authority.
What Energies Are We Moving Through Right Now?
Right now, the Sun is in Gate 32, which is all about preserving what’s aligned and letting go of what’s not. This energy can stir up fears of failure, making us cling tightly to things we’re afraid to lose. You might feel this as a pressure to hold on, to make sure nothing slips through the cracks, and to avoid change at all costs. But here’s where you get to practice Radical Self-Trust: Can you trust yourself to know what’s truly worth holding onto and what’s not? The gift of Gate 32 is about preservation—keeping what’s aligned while allowing the outdated to fall away naturally.
We’re also feeling the Earth’s energy in Gate 42, which is about completion and letting go of expectations. This is the energy of finishing things, wrapping up cycles, and releasing what no longer serves us. If you’ve been holding on to a certain outcome or gripping too tightly to how you think things should be, this energy invites you to release that pressure. The more we can detach from rigid expectations, the more we allow for new opportunities to come in. And remember, every ending is a new beginning.
This week’s energy is a perfect opportunity to explore the balance between preservation and letting go. The Sun and Earth together are reminding you to reflect on where in your life you may need to release old attachments, and where you can trust yourself to preserve what really matters.
Looking Ahead: The Full Moon in Gate 42
As we move through this energy, keep in mind that we have a Full Moon coming up on the morning of October 17. This Full Moon will also be in Gate 42, amplifying the theme of completion and release. Full moons always bring heightened energy, and in Gate 42, we’re being called to fully embrace endings and celebrate the completion of important cycles in our lives. It’s a powerful time to reflect on what you’ve been holding onto and give yourself permission to release anything that no longer aligns with where you’re headed.
Join the Conversation
Remember, the transits are a helpful tool to guide you, but the key is always to stay aligned with your strategy and authority. I share these energies so you can better understand what’s happening and how it might be influencing you, but your inner guidance is always the final say!
If you’d like to dive deeper into these transits and chat about how they’re showing up in your life, join me in my private Facebook group, Intuitive Human Design, where we talk all things Human Design and Radical Self-Trust. Bring your questions, and your experiences, and let’s support each other as we navigate this energetic journey together.
