Energy Weaving with the Wandering Shaman: Quantum Human Design & Shamanic Wisdom - April 22, 2025 - The Sun Enters the Gate of Accountability/The Earth Enters the Gate of Adventure/Challenge

Hello everyone!  Welcome back to my podcast, where we explore the movement of the sun and the earth through the Human Design Chart, as well as some shamanic wisdom to help us along our path.  Today is April 22, 2025, and the sun is lighting up Gate 27 - the Gate of Accountability- and the earth is grounded in Gate 28 - the Gate of Adventure/Challenge.  If you are just finding me, don’t worry about what you may have missed; you are welcome to go back and listen to previous episodes, or you can just jump in where we are.  I do recommend, however, that if you are new to Human Design and/or Shamanism, go back and listen to Episode 0 of this podcast.  I give a brief introduction to both concepts there, with a lot of the “lingo” explained.  You can also read the Introductory blog post here, where I briefly introduce both concepts; it may help you as we move through the year.  

Before we dive into the energies that are upon us this week, I want to announce that I have my Intro to Quantum Human Design class happening at a new location in less than a week!  I will be at Revive Wellness Spa and Studio in Flushing, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 30th, starting at 6 pm.  The cost is $50, and the link to sign up is here: https://checkout.square.site/.../7BUHZ7MJMU663GAQGE6YXFQF.  I am super excited to be teaching these classes again and would love to see you there!  For that price, you will get a copy of your personal Human Design chart, a copy of the class notes, and an opportunity to book a full reading with me at a reduced rate.  The class is a great way to introduce yourself to the concepts of your unique energetic blueprint, so if you’re in the Flushing, Michigan area, grab a friend and come check it out!    

So, let’s take a look at what’s coming at us in the energetic realm this week, and let’s start with some questions to ponder!

1. Do you take responsibility for things that aren’t yours to take responsibility for?  Whose problem is it, and can you return the responsibility for the problem back to its rightful owner?

2. What role does guilt play in motivating you?  And can you let go of the guilt?

3. What obligations do you need to set down in order for you to be able to take better care of yourself?

The challenges of the energy coming in with the sun in Gate 27 are to care without over-caring, to allow others to assume responsibility for their own challenges and choices, to learn to accept other people’s values, and to not let guilt cause you to compromise what is good and right for you.  In the shadow of this energy, you could become codependent, be racked with guilt when you take time for yourself, and become resentful about being the martyr all the time.  This can be a tough energy to keep in balance, especially if we are parents and we are watching our kids struggle and learn some hard life lessons.  It is very similar to the energy of Gate 50, which was lit up by the sun last week.  Gates 50 and 27 are connected and part of the tribal energy circuit.   So we have a double whammy - 2 weeks in a row that the sun is trying to teach us to take care of ourselves first and to let go of guilt around that concept. So I will challenge you again, as I did last week - can you remove the guilt, if only for a short time, and do something loving and nurturing for yourself?  

Maybe you can go on an adventure!  Gate 28 is the gate of Adventure or Challenge.  In traditional Human Design, this gate is called the Gate of Struggle.  That’s because it is all about figuring out what in life is worth struggling for.  Life is full of challenges, struggles and adventures.  This energy is calling us to see life as an adventure rather than a struggle.  It challenges us to not let struggle and adversity leave us feeling defeated, but to face life as an adventure and learn from our challenges. When we learn from our challenges, we are then able to teach others, and they, too, may then learn from our experiences.  So here are some more thoughts to ponder:

1. How can you turn your challenge into adventure?

2. Where do you need to cultivate a sense of adventure in your life?

3. What lessons have you learned from your challenges?

4. What do you need to do to rewrite the story of your “failures?”

5. What is one adventurous thing you can do this week?

As you are thinking about all of that, I will read the Drum card from the Mystical Shaman Oracle deck by Alberto Villoldo, Colette Baron-Reid and Marcela Lobos.  The link to these, as well as the Quantum Human Design cards will be in the show notes.  I randomly drew this card to go along with our Human Design energies this week, and here’s what it has to say:

The rhythm of the drum tunes you to the beating heart of the universe.  Its wood frame links you to the trees and helps you journey to the lower world via the roots and the upper world through its branches.  The drumskin gives the Shaman the powers of the animal kingdom.  Striking the drum calls forth the power of the thunder and the rumbling of the earthquake.  The drum invites a trance state where healing and prophecy happen.

The Drum invites you to take the next bold step in your journey.  The forces of heaven and earth are aligned behind you, supporting effortless action.  This is not a time to push against the river - the current will take you exactly where you want to go, once you jump in!  Collect your power tool and summon your courage, because it is going to be a wild and glorious journey.  Allow yourself to be carried by the rhythm of what is really essential in your life.

You travel to the beat of a different drum.  It’s time to acknowledge you do not fit a mold or role or relationship that is not in tune with you.  Find your rhythm; respond to the heartbeat of the distant drum.  The price you pay for lingering becomes higher with each passing day.  Now is the time to move on!

So what is the next bold step in your journey?  Is it an adventure?  Can you turn it into an adventure? Embarking on something new, or something you’ve been longing to do for a while may be just the medicine you need to start taking care of yourself first.  Remember self care isn’t selfish.  It is necessary for our health and well-being. 

So there are 3 things I want to leave you with for this week.

1. You are not responsible for everyone else’s problems.  

2. You do not have to feel guilty for taking care of yourself.  

3. Life is meant to be an adventure.

So drop me a note about what adventurous thing you did for yourself this week.  I’d love to hear about it.

My next episode will drop on April 28th when the sun is in Gate 24 - the Gate of Blessings and the Earth is in Gate 44, the Gate of Truth.  Until then, take good care, do something special to nurture yourself, go on an adventure! and we’ll see you soon.