Gate 49 represents the energy of knowing when it’s the right time to lead people through revolutions steeped in your values and principles, and being a catalyst to guide others through rocky or turbulent times.
Gate 49 Overview
The energy of this gate holds the intensity of standing firming in and being fiercely guided by the principles of fairness and justice.
For Gate 49 brings with it the emotional desire to create justice wherever it sees inconsistencies, incongruencies, or imbalances in social structures.
As such, this energy feels compelled to instigate the change and revolutions necessary to right the ship and bring back a sense of justice and order.
The challenge is to do so when the timing is right, and not to provoke or instigate purely as a reaction to chaos.
This energy is designed to inspire others to join forces against such injustice and to create change for the betterment of the whole.
Gate 49 is all about a very specific type of transformation: a collective change that brings social systems back into balance and creates a sense of justice driven by principles and values, not for the sake of change itself.
This a very collective energy and not about individual change.
The desire to bring the collective into a deeper alignment comes from a deep sense of conviction, though often is perceived as being rebellious.
Individuals with this energy defined feel things intensely and deeply.
They feel the “wrongs” of the world and the way our systems hold the collective back. The emotional response to this energy can be quite strong and feel highly disruptive to others. It is a provoking energy, for sure.
The objective being to inspired others to join forces and create a revolution to bring the necessary change to restore order and justice.
Gate 49: Definition, Energy + Keywords
Understanding the core components of the energy within this gate, along with the magnetic keywords help us to harness the magic that lies within.
- Traditional Human Design: Revolution | Principles
- Gene Keys: Reaction (shadow) | Revolution (gift) | Rebirth (siddhi)
- Quantum Human Design: The Catalyst
- I Ching: Revolution (Ko)â—âbegin new cycle of revolution by stripping away outdated ideas; wait for right moment to act
- Image (I Ching): Fire/Lake (fire and lake are in conflict with each other)
- Archetypal Name: The Revolutionary Ringleader / Sacred Rebel
- Location: Emotional Solar Plexus (Channel 49–19: Channel of Synthesis)
- Astrological Sign: Aquarius
- Keywords: transformation, leader in relationships, revolutionary, catalyst, principles, radical change, right to protest, fairness. justice
- Alignment Cue: revolutionary
- Out-of-Alignment Cue: destructive
Location of Gate 49 in your Human Design Chart
Gate 49 is located in the Emotional Solar Plexus and brings with it a deeply intense, passionate energy connected to the principles of justice.
Individuals with this gate defined tend to be extremely loyal in their relationships and commitments, and they expect the same from others.
Again, the nature is driven by a sense of higher principles and values.
As part of Channel 49–19, this gate brings with it a natural sensitivity to the feelings and emotions of others, and of animals. This channel feels a lot.
One of the cautions with this gate is to be mindful not become attached or enmeshed in others emotions and create codependent cycles, as a result
The challenge is to care for others without carrying them.
Careers in advocacy, social work, law, activism, nonprofits, or politics may be particularly appealing to them, as they feel called to “fight” for justice.
Shadow & Gift Expressions of Gate 49
The shadow side of this gate can get fixated on the right way versus the wrong way, and can create a sense of polarization in their beliefs.
They can hold onto a very narrow way the world should be, and expect (even demand) that others live up to their view of perfection and may decide they will not settle for anything less. They have been known to cut other out of their lives too quickly.
Those with this energy may find themselves quitting as a means to avoid intimacy, thus compromising their values or holding onto to relationships and commitments that no longer serve them.
Gate 49 can also create emotional overwhelm if not careful and observant. It can be easy to get sucked into the emotional energy of others when you care so much and are blinded by the need for justice.
It is important that those who carry this energy as defined in their chart be able to properly discern which justices to “fight” for when the time is right.
When misaligned, this energy can instigate for the sake of provoking, creating unnecessary drama, conflict, and fighting in their relationships.
On the converse, when aligned, this energy takes into account right timing and is able to move people through turbulent times, knowing when to be a powerful catalyst for change, renewal, rebirth, and even a revolution.
Contemplations for Gate 49
- Where, and with what things, am I holding onto that I need to let go?
- Do I have a habit of quitting things (or people) too soon?
- How do I hold myself back from creating real intimacy with others?
- Have I lost my connection to myself, and/or to Source?
- How can I better align with higher principles?
Key Takeaways
With Gate 49, you are designed to be a cosmic catalyst creating revolutionas for change when the time is right by inspiring others around the core principles of justice, fairness, equity, and alignment.
You are here to help humanity evolve by bringing change through a high level of consciousness to how we create societal systems for the good of the collective.
Be mindful about who you cut out of your life, for they may have a lesson or gift to share with you first., or be part of the revolution you are here to lead. Your ideals are important, but also don’t let them interfere with your ability to build real intimacy and connection.
Part of your journey is to learn the discernment with what needs to be released, what needs to be changed, and how to set energetic boundaries that allow you to truly align with your core values and principles.
Yours is the energy of the humanitarian, and can be very empathic. Your gift lies in being able to connect and inspire others for greater change, for new pathways.
With this energy, you are able to create safe spaces for others to be seen, felt, and heard with compassion, especially during challenging and turbulent times.
Just be sure you hold the role of the witness, and not of the fixer, in those sacred containers.