Gate 52 in Human Design: Stillness

Gate 52, Stillness, corresponds to I Ching hexagram 52, Keeping Still (Mountain). It sits in the Root Center, in the Quarter of Civilization.

Temporary and self-imposed inaction for the benefit of assessment.

Gate 52 at a glance

  • I Ching: hexagram 52, Keeping Still (Mountain)
  • Center: Root Center
  • Quarter: the Quarter of Civilization
  • Channels: 9-52

The channel of Gate 52

A gate becomes a defined channel when the gate at its other end is activated too. Gate 52 can form one channel:

  • Channel 9-52, Concentration: A Design of Determination. Gate 52 meets Gate 9, Focus in the Sacral Center.

The six lines of Gate 52

  • Line 6: Peacefulness
  • Line 5: Explanation
  • Line 4: Self-discipline
  • Line 3: Controls
  • Line 2: Concern
  • Line 1: Think before you speak

Gate 52 on the Rave Mandala

Other gates in the Root Center

Gate 19, Wanting · Gate 38, The Fighter · Gate 39, Provocation · Gate 41, Contraction · Gate 53, Beginnings · Gate 54, Drive · Gate 58, Vitality · Gate 60, Acceptance

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