The Clinging Fire

Driven by a powerful yearning to fulfill one’s dreams, and an often compelling need for change and new experiences generated by desire. This is a process of reaching for fulfillment through each interaction and is subject to the ups and downs of the emotional wave. To find balance, it is essential to surrender to what life brings and accept limitations. In this way, one can let go of expectations and recognize feelings that lead to the potential for change, whether they fulfill one’s dreams or not. By entering into experiences guided by Inner Authority, one can avoid the burnout and disappointment that follows from acting blindly.

People with this Gate have a deep need to generate feelings, a yearning to experience emotion. At the root of this is desire, the often restless and even obsessive need for new experiences and a hunger for change. This is also called the ‘Gate of the Fates,’ because we are driven to fulfill our desires and find our destiny. The theme here is to surrender to the experiences life brings and to learn from each rather than being limited by the expectations one brings to life. By accepting that there are limitations as to what experiences are available to you in this life, you have the potential to recognize the value inherent in each experience whether your dreams are fulfilled or not. If you enter into experiences with clarity, guided by your inner Authority, you can recognize which are valuable and have the potential to bring change. In this way, you can avoid the inevitable burnout and disappointment that follows when you are driven blindly into experiences.