Channel 25—51
The Channel of Initiation
To be first
- Centers
- G Center ↔ Heart (Ego)
- Gate
- 25 (Spirit of the Self)
- Gate
- 51 (Shock)
Channel 25—51 "The Channel of Initiation" is one of the 36 channels of the BodyGraph.
What this channel is about
The channel 25—51, "The Channel of Initiation", connects G Center (Identity, love, direction) and Heart (Ego) (Will, ego, matter). When both gates 25 and 51 are activated, both centers become defined — the channel "switches on" and adds a stable theme to the chart: To be first.
Gate 25 — Spirit of the Self
Belongs to the G Center center. I Ching: Innocence.
Gate 51 — Shock
Belongs to the Heart (Ego) center. I Ching: The Arousing.
FAQ
What does channel 25—51 mean?
The Channel of Initiation: To be first. Connects G Center and Heart (Ego).
What happens if only one gate is activated?
If only gate 25 or only 51 is active, the channel is not defined — there is only the theme of that single gate. The channel "switches on" only when both gates are activated.
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