I finished the Rave ABC’s class. There is one last assignment, one I had already done earlier in the course because I was curious. The assignment is to reflect on the lines of my hexagram imprinting, both conscious and unconscious. 

First, a review of the lines and characteristics.

First Line:

• Represents the essence of the hexagram
• Introspection, study, research, detail
• Looking inward, trying to find the basis of things
• Insecurity and fear
• Self-involved
• Investigation out of insecurity
• Needs to study to develop a solid foundation
• Becomes an authority through study
• Needs to stand on a solid foundation

Second Line:

• Absorbed in it’s own process as a natural
• Here to be called out
• Does not understand its own talent
• Not interested in studying or investigating
• Nervous about being an object of projection or expectation
• Can feel inadequate 
• Antisocial, hermit, wants to be left alone
• Absorbed in itself
• Waiting for “the call”

Third Line:

• Expresses the movement from the lower Hexagram to the higher
• Absorbed in its own process
• More contact with the outside world than the 1 or 2
• Trial and error theme, many experiences, bumping into things in order to discover
• Here to adapt and discover the nature of the world
• Must experience to understand
• Learns by experience what doesn’t work
• Can become pessimistic if it doesn’t understand its process
• A martyr, standing up for a principle and can end up with martyr complex “why me?”
• Learning through failure helps it bring new solutions to the world

Fourth Line:

• Externalizes wisdom when the opportunity arises
• Relates to the 1st line foundation
• Fixed in its externalization without resistance
• Will abdicate if there is resistance
• Exerts tremendous influence
• Needs a stable network – this is where opportunities come from
• Suffers from people fatigue – needs time alone
• Wants friendship as a basis of interaction
• Friendship before intimacy
• Very friendly line

Fifth Line:

• Most transpersonal line
• Carries karma; will meet “known” forces
• Heretic – universalizes something new
• Others project onto the 5th line as a savior
• Possesses the power to attract attention
• Others are naturally open to 5th lines, giving the 5th line the ability to penetrate them
• Timing is critical 
• Once they penetrate they need to leave otherwise they are subject to negative projection
• Reputation is very important – they can be paranoid
• Its healthy to be suspicious of the projection field
• They need to be practical

6th Line:

• Not part of the hexagram but a transition to the next hexagram
• Separate but connected
• To become an authority, role model and example of the hexagram
• Objective administrator/authority
• Naturally aloof
• Three phase development process
• From the 3rd line phase to the 6th line optimism phase 
• At the Kiron return it is called off the roof to re-enter the world living as an example
• Knows the difference between what is trusted or not
• Can be very influential
• Not healthy to be a hypocrite

Below are the lines I have, conscious and unconscious:

Line 1

Unconscious:
Venus, Gate 27 – The Gate of Caring, Line 1 “Selfishness”, the power to care for ones self first but not at the expense of others

Conscious:
North Node, Gate 44 – The Gate of Alertness, Line 1, “Conditions”, the establishment of frameworks
South Node, Gate 24 – The Gate of Rationalization, Line 1 “The Sin of Omission”, retrogressive periods needed before renewal
Mars, Gate 47 – Gate of Realization, Line 1, “Taking Stock”, eradicate the negative
Pluto, Gate 48 – The Gate of Depth, Line 1 “Insignificance”, recognizes the practical 

Line 2

Unconscious:
Sun, Gate 2 – Gate of Direction of Self, Line 2 “Genius”, a natural gift for unlearnable knowledge 
Earth, Gate 1 – The Creative, Line 2 “Love is Light”, Self-expression conditioned by ideals and values
Jupiter, Gate 24 – The Gate of Rationalization, Line 2, “Recognition”, the gift of conceptualizing spontaneously
Saturn, Gate 56 – The Gate of Stimulation, Line 2, “Linkage”, stimulating expression that will take time to mature and needs recognition

Conscious:
Venus, Gate 29 – The Abysmal, Line 2, “Assessment”, persistence tempered by caution
Uranus, Gate 28 – Gate of the Game Player, Line 2 “Adventurism”, distasteful alliance

Line 3

Unconscious:
Uranus, Gate 28, Gate of the Game Player, Line 3 “Shaking Hands with the Devil”, Unfounded risk taking
Neptune, Gate 5 – The Gate of Fixed Patterns, Line 3 “Compulsiveness”, The fear engendered by the sense of helplessness resulting in unnecessary stress and activity.

Conscious:
Mercury, Gate 59 – The Gate of Sexuality, Line 3, “Openness”, sexual bonding, The ability to break down barriers to achieve union.

Line 4

Unconscious:
Mars, Gate 62 – The Gate of Details, Line 4 “Asceticism”, Caution, patience and detail produce excellence out of limitation.
Mercury, Gate 20 – The Gate of the Now, Line 4, “Application”, Recognition and awareness in the now which transforms understanding into right action

Conscious:
Jupiter, Gate 8 – The Gate of Contribution, Line 4 “Respect”, The gift of naturally recognizing the contributions of others and particularly, the acknowledgement of those who lead by example.

Line 5

Unconscious:
Moon, Gate 53 – The Gate of Beginnings, Line 5 “Assertion”, fuel to begin something new, wait for clarity

Conscious:
None

Line 6

Unconscious:
North Node, Gate 44 – The Gate of Alertness, Line 6 “Aloofness”, memory
South Node, Gate 24, The Gate of Rationalization, Line 6, “The Gift Horse”, fear of ignorance
Pluto, Gate 18 – The Gate of Correction, Line 6 “Buddhahood”, Uphold and defend basic human rights

Conscious:
Sun, Gate 33 – The Gate of Privacy, Line 6 “Disassociation”, end of a cycle, retreat to understand
Moon, Gate 9 – The Gate of Focus, Line 6 “Gratitude”, The joy which comes with accepting small rewards for small victories.
Saturn, Gate 31 – The Gate of Influence, Line 6 “Application”, Leadership whose expression and action must be one and the same.
Neptune, Gate 9 – The Gate of Focus, Line 6, “Gratitude”, The joy which comes with accepting small rewards for small victories.

Considerations

As expected for my 6/2 Profile, I have the highest number of 6th lines at 8 total followed by 6 total 2nd lines. To my surprise, the next highest is the 1st line at 5 total, followed by the 3rd and 4th lines both at 3 total. I only have one 5th line. 

When looking at what lines are conscious vs. unconscious, I find that I have more conscious lines in the 6th line (5) than any other line and have more unconscious lines in the 2nd line (4) than any other. This matches my 6/2 Profile. Again, I am surprised by the 1st line because 4 are conscious!

So, thus far, the biggest surprise to me is the number of 1st lines I have. 4 out of 5 of them are conscious. I dislike associating with 1st lines for the most part. My biggest complaint is that they cannot be told anything without first confirming it for themselves. Perhaps this is because I feel the least number of invitations from 1st lines because of this personality trait? I do recognize my own tendency to research and discover the truth for myself before taking anyone’s word for it, though, so I tend to get along well with 1st lines if we are researching the same topic(s). 

I also recognize in myself an insecurity that comes with the 1st line. I don’t like this part of myself, however, as I feel it is a weakness more than a strength. This could also be my 2nd line tendency to feel inadequate, though.

Something that is also interesting is my North and South nodes are conscious 1st line with unconscious 6th line (1/6) as is Pluto (1/6). I’m not really sure of the significance of this yet. 

With all the 1st, 2nd and 6th lines in my BodyGraph, it is no surprise that I am more self-involved than others. I prefer to be alone and separate myself from others, observing others from the periphery.