Gate 57, the Gate of Intuitive Clarity, registers what is true in the present and carries the Spleen's fear of the future. A look at the gate and the channels it forms.

Gate 50, the Gate of Values, carries the Spleen's fear of responsibility. A look at the Cauldron and the channel this gate forms with Gate 27.

Gate 48, the Gate of Depth, carries the Spleen's fear of inadequacy. A look at the Well, its channel with Gate 16, and how this gate shows up in an ordinary day.

The Spleen holds the body's oldest fears, the physical instincts tied to survival. A look at the seven fear gates of the Spleen, what each one carries, and why the fear has a purpose.

Splenic Authority is spontaneous and instinctive. It knows only in the now, while the world runs on plans, calendars, and expectations. This post explores the social challenges of having Splenic Authority, and how to honor that inner knowing while navigating a world that rarely pauses for it.