The ability to transmit and persuade, remembering what worked.
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The gift of this gate
Communicating and selling what is valuable effectively.
The shadow
Exaggerating or manipulating to convince.
Recognizing the shadow isn't a judgment: it's a sign that this energy is operating from conditioning rather than from your nature.
Conscious or unconscious
If Gate 26 appears in black on your chart (Personality), it is a trait you know about yourself. If it appears in red (Design), it is something others see in you before you do, more tied to the body and to what you inherited.
The channel it forms
Gate 26 belongs to the Heart (Ego) Center and connects with Gate 44. If you have both, the channel forms and both centers become defined. If not, it is a hanging gate: you will feel drawn to people who carry the complementary gate.
Gate 26: The Egoist: frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have Gate 26?+
Get your free chart: the activations table lists all your gates with their line, on the Personality (black) and Design (red) sides.
What is a hanging gate?+
An activated gate whose channel isn't complete in your chart. It represents a theme you look for in others: you are drawn to people who have the complementary gate.