Gate 6 — Friction
I Ching: Hexagram 6 — Conflict
Center: center-solar-plexus (Solar Plexus)
Theme
Emotional wave of intimacy and conflict in center-solar-plexus. Gate 6 tests bonds through friction—defining what intimacy can become over time.
Gift
- Depth through emotional honesty
- Clarity after the wave passes
Shadow
- Avoiding conflict prematurely
- Mood-driven intimacy decisions
Channels
Hanging gate (partner inactive) still colors your chart — see gates and centers.
Related: gates, channels, center-solar-plexus.