The Source Code Podcast with Adrianne McDonald

April’s Energy Mix: Rooted Courage, Radical Care & Rewriting the Narrative

The Sun moves through a powerful sequence of Gates this April—beginning with Gate 21 and ending in Gate 24. But before that, It all kicks off under the potent shadow of the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse on March 29th, an invitation to burn through illusion and reclaim your inner initiator. 🔥🌑 This month asks you to trust your instincts, tend your sacred yes, and grow from the inside out.
In this episode, we’re diving into:⚡ The shockwave energy of Gate 51 🌱 Gate 42’s call to complete what’s been left unfinished🌀 Why chaos is sacred and how Gate 3 teaches us to trust the mutation💖 How Gate 27 asks us to redefine what real care (not martyrdom) looks like🧬 Mercury + Venus Direct, Full + New Moons, and what they mean for your nervous system and relationships🧭 Specific insights for each Human Design Type and Authority to navigate April with clarity and self-trust
This episode is your cosmic weather report and spiritual field guide for the month ahead.You’re not here to survive April. You’re here to remember who you are and embody it fully.
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Every Time You React, You’re Tying Yourself to It—Here’s How to Stop

The Sun is in Gate 25, and with it comes an invitation to move from reactivity to acceptance & universal love. 🕊️✨ This isn’t about bypassing pain or pretending it doesn’t hurt—it’s about choosing clarity over chaos, love over loops, and sovereignty over entanglement.
In this episode, we’re diving into:🔥 When to resist, when to walk away—and how to know the difference🌀 Karmic entanglement (rnanubandhana) & the trap of fighting from trauma💔 Why “burn it all down” isn’t true transformation—and what sacred death actually looks like🌿 Creating from the open heart vs. the wounded one
This episode is your reminder that the Sacred Warrior doesn’t fight everything—they fight what matters. And sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is stay open.
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The Horseman's Call: A Call forward not A Crises during Eclipse Season

The Virgo Full Moon Eclipse is here, and with it comes a reset moment—not just in the cosmos, but in your life. 🌑✨ This isn't about fear or bracing for impact; it's about seeing change as a call forward, not a crisis.
In this episode, we’re diving into:🔥 How to reframe crisis into adventure (Gate 36 energy)🐎 The Horseman archetype & becoming a messenger of clarity, not fear🌕 Why this Eclipse is a chance to rewrite your personal story🎭 How the Sacred Fool teaches us to play with purpose, not stress over it
This episode is your permission slip to step forward—not because you have all the answers, but because the journey itself is the point.
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Stuck in Shadow Work: Are You Healing… or Hiding?

Shadow work isn’t just about healing your wounds. It’s about reclaiming the brilliance you’ve buried to stay safe. What if the part of you you’re most afraid to meet isn’t the broken part—but the powerful one?
🔹 The Golden Shadow – Why your greatest gifts live in the parts you’ve rejected.🔹 Stuck in the Healing Loop – How “fixing yourself” can become a way to avoid your power.🔹 Jung’s Forgotten Truth – The shadow is 90% gold. Are you finally ready to claim it?🔹 Human Design Insights – How your Type and Profile reveal the brilliance you’re hiding.🔹 Gate 22 – Openness to your full frequency, not just your pain.
This episode is your invitation to stop digging for wounds and start embodying the gifts you’ve been avoiding. Let’s get into it.
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March’s Energy Mix: Retrogrades, Breakthroughs & Bold New Beginnings

March is bringing major astrological shifts—Venus Retrograde, Mercury Retrograde, and Neptune moving into Aries. This isn’t just about disruption; it’s about reassessment, clarity, and transformation. Instead of resisting the retrogrades, what if you leaned into them as cosmic course corrections?
🔹 Retrogrades as a Reset – Why these planetary slowdowns aren’t setbacks, but invitations to refine, reassess, and reclaim your power.🔹 Venus Retrograde in Aries – A deep review of self-worth, relationships, and money. Are you choosing yourself or waiting for validation?🔹 Human Design Transits – How Gates 63, 22, 36, 25, 17, and 21 guide us through doubt, emotional mastery, transformation, surrender, and power dynamics.🔹 Navigating by Type & Profile – How your Human Design impacts your experience of this month’s transits—and how to work with them instead of against them.🔹 March’s Mantra – An anchor to help you move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
This episode is your invitation to trust the process, embrace the recalibration, and step into a deeper level of self-worth. Retrogrades aren’t here to block you—they’re here to refine your path. Let’s dive in!
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Breaking the Mental Loop: Gate 55 & the Path to Trust

What if the biggest thing standing between you and true freedom isn’t your circumstances—but your own doubt? In this episode, we’re diving into Gate 55 – The Gate of Abundance, a powerful turning point in human evolution that challenges us to trust life, surrender control, and break free from fear-based thinking. But here’s the catch—doubt can be sneaky. It can feel like deep thinking, but often, it’s just a distraction keeping you from the work you’re here to do.
🔹 Gate 55 as a Game-Changer – Why this gate signals a massive shift in human consciousness and how it invites us into emotional trust and surrender.🔹 Doubt vs. Fear – How healthy skepticism can turn into a mental trap that keeps you stuck in overthinking instead of action.🔹 The Illusion of Control – Why the need for certainty is often what’s blocking true abundance, and how to release attachment to outcomes.🔹 Navigating This Transit by Profile Line – How each Human Design profile experiences doubt differently—and what you can do to move through it with more confidence and ease.
This episode is your invitation to stop waiting for certainty, let go of the mental loops that keep you self-sabotaging, and step into a whole new level of trust. Freedom isn’t about knowing how it will all unfold—it’s about knowing you can handle whatever comes next. Let’s dive in!
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From Functional Burnout to Emotional Resilience: Gate 30’s Lesson in Trust

In this episode, we dive into the unseen toll of functional burnout—the kind that keeps you moving but slowly drains your vitality. With the Sun transiting Gate 30 – The Gate of Clinging Fire, we explore how emotional intensity, desire, and attachment to outcomes can fuel exhaustion when left unchecked.
🔹 The Hidden Cost of Functional Burnout – How pushing through without awareness leads to depletion, even when everything looks fine on the outside.🔹 Gate 30 & The Emotional Rollercoaster – Understanding the cycle of longing, expectation, and surrender, and how it impacts energy levels.🔹 Breaking the Pattern by Human Design Type – Tailored strategies for Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and Reflectors to reclaim their energy.🔹 Navigating Burnout by Profile Line – How each profile experiences and overcomes burnout differently, from the deeply introspective 1st line to the visionary 6th line.
This episode is an invitation to recognize where you're forcing things, release attachment to rigid expectations, and embrace emotional resilience as the key to sustainable energy and fulfillment.
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Crossing the Threshold: 100 Episodes, Gate 49 & What's Next

In this milestone 100th episode, we explore the transformative energy of Gate 49 – The Gate of Revolution, a frequency of radical change, emotional discernment, and deep realignment. As the Sun moves through this gate, we reflect on how to move beyond reaction and into purposeful evolution.
🔹 Breaking the Cycle of Reaction – Understanding the shadow of Gate 49 and how emotional triggers can lead to abrupt change without true clarity.🔹 Revolution with Purpose – How to step into the gift of discernment, refine your values, and commit to what truly aligns.🔹 The Birth of The Frequency Labyrinth – A new offering that maps your entire planetary journey through Human Design, with it first as a downloadable report.🔹 100 Episodes of Transformation – Reflections on the journey so far, key lessons from the podcast, and what’s ahead in this next evolution.
This episode is an invitation to honor your own revolution, trust your unfolding path, and embrace the next stage of transformation with clarity and conviction.
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February’s Energy Mix: Emotional Freedom, Harmony, & Soul Growth

In this week's episode, we explore the energetic landscape of February through the lens of Human Design and Gene Keys, uncovering the themes of emotional depth, transformation, and relational harmony. With the Sun moving through Gates 19, 13, 49, 30, 55, and 37, this month invites us to reflect on our emotional patterns, release outdated narratives, and realign with what truly matters.
How to recognize and shift out of the Not-Self themes that may arise, from frustration and bitterness to anger and disappointment.
Ways to harness the Gift frequencies of each gate to cultivate emotional clarity, trust, and deeper connections.
Reflective practices to navigate Mars retrograde’s call for inner recalibration and prepare for its direct motion later in the month.
This episode invites you to lean into February’s energy with curiosity and awareness, using these transits as a guide for emotional liberation and self-discovery. By embracing the lessons of each gate, you create space for greater alignment, freedom, and harmony in your life. Let this month be a turning point in your journey of trust, transformation, and soulful connection.
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Spark of Imagination: How Gate 41 Shapes the Human Design New Year

In this week's episode, we explore the energy of Human Design Gate 41, the spark of imagination that initiates the Human Design New Year and invites us to dream, anticipate, and plant the seeds of new possibilities. This gate, known as the Gate of Contraction, teaches us to trust in the creative process and honor the power of imagination as the starting point for meaningful transformation.
How to distinguish between fleeting fantasies and aspirations aligned with your true purpose.
Ways to harness the Gift of Anticipation to trust the timing of your dreams and creative journey.
Reflective practices and rituals to set powerful intentions for the year ahead, inspired by Gate 41.
This episode invites you to embrace the sacred energy of imagination and step into the flow of creation with grounded anticipation. By honoring your dreams and trusting their unfolding, you open yourself to infinite possibilities and align with the transformative potential of the Human Design New Year. Let Gate 41 guide you in crafting a year rooted in intention, creativity, and soulful vision.
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