The Mechanics of the Energy Centers
Exciting! You are ready to dive into the extensive world of Energy Centers. The HD chart is made up of centers that hold energy. Each center has a theme of energy running through it - each person either has a center defined or undefined.
A Defined Center means that person has consistent energy in that center (the center will be coloured in the chart). Regardless of who they are around, they have their own energy in this center. If a center is defined, there are at least one or more channels connecting it with another center.
An Undefined Center means that person has inconsistent energy in that center (the center will be white in the chart). Instead, the energy moves fluidly in and out. That person absorbs energy from other people or their environment and amplifies it. They are more open to conditioning and taking on other people’s energy through this center. They will have one or more hanging gates which give the gift of that gate but not the gift of the full channel.
An Open Center means that the center is wide open, with no gates (the center will be white with no lines attached). They are most open to absorption of conditioning and other energies. They have no buffer of their own energy to protect against. They are able to also easily absorb the positive energies that people might carry in this center around them. “Open Centers” is a technical term, it operates the same way as an undefined center. Many use these terms interchangeably.
Our defined centers hold our natural gifts, talents, skills and essences that we are here to teach the world. Our open/undefined centers have great potential for wisdom and learning, as we take in the world and alchemise our experiences into knowledge. Each center has a theme of energy running through it. Below is a diagram for each center. They are loosely tied to the chakras.
Each center has either a True Self higher expression or a Not Self lower expression - it is important if you have a defined center, to keep it healthy or in higher consciousness because you can condition other undefined people. It’s about noticing when you are in the lower expression, and coming back to the higher essence. It can show you where you may be running on your conditioning and strategies to return to your authentic, true self.
To explore more on each energy type’s characteristics, strengths and potential challengers, feel free reach out about the Reader Certification Program or this Masterclass here. This is my favourite and most transformative part in Human Design.
