Profiles
Your profile is your role on Earth - your personality traits, habits, preferred “style” of life and how you best learn. Your profile is presented in two numbers which corresponds to the two sides of each person’s personality. The way we feel internally and what other people see externally. Both parts of our personality, but serve different purposes. Each profile has their own gifts, abilities and role to bring to others. It also contains a predisposition to certain types of insecurities, vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Your profile is made up of the two numbers located in the decimal point of your conscious and unconscious sun gate, i.e. 5/1 or 6/2. The first number is on the right black side (what you see most in yourself) and the second number is the left red side (what others see most in you). This person below is a 5/1 - they see their 5 line archetype most, and others see their 1 line archetype most. Both archetypes comprise their personality.
1st Line: The Investigator
Those that have a 1 line in their profile are naturally curious, inquisitive and driven to get to the truth of whatever they find interesting. They seek out facts and information because understanding and “knowing” things makes them feel safe and secure. Once they feel like they know a topic, they can relax and feel qualified enough to give their opinion or insight. They investigate, research and study in order to make a firm foundation before spreading their knowledge. The more they know, the less they fear. They always feel best and most confident when they are well prepared and armed with the facts. They seek out authorities and teachers to then become an authority or teacher themselves. Their knowledge is their gift to the world. They are designed to become an expert in their field. They just need to follow the topics and things that are curious and intriguing to them.
The goal is to build a solid enough foundation of knowledge and then share what they know with the world. There can however, be a tendency of imposter syndrome. If they don’t feel qualified enough (which is often), they won’t start. There is a pressure to know everything which leaves them stuck in analysis paralysis. They need to find a happy medium between researching and learning so that they have a wide depth of understanding and knowledge, but also starting before they feel 100% ready. It is impossible to know “everything”, they just need to trust that they know enough and they will continue to learn more along the way.
2nd Line: The Hermit / The Natural
Those with a 2 line in their profile have inherent knowledge and are naturally gifted at something. Certain things come effortless and easy to them, without knowing exactly where they learnt it from or why it comes naturally. They are designed to follow whatever that thing is. Surrender their ease and release the need to explain where they got their gifts from. In order to develop these natural skills, they need alone time to be immersed in their own process. They can often become frustrated if people disturb them while they are in the zone, so they need to set boundaries and expectations with others that they need this immersive alone time. If people do interrupt them, they need to understand that other people work differently so they don’t know about this strong need.
The first step for a 2 line is to see value in whatever comes easily and naturally to them. In society, there is a belief that they have to work “hard” and “earn” their success. This is not the case for a 2 line. Their success comes from leaning into their ease. As it comes naturally to them, they may have a blindspot that it is in fact valuable. There can be a belief as homogenised people that if we find something easy, everyone else does. This is not true - what comes easy to them is not what comes easy to others. If they are unaware of their natural gifts, they should ask their friends and family what they see in them.
Others will often see their gifts and call them out to share. They will always be looking in and wanting what they have to offer, but their shyness and hermit side may mean they do not want to share. Depending on the right invitation or call to action, the 2 line will bring themselves out of their “hermit” introverted side to share. They should use their strategy and authority with this.
Coming into their genius and purpose is not about learning from the outside world but trusting their own gifts and sharing their own take / perspective. Chasing every course, accreditation or external resource will only taint their natural gifts and voice. They are here to share their own unique point of view, gift, talent and perspective. Not another version of someone else’s. Instead of taking time to study outside, they should take isolated alone time doing nothing when they can hear themselves think and get clear on what their thing is. This is the time where they master their craft to present to the world.
3rd Line: The Martyr / Experiential Learner
Those with a 3 line in their profile are the life experimenters and adventurers. They are here to trial and error through life to discover what does and doesn’t work. Through this process of experimentation, they learn the lessons they need, meet the people for them and share the wisdom they've learnt. Life is their school. They can hear from other people or books but in order to truly know if something is right for them or embody a lesson, they need to try it out themselves.
Those with a 3 line in their profile need to be unafraid to try things out and experiment - this is the only way they will reach success. As such, they cannot be afraid of failure. They have to go all in and embrace what they are shown. When operating correctly as true self, there is no such thing as failure for the 3rd line - only discovery. There are no mistakes, only learnings. So it is important that they do in fact learn from their experiences, because life will continue to give them the same experience until they do.
They are deeply resilient. They go through experiences that could break the average person. But the learnings they receive from embodied experience are a gift. They are relatable, personable and constantly evolving - people want to live vicariously through a 3 line. They want to know what they have learnt through their life experiences. They have true embodied wisdom - they haven’t just read it in a book or learnt it from elsewhere, they have gone through it themselves. So whatever they have learnt from those life experiences, they are designed to share.
4th Line: The Opportunist / People Person
Those with a 4 line in their profile are the natural “people” persons. They have a strong and natural gift of forming close relationships. Their purpose and priorities are about creating transpersonal connections and bonds with others. They are deeply influential to their community and always looking for ways to help, assist and give to their people. But not everyone is for a 4th line. They will vibe and get along with some people, and not others. They should not judge themselves or force connections that don’t happen naturally. The people that they do love are for a reason - they are the people they should invest their time and energy into. This is where they will receive their opportunities and synchronicities through.
The quality of their life is determined by the quality of their relationships. They are not designed to entertain relationships that don’t align with them. This doesn’t mean they should be rude, but they shouldn’t force relationships to fit. They can be pleasant and friendly but not feel pressure to want to go to every party or gathering. By following their strategy and authority - they will be guided to their people. They don’t need to go out and create it per se.
Although they like to be surrounded by their people, they do need time to retreat, nurture and rejuvenate themselves. They also need to ask for help when they need it. It is common that they are the person that people have learnt to rely on. They don’t realise that the 4 line also needs to be supported. Therefore, 4 lines need to be unafraid to ask for their needs so that people can step up for them. If they don’t ask, they won’t receive. They shouldn’t hold a tight grip of control on their social group. Release the reins and allow other people to step up for them also.
5th Line: The Heretic / Teacher
Those with a 5 line in their profile are natural problem solvers, fixers and solution creators. They know when to come in, jump in and share their wisdom. Their gift is their ability to bring universalised solutions to people’s problems. They key is that they also retreat as they can’t fix everything, and don’t need to. Just because they can fix something, doesn't mean they always should. They need to use their strategy and authority with this. Let others be in their process, just because a 5 line knows how to “save the day” doesn’t mean they should disturb others. They might need to learn it in their own way.
Those with a 5 in their profile may receive projections from people about how they can help or save them from their problems. It is up to the 5 line to be aware of these projections and only take on what they are comfortable with. A 5 line does not want to let people down and will do anything to help or make something happen for another person.
They can experience projections coming in all the time, from every direction - i.e. the perfect friend, boss or employee, the one with the ability to “save the day”. This allows them to be taken in at first glance by almost everyone and share their message far and wide. But if unaware of the projections being placed on them, they may be flattered and believe other’s perceptions of them being saviours. This can lead to taking on something that’s not actually right for them. Therefore, it is important to only take on roles that they want to and can live up to. They should only sign up to rescue when they are comfortable that they will be able to follow through - use their strategy and authority for this. They need to be very self aware of what they are really capable of solving and saving, and what they want to follow through with. Otherwise, their reputation is at sake if they aren’t able to.
6th Line: The Role Model
Those with a 6 line in their profile have three distinctive life cycles. The first cycle of their lives (0-28/30) the 6 operates as a 3. They embody the traits of a line 3 during this time where they are in a process of experimentation, trial and error and learning from their life experiences.
The second cycle (30-50) involves slowing down, retreating, processing and alchemising everything they’ve learnt. They naturally find themselves reclusing from the World and looking at things differently. Experiences and things from the past start to make more sense and they have a different perspective. This is called being on “the roof”. This time they retreat, observe and discover how the World really works, they re-evaluate life and develop wisdom of how things work.
The third cycle (50 plus) is about re-emerging with their embodied mastery and knowledge to share with the World. At this stage of their lives they have achieved harmony and mastery and are designed to share these insights. They have gained and alchemised so much wisdom that others will naturally seek them out as an example. As such, they embody the role model they were designed to be - this time as their most authentic, optimistic and wise self.
As a 6 line, they need to give themselves freedom and space to explore, refine, and master their thing. They should not put pressure on themselves to have it all figured out from day one. It is a marathon, not a sprint. There is a slight perfectionist streak with high expectations on themselves and others. They see the potential and possibility in people and the World, which can feel heartbreaking if people don’t meet them. They need to remember that growth is a process and redirect this energy to their own projects and path.
Those with a 6 line are seekers, lovers and deeply trusting of people. They are inherently designed to share their wisdom and need to trust that all their experiences will lead them to new “truths”. The way they will discover their purpose when they are a role model to others - they walk the walk and talk the talk.
Bringing them together: Each person has a combination of two of the above archetypes. Each archetypal number applies separately and then when together, creates another meaning. Look to both of yours - you have two sides of your personality. It is about balancing both - they are just as important.
To learn more and uncover the true depth of profiles, check out the Advanced Certification or book a reading with Hillary.
Authorities Deep Dive
Your authority is how you are designed to make decisions. It is your intuition and helps to discern whether it is your intuition or mind speaking. Your mind is not how to make decisions in human design - this is for processing opinions and creating perspectives. Your authority is pointing you towards your most aligned, beneficial decisions.
There are seven types of Authorities:
Emotional
Sacral
Spleen
Ego
Self-Projected
Mental
Lunar (outer authority)
Emotional Authority
Fifty percent of the population have their solar plexus defined (circled in diagram), which automatically gives them emotional authority. These people need time to feel a decision through fully. Their emotions are intel and are guiding them where they are designed to go. They have an inherent emotional wave - high one moment and low the next. Their emotional system fluctuates to no fault of their own or their external world. When they just accept that they are on a low of their emotional wave, they can lean in, treat themselves kindly and let it pass. This is not the time to make a decision.
They need to make a decision when they are clear and calm - in a moment where they feel emotionally neutral. They need to love it in the moment and love it over time. Ultimately it is about following what makes them feel happy, good and smile. Regardless of what it sounds like on paper. Because of their emotional wave, they may never feel 100 percent certain. So at about 80 percent sure is a good gauge.
Sacral Authority
Sacral authority is only available to those who are a Generator or Manifesting Generator (unless they have emotional authority). Those that have sacral authority will have their sacral defined (circled above) and solar plexus undefined. Their gut instinct is their decision maker. Their gut is always communicating to them through their excitement and desire. The mantra, “if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no” applies. Their gut speaks in black and white and communicates through a visceral feeling that will make them sit up in their chair or squeal in excitement. If they feel expansion in their body, then it is the correct decision for them. If they feel contraction or hesitation, it is a no or not yet.
A Generator or MG with emotional authority must see how their gut responds over time. If they sleep on their gut instinct and still are excited about it in the morning - this decision is correct for them.
Splenic Authority
Splenic Authority lives in the Spleen center, which is responsible for intuition, fears, primal instincts, and timing. A person with splenic authority will have their spleen defined, and sacral or solar plexus undefined. They are designed to make decisions based on their intuitive instinct. The Spleen is responsible for subtle and instantaneous communication. Those with this authority need to learn to listen to their body’s whisper, as it only arrives once. It often will not make logical sense. When something is aligned, it will feel like a deep resonance, as if they are being presented something that is already theirs and true. Their body and intuition has impeccable timing, so it is all about being in the present moment. When they pay attention to what is in front of them, they will sense their spleen. Connecting and resetting in nature is ideal to reset their energy when making decisions. Your “no” response will be very strong so take note of this when it arises.
Ego Authority
Those with Ego Authority have their heart defined, and their spleen, sacral and solar plexus undefined. Those with Ego Authority are designed to make decisions based on what their heart is in. If it is not, it’s not going to happen. This authority is usually for Manifestors and very rarely Projectors. They are designed to make decisions that will benefit them personally and what feels good. They are beings of the material words that are meant to make decisions that will better them personally. This is how they in turn make their contribution to the external world. Nothing is selfish. They need to tune into their heart, no matter what that means.
Self Projected Authority
Self Projected Authority lives in the Identity (G) Center, where direction, love and trust with self lies. It is only for Projectors and rare, 2.5% of the population. They will have their G-Center and throat defined, and heart, spleen, sacral and solar plexus undefined. When a person with Self Projected Authority, they emit a frequency that helps them to make decisions that align with their identity and who they are. Their answer in decision making is revealed through their voice. Their true identity is expressed through spontaneous communication. Getting their thought processing out of the body helps and allows their words to reveal whether they are excited, or disappointed, or neutral about a possibility. If they are manipulating how they act or behave, they are in their Not Self and it is harder to hear their truth. It’s not about saying what they think they should say. It is hearing what they say when they are not thinking. When someone asks them a question, pause first, sink into their heart - this is where the truth lies. Voice noting themselves or asking a friend that knows they need to talk the decision out. No advice is required. They just need to have space to express themselves and their voice and words will reveal whether it's the right or wrong decision for them.
Mental Authority
Mental Authority will only be for Projectors. Their head and ajna, and/or throat are defined, and nothing else. They make decisions based on what makes sense to them. They are similar to Self Projected authority as their intuition speaks through their voice. They are designed to make decisions by talking it out. As a mental projector is very open to conditioning, they should be aware of where and how they were conditioned, release it, and learn how to recognise what they think. They have an undefined Identity (G) Center meaning that they can become their environment and the people they surround themselves with. One way to access their authority is bring the people they trust and use them as a sounding board. This is not about asking them for advice, it is for them to connect with their inner intuition. It’s important to remember that their mind is for bringing solutions, not making their decisions. Whatever sounds exciting or positive when they speak about it, is their correct decision.
Lunar Authority
Reflectors have an outer lunar authority as they have no centers defined. They are connected with moon cycles and need to give their body approximately 28 days to taste and feel a moderate to big decision out. They need to experience a decision or possibility from many sides and angles. Essentially through this process, they are looking for the patterns of how they react and how they are influenced throughout the month. The opportunities or people that feel resonate over a month’s time is the aligned decision for them. When they take the pressure off making quick decisions and allow themselves to take their time, they will find clarity about what and who is correct for them. A slower decision will lead to a faster result.
As a Reflector is very open to taking in other energies and conditioning, they need to be aware if they are making decisions from this place. If 90% of the days throughout the lunar cycle their energy said “yes,” then follow that “yes”.
Life is a series of choices. When we can decide based on what our intuition is telling us (rather than the mind), we are led correctly. Practice tuning into your Authority and see what it says. It is all about experimenting - the more you listen, the easier it will become to trust and follow. Remember you are your own Authority. Only you know what is the right decision to make.
Love Hillary xx
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.
Reflector Energy Type
The Reflector is the rarest energy type - only 1% of the population. All their centers are open - they have no definition, only gates. They are wise observers and reflect what is happening in their community. Reflectors are constantly sampling energies around them making them the true mirrors for society with the greatest potential for wisdom out of all the types. They take in the energy around them and amplify it. Their purpose is to reflect back what is happening in society and the community in which they live. They are a reflection of whoever they’re with and wherever they are.
As a Reflector aborbes and becomes the energies around them, it is important to put themselves in places and around people that feel good. When they follow what feels good to them – being in the right environment & around the right people – the right opportunities come to them. If they are in a place or in company that doesn’t feel good, it is time to reconsider their surroundings and could be a sign to remove themselves. This feeling is not random. The Universe is showing them where to change to align with their dream life.
Reflectors are meant to invest their energy into what lights them up and excites them which is also a reflection of what lights up the people around them. They need to commit to themselves to leave places that don’t feel aligned and follow their call to environments that support them. This is where they will experience all the synchronicities and opportunities the Universe wants for them.
Identity
There is pressure in society to find one purpose, and adhere to one identity. But this defeats the purpose for a Reflector. They are not meant to be just one thing or have one path - they cannot be labelled. Their identity and purpose is always evolving. They feel like a different person every day, because they literally change according to transits and the people they are around. They need to resist the urge to limit themselves by adhering to strict labels or their past identities. Their magic is in their openness and fluidity. They are not always going to show up consistently every day - Some days they will have so much energy, and other days they won’t. They are the ultimate chameleon who shape shifts every day.
Reflector Challenges
Reflectors need to understand that they operate differently from 99% of the population - so always stay in tune with their own body. Energetically, Reflectors are blank slates who are very empathic and open to other energies, so it is important to just sample and not hold onto. It can feel overwhelming if a Reflector carries the weight of the world at all times. They can feel good one day and terrible another. Alone time is very important to release the energy they have picked up in the day and return to their own natural rhythm. If they are feeling perpetually overwhelmed, it is a sign to shift up their environment and people they surround themselves with.
Strategy: Wait for a lunar cycle
Unlike the other types, Reflectors are considered Lunar beings as they are deeply connected to the moon. The strategy for a Reflector is to wait approximately 28 days to make a big decision. This is because they
Every day is different for the Human Design Reflector. They can feel like a different person each day, with different desires, feelings and prospects. So when making big decisions, it’s best to wait 28 days as their perspective changes over time. Waiting a full moon cycle allows them to see how they feel once they’ve moved through the ups and downs and different identities.
Reflectors may feel pressure to make quick or spontaneous decisions, but this will often lead them down the wrong path. To help them get clear, Reflectors need a consistent, trustworthy community in their lives. When Reflectors are making big decisions they may need to talk it out with friends as they have no internal authority. It is important to take their time, see how they feel about the decision over a month, journal about it, and surround themselves with good, supportive people. They need to trust, release and go with the flow - they will be steered in the right direction if they are in the right environments. A slow decision makes a faster result as they get to where they are actually meant to be. Not down the wrong path due to a quick, spontaneous decision.
Not Self: Disappointment
Your Not Self is the signal that lets you know when you're off track.
A Reflector in their not self theme will feel a sense of disappointment. This means they do not feel inspired or surprised by their life and the people in it. It can feel like beauty, awe, specialness and vitality in the world is gone. Thinking “is this it?”. It is often a clue that they need to change things up in their lives - make different routines, be around different people, in different environments. Open themselves up to more synchronicities and beauties that life can bring.
Signature: Surprise
Your Signature is the signal that lets you know when you're on track.
A Reflector’s Signature is Surprise, which feels like a sense of awe, wonder and fulfilment in discovering what is unique and beautiful in the world. When a Reflector is living their design, life will reflect back moments of joy, surprise and lightness. They will be surprised when they experience something they haven’t before - something different to what they ordinarily see and feel let down by. They experience a child-like joy and see the world with a fresh set of eyes, despite being extremely old souls.
Projector: Importance of Presence & Rest
You feel different because you are here to bring difference & change. You lift people up & hold space for those around you, without even realizing you're doing it. The rock in your family. The light in your circle. Your value is in your presence & point of view. Your words & energy carry weight and have a ripple-on effect that permeates deeply through others. By saying what you simply see, you create waves around you. Take the time to stop & look around at the impact you're already making in changing people at a fundamental & biological level. People are left better after being in connection & community with you.
The problem arises when you equate your worth with your productivity. Always being busy takes you away from your greatest value, your presence. When you are present, centered & hone into the details of a person or a project, you make the impact you are here for. You have the power to bring massive transformation & success from one piece of advice, one improvement, one insight, one conversation - that can change the trajectory of another, their path, their relationship & their business forever. Your presence is inexplicably linked with your purpose.
This is why you need time to rest & recluse. You are holding us all up, guiding us forward, healing generational patterns & processing for the collective. Your wisdom is fostered in your 'off' moments - when retreating, pondering, learning, processing. A well-rested Projector is radiant, wise & receptive - reading the room & knowing exactly what is needed. Your ability to guide & lead is channeled from a higher place. Your insights flow naturally & effortlessly when you lean into your craft & get off the hamster wheel of trying to prove yourself.
A funny thing happens when you start believing in your own worth & value - other people do also. They invest their time & money to receive your energy & guidance. All people involved benefit. They feel seen, heard & receive your improvements & wisdom. You feel recognized, successful & purposeful. By looking after your own energy & using your discernment, you create & accept opportunities that propel you towards the people you are here to guide. No longer pushing yourself to burnout, accepting crumbs or needing to be validated by others because you see your own brilliance.
Stop measuring your days by your degree of productivity & start experiencing them by your degree of presence.
Your value is in your presence with yourself, another, within a system, or in community.
Your energy & words bring us forward collectively.
You find true success by taking up space & honouring all that you are.
Projector Energy Type
Beautiful Projectors, welcome. I am so glad you have been reminded your natural essence and way of being. You may have always felt a little different or misunderstood - that’s because the world hasn’t necessarily been set up for you. We need you to not force yourself to mould into societal norms, and instead embrace your magic and wisdom. You are here to guide us forward into the new paradigm. We need you to share what you see and guide what you know needs changing.
Below is all about your energy type and check out my other blogs on Projectors.
Projector Characteristics:
Sacral undefined
No solar plexus, spleen or ego connected to the throat
Anything else can be defined and connected just not sacral
STRATEGY: Wait for Invitation/Recognition
NOT SELF: Bitterness
SIGNATURE: Success
Examples: Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Marie Kondo - natural guides that see the bigger picture, or have mastered a system/process and are sharing guidance/wisdom
Projectors are the natural guides, deep conversationalists and advice givers - they make up for 20% of the population. Their brain is wired for efficiency, effectiveness and improvements. They can intuitively see where things can be made better - whether that be projects, people or places. Their gift is seeing clearly into people, systems, processes in a way that others can't. They see the bigger picture and help others use their energy in better ways, whether that’s guiding others, creating more efficiency at a company, mastering a system, or designing a new way of doing things. Each Projector has a special ability or niche of their own. They see what works, what doesn’t and how it could be improved. Their brain and body works in an efficient way. They are designed to guide and direct energy, especially Generator energy. They can get 8 hours of work done in 3, but that does not mean that they should do 24 hours worth of work in 8. This will leave a Projector burnt out and bitter. Projectors work differently.
Projectors are meant to follow what they see so clearly, what they are interested in and what they could talk all day about. These curiosities are where they are designed to apply their seeing gifts. Their job is to make themselves seen and available so the right people can find them. Their success comes from surrounding yourself with people who recognise their gifts and energise them.
Projectors are often drawn to systems that help them better understand people and how we best work and live. When they focus on guiding and improving the way we work and live, the more success and aligned opportunities will present. Rather than giving their energy out all the time or trying to prove their worth, they should take time alone to learn, study, recharge and feel nourished. Balance is key for a Projector - not overworking and getting enough rest.
Projector Energy
As a Projector’s gift is to lead and guide individuals, teams and communities towards success; they are not designed to do all the ‘doing’ themselves. Projectors are a non-energy type due to their undefined sacral, which means they do not have consistent access to energy. However, this does not mean that Projectors are not energetically available to energy or life. They need to be in their zone of genius with people who value their gifts, and their energy will flow.
Projectors are not meant to go, go, go. This leaves them feeling drained, bitter and burnt out. Often Projectors are high achievers so try and keep up with the Generators around them. But they work differently. Some days they have more energy than others - it comes in waves. It’s healthy for them to work when they feel inspired and take rest when their body calls for it. They need to work smarter, rather than harder. The more they exert their energy in a sustainable way with pockets of rest, the more effective and successful they become. One of the keys to sustaining their energy as a Projector is to leverage knowledge by mastering a system, i.e., become a specialist in something. They will benefit by having specific skills through which they offer their guidance.
Regardless of whether they are doing what they love or not - Projectors require rest. They need time alone and regular breaks. This does not mean they are lazy. Projectors may feel uncomfortable or judge themselves for the rest their body needs but it is necessary for their success. During their down time, they learn, observe, take in the world, form perspectives, gain insights, come to conclusions, and receive realisations. This time is crucial because this is the wisdom they are designed to share with others. If they push themselves through their tiredness and don't realise when “enough is enough”, they end up feeling deeply bitter and burnt out. After being around others, it is important for them to recharge and release any energy they have picked up from the day.
STRATEGY: Wait for the Invitation
How to make things happen in your life and move in the right direction
Projectors see deeply into the other and know how to help or guide them. It is natural for them to want to share their insights. But sometimes people aren’t ready to hear it or don’t want to. It’s not up to the Projector to interfere in that person’s process. They need to wait to be invited in by others before offering their guidance or engaging. This sets up the right energy exchange so that the Projector is recognised, listened to and understood. If they don’t wait for an invitation, the Projector will speak and it feels like their advice lands on deaf ears, leaving them feeling bitter and zapped of energy. They will experience resistance when they chase after opportunities.
A sense of recognition and appreciation from others lets a Projector know if an opportunity or relationship is right for them. Their energy and guidance is powerful but precious. An invitation ensures that they only share their guidance with people who are ready to receive their guidance, and not waste the Projector’s energy. It is better for a Projector to conserve their energy and wait until people ask them, so that they will truly listen and appreciate their insights.
An invitation is needed when it comes to giving advice, working with, living with, or dating someone. The big decisions that involve another person. They do not need an invitation when it does not entail sharing their gifts with someone, e.g. starting a business, studying a system, moving countries or creating a product.
Projectors need to be selective about the invitations they accept. Some Projectors feel pressure to say yes out of fear or lack that they won’t receive any other offers. But it is essential that it’s the right invitation, that feels aligned - because if it’s not, the invitation won’t eventuate positively. They need to use their Authority here.
Invitations be a formal offer or it can be energetic. It could be a question, glance, or feeling someone is seeking out their perspective - it is up to the Projector to honestly decipher. If in doubt, simply ask: “would you like my perspective on this?” It gives the other person the opportunity to say no.
Waiting for an invitation is not a constrictive, time-wasting passive act. It is a time to dedicate themselves to what they love - honing in on their gifts, mastering their skills and showing themselves to the World. Once a Projector has developed their craft, their work is to make themselves more visible. People can’t invite them unless they see the Projector. They should share what they do in an authentic way, whether it’s online or in community, so people can find them.
Recognise themselves
In order to receive invitations, Projectors need to recognise themselves and make themselves seen, so that people can invite them. They need to display to others that they are an expert and master at their niche. Each projector has a niche, and something they see are designed to be an expert in.
Signature: Success
Your Signature is the signal that lets you know when you're on track.
A Projector will feel a sense of success when they are aligned.
When a Projector is doing what they love, what they are good at and is being adequately compensated for it - they will inevitably be successful. This is why Projectors have a deep desire to be successful - it is their path. They will feel successful when they are seen, recognised and appreciated for their gifts that help to guide others. They are no longer feeling the pressure to hustle and are allowing themselves to rest and restore.
Success is a tool to remind them that they’re on the right track and to help them keep moving in that direction. But they need to define their own version of success - it shouldn’t be a societal standard of success or familial version of success. This will leave them burnt out and bitter. They need to do their version of success to truly feel fulfilled and recognised. Success does not necessarily mean achievement based - it is a sense of freedom to study what they want, or be appreciated for who they naturally are.
Not Self: Bitterness
Your Not Self is the signal that lets you know when you're off track
A Projector will feel a sense of bitterness when they are giving their energy away to a place or person that does not recognise, value or see them. It is a reminder from the Universe that they are investing their energy in a project, place or person that they shouldn’t - often, they have not waited for the invitation. This does not mean that the job or project or person is incorrect for them, it could just mean that they are over-giving, over-doing, and not allowing themselves to work differently. Bitterness can present from exhaustion and burnout. This is a sign to rest, rather than forcing through fatigue.
The feeling of bitterness can also manifest as a feeling of being taken advantage of, not appreciated, not heard and not seen. It leaves a bad sour taste in Projector’s mouths. They can feel a sense of resentment and feel ignored or dismissed by the outside world. It can show up as “why aren’t they listening to me?”, “why are they doing this all wrong”, “my way is better”. Projectors may try to be giving advice but others aren’t listening. In this case, it is important to go back to their strategy to wait for the invitation to avoid this bitter feeling.
Projectors will also feel bitter if they focus too much on what is wrong. The brain of a Projector is always focusing on efficiencies and improvements, but they need to watch out if they take this too far and are always looking for what is wrong. A Projector will always be able to find something and it will leave them feeling perpetually bitter towards the world and other people.
When the bitterness presents, Projectors need to notice it and look at where they are overgiving their energy, pushing too hard, or trying to get people to value/recognise them. Bitterness is a tool to help align back with their true self and on their right path. The goal is to not eliminate ever feeling bitter, but minimise and see it as a sign to change something up.
Calling all Manifesting Generator Energy Types
Manifesting Generator Characteristics:
Always sacral defined
Also solar plexus, sacral or ego connecting directly to throat via a defined channel
STRATEGY: Respond with gut
NOT SELF: Frustration/Anger
SIGNATURE: Satisfaction/Peace
Examples: Rihanna, Tony Robbins, Jessica Alba - multi-hyphenate people with many passions, l and find success in all
Manifesting Generators (MGs) are multi-passionate and multi-hyphenate individuals, with many different facets, capabilities and interests. They are a hybrid of the Manifestor and Generator. They are designed to follow their gut instinct (like a Generator) but they move quicker and pave their own path (like a Manifestor).
MGs are designed to follow their many passions, which to the outside world can seem a lot. But for them, it is their only and optimal way of being - it is how their system best operates. When they are doing what they love, they gain more energy and could do it all day. If they forced themselves to choose one thing, then they would feel uninspired, frustrated and bored. This is not how we are taught that success happens. We are conditioned to think that success only happens when we choose one thing and master it. This isn’t correct for an MG and will mean they don’t create the amazing things they are here for. They will either combine all their passions into one innovative creation or shape shift throughout their life, taking the skills and gifts from each season into the other. They need to refrain from needing to have it all planned out before they start. Whenever they feel hesitant or afraid of the unknown, they need to remember that this only comes from conditioning that the safer and most viable option. Really this represses all the possibilities and opportunities that could be more fulfilling and lucrative by following their passions over outside expectations.
They are ruled by their gut instinct, which will propel them to many different places that they are designed to put their attention and energy into. They will have many different types of businesses, hobbies, interests - often at the same time. A MG’s path is therefore not linear. Their gut will change - they might be very excited about something and then become bored of it in a few months. This is because they gained what they needed from that thing, and it’s time to move on. A MG is highly capable so will pick things up and master them quickly. They can’t get stuck in doing the same thing all the time as they will become frustrated and bored. Every gut response may not make sense in the moment but it will in hindsight. There will always be a reason, a lesson, a person or an opportunity on the other side of a gut pull.
They move quicker than the rest of the world, so it’s important to not wait for the world to catch up. They are quick to master things and are designed to drop them when they are no longer interested. They need to reframe that this makes them a quitter or pass self judgement that they can't "stick to one thing". They are not meant to be placed in a box as this will feel constrictive, prohibitive and a disservice to their multifaceted self. It is important to own their multidimensionality, so others will mirror this energy and accept it also. Although other people might find it overwhelming to be doing so many things at once, it is right for a MG. They need to give themselves permission to have multiple identities, wear multiple hats and have multiple interests - all of which are equally vital and important to them to feel their best.
When they do what they love, their energy quadruples and ripples out to uplift and inspire others. Their desires aren’t random, they are signposts of where they need to go. Following what “lights them up” is the highest service to themselves and everyone else. Their positive energy will lift and inspire those around them. It's their duty to be energised and excited because it overflows to others. They need to release the pressure to pick a linear path or choose one thing as this will leave them drained and uninspired; and they won't be the magnetic, full-of-life person they were born to be.
STRATEGY: Respond with Your Gut
How to make things happen in your life and move in the right direction
Like a Generator, MGs are designed to respond with their gut. Their gut is providing signals of the opportunities, places and people they should engage with. When they move through the world, they use their five senses to see what delights them and respond to feelings of expansion, excitement and life-force energy. When they feel a positive gut response, that is their body’s signal to go after that thing. If they feel nothing or a sense of constriction, this is not an avenue they should explore just now. As their interests change, their gut response to something will also. Something that was once a positive gut response, may no longer be resonant. It is important to live in the present moment and assess whether the things in their life are still a gut “yes”. If not, it may be time to let that thing go.
Signature: Success
Your Signature is the signal that lets you know when you're on track
The feeling of satisfaction is an indicator that a MG is living their design and following their gut instinct. Satisfaction is a feeling of being lit up by life. They feel like they are using their energy in a satisfying and fulfilling way. They are putting their energy in all their passions, and combining them together in a way that feels satisfying. They are allowing themselves to be the full, multidimensional human being they are, and other people are benefiting from what they are creating in the world.
Not Self: Frustration
Your Not Self is the signal that lets you know when you're off track
The feeling of frustration is an indicator that a MG is not listening to their gut response and doing things out of obligation, commitment or they "should" be doing it. They should take notice if they are huffing and puffing, or if they feel like things are not flowing or working out. This is usually a clue that it's not right for them or they are doing it in an incorrect manner. They will feel less inspired, motivated, excited about where they are putting their energy into. When they feel this, it is an invitation to course correct.
In this instance, they should start to say no to things that are not lighting them up, then they will have more space, time and energy for the "yes's" to come in. It’s just our job to be clear enough to receive them.
Manifesting Generator, never force yourself to stick to one thing or box yourself in. Your path is so wide and expansive that it is impossible to exclusively label. If you forced that, you wouldn’t feel lit up or inspired. When you embrace your non-linear path unapologetically, magic happens. Your power and point of difference is that you keep people guessing and intrigued. You leave people better than when you found them. There is never a full moment - that is what life is all about. You are not here for the same old path that you have seen others do. When your energy stagnates, give yourself permission to change things up. You inspire others to do the same. To change is to evolve.
Generator Energy Type
In Human Design, there are five different energy types. There is the Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector and Reflector. Your Energy Type identifies who you are and the way you exchange your energy with the world. It is also the way you manifest potentials into reality.
Everything in life is an energetic trade - Each energy type has a specific type of way to exchange energy with the world around you. When you live according to your energy type, you experience more flow and ease, and less resistance and struggle. You also align with opportunities, people and places that are right for you. When we try to live as another energy type, this is where things don’t work out as expected.
Each energy type has a:
A Strategy - way you can maximise and attract opportunities and synchronicities.
A ‘Not self’ - the qualities and feelings you experience when you are not living your energetic design. We want to minimise our time in our Not Self.
A “Signature” - how you will feel when you are living their design and following your strategy / authority. We want to maximise our time in our Signature.
GENERATOR
Generator Characteristics:
Sacral defined
But no solar plexus, sacral or ego connecting directly to throat Via a defined channel
STRATEGY: Respond with gut
NOT SELF: Frustration
SIGNATURE: Satisfaction
Examples: Beyonce, Oprah, Jennifer Lopez - people who are extremely magnetic, follow their passions and successful in their craft
As the name suggests, Generators are here to generate positive, uplifting energy. They do this by creating and building whatever their gut is excited and lit up by. It will be different for each Generator - their gut will uniquely be excited for what they are meant to do and follow. If they want to live their purpose, they need to do more things that their gut is viscerally pulling them towards - this is the direction they are supposed to go. It defies logic or rational thinking, so it takes self awareness and trust. When they follow their passions, they gain more energy and become the magnetic, inspiring individual they were born to be.
Their gut is black and white, and speaks in absolutes - if it's not a "hell yes" then it has to be a "no". If it is a "oh maybe" or "I guess", that is considered a no or not right now. They need to be ruthless to let go of what doesn't excite them and follow only what invigorates them. They need to trust that their wants and desires are their compass. They are the natural hustler and doer of society - but only when they’re passionate about what they are doing. They are here to redefine what work can look like - combining work with pleasure.
In order to be living their human design, Generators need to assess and evaluate when they are doing things out of obligation or because they feel like they “should” or “have” to. This is steering them off their path and means that they start feeling frustrated, uninspired and burnt out. Their energy is best used when satisfying their own pleasure or propelling their project, relationship or career forward. They are ruled by their sacral chakra which is all about pleasure and desire, so they need to release any guilt, judgement or shame of being “selfish” or "silly" for following their desires. It’s actually the opposite because they make others around them feel more energised, excited and inspired when they are generating this good energy. When a Generator follows their gut and does what's exciting to them, people want to be around them. They magnetise aligned opportunities, jobs and people. When something drains or bores them, they become a shell of the person they are meant to be.
Generators are not designed to chase, they attract what is right for them. They have an attracting aura and a juiciness to their energy that pulls people towards them. They are here to dance with life and engage their energy to move their community forward in a way that is meaningful to them. When they are doing what they love, people can’t get enough of them. The key to being magnetic and attracting is to respond with their gut.
STRATEGY: Respond with Their Gut
How to make things happen in your life and move in the right direction
When making decisions, Generators need to always respond with your gut.
Generators are not meant to just "know" what they like. They need to give their gut something to respond to through their five senses via an outside stimulus. For example, a person talking about a project, something on the radio, an instagram post about a course, food at the market. Generators need to give their gut something to respond to. They need (or a friend needs) to give options to their gut by asking questions. As their gut is black and white - only answers yes or no. So ask closed questions. It is the first response they feel, everything after is their mind and self doubt interfering. Generators need to move openly through the world to see what lights them up, then say “yes” to the positive gut response and “no” to the opposite. Release the pressure to have it all figured out before that gut response.
Generators need to pay attention and listen to their visceral sacral response. If it is right or good for them, they will feel expansion in their body and a surge of energy towards it. If they feel contraction or hesitation, it’s a no or not yet. It can be a good exercise during a meditation to think about the possible decision or opportunity - and see how their body responds. Is it an expansive feeling or a contracted feeling?
Once there is a positive affirmation from their gut, they can go out and get that thing. Generators are designed to trust their gut response, even when it doesn't "make sense" or can map it out where it is taking them. It always makes sense once they look back in hindsight. Whether it be an opportunity, a person, a skill, a lesson - the gut has their greater good in mind. It can be beneficial to start making small decisions with their gut to learn to trust it. Or looking back at past times their gut was right about something to help strengthen their trust muscle.
Not Self: Frustration
Your Not Self is the signal that lets you know when you're off track.
The feeling of frustration is an indicator that a Generator is not listening to their gut response and doing things out of obligation, commitment or because they "should" be doing it. They will feel frustrated, bored and uninspired. It can also feel like an energetic frustration, i.e. like a kink in their energetic hose - nothing is flowing through. Things aren't moving and they are experiencing resistance and push back.
If a Generator is tired, exhausted, or burnt out - they are not as good to themselves or anyone around them. We need Generators to be lit up and doing things differently, so they need to give themselves permission to do so. They will then be the inspiring, energising and magnetic person they are meant to be.
They should take notice if they are huffing and puffing. This is usually a clue that where they are putting their energy in that moment is not right for them, or they are doing it in an incorrect manner. When they feel frustration, it is an invitation to pivot or change how they are doing something as it’s draining their life force energy.
Recommendations:
Step 1: If a Generator is frustrated, uninspired or burnt out - it is beneficial to look at where they are saying ‘yes’ to things they are not excited by. These can be big or small things, from their job or relationships to school parent/teacher meetings or grocery shopping. The Universe does not recognise size, but rather they are making decision ruled by the gut and not their head - ie. being caught up in the “shoulds”. It is about having an inquisitive mind and just being real with themselves - making the unaware aware or the subconscious conscious. They don’t need to make any big decisions but it is about being honest about whether their energy is best used there.
Step 2: Generators need to start saying ‘no’ to things that are not lighting them up. Although this can be scary and intimidating, this clears up space, time and energy for the "yes's" to come through. It’s the Generator’s job to be clear enough to receive them. Start small and clear space, for example - do they actually enjoy their morning routine? Can they delegate something they don't enjoy?
Step 3: Make a list of all the areas that excite them in life, again big or small. How can they incorporate more of these activities in their life. Remember their energy is the same at home and work. If they are feeling satiated and satisfied in their personal life, this can radiate at work, resulting in greater success and enjoyment.
Step 4: Get more connected to their gut. It is like being in a relationship - they need to develop understanding, listen and trust what it has to say. Start an open dialogue and experiment with smaller things - food, environment and daily activities. Try experimenting for a week of only following what their gut says "yes" to, and see how it feels and what happens.
Signature: Satisfaction
Your Signature is the signal that lets you know when you're on track.
The feeling of satisfaction is an indicator that a Generator is living their design and following their gut instinct. Satisfaction is a feeling of being lit up by life. They feel like they are using their energy in a highly satisfying and fulfilling way. They feel excited when they wake up in the morning to do things that please them, big and small; and go to bed with a satisfied sigh. At the end of the day, it is very satisfying for them to complete the tasks that moved them closer to completing an end goal they are passionate about. It also indicates that they are honouring their decision-making process by listening to their gut instincts.
Follow your sacral response Generator. You are here to be a master at what you do. Yes, there will be times when things stagnate and plateau, but that is pushing you to your next uplevel. Take space in those times and gain a higher perspective. We need that life force energy flowing through you. Create what you feel called towards. Your gut instinct is not random or by accident, we need you to follow it.
With love,
Hillary x
So, you are a Manifestor Energy Type
In Human Design, there are five different energy types. There is the Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector and Reflector. Your Energy Type identifies who you are and the way you exchange your energy with the world. It is also the way you manifest potentials into reality.
Everything in life is an energetic trade - Each energy type has a specific type of way to exchange energy with the world around you. When you live according to your energy type, you experience more flow and ease, and less resistance and struggle. You also align with opportunities, people and places that are right for you. When we try to live as another energy type, this is where things don’t work out as expected.
Each energy type has a:
A Strategy - way you can maximise and attract opportunities and synchronicities.
A ‘Not self’ - the qualities and feelings you experience when you are not living your energetic design. We want to minimise our time in our Not Self.
A “Signature” - how you will feel when you are living their design and following your strategy / authority. We want to maximise our time in our Signature.
MANIFESTOR
Manifestor Characteristics:
Sacral undefined
Throat defined
Either or combination of Solar plexus, Spleen, Ego are connected to throat
STRATEGY: Follow Urge/Inform
NOT SELF: Anger
SIGNATURE: Peace
Examples: JK Rowling, Adele, Gloria Steinhem, most rulers in history - people that have created a movement and brought impactful change to the World.
Manifestors are the second rarest energy type (11% of the population) with the biggest, most impactful aura. You can feel their energy when they enter the room. They are the initiators who are here to make an impact, create change and blaze a trail. They are here to rally energy and create momentum in a new direction, in which others can follow and join. They start something new or create a movement that can shift worlds. Their energy is big, impactful - and for good reason. In order to get the ball rolling into a new direction, they need the energy to match it.
Manifestors can be quite independent, they like to go off and do their own thing. They can have lone wolf energy. Their freedom and autonomy is of high value to them - a core need. They are designed to be unapologetically themselves. Whether that is “too much” for people, that is not the Manifestors problem. The key is to refrain from people pleasing or doing things in order to be liked. They need to resist the pressure to dim their shine and smallen themselves to make other people more comfortable. Then, they will lose their power and potency. They may have been told that they were “too much” or “too intense” but this is their gift. It is how they are going to create their impact. They are here to embrace their bigness and impactfulness by doing exactly what they want. They deep down know that they are here to make an impact and shake things up. When they go off and do their own thing, they shift their community and the collective. Their people that love and support what they are creating will follow.
Manifestors must release any pressure to explain, apologise or seek permission for what they are doing. If they want something or feel called to create a new thing, they need to just go for it. Refrain from persuading or trying to get people to understand or make sense of it at first - people don't usually understand innovation until after someone has gone and done it. Their urge to do something is enough of a reason. They need freedom to create and move - the worst feeling for a Manifestor is to be micromanaged or constricted.
STRATEGY: Inform others and follow their urges
How to make things happen in your life and move in the right direction
A Manifestor’s strategy is to follow their urges and inform others. They are designed to follow their inner urge to just go off and do their own thing. They need to trust that their urges will start the momentum of what they are here to do. They do not need to wait for collaboration from the Universe or others in order to act. They have an impulsive energy not driven by anything but the Divine expressing through them. This does not involve asking other’s permission or opinion. However, they do need to let people know what they are creating so that they can support the Manifestor and feel connected to them. If they do not let people in on their process, their friends and family may feel left behind or disconnected from the Manifestor and their creations. Manifestors can forget to inform people as they are focused on their own lane, but it makes their lives easier if they let people in on what they are doing.
Informing
In order for the right people to be magnetised to them, Manifestors need to let them know what they are working on or thinking about. By informing others they allow their people to find them. Informing is not about asking permission or advice. There can be a fear for Manifestors that people won't get it, or will question, interfere or criticise. But the Manifestor needs to trust that if they show up with unapologetic energy and acceptance of their own urges and creations, their people will respond with the same energy. Remember, their ideas are not for everyone - the right people will love them.
How to know if it is an urge or a thought:
Urges are very specific. It is a deep feeling of wanting to do something that comes out of nowhere and can’t describe why you should do it. For example, a Manifestor may have an instinct or urge to start a business that randomly comes to mind. It is not their mind reverse engineering and telling them that “I should start a business because it is the only way to be successful and make money". This is their mind trying to take control.
An urge will be spontaneous, in the moment and will be accompanied with a surge of energy to carry that urge out. If they do not have the energy, it means it is not the time to act yet.
It is beneficial for a Manifestor to have a career where they can share their own personal urges with other people at all times. They’ll feel the freedom and autonomy to be able to create and thrive.
Signature = Peace
Your Signature is the signal that lets you know when you're on track.
The feeling of peace is a sign when a Manifestor is living your design. When they are doing what they want, creating what they envision, and following their urges - they will feel a sense of peace. No one is micromanaging them, pressuring them or trying to put them in a box. They are also not putting expectations or pressure on themselves or their creations to be a certain way, and allowing their urges to guide them. Although they are natural leaders, they don't want to micromanage or have many people to answer to - they want to have the freedom to do their own thing. When they have this autonomy, they are able to spread their wings and be their most powerful and impactful. They need to trust that things will unfold how they are meant to, and that if they have the freedom to follow their urges, they will feel inner peace and space to breathe.
Not Self = Anger
Your Not Self is the signal that lets you know when you're off track.
The feeling of anger is an indicator that a Manifestor does not have the freedom to create, follow their urges or be who they truly are. This will pop up when they feel someone or a situation is trying to control them or obstruct their action. If someone gives them strict orders, it can feel wrong on both ends. It is essential that they be in control of what they are doing and for others to allow that. This can be tricky in work or personal relationships but it is important to have conversations with others so they understand their need for autonomy and freedom - whether that means managing their own projects or having the freedom to work creatively without heavy restrictions. Manifestors need to take their anger as a cue to assess where they aren’t following their urges or where they may be holding themselves back from their greatness and impactfulness - as they know deep down they are here for that.
Be so unapologetically You and move towards the big vision you have. The world needs you and your creations.
Love,
Hillary xx
Human Design 101
Human Design is a modality and practical tool to help understand, accept and love yourself. It gives insight into who you are, what you are here to do, and how to create your dream life. Its main application is to shed light on your energetic makeup by giving practical steps to tap into your intuition, leverage your gifts and use your energy in order to thrive in your work and relationships. The goal is to reduce resistance, struggle and self criticism that many are experiencing in current modern day life. It empowers you to live a life true to you, rather than according to other people’s perspectives or societal conditioning.
Human Design was founded in 1987 by Ra Uru Hu who created a master blueprint of your energetic, highest Self by combining ancient wisdom (the I Ching, astrology, Kabbalah, chakra system) and genetic physics (neutrinos). At birth, each of us receive our unique Human Design blueprint. It is a reflection of ourselves - who you were as a child and the person you came here to be. It reminds you of everything you know deep down about yourself but may not have felt confident or worthy enough to trust. It gives awareness and support, particularly when we forget our true authenticity or get lost down the wrong path. Your blueprint captures specific details about what makes you uniquely you: your strengths, your weaknesses, your traits, your energetic needs, your gifts, your intuition, your roles, and many other elements that make up who you are. When we lean into who we are, this is where success lies.
Through the process of “deconditioning”, you can release all the stories you told yourself you “should” be and return to who you naturally are. It gives permission to follow your passions and harness your gifts, because these were not given to you by accident. They are to be embraced and followed. When you live in alignment with your true nature, things feel better, flow better and you have greater acceptance for who you are, instead of chasing who you are not - meaning you are able to live out your real purpose in the World.
Human design empowers you to live a life true to you. It is regarded as an experiment - you can try living your design and see how it feels. You can always decide to go back to your old ways. But often once you have a taste of living by your own authority and autonomy, you usually don’t want to go back. It is a body consciousness modality where all the answers lie in the body and intuition, so aligning with this wisdom is the only reliable compass towards our path.
Deconditioning
One of the primary goals of Human Design is to ‘decondition’ by letting go of all the ways you are not being yourself. Deconditioning is identifying and unlearning the limiting beliefs and cultural expectations/norms that we subconsciously live by until we unravel them.
Conditioning comes from our families, school, the media, and society. I.e. you can’t make money from your art, or you aren’t going to be successful unless you hustle. There are thousands of examples of conditioning and often as a child, we pick up these conditioned beliefs and believe them as fact. The problem arises when we make decisions based on these conditioned beliefs, rather than what we actually feel or think. Deconditioning is questioning these beliefs and instead of looking outward to make decisions, to look inward.
What can Human Design give you?
// Permission to be your true, authentic self. There is a reason you are exactly how you are, so the key to your unique path to success is simply by embracing your true self, your desires and your natural abilities.
// How to manifest by following your own energetic strategy & authority (the easiest way to create the life of your dreams.
// Confidence and clarity around your innate gifts & skills. Work & life can be so much easier if we embrace what we are naturally good at.
// Trust in your own unique decision making process, so that you can tap into your inner wisdom. Our bodies have innate way to guide us so it is the only thing we should be following. Not outside noise & self doubt.
// Awareness of fears that are holding you back. This gives intel of what you need to step through to help magnetise what you want.
// Knowledge of how to best use your energy, so you can truly work smarter, not harder - without the self judgement and doubt.
// Greater sense of deeper love in relationships (romantic, business, family) as you understand and honour how others work. When we are aware of the best way to interact with the world, and other’s energies, we can create the relationships we desire.
// More self acceptance, trust and love. Less self judgement, criticism and self doubt. No longer forcing things to fit or thinking something is wrong with you.
// Lifestyle tips uniquely suited to you such as your best sleep, diet, environment and exercise. No more guessing games or listening to outside advice. Your body is different to others - start doing what’s right for you.
At the end of the day, Human Design shows you where and how to access your body’s consciousness as a decision-making tool. All the answers are within us, so if we can take a backseat and follow .our intuition, we are guided to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. It is an Experiment, try it out and see how it feels to live aligned with your design, even just for a week or two. (Spoiler: it’s highly unlikely you will want to revert back).
Navigating Your Life's Purpose: Exploring Human Design Incarnation Crosses
In the intricate tapestry of Human Design, there exists a profound concept known as Incarnation Crosses—an integral component that unveils the unique path and purpose you're destined to embrace in this lifetime. I will be diving into the beautiful world of Incarnation Crosses, discovering how they provide insights into your journey, potential challenges, and the transformative impact you're here to make.
Understanding Incarnation Crosses
At the heart of Human Design lies the Incarnation Crosses, which combines your Sun/Earth gate and your Personality/Design gates. These four gates come together to form your unique cross—an embodiment of your life's theme, purpose, and energy signature. Your Incarnation Cross offers a roadmap that guides you toward fulfilling your potential and making a meaningful contribution to the world.
The Four Elements of an Incarnation Cross:
Your Incarnation Cross is made up of your four most important and prevelant gates (contains over 70% of your energetic neutrinos). Stepping into these gifts and following your strategy/authority, you will awaken to your Incarnation Cross naturally.
Sun Gate: This represents your personality's conscious energy, shaping how you express yourself and interact with the world.
Earth Gate: This gate reflects your Design's unconscious energy, offering insights into your potential hidden talents and challenges.
Personality Gate: Your Personality gate adds depth to your conscious energy, shaping your unique characteristics and tendencies.
Design Gate: The Design gate reveals the hidden layers of your unconscious energy, offering insight into your potential gifts and obstacles.
The Power of Your Incarnation Cross
Your Incarnation Cross is your cosmic contract—an agreement between your soul and the universe about the journey you're here to embark upon. It encapsulates your purpose, the lessons you're meant to learn, and the gifts you're meant to share. By understanding your Incarnation Cross, you gain clarity on the themes that will shape your life and the ways you can contribute to the collective consciousness.
“Our Incarnation Cross isn’t something that automatically emerges as we go through our deconditioning process, nor does it provide instant gratification...when we function as our differentiated self in the world, our cross literally but quite naturally takes over our life...we don’t awaken to our cross, we awaken in it.”
— The Definitive Book of Human Design
Your Incarnation Cross is the theme of your life - it is the energy you will inhibit when you are living your full unique self expression. Not narrowly defined as “purpose” but it is the broad what and how you are uniquely designed to live and do
REMEMBER: In HD, your purpose is to be your full self, exude your energy and make a difference in any way you wish - that is your biggest impact and purpose on others.
There are many ways you could fulfill your path or story line—there is NOT one-and-only-one right way to live out your Incarnation Cross
Caveat: Your Incarnation Cross really won’t eventuate in your life until you live your strategy and authority
Embracing Your Unique Path
Connect with Your Sun and Earth Gates: Your Incarnation Cross is a fusion of these gates. Dive deep into their meanings to understand how they intertwine to define your path.
Explore Personality and Design Gates: Unveil the layers of your personality and design gates to gain insight into the conscious and unconscious energies that influence your journey.
Navigate Challenges: Your Incarnation Cross sheds light on potential challenges that might arise. By recognizing them, you can navigate them with awareness and resilience.
Embrace Your Purpose: Embrace the essence of your Incarnation Cross as your life's purpose. This purpose is uniquely yours and guides you toward your fullest potential.
Contribute to the Collective: Your Incarnation Cross holds the keys to the transformative impact you're here to make. Share your insights, gifts, and experiences with the world to uplift and inspire others.
There are 3 possible kinds of prefixes in front of the Incarnation Cross:
Left Angle (LAX) – Your purpose is transpersonal, meaning they interact with others to fulfil it.
Right Angle (RAX) – Your purpose is solely personal, meaning they prefer to focus on their own process and this in turn helps others.
Juxtaposition – Your purpose is their purpose regardless of interaction or no interaction.
The prefixes are determined by your Profile:
The Right Angle Profiles are 1/3, 1/4, 2/4, 2/5, 3/5, 3/6, 4/6
The Juxtaposition Profile is 4/1
The Left Angle Profiles are 5/1, 5/2, 6/2, 6/3
Have a look at your Incarnation Cross - what does it say about you?
Remember it is not something to reverse engineer. When you are following your strategy and authority, you will wake up to your incarnation cross. Look to your top 4 gates and interpret how they relate with your chart design as a whole. We dive far deeper into this in our Reader Certification Course.
Incarnation Cross stands as a luminous thread, weaving together the story of your purpose and potential. By embracing the wisdom it offers, you align with the cosmic currents that guide you toward fulfilling your soul's journey. As you navigate the intricate labyrinth of life, let your Incarnation Cross be your guiding star—an unwavering light that illuminates your path, empowers your choices, and resonates with the true essence of who you are meant to be.
Where to start with your Human Design?
The 5 energy types in a nutshell.
So you have generated your chart. And I know, it looks super overwhelming. But before you click the cross button because you have NO idea what it is showing. Take a look at your energy type. This is the most important part of your design and how you are meant to use your energy for more flow and success in your life. EVERYTHING is energy so when you know how to dance through life, that’s when you magnetise the people and opportunities that are right for you. We are all so different so when you tap into your natural way, things just work out. When I discovered I was a Projector, everything made sense! I understood why things weren’t working out for me, and it was because I was living in a way that wasn’t right for me.
There are 5 energy types: Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector and MG.
MANIFESTOR
As a Manifestor, you’re here to make an impact & create change. You are an initiator – you get the ball rolling, start something, create movement, that others can join in on or follow you on. The key is to unapologetically follow your urges & resist the pressure to dim your shine. You are here to embrace your bigness & impactfulness by doing exactly what you want. When you go off & do your own thing, you shift worlds & your people will want to follow & partake.
Release any need to explain, apologise, people please or seek permission for what you are doing – just do you. If you want something or feeling called to create a new thing, just go for it. Don't try to understand or make sense of it at first - people don't usually understand innovation until after someone has gone & done it. Your urge to do something is enough of a reason. You need freedom to create - the worst feeling is to be micromanaged or constricted. Rest is important as your energy works in spurts - highs and lows.
Stop doing anything to be "liked" & instead just follow your calls to do something, and you will receive the most devoted support as a biproduct. When you feel the freedom & autonomy to create what you want, you will feel the peace, impact & success you desire. You’re here to create waves & imitate, not necessarily see things to the end. Your people will jump on board for the journey.
Proportion: Approximately 8% of population
Strategy: To inform
Signature: Peace
Not-Self theme: Anger
Energetic pattern: Spontaneous. Comes in powerful bursts followed by a much needed rest.
GENERATOR
As a Generator, you’re here to create what your gut is propelling you towards. If you want to live your purpose, do more things that excite you & light you up. Your gut will viscerally pull you into the direction you are supposed to go. It defies logic or rational thinking. Your gut speaks in absolutes - if it's not a "hell yes" then it has to be a "no". Be ruthless to follow only what invigorates you & trust your wants are your compass.
Whatever you love to do are the very portals to your dream life. You just need to release any guilt or shame of being “selfish” for following your desires. It’s actually the opposite because you make others around you more energised, excited & inspired when your generating this good energy.
When you follow your gut & do what’s exciting, people want to be around you! So allow your gut response to guide you to a life of satisfaction & success. Start experimenting & responding to the world around you. Pursue your wants because they are directing you towards what you're meant to do & have. Youre here to redefine what work looks like - combining work with pleasure.
Proportion: Approximately 37% of population
Strategy: To respond
Signature: Satisfaction
Not-Self theme: Frustration
Energetic pattern: Life force energy - created when doing things that light them up. If doing something that is draining, will feel burnt out and uninspired. Energy is designed to be used up throughout the day and restored each night with quality sleep.
MANIFESTING GENERATOR
As a Manifesting Generator, you are meant to follow your many passions. These aren’t random – your gut is giving you a “hell yes!” to many things for a reason. You move quicker than the rest of the world, so don’t wait around for us to catch up. You are quick to pick things up, master them & drop them when you are no longer interested. Your gut will propel you into many different directions – try not to intellectualise these pulls - just follow them. It may not make sense now but in hindsight it will.
Release the pressure to choose one thing, you are meant to do all the things. Your desires & passions are signposts. The Universe is showing you where to put your attention & energy into. Following what “lights you up” is the highest service to you & everyone else.
When you do what you love, your energy quadruples and ripples out to uplift & inspire others. When something drains or bores you, its time to pivot as it’s wasting your life force energy & a sign that you’re not meant to be doing that thing. Give yourself permission to have the biggest, most full life because that’s what you are here to show us.
Strategy: To respond then inform
Signature: Satisfaction
Not-Self theme: Frustration/Anger
Energetic pattern: Moves quickly and very dynamic. Creates endless energy when doing something that love and is exciting. Designed to be worn out be end of day and rejuvenated with quality sleep.
PROJECTOR
As a Projector, you are a natural guide. You have the gift of seeing things that others don’t. You see deeply into another & also into systems – seeing what works, what doesn’t work & how it could be improved. You are the advice giver, deep conversationalist and everyone’s life coach.
You are meant to follow what interests you & could talk about all day long – those areas are where you are designed to apply your innate gifts. These curiosities & natural abilities to “see” were given for you to harness - follow them. See value in them & don't sell yourself short by overworking & trying to prove how much you can "do".
Your success & dream life happens when you are focusing your energy on what is interesting to you and giving advice, guiding or improving the way we live & work. When you release the need to constantly be productive & accept you work differently, you will do things in a way that feels more efficient, easy & effortless. Your job is to make yourself seen & available so the right people can find you. Don't waste your breath on those who don't recognise your unique perspective. Trust that whatever your natural gifts are & what you “see” easily are your tickets to the success you desire.
Proportion: Approximately 21% of population
Strategy: To wait for the invitation
Signature: Success
Not-Self theme: Bitterness
Energetic pattern: Deeply penetrating with a reliable ability to see clearly into the souls of others and patterning of life itself. Needs to take time to rest and recharge in order to be best version of self and have these special skills.
REFLECTOR
As a Reflector, you’re very open and receptive to the outside world. You are here to put us back in touch with the Universe & the Divine. When you are in your design, life will reflect back to you moments of joy & surprise. Allow yourself to be a chameleon & your interests to change. You have the ability to be anyone or anything at any time.
You are here to be flexible & adaptable, trying things on for size & seeing if you like it. Allow your path to shift & change as you do. When you follow what feels good to you – being in the right environment & around the right people – the right opportunities come to you. If something doesn’t feel good, it’s a sign to remove it from your life. This feeling is not random – the Universe is showing you where to change to align with your dream life.
Commit to yourself that you will leave spaces that don’t feel good & follow your call to environments that support a life of effortless success, happiness & surprise. This is where you will experience all the synchronicities & opportunities the Universe wants you to have.
Proportion: Approximately 1% of population
Strategy: To wait a lunar cycle
Signature: Surprise
Not-Self theme: Disappointment
Energetic pattern: Sampling the energy of others and the world around them. Desires rest and removal from the rest of the world to fully recharge.
These are the 5 energy types, if you can master your energy types’s strategy, then you are on the fast lane to your desired life. This is all an experiment, so give it a try and see the synchronicities that result <3
What even is Human Design?
What is Human Design?
Good question!
Human design is a coming home to yourself. It’s not a “becoming” something else, but an unbecoming of everything you thought you “should” be. Everything others, society or your inner critic tells you that you need to be. It is your permission slip to return to your true essence and who you came here to be. Your human design chart is a massive treasure chest of yourself - all your tapped in and not yet tapped in potential. It’s everything we feel but don’t know how to articulate. When I discovered Human Design, I felt equally seen and also confronted - it was everything I was feeling but was also showed me how I living opposite to what my body truly craved.
Technically, Human Design is a logical system that brings together principles of The I Ching, astrology, Kabbalah, Hindu-Brahmin chakra system, and quantum physics. Your Human Design Chart is calculated using your birth date, time, and place, to reveal your genetic design. Run your chart here - Generate Chart
Human design is a self acceptance and understanding tool that provides a great sense of relief. It’s the deep breath to confirm that all your answers are within you, and you DO know where you should go. It quietens the inner critic or hamster wheel mind that can leave you feeling crazy and indecisive. Human design shows you where and how to access your own body’s decision making tool. It offers a manual of you as a unique human and guides you to live in a manner that is in sync with who you are. When you live in alignment, things just flow - you are a magnet for the right people and opportunities. You are comfortable and trusting to do things YOUR way, instead of chasing who you are not - and by biproduct you are able to live out your real purpose in the world.