Human Design is a modern system of self-discovery that blends ancient wisdom with contemporary science. It offers a unique framework for understanding your personality, decision-making processes, and life purpose by combining elements from astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, the chakra system, and quantum physics. Developed by Ra Uru Hu in 1987, Human Design provides a detailed "BodyGraph" that maps your energetic blueprint, helping you navigate life with greater clarity and authenticity.
Ra Uru Hu, born Robert Allan Krakower, was the founder of the Human Design System. In 1987, after a mystical experience he described as a "Voice" revelation, Ra Uru Hu received the information that formed the basis of Human Design. Over the following years, he dedicated his life to teaching, refining, and sharing this system worldwide. His work bridged ancient spiritual traditions and modern scientific understanding, making Human Design a comprehensive tool for personal growth and self-awareness.
At the heart of Human Design is the BodyGraph—a visual representation of your energetic makeup. This diagram resembles a circuit board, composed of nine Centers connected by Channels, with 64 Gates scattered throughout. Your BodyGraph is calculated using your birth date, time, and place, combining planetary positions with the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching.
Each Center, Channel, and Gate holds specific meanings related to your personality traits, strengths, challenges, and life themes. The BodyGraph reveals how energy flows within you, indicating which aspects of your design are consistent and which are more variable, providing insights into your nature and how you interact with the world.
One of the fundamental pillars of Human Design is the classification of individuals into five distinct Types. Your Type provides a blueprint for how you best engage with life and others, influencing your energy dynamics and decision-making process. Understanding your Type can lead to greater alignment and fulfillment.
Manifestors make up about 8-9% of the population. They are initiators and have a powerful energy to start new projects and ideas. Manifestors are here to impact and initiate action but often operate independently. Their strategy involves informing others before acting to reduce resistance and create smoother interactions.
Generators constitute approximately 37% of people. They are the life force of the planet, with sustainable energy for work and creation. Generators thrive when responding to external stimuli rather than initiating. Their strategy is to wait to respond—whether it’s to people, opportunities, or ideas—before taking action. This ensures their energy is used effectively.
Manifesting Generators are a hybrid of Manifestors and Generators, making up around 33-35% of the population. They have the energy and ability to initiate like Manifestors but also the sustainable energy of Generators. Their strategy is to respond first and then inform others as they initiate. Manifesting Generators are known for their speed and efficiency but need to learn patience and accuracy.
Projectors make up about 20% of the population. They are natural guides and leaders who excel at understanding others deeply. Projectors do not have consistent energy for work like Generators but can manage and direct energy efficiently. Their strategy is to wait for an invitation before offering guidance or making significant moves, ensuring their advice is valued.
Reflectors are rare, comprising about 1% of the population. They are sensitive barometers of their environment and community, reflecting back the health and dynamics around them. Reflectors need a full lunar cycle (about 28 days) to gain clarity on decisions, making patience essential. Their strategy is to wait through this cycle before committing.
Central to Human Design are two interrelated concepts: Strategy and Authority. These guide you on how to make decisions that align with your true nature, reducing resistance and increasing satisfaction in life.
Strategy is the approach each Type uses to engage with life in a way that flows naturally. For example, Generators wait to respond, Manifestors inform before acting, and Projectors wait for invitations. Following your Strategy minimizes resistance and leads to more fulfilling experiences.
Authority refers to your internal decision-making mechanism—how you best access your inner wisdom. There are several types of Authority in Human Design, including Emotional, Sacral, Splenic, Ego, Self-Projected, Environmental, and Lunar, depending on your design. For instance:
By following your unique Authority, you can make decisions that resonate deeply, avoiding mental confusion or external pressures.
The BodyGraph contains nine Centers, each representing different aspects of human experience and energy processing. These Centers parallel the chakra system but have distinct functions in Human Design.
Each Center can be either defined (colored in) or undefined (white) in your chart. Defined Centers represent consistent energies you can rely on, while undefined Centers are areas where you absorb and amplify external influences, offering opportunities for growth and awareness.
The BodyGraph’s Channels and Gates add layers of nuance to your energetic profile. Gates are specific points within Centers, corresponding to the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching. When two Gates at either end of a Channel are activated, they create a defined Channel, linking two Centers and facilitating energy flow.
Channels represent consistent themes or talents in your life, showing how energy moves between different aspects of your being. For example, a defined Channel between the Sacral and Throat Centers might indicate an individual who can reliably manifest their creative energy through communication.
Gates are like personality traits or potential energies that can be triggered under certain circumstances. Even undefined Gates can influence your behavior when activated by external factors. Understanding which Gates and Channels are defined in your chart helps you gain insight into your natural abilities, challenges, and how you interact with others.
Human Design is not just a theoretical framework—it offers practical tools to improve your daily life, relationships, and career. By following your Strategy and Authority, you can make decisions that reduce frustration, bitterness, anger, or disappointment, leading to greater satisfaction and success.
For example, a Generator who learns to wait for things to respond to rather than initiating impulsively may find their energy more sustainable and fulfilling. A Projector who waits for invitations before offering advice can experience more