Reference Guide
Human Design
Types · Strategy · Inner Authority · Nine Centers · Channels · Gates · Profile · Incarnation Cross
Dictionary
Types & Strategy
| Type | Strategy | Signature | Not‑Self Theme |
|---|
| Generator | Wait to Respond | Satisfaction | Frustration |
| Manifesting Generator | Wait to Respond, then Inform | Satisfaction/Peace | Frustration/Anger |
| Projector | Wait for the Invitation | Success | Bitterness |
| Manifestor | Inform before Acting | Peace | Anger |
| Reflector | Wait a Lunar Cycle | Surprise | Disappointment |
Inner Authority
| Authority | Centre | How It Works |
|---|
| Sacral | Sacral Center | Gut response – "uh‑huh" or "uh‑uh" |
| Emotional (Solar Plexus) | Solar Plexus | Clarity over time – never decide in the wave |
| Splenic | Spleen Center | Instant intuition – speaks once |
| Ego (Heart) | Heart Center | Willpower, commitment |
| Self (G) | G Center | Felt sense of identity and direction |
The Nine Centers
Head
Inspiration, pressure to ask questions
Ajna
Conceptualization, certainty
Throat
Communication, manifestation
G (Identity)
Direction, love, self
Heart (Ego)
Willpower, self‑worth
Sacral
Life force, work, sexuality
Spleen
Intuition, survival
Solar Plexus
Emotions, passion
Root
Pressure, stress, adrenaline
Dictionary
Channels, Gates, and Lines
The BodyGraph contains 64 Gates (based on the I Ching hexagrams) connected by 36 Channels. A defined Channel creates a consistent life force theme. Integration Channels (e.g., 34-57) give self‑contained individual energy; Collective Channels carry logic; Tribal Channels concern community bonds.
Gates & LinesEach Gate has 6 lines (numbered 1 to 6). The line of a Gate adds a specific flavour to the Gate's archetype. Your Profile (e.g., 5/1) consists of two numbers: the first is the conscious line (personality), the second is the unconscious line (design). The numbers refer directly to the line descriptions in the table below.
Dictionary
Profile & Incarnation Cross
| # | Line Name | Theme |
|---|
| 1 | Investigator | Deep foundation; needs to study and understand before acting. |
| 2 | Hermit | Natural talent; called out by others, needs alone time. |
| 3 | Martyr | Trial and error; resilience through mistakes, becomes an expert. |
| 4 | Opportunist | Networker; opportunities come through close relationships. |
| 5 | Heretic | Projected upon as a problem‑solver; universalizer of practical solutions. |
| 6 | Role Model | Three‑phase life: trial (0‑30), observation (30‑50), role modeling (50+). |
How to read a Profile: e.g., 5/1 means your conscious (personality) line is 5 (Heretic) and your unconscious (design) line is 1 (Investigator). The two numbers work together – the first is how you are seen and how you act consciously; the second is your subconscious foundation and inner learning style.
The Incarnation Cross is the fixed theme of your life purpose, formed by the positions of the Sun and Earth in both personality and design (e.g., "Right Angle Cross of the Sphinx", "Left Angle Cross of Healing"). It combines four specific Gates at the same line level.
Key ReminderHuman Design combines astrology (planetary positions), I Ching (gates), Kabbalah (Tree of Life channels), and the chakra system. The chart is calculated from two sets of data: birth time (Personality) and 88 days prior (Design).
System Logic
How Human Design Works · 101
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Type = Mechanics
Aura and life strategy.
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Authority = Compass
How to know correct decisions.
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Centers = Conditioning Map
Defined = consistent. Undefined = where you learn.
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Profile & Cross = Purpose
Role and life theme.
SummaryType = how to interact. Strategy = when to act. Authority = which choice. Open centers = where you are conditioned – your potential for wisdom.
Strategy before action · Authority before decision