What is Human Design

Have you ever heard the phrase “babies don’t come with a manual?” And everyone around you nods their head in unison and agrees. But what if I told you that every person on this planet has their own unique manual? What if I told you that this manual’s table of contents included all of your strengths, how to operate in this world, how to make decisions, how to call in abundance, how to communicate, how to, well, pretty much everything?!

In fact, such a manual does exist. It’s called Human Design, and each person has their own unique manual that spells out how they best operate in this world. When I first found out about Human Design, I was so intrigued. I’ve taken every personality assessment out there to try to figure out “who the fuck am I?”. I’ve felt so different from everybody else from a very young age. I’ve always tried to believe the best in everyone- the world called me naive. I’ve always been empathic- my family called me too emotional. I’ve always been able to tap into what others are thinking- my friends called me weird. So how was I supposed to live inside the box of what society calls normal? By doing a thing that everybody does- I blended in.

Society says we can’t be emotional (especially women!). Don’t ever let them see you cry- it’s a sign of weakness they all tell you. So what do you do? You shove it deep down inside. And you get really good at playing this game until you become numb to your pain, numb to your emotions…. so numb that you forget the last time something deeply upset you. And then you forget. You forget that you are a deeply emotional person. And the thing is, whether you like it or not, you were designed this way. So your body does something to desperately get your attention. You get sick, or maybe you start having panic attacks. Your body will do whatever it needs to do to get you to wake up and start living as your authentic self.

Why?

Because you didn’t come here to be like everybody else. You had things you wanted to accomplish, lessons you wanted to learn, and experiences you wanted to have. You can’t do that by coloring in the lines of someone else’s coloring book. You came here to make your own coloring book dammit! Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself. You got caught up in the next step. From a young age, children are always asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” The thing is, the world is obsessed with the future. Nobody can seem to appreciate the “right now”. We tell ourselves:

 “I’ll be happy when I find the love of my life”

“I’ll be happy when I finally graduate”

“I’ll be happy when I finally purchase my first house”

“I’ll be happy when I get that new promotion”

I’m going to ask you this scenario just to really drive home my point. When you’re having sex- are you looking forward to the end when your orgasm is over? Or are you enjoying the entire experience knowing that ecstasy is here and now? Your end goal isn’t getting to the part where the sex is over, is it? The same thing applies to your life, my darling. 

We won’t let ourselves be happy in the now, only in the future when certain milestones are achieved. So no fucking wonder that we lose sight of who we really are. I know I did. If asked to describe myself, I would give you titles like what my profession was, that I was a mom, I was Brad’s wife, or Ron’s daughter. That didn’t describe who I was. Not really. Because if all of those things disappeared tomorrow- then that would mean by default, that I was nothing. And that is so fucking far from the truth.

So how does Human Design help you re-discover who you are? Well, first of all, it really does look like a human blue-print. Here’s an example of what my chart looks like:

The Human Design system was channeled by a guy named Ra Uru Hu during a Super Nova  in 1987. Prior to this event, Ra was a successful business man who left the corporate world to experience some of the more creative experiences life had to offer. For 8 days, Ra channeled what we know as the Human Design system from someone he calls “The Voice”. This system was meant to change the world for our children to create a better world. But in order to prepare the children of the world for this change, we must first teach it to the parents. Despite its mystical birth, the Human Design system has been studied and validated by science and is highly accurate.

According to Ra, every human being has a unique archetype, which has to be investigated and expressed. This happens not by doing something, but just by being you. With Human Design, you will get better in making decisions, because you live in accordance with your design – your true nature. Human Design will be a lifelong (fun!) experiment for you. By living out your strategy (in other words- just by being you), you will remove most resistance in your life and call in the abundance you deserve for doing nothing other than just being true to who you are.

So what are the 5 archetypes of the Human Design System? I’m going to get into that in just a second, but I need you to know one very important thing here before I continue. Think about the world’s population as a gigantic jigsaw puzzle. Some people will want to be a corner piece or an edge piece because they may feel that those are the “important” pieces to the puzzle. However, if just 1 piece is missing- then it fucks up the entire puzzle! Agree? So please, please, please- don’t look at your own design and wish you were anything but. Every piece plays a vital role in completing the puzzle. It’s your job to be the best fucking puzzle piece you can be- because all of the pieces are equally important.

So here we go!

GENERATORS…

account for 35% of the population. They are powered with tremendous energy to do the work that they love. You are an energy being! But you only need to use your abundance of energy for work you truly love, otherwise you will burn out. Your strategy in life is to wait for something to respond to. Let me give you an example, you have an idea that you want to go on vacation to Hawaii. On your way home, you see a billboard for a timeshare agent featuring the Hawaiian islands. When you pull up to your mailbox, you pull out a magazine from your pile of mail that features a Hawaiian dancer on the front cover. You go inside your house and answer a phone call from your mom who starts talking about your cousin (you forgot existed) that just got back from her vacation to…. You guessed it…. Hawaii! The Universe has given you something to respond to! So you book your vacation and have the best time of your life!

Now, if you had done things differently, it might not go as smoothly. For example, you have the same idea to go to Hawaii, but you don’t wait to respond to any outward signs. So you book the vacation yourself. You accidentally book the wrong day to fly in to Hawaii, so you are now arriving 1 day sooner than you reserved your hotel for- and your hotel can’t accommodate the change so you have to stay overnight at a different hotel. The airline ends up losing your luggage for 2 days out of your trip. Your dinner reservations magically disappeared at one of the restaurants you were dying to go to. Your flight gets delayed on the way home and your luggage gets lost again!

Ok- so I’m going to the extreme side of things, but you get the gist. One trip was amazing. You had the best time of your life. Everything worked out great. The other, not so much. It was filled with a lot of resistance. That’s the way life goes for the generator. By tweaking one thing- waiting to respond, you totally change the game of life. You meet it with a lot less resistance.

MANIFESTING GENERATORS…

also make up around 35% of the population. What’s the difference? It’s very subtle. Manifesting Generators contain a lot of energy as well, maybe just slightly more than the generators, although their strategy is still the same- wait to respond. Manifesting generators are fast, fast, fast. They are great multitaskers and can do many different things at once. They are designed to figure out how to skip steps so that they can keep up a hefty speed. You are designed to do many different things at once, but also be able to keep up this crazy pace for a long period of time. Your decision-making strategy is that of a Generator, needing to wait to respond to something concrete, something outside of your own inspiration. This can be quite difficult for a Manifesting Generator that feels like they can go out and initiate like the Manifestor. That’s why anger and frustration can pop up when a Manifesting Generator is not living according to their strategy.

MANIFESTORS…

make up around 8% of the population. They were born for the Nike slogan of “Just Do It”. They are the initiators of the world. Manifestors are energy beings that possess tremendous initiating power but they have to use their power carefully or risk angering others. Their purpose in life is to initiate action. If a Manifestor decides to start a business, for example, all they have to do is decide on the right timing and then just do it. All of the other types have to wait before they can take action. The rest of the world wasn't designed like you. They can't just go out and manifest their destiny out of thin air. But you can! You are one of life’s go-getters, born with an ability to make it all happen. People may well observe an air of invincibility about you because you are a catalyzing force who injects tremendous drive and focus into any project or endeavor — and into the people around you. That being said, be gentle with those around you who don't seem to have the same drive and intensity as you do. It's just not in their nature to go out and "Just Do It.”

PROJECTORS…

make up around 20% of the population. These people are tremendous resources, guides, and leaders for all of the other types. Their energy is not sustainable for work over long periods of time. They need to rest and take breaks. A Projector is best suited to work a flexible schedule that allows for this rest, and perhaps even an afternoon nap. The Projector should go to bed half an hour before they intend to sleep in order to discharge the energy that they have picked up and amplified during the day from the Generators and Manifesting Generators that they undoubtedly work and live with.

The Projector must be invited in order for their energy to flow properly. How many of us have had the experience in a group or social situation when someone starts guiding and directing and everyone is thinking “Who asked you?”. It is this dynamic that requires the Projector to participate by invitation. The invitation can be formal, informal, or implied but it is critical for the energetic exchange that it is there. The invitation is needed for employment, to participate in a group discussion, play on a sports team, or even as part of dating. Invitations only are needed for the big things in life, not everything. They don’t need to be invited to visit their grandma, go on vacation, or see the latest Game of Thrones episode. Those who know a Projector can help make sure they are inviting the Projector for their wisdom because chances are- they’re going to give it to you anyway.

REFLECTORS…

are a very rare type, making up less than 1% of the population. The thing to note about reflectors is that they are completely open. All of their energy centers are white in their chart. They came here to be extremely wise about other’s energy. Reflectors mirror, absorb, and magnify the energy of the other 4 Human Design types. Reflectors have an especially unique strategy of waiting 28 days before making a decision. This is due to the Moon bringing in different energy aspects that allow you to view your decision from “many different angles”. Making a decision will be especially important by talking over your decision with YOUR people. Having a strong friendship or a “tribe” is especially important for the Reflector. You are not asking for advice, you are simply seeing your decision reflected back to you. Hence the name “Reflector”. It may seem hard waiting 28 days, however, the Universe seems to protect you by building in a “time cushion” where other people simply will just know that you’ll need extra time to make your decision, and they’ll honor that.

So how do you know what design type you are? You need to know your:

Date of Birth

Time of Birth

Location of Birth

Once you have all of that information, you can sign up for your free chart and Human Design report that goes a little further in-depth on your design type and strategy. Human Design can be both addicting and confusing when you first start getting into it, so let me be your tutor. I’ve done all the heavy lifting (taken the classes, spent countless hours learning, and have gotten certified), all because I want to help others live out their most authentic lives. And I just fucking love Human Design in and of itself.

I’m here to help you with whatever questions you have to start living out the highest expression of your life. You deserve it, for no other reason than being you.

Much love to you,

xo