If you have ever felt as though the way you utilize energy is simply different than everyone else around you, perhaps the answers lie in Human Design. The first thing that many people discover when reviewing their Human Design chart is their energy type. The five types of energy in Human Design have their own rhythms, strengths, and ways of interacting with the world.
Learning your energy type is among the most valuable aspects of studying Human Design. It is not about limiting you to an energy category; it is about discovering the right rhythmic frequency of your natural energy.
Human Design utilizes a combination of Astrology, The I Ching, Chakras, and Quantum Physics to provide you with a personalized map of how your energy functions. Your Human Design chart is generated utilizing your birth date, time, and location.
Your energy type is located at the center of your chart, providing a blueprint for how you are meant to interact with your surroundings.
Energy types illustrate how your aura interacts with others, how you make decisions, and how you perceive success and frustration. Each type includes a particular approach to how you are intended to function and a signature that provides you with an opportunity to connect with your design rather than resist it.
Knowing your type will explain a lot: Why some people require rest while others are designed to go all day, why initiating comes naturally to some but feels forced to others. By functioning according to your type’s plan, your life will tend to flow with fewer restrictions.
Manifestors are initiators. Many times, Manifestors are independent, bold, and initiated to start new projects. As a Manifestor, your energy flows in spurts. You are not here to ask for permission; you are here to inform and take action.
Generators are the engines of the world. As long as you are engaging with something that excites you, you have ongoing energy to support your work and your life. If something inspires you, that is your signal to engage.
Manifesting Generators are multi-passionate doers. Often, you move rapidly through multiple thoughts and actions. Sometimes, you bypass the process and that is okay. You are able to switch gears quickly between multiple ideas and actions.
Projectors are here to serve as guides. Your energy is concentrated and intense; however, unlike Generators, it is not constant. You are not designed to perform all the work; you are designed to recognize the larger systems and provide guidance.
Reflectors are extremely rare (only about 1% of the population). You reflect the quality of the people and environment surrounding you. Before making large decisions, you require time.
Generate your Human Design chart using your birth information for free using the Human Design App. In addition to your energy type, it will provide your authority, profile, and much more.
Important Information Needed to Create Your Chart:
First, review your strategy and authority. These are the key tools to assist you in living in accordance with your design. You do not need to study everything at once – just start by recognizing the energy of your type.
Generators and Manifesting Generators are typically very successful when they are working in careers that are of great interest to them. Projectors are best suited to work that is inviting and provides opportunities for them to share their expertise. Manifestors generally succeed best when they are autonomous and have freedom to pursue their ideas.
Understanding your partner’s type can assist in understanding their patterns of energy. It helps to explain why some people are constantly “on” while others require more downtime. Understanding and respecting each other’s design creates stronger connections.
Each type has a strategy. When combined with your authority (for instance, emotional, sacral, splenic), you create a strong internal compass. This makes it easier to make decisions, assists in reducing excessive thinking, and increases clarity.
Your type serves as a base, not a confining box. Two Generators could have entirely different paths depending upon their charts.
Your type defines how you interact energetically with the world. It is not an indicator of your personality, interests, or values.
No. Your type was established at birth and will not change. However, your perception of your type may evolve as you continue to de-condition.
Human Design Type | Strategy | Signature | Not-Self Theme | % of Population |
Manifestor | Inform before taking action | Peace | Anger | ~9% |
Generator | Wait to respond | Satisfaction | Frustration | ~37% |
Manifesting Generator | Wait to respond, then inform | Satisfaction / Peace | Frustration / Anger | ~33% |
Projector | Wait for the invitation | Success | Bitterness | ~20% |
Reflector | Wait a lunar cycle | Surprise | Disappointment | ~1% |
Identify it by creating your chart using your birth information. It should be indicated at the top of your chart.
Yes. Your type is only one element of your chart. Your centers, gates, channels, and profile also contribute to how you experience your world.
Not directly. While Human Design incorporates elements of astrology, your type is determined by the configuration of your centers, not by your zodiac sign.
Technically, MGs are a sub-type of generators, but due to their operating styles being so distinct, they are commonly viewed as a unique energy type.
Functioning outside of your type can cause burn-out. A good example would be a Projector attempting to function like a Generator and thus becoming burned out.
Understanding your energy type is truly empowering. It allows you to identify areas where you’re likely to feel frustrated and then begin living in alignment with those aspects of your design. Whether you’re a Manifestor or a Reflector, there’s something beautiful about each of our energy.
Firstly, begin exploring your Human Design chart; secondly, learn about the different Human Design types; thirdly, take your time and don’t rush into anything. Human Design is here to remind you of who you already are — not here to fix you.
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