Human Design

What is Human Design and how does it work?

Human design is a system that was developed by Robert Alan Krakower, also known as Ra Uru Hu, in the 1980s. He claimed that he had a mystical experience that led him to create this system, which he said was channelled through a voice that he called "The Voice." Human design combines elements of astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, and quantum physics to create a unique system that helps you understand your energy blueprint. This system uses your birth date, time, and location to generate a personalised chart, which can help you better understand their strengths, weaknesses, and life purpose. Human Design is very much influenced by the movement of the planets, as the planets move they activate different gates within our charts so if we don't usually have them defined they become defined while the planet is in transit, we then get to experience that particular energy for that period of time.

How Does Human Design Work?

Human Design is a self awareness tool, here to serve as a map and user guide of your own unique nature. Your Human Design chart is designed to be a lived experiment, focused on helping you unlearn how you think you should be and embody who you came here to be. It will help you understand the story of who you are, how your energy is designed to function, why you are here and how you can live a life that is in alignment with the truth of who you really are. Your personalised chart includes several key elements, such as gates, channels, and profiles. Gates represent different archetypal energies, while channels represent pathways that connect these energies. Profiles represent a person's underlying essence and help to inform their life purpose. By understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and life purpose, individuals can make more informed decisions and live a more fulfilling life. Human design can also be used to identify areas where individuals may be blocking their own growth, and to develop strategies to overcome these blocks.

How is Human Design Different from Other Personality Typing Systems?

Human design is different from other personality typing systems because it takes into account a person's birth date, time, and location, which are believed to be significant in determining a person's energy blueprint. Unlike other systems, such as Myers-Briggs or the Enneagram, human design is not based on a questionnaire or self-assessment. Instead, it relies on the unique information found in a person's chart to provide personalised insights.

How Does Human Design Relate to Astrology and Other Esoteric Practices?

Human design incorporates elements of astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, and quantum physics, among other esoteric practices. Like astrology, human design uses a person's birth information to generate a chart that represents their unique energy blueprint. However, unlike astrology, human design does not rely on the movement of celestial bodies to provide insights.

Are There Any Well-Known Public Figures or Celebrities Who Have Spoken About Their Experiences with Human Design?

While human design is still relatively unknown to the mainstream, there are a growing number of public figures and celebrities who have spoken about their experiences with the system. These include actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who has described human design as "an incredible tool for self-knowledge," and designer Jenna Lyons, who has said that it has helped her to better understand her strengths and weaknesses. Other well-known figures who have spoken about their experiences with human design include author Marianne Williamson, designer Diane von Furstenberg, and musician Alanis Morissette.

Getting Your Human Design Reading

Getting a human design reading can give you clarity on your unique energy blueprint, a personalised insight into general-type descriptions, guidance on navigating through your relationship with yourself and others and your career choices, and gives you strategies for personal growth and self-development.

The practitioner will explain your Human Design chart and discuss your unique gifts and challenges and will go through areas you would like to discuss where you feel could be improved eg; relationships, health, career.

Types of Human Design Readings:

There are a few different Human Design Readings, these include:

Basic chart reading
In-depth analysis readings
Relationship readings
Career and business readings
Child readings for parents

What to expect and how to prepare for your Human Design session:

The Human Design practitioner will spend the first few minutes explaining the Human Design system and the overall flow and objectives of the session. Sessions typically are 60-90 minutes in length and can either be done in-person, online (video call) or on the phone.

Before the session, the Human Design practitioner will ask for some personal information such as your birth details (precise time of birth, place of birth) and will ask you to reflect on your life and discuss any major challenges/hurdles you are facing, if you feel stuck in any aspect of your life and if there are any important decisions you need to make. The practitioner will also ask what you hope to gain from the readings and if you are open to trying new ideas and perspectives.

Finding your Human Design type

It can be quite difficult to interpret and understand your results from online tools hence why it is recommended to get help from a professional human design reader.

To find your human design type, you can use an online tool such as My Human Design or Human.Design.
Bodhi Holistic Hub provides a few options for Human Design practitioners, all carefully vetted and verified, giving you peace of mind you’ll be in good hands. Click here to see our Human Design practitioners.

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