Gate 6 sits in the Solar Plexus Centre, the emotional centre, and is part of the Channel of Intimacy (6–59). This energy governs emotional boundaries, conflict, and connection. It brings the pressure to navigate tension and create emotional clarity in relationships, often surfacing through friction, misunderstandings, or boundary-testing moments.
Those with this gate defined are designed to feel and process emotional waves, learning to manage friction rather than avoid it. The energy here isn’t about removing conflict, but about transforming it into connection and understanding.
Gene Keys Perspective
In the Gene Keys, Gate 6 moves through the journey from Conflict (Shadow) → Diplomacy (Gift) → Peace (Siddhi).
Conflict (Shadow): Emotional reactivity, defensiveness, or creating division through mismanaged feelings.
Diplomacy (Gift): Using emotional intelligence to mediate, harmonise, and connect differing perspectives.
Peace (Siddhi): Complete emotional clarity and unity, where differences dissolve into understanding and acceptance.
The lesson is that emotional tension is not an obstacle, but a doorway to connection and emotional safety when handled consciously.
Success Codex Perspective
Genius: Diplomacy
Archetype: The Bridge
Aligned: Inclusive
Out of alignment: Dividing
Key to Success: Including and honouring all sides and perspectives to create emotional safety
When aligned, Gate 6 allows you to navigate emotional dynamics gracefully, bridging divides and fostering trust and inclusion. When unaligned, the same energy can create division, exclusion, or emotional tension that leaves others feeling unsafe.
The power of Gate 6 is in turning friction into connection, using emotional awareness to build bridges rather than walls.
Reflection Prompts
Where in my life am I creating unnecessary emotional tension?
How can I include and honour all perspectives in challenging situations?
What patterns of avoidance or overreaction might be limiting my emotional clarity?
Action Prompts
Pause before responding to emotionally charged situations – ask: “How can I honour all sides here?”
Practise listening fully, even to perspectives you don’t agree with.
Identify one area of conflict this week and consciously aim to bridge rather than divide.
Everyday Life Expression
Gate 6 can show up as disagreements, emotional misunderstandings, or tension in relationships. It might feel like friction arises “out of nowhere,” but this energy is actually prompting growth, boundaries, and emotional awareness.
In alignment: You use friction as a tool for understanding and connection, creating emotional safety for yourself and others.
Out of alignment: You react defensively, escalate tension, or unconsciously divide people, leaving emotional needs unmet.
Working with this energy:
In a defined centre: You have consistent access to this energy and it will play a strong theme in your life.
In an undefined centre: You will lean into this energy when needed.
If it is not present in your chart: It is one of your biggest areas of potential growth to tap into, should you wish.
During transits: Collectively we will all be feeling this energy; how it shows up will be down to our own personal lens.
The Spleen Centre is the oldest awareness centre in the Human Design system. It governs intuition, survival instinct, health, and immune system function. In ancient terms, this awareness kept us safe from immediate dangers – like predators, poison, or unsafe environments.
But in modern life, most of us aren’t dealing with wild animals or life-or-death dangers daily. Instead, this survival mechanism still fires – only now it latches onto things like phone alarms, deadlines, social interactions, or the ping of an email. These primal responses often show up as persistent background anxieties, because our body doesn’t know the difference between an actual threat and a perceived one.
Understanding the Spleen is key because it shows us how our system is constantly scanning for danger. If we’re unaware of it, we can live in fear-based patterns. But when we bring awareness, we can transform those fears into gifts of instinct, intuition, and wisdom.
Fears of the Spleen – by Gate
Here’s a gate-by-gate breakdown of the shadow fears (when unaware) and the gift/potential (when aligned), drawing on Human Design and Gene Keys language.
Gate 48 – Depth
Fear (Shadow): Fear of inadequacy – never knowing or being enough, feeling unprepared.
Gift: Wisdom and resourcefulness. The ability to access depth when needed.
Gate 57 – Intuition
Fear (Shadow): Fear of the future – a constant unease about what’s coming next.
Gift: Clear intuition. Deep instinctual knowing in the present moment.
Gate 44 – Alertness
Fear (Shadow): Fear of the past repeating itself – repeating mistakes, betrayal, or failure.
Gift: Pattern recognition and memory. The gift of spotting what will work (and what won’t).
Gate 50 – Values
Fear (Shadow): Fear of responsibility – being crushed under obligations or getting it wrong.
Gift: Integrity and nurturing. The wisdom to hold and protect what truly matters.
Gate 32 – Continuity
Fear (Shadow): Fear of failure – that things won’t endure, succeed, or have value.
Gift: Instinct for transformation. Knowing what can last and thrive over time.
Gate 28 – Struggle
Fear (Shadow): Fear of death – or more deeply, that life has no purpose.
Gift: Courage and purpose. The ability to embrace challenge as meaningful.
Gate 18 – Correction
Fear (Shadow): Fear of authority or of being judged as wrong.
Gift: Integrity and improvement. The ability to refine and perfect systems for the good of all.
Reframing Fear into Gift
When unconscious, these gates keep us locked in cycles of anxiety – endlessly scanning for what might go wrong. But their true purpose is not to cripple us with fear; it’s to guide us toward wisdom and refinement.
Fear of inadequacy (48) becomes a gift of depth and resource.
Fear of the future (57) becomes a reliable intuitive compass.
Fear of the past (44) becomes discernment and pattern recognition.
Fear of responsibility (50) becomes protective and ethical care.
Fear of failure (32) becomes an instinct for what will endure.
Fear of death/meaninglessness (28) becomes courage and life purpose.
Fear of authority/judgement (18) becomes the gift of refinement and integrity.
By noticing which of these gates are active in your design, you can begin to understand which anxieties might be heightened in your life. They aren’t wrong – they’re signals. They’re your system trying to keep you safe, but often the threats are no longer real. With awareness, you can shift these from sources of fear into powerful guides for living with clarity and instinctive wisdom
The Alchemist: How Perspective Transforms Challenges into Insight and Growth
The Alchemist embodies the ability to transmute limitation into wisdom through perspective. This archetype sees life’s challenges not as dead ends, but as raw material for transformation. By choosing perspectives that shift the meaning of experiences, the Alchemist unlocks new levels of self-understanding and catalyses growth.
Where others may feel trapped in confusion or weighed down by mental pressure, the Alchemist works with these states, refining them until clarity and insight emerge. This archetype reminds us that transformation is not about erasing the past, but about re-seeing it through a lens that empowers.
Personality Traits of The Alchemist
Reflective and contemplative, often drawing meaning from lived experiences
Sees patterns in challenges and knows how to turn them into opportunities
Patient with the process of clarity — doesn’t rush transformation
Grounded in wisdom, yet imaginative in interpretation
Able to hold space for discomfort and uncertainty while awaiting insight
Naturally catalytic — their perspective inspires growth in others
Values of The Alchemist
Transformation – believes that every limitation carries the seed of potential
Perspective – honours the power of reframing to create new possibilities
Patience – values waiting for insight to ripen instead of forcing answers
Integrity – seeks truth in experience rather than glossing over discomfort
Service – uses their clarity to support others in navigating confusion
Resilience – trusts that even the heaviest burdens can be transmuted
Summary
The Alchemist lives in the liminal space between confusion and clarity. Through patience, perspective, and trust in transformation, they remind us that every limitation contains hidden wisdom. Their genius lies in choosing perspectives that liberate not just themselves, but those they influence, turning what once felt heavy into a source of empowerment and growth.
Gate 47 sits in the Ajna Centre (the centre of mental awareness) and pairs with Gate 64 in the Head Centre to form the Channel of Abstraction. This is the pressure-to-processing circuit: where the raw, often confusing imagery of Gate 64 finds structure, interpretation, and eventually, realisation in Gate 47.
The essence of Gate 47 is about finding meaning. Those with this gate defined are designed to work with abstract experiences and shape them into coherent insights. But there’s tension here – the Ajna brings pressure to “figure it out,” which can lead to frustration, mental strain, or feeling like the answer never fully arrives. The gift is patience, perspective, and trusting that insight emerges in its own time.
Gene Keys Perspective
Richard Rudd describes Gene Key 47 as the path from Oppression (Shadow) → Transmutation (Gift) → Transfiguration (Siddhi).
Oppression (Shadow): The weight of confusion, guilt, or mental struggle. Experiences feel heavy and overwhelming.
Transmutation (Gift): By shifting perspective, you transform struggle into wisdom, discovering meaning in what once felt oppressive.
Transfiguration (Siddhi): At its highest state, all suffering is seen as divine, and every experience becomes a doorway to awakening.
The journey of Gene Key 47 is an alchemical one – turning the “lead” of human struggle into the “gold” of insight and wisdom.
Success Codex Perspective
Genius: Perspective
Archetype: The Alchemist
Aligned: Flexible
Out of alignment: Fixed
Key to Success: Turning challenges into fuel for transformation through the power of your perspective.
When aligned, Gate 47 allows you to hold struggle with grace and alchemise it into wisdom – your perspective becomes a powerful tool for transformation. When out of alignment, this same energy feels heavy, stuck, or overwhelming, as though life is happening to you rather than for you.
The invitation of Gate 47 is to reframe challenges not as burdens, but as raw material for growth and meaning. You are able to shift perspective into one that finds the spark of wisdom.
Reflection Prompts
Where am I currently feeling mental or emotional “weight” in my life?
How might a shift in perspective reveal hidden wisdom in these struggles?
What experiences from my past have already transformed into insights I now share with others?
Action Prompts
Pause when under pressure – give confusion and struggle space to breathe before forcing an answer.
Reframe challenges by journaling: “What might this experience be teaching me?”
Share your wisdom – consider how your past struggles can support or illuminate others’ journeys.
Everyday Life Expression
Gate 47 often shows up in daily life as the search for meaning. You might find yourself replaying past experiences, trying to “figure them out,” or feeling the weight of unanswered questions. In alignment, this same process becomes a gift: you draw connections, see patterns, and extract wisdom that can help yourself and others.
In alignment: You transmute struggle into insight, offering a perspective that uplifts and illuminates.
Out of alignment: You feel stuck in loops of guilt, oppression, or mental heaviness, unable to see the bigger picture.
The Illuminator archetype embodies the journey from confusion to clarity, holding space for uncertainty while trusting that insight and understanding will emerge in the right time. They bring light to the unknown and help others see patterns and meaning within complexity.
Personality Traits:
Perceptive: The Illuminator has a natural ability to notice subtle patterns and hidden connections, even when others may only see disorder. They sense that within confusion lies the seed of revelation.
Patient: Instead of rushing to resolve uncertainty, the Illuminator allows the process of clarity to unfold. They trust in timing, understanding that wisdom often emerges gradually.
Reflective: They have a contemplative nature that seeks depth and meaning. Through reflection, they distil confusion into insights that can guide themselves and others.
Visionary: The Illuminator holds a broader perspective, capable of seeing beyond immediate chaos to a bigger picture that inspires hope and direction.
Values:
Truth: The Illuminator is deeply committed to uncovering what is real and authentic, even if it requires moving through discomfort or uncertainty first.
Integrity of Insight: They value clarity that is genuine and hard-earned, not superficial quick fixes. Their revelations feel trustworthy because they arise from lived experience and reflection.
Guidance: With their ability to transform confusion into wisdom, the Illuminator values sharing their insights to light the path for others. They believe understanding should ripple outward and support collective growth.
Depth: They honour complexity and resist oversimplification, knowing that true clarity is not about reducing but about integrating.
The Illuminator archetype is characterised by patience, perception, and the ability to bring light into moments of uncertainty. They transform the weight of confusion into wisdom, serving as guides who reveal clarity and perspective for themselves and those around them.
Reflections
Where in my life do I feel confusion or mental pressure right now?
Am I trying to force clarity, or am I allowing insights to arrive in their own time?
How can I soften into the “not knowing” instead of rushing for an answer?
When have I noticed that true clarity came only after sitting with uncertainty?
Action Prompts
Pause when you notice yourself spiralling in mental pressure. Take a breath and remind yourself: clarity comes after confusion.
Keep a journal nearby to capture flashes of insight when they arise, rather than trying to “think your way” there.
Practise trusting that illumination is a process – clarity emerges naturally when the time is right.
This week, experiment with letting go of needing to figure everything out. Notice what shifts when you create space for insight.
Gate 64 is located in the Head Centre, one of the pressure centres in Human Design. Gate 64 pairs with Gate 47 in the Ajna Centre, forming a channel of Abstract Realisation.
Where Gate 47 attempts to find clarity, Gate 64 holds the raw, unstructured imagery and impressions of past experiences. It’s not about immediate answers, but about learning to sit with confusion until insight emerges.
Gene Keys Perspective
In the Gene Keys, Gate 64 is described as the journey from Confusion (Shadow) → Imagination (Gift) → Illumination (Siddhi).
In the shadow of confusion, the mind scrambles for answers, creating anxiety or overwhelm.
At the level of the gift of imagination, confusion is re-framed as fertile ground for creative possibilities, visions, and inspiration.
At the siddhi of illumination, confusion dissolves altogether, leaving only the pure light of knowing.
The key is to trust that confusion is a natural stage of processing – it is not a mistake, but a doorway.
Success Codex Lens
Through the Success Codex lens, Gate 64 speaks to your capacity to hold uncertainty while allowing inspiration to arrive in its own timing and offers the Genius of Clarity by being The Illuminator.
When aligned, you bring clarity to complex situations by illuminating unseen truths.
Out of alignment, you may fall into a chronic state of confusion and ‘you don’t know.’
Gate 64 is an invitation to trust the pause and give yourself space to let meaning unfold.
Reflection Prompts
How do I currently respond when I feel confused?
Do I allow myself to sit in the not-knowing, or do I push for answers?
What creative insights have emerged for me when I’ve allowed time and space for confusion to settle?
Action Prompts
Practise sitting with confusion rather than solving it straight away – notice what arises.
Journal or sketch when you feel confused to channel the imagery and impressions rather than suppressing them.
Trust your inner timing – clarity will arrive when it’s ready.
Everyday Life Expression
Feeling mentally foggy before a new project or transition, then later piecing the threads together.
Having lots of abstract images, dreams, or memories swirling without making sense at first.
Feeling pressure to find answers, but learning to give yourself permission to wait.
Moments where sudden insight or clarity appears – the confusion was simply the preparation.
Summary of Gate 64 – The Gate of Confusion
In Alignment: You allow confusion to be a natural part of the process. You embrace imagination, trust in timing, and use confusion as a seedbed for inspiration and insight.
Out of Alignment: You feel overwhelmed, rush to force answers, overthink, or doubt yourself. The pressure of confusion becomes paralysing rather than creative.
Do you have this gate in your chart? If so do you know what planet activates it? For me it is Mercury on my unconscious side – so these themes are influencing my communication, but I may not be aware of it.
Gate 40 sits in the Heart (Ego/Will) Centre and forms part of the Channel of Community (37–40). This is the energy of work and resolve, the willpower to provide, to serve, and to support.
Gate 40 also carries a deep need for aloneness and rest. Those with this gate defined are designed to contribute to their communities, but only when they honour their natural cycles of withdrawal and replenishment. Without rest, willpower depletes, and service becomes unsustainable.
Gene Key Perspective
Richard Rudd frames Gene Key 40 as the journey from:
Exhaustion → Resolve → Divine Will
Shadow (Exhaustion): This energy burns out, overworks, and sacrifices too much, leaving nothing for the self.
Gift (Resolve): A balanced use of willpower that serves from strength rather than depletion.
Siddhi (Divine Will): Pure service, willpower surrendered into higher flow, becoming a channel for Divine Will without struggle.
This key teaches that true commitment doesn’t mean relentless giving, but honouring the cycles that sustain long-term service.
Key to success: Use your resolve to be of service while honouring your energy.
Guiding question:How can I use my willpower to resolve this?
When aligned, Gate 40 embodies dependable commitment – the kind of steady willpower that others can trust. It improves lives, supports communities, and sustains lasting impact.
When unaligned, the energy slips into forcing – pushing willpower past natural limits, leading to exhaustion, resentment, and collapse.
The lesson of Gate 40 is that true resolve requires balance: honouring your own energy while offering your will in service of others.
Reflections
Where am I giving my energy in ways that deplete me?
What commitments feel steady and sustainable – and which feel forced?
How do I balance my need for solitude with my desire to serve?
Is Your Will centre Defined or Undefined? How does this influence this gate’s energy?
How does this energy combine with your type? Especially Projectors, Reflectors and Manifestors.
Action Prompts
Notice this week where your willpower is being tested. Pause and ask: Am I acting from resolve or forcing through exhaustion?
Schedule intentional time for rest or solitude – recognise it as an integral part of your service, not a distraction from it.
Practise saying no when commitments feel unsustainable, so that your yes carries true power.
Human Design is one of those tools that can feel overwhelming when you first encounter it. Charts, numbers, gates, centres… it’s a lot. And while there’s a depth of wisdom in it, the real challenge is this:
How do you actually use Human Design in your everyday life and business?
That’s where my EDIT framework comes in. It’s a simple structure to help you unlock the power of your design without getting lost in the theory.
What does your chart reveal about your energy type, authority, and definition?
Where are you naturally strong, and where do you take in and amplify others?
This stage is about curiosity, not judgement. By exploring your design, you start to see why you operate the way you do, and why forcing yourself to fit into someone else’s strategy often leaves you drained.
Why it matters: When you understand your energy blueprint, you stop wasting time on approaches that don’t work for you.
Develop: Self-Trust and Clarity
Once you’ve explored, the next step is developing confidence in your design. That means learning to trust your inner guidance instead of outsourcing every decision.
It’s not about collecting more information. It’s about recognising:
What clarity feels like in your body.
What your emotional or intuitive authority is really telling you.
How to decondition the patterns that keep pulling you off-track.
Why it matters: When you develop self-trust, you stop second-guessing and start moving with clarity.
Implement: Aligned Strategy and Structure
Here’s where the path diverges slightly, because Human Design applies to both life and business.In business: Implementation might look like refining your messaging, planning offers that feel natural, or creating systems that work with your energy (not against it).
In life: It might look like creating routines that feel supportive, strengthening relationships, improving communication, understanding family dynamics, or learning to work with your emotional energy.
Why it matters: Implementation is where things shift from “knowing” to actually living your design.
Trust: Intentional Action
The final step is trust. Not blind trust, but the kind that comes from repeatedly testing your design and seeing it work in practice.
Trust is about:
Giving yourself permission to pause instead of pushing.
Taking intentional action instead of reactive action.
Staying grounded when the noise of the world tells you to do things differently.
Why it matters: Trust creates momentum. The more you act from alignment, the more you see results that feel right for you.
Bringing It All Together
The EDIT framework is not a one-time process. It’s a cycle. Every time you explore something new in your chart, you deepen your development, refine your implementation, and expand your trust.
That’s how Human Design stops being just another piece of information and becomes a practical guide you can actually live by.
Explore. Develop. Implement. Trust. That’s how you unlock the real power of your Human Design.
Want to put this into practice?
That’s exactly what we do inside The Momentum Edit, my mentorship space designed to help you integrate Human Design into your everyday life and business.
It’s not about theory or information overload. It’s about having a place to bring your questions, test strategies, and keep moving forward, with intuition, strategy, and design all working together.
If this sounds like the support you need right now, I’d love for you to join us inside The Momentum Edit.
Thanks to Pluto’s latest transit I’ve experienced a noticeable shift in my energy. Tasks that once felt daunting like revamping my website are now flowing with surprising ease. This change coincides with Pluto’s transit through Gate 60, completing the 3–60 Format Channel in my chart. This alignment has resulted in me doing happy dances around my office! And it is here for the next 100 days.
Understanding the 3–60 Channel
The 3–60 Channel, known as the Channel of Mutation, connects Gate 3 (Difficulty at the Beginning) in the Sacral Center to Gate 60 (Limitation) in the Root Center. This channel represents the process of transforming chaos into order, initiating change, and navigating the tension between innovation and limitation.
Gate 3: Positioned in the Sacral Center, Gate 3 embodies the energy of initiating new processes and ideas. It’s about bringing order to chaos, but this often begins with confusion and uncertainty. Individuals with Gate 3 defined may experience a pressure to innovate, yet without the complementary Gate 60, this energy can feel aimless or ungrounded.
Gate 60: Located in the Root Center, Gate 60 deals with the pressure to accept limitations and bring structure to what might initially seem chaotic. It’s about recognising boundaries and finding creative ways to work within them. When Gate 60 is activated, it provides the grounding and structure that Gate 3 requires to channel its innovative energy effectively.
When both gates are defined, as in the complete 3–60 Channel, there’s a harmonious flow between initiating new ideas and grounding them into reality. This alignment allows for a more seamless transition from concept to execution, reducing the friction often felt when starting new projects.
The Pressure of a Hanging Gate 3
With only Gate 3 defined in my chart, I experience the energy of initiation without the grounding influence of Gate 60. This can create a subtle yet persistent pressure of a drive to start new things without a clear sense of direction or structure. It’s like having a powerful engine without a steering wheel: there’s energy and momentum, but no clear path forward.
This tension manifests as:
Uncertainty: A feeling of not knowing where to begin or how to proceed.
Frustration: The desire to initiate without the means to bring ideas to fruition.
Restlessness: A constant urge to change things without a clear understanding of how or why.
These feelings can lead to procrastination or a cycle of starting and abandoning projects, as the energy lacks the necessary structure to materialise.
The Influence of Pluto’s Transit
Pluto’s current transit through Gate 60 has temporarily completed my 3–60 Channel, providing the missing piece to my energy puzzle. This activation has brought several noticeable shifts:
Increased Clarity: Tasks that once felt overwhelming now have a clear direction.
Enhanced Focus: The ability to concentrate on projects without the usual distractions.
Improved Productivity: A smoother transition from planning to execution, with a natural flow of energy.
This alignment has allowed me to tackle long-standing projects, like updating my website, without the usual confusion.
So what does all of this mean
For now, I am leaning in… I have 100 days to get things done! It doesn’t mean I can’t get things done when gate 60 isn’t activated, but it certainly is alot easier.
But what this information does give me is also an understanding of why sometimes things do feel hard. And not to give myself a hard time about it.
There are 3 sets of format channels… 9/52 – 3/60 and 42/53 all with their own ways of playing out. If you have any of those as hanging gates then I highly recommend looking into that that means for you.
I do have the full channel 9/52 in my chart, and coincidentally or not the large majority of my clients have one of those gates as a hanging gate, or don’t have it at all. Energetically I help them bridge that gap.
If you want to know more about anything I have mentioned in this blog or are interested in how the transits might be impacting your chart get in touch.
Human Design Perspective Gate 6 sits in the Solar Plexus Centre, the emotional centre, and is part of the Channel of Intimacy (6–59). This energy governs emotional boundaries, conflict, and
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The Success Codex is a powerful system designed to help you move forward in your business, and beyond. While it has a business lens, once you start to work with it, it can support you in multiple areas of your life. In essence, it maps out 13 gateways, each revealing a route to unlock your natural strengths and potential.
The Success Codex blends Human Design, Gene Keys, and astrology. Even if you’re new to these systems, it provides a simplified, accessible framework so you can focus on what matters most for your growth.
What the Success Codex Does
Strips away the complicated parts of Human Design, Gene Keys, and astrology to focus on actionable insights.
Shows you your natural strengths, leadership potential, and communication style.
Helps you understand both outward business strategies and inward personal growth.
Gives you a roadmap of 13 gateways, grouped into four paths:
Impact – your visibility and ability to make a mark
Growth – attracting abundance and opportunities
Balance – sustainability and maintaining stability
Transformation – navigating change and evolving with confidence
The Four Paths Explained
1. Impact
Focuses on outward visibility and your ability to step into leadership. This path helps you attract attention and recognition in ways that align with who you are.
2. Growth
This path is about building your brand and creating abundance. It helps you understand how to expand your business and attract aligned opportunities.
3. Balance
Focuses on sustainability and internal stability. It provides guidance for navigating the ups and downs of business life, supporting long-term resilience.
4. Transformation
Centers on change and evolution. It shows you how to initiate new projects, embrace necessary shifts, and step into new levels of capability with confidence.
How It Works
Each gateway has:
A key code (derived from your Human Design and Gene Keys)
An approach based on your line number, which personalises how you work with your genius
Archetypes that embody your strengths
In-alignment and out-of-alignment cues, so you can see where you thrive and where you may struggle
Guiding questions to bring you back into focus when you feel scattered
This personalised map helps you take aligned action, make confident decisions, and understand your natural rhythm in business.
Why It’s Valuable
Even if your Human Design or astrology knowledge is limited, the Success Codex:
Makes complex systems actionable
Provides clarity for decision-making
Reveals where you can activate success and where you might block it
Helps you align your daily actions with your unique energy and strengths
By working through your gateways one path at a time, you gradually uncover how to lead, grow, sustain, and transform all in alignment with your personal genius.
Next Steps
Curious to see how the Success Codex can guide you? Whether you’re seeking clarity, more visibility, sustainable growth, or confident transformation, the Success Codex gives you a personalised roadmap.
“The Success Codex gives you permission to trust the genius you already carry.”
Human Design Perspective Gate 6 sits in the Solar Plexus Centre, the emotional centre, and is part of the Channel of Intimacy (6–59). This energy governs emotional boundaries, conflict, and connection. It brings the pressure to navigate tension and create emotional clarity in relationships, often surfacing through friction, misunderstandings, or boundary-testing moments. Those with this
The Bridge (Gate 6) in the Success Codex: How Diplomacy and Inclusivity Transform Conflict into Connection The Bridge embodies the ability to create harmony, connection, and emotional safety by honouring differences and finding balance between conflicting perspectives. This archetype naturally mediates tensions and builds environments where everyone feels seen and included. The Bridge understands that
The Spleen Centre is the oldest awareness centre in the Human Design system. It governs intuition, survival instinct, health, and immune system function. In ancient terms, this awareness kept us safe from immediate dangers – like predators, poison, or unsafe environments. But in modern life, most of us aren’t dealing with wild animals or life-or-death
The Alchemist: How Perspective Transforms Challenges into Insight and Growth The Alchemist embodies the ability to transmute limitation into wisdom through perspective. This archetype sees life’s challenges not as dead ends, but as raw material for transformation. By choosing perspectives that shift the meaning of experiences, the Alchemist unlocks new levels of self-understanding and catalyses
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The Illuminator Archetype The Illuminator archetype embodies the journey from confusion to clarity, holding space for uncertainty while trusting that insight and understanding will emerge in the right time. They bring light to the unknown and help others see patterns and meaning within complexity. Personality Traits: Perceptive: The Illuminator has a natural ability to notice
As I write this the Sun is in Gate 29, the Gate of Commitment, found in the Sacral Centre. This energy is all about perseverance and saying a wholehearted “yes” to what truly matters. But the shadow side comes when we commit to things that don’t align with our energy, leading to burnout, frustration, or half-heartedness.
Gene Keys
Shadow: Half-heartedness
Gift: Commitment
Siddhi: Devotion
The Gene Keys remind us that the real power of commitment is not about saying yes to everything, but about finding the sacred devotion within what we choose. When we give ourselves fully, we transform even the most ordinary experiences into pathways of devotion.
The Success Codex
Genius: Commitment
Archetype: The Devotee
Alignment cue: Committed
Out of alignment: Half-hearted
Guiding mantra:My key to success is devoting myself and my energy to what is meaningful to me.
Guiding question:What can I commit to here?
This reminds us that the secret to success is not spreading ourselves thin, but dedicating energy where it counts. The Devotee archetype reminds us that when we choose with clarity and honour our yeses, we create momentum and magnetism.
Ways to work with Gate 29.
Reflections
Where in your life are you over-committed or half-hearted?
What could shift if you brought full devotion to just one meaningful commitment?
What needs to be released to create space for a wholehearted “yes”?
Action Prompts
Pause before saying yes. Ask: Is this a full-body yes?
Choose one area where you can bring deeper consistency and commitment.
Notice the difference in energy when you are devoted versus when you’re just “going through the motions.”
It is not a line 5’s responsibility to solve all our problems! Even though we may think it is…
Line 5 – The Projected Problem-Solver
People with a 5th line in their Human Design profile often carry a natural aura of practicality and solutions – they are here to share their solutions with the world. Which, can lead others to project their expectations onto them. They see them as someone who can “fix things” or come up with practical solutions.
In everyday life, this can look like:
Friends, family, or colleagues coming to them with problems, expecting answers or guidance.
Being admired for their ability to see solutions, even before they offer them.
Sometimes feeling pulled in different directions because everyone’s projections demand attention.
HOWEVER: The 5th line is not here to solve everyone’s problems indiscriminately. It’s about recognising which projections to engage with, those where they can make a real, aligned impact for the collective. Their problem solving is universal.
Why this is Important:
Because others project their expectations onto a Line 5, there’s a tendency for people to blame them when things don’t turn out as expected. The 5th line can offer guidance and solutions, but they cannot control how others use or respond to it.
The key is recognising where the projections are coming from, engaging only when it feels aligned, and letting go of attachment to the outcome. Their gift is clarity and practical insight, not carrying the weight of everyone else’s results.
Responding and trying to help when not aligned can result in the line 5 becoming the ‘villian of the piece’ completely unfairly.
A 5th Line Perspective…
“People often see me as the one with the answers. Others project their challenges onto me, expecting solutions. My skill is knowing which ones to take on so I can truly help, without losing myself in what isn’t mine.”
Tips for Protecting Boundaries as a Line 5
Recognise projections early
Pause when someone comes to you with a problem and ask yourself: “Is this really my responsibility, or is it their projection?”
Set clear intentions before helping
Decide consciously whether you want to engage. It’s okay to say, “I can offer advice on this, but I can’t take it on completely, I am not responsible for the outcome”
Limit over-commitment
5th lines can burn out by taking on too many expectations. Consider setting time limits or selective availability.
Use your aura to guide responses
Trust your natural clarity, your energy will attract the right situations and people who respect your boundaries.
Communicate openly
Let people know you are happy to help, but not at the expense of your own energy.
Example: “I’m happy to share ideas, but I can’t be responsible for fixing this entirely.”
Protect your mental and emotional space
Daily practices like journaling, reflection, or quiet time help prevent absorbing others’ projections. Detatch from people or places where you feel your boundaries are not being respected.
Do you have a 5 in your profile… does this resonate?
Or maybe you have someone in your life who is a line 5 – do you recognise this pattern either with your own behaviour or that of others?
We are currently in the energy of Gate 4 – Meaning collectively we can ask ourselves the question “What do I truly understand about this?”
This week, the transit of Gate 4 brings us into the realm of logic, understanding, and problem-solving, but with a twist. It’s not just about thinking harder or faster. The wisdom of Gate 4 is in combining multiple perspectives to see the bigger picture.
In Human Design
Gate 4 sits in the Ajna Centre, the hub of mental awareness, and is known as The Gate of Formulisation. It takes ideas and tries to form logical answers. This is the energy of figuring things out, but not necessarily instantly or perfectly.
If you have it defined, you may have a consistent way of processing ideas and arriving at answers. If it’s undefined, you might find you “borrow” this energy from others or feel its influence more strongly during transits like this week.
In the Gene Keys
Gate 4 becomes Gene Key 4: The Shadow of Intolerance → The Gift of Understanding → The Siddhi of Forgiveness
Shadow – Intolerance shows up when we cling too tightly to one way of thinking or dismiss perspectives that don’t match our own. It can also look like rushing to provide an answer before sitting with the complexity.
Gift – Understanding emerges when we integrate logic with empathy, facts with heart. This is the true problem-solving gift of Gate 4.
Siddhi – Forgiveness is the deepest expression of this gate — the moment we release judgement entirely and hold space for every perspective.
In the Success Codex – The Conceptualiser
Archetype: The one who taps multiple sources to create well-rounded understanding.
Aligned Cue: Comprehensive – integrating multiple intelligences to understand and solve problems.
Unaligned Cue: Biased – misusing logic, relying only on the mind, or shutting out perspectives that challenge you.
Key to Success: Using multiple perspectives to understand concepts and formulate answers.
Guiding Question: What are all sides of this showing me?
How to Work With Gate 4 This Week
If you have Gate 4 defined: You naturally arrive at solutions by exploring multiple perspectives, and that’s your genius. This week, give yourself full permission to stay on the fence as long as you need to. Let yourself tap into different sources, viewpoints, and angles before settling on an answer. Your strength isn’t in rushing to a conclusion, it’s in creating an understanding so well-rounded that, when you do share it, it’s both deeply considered and genuinely useful.
If you have Gate 4 undefined: Pay attention to who you’re around and what “answers” you’re absorbing. Are they truly yours, or are you taking on someone else’s way of thinking? The transit may temporarily give you sharper logical processing, use it for reflection, not rushing.
For all of us during the transit: This is a week for curiosity over certainty. Let your understanding deepen by slowing down. Don’t just ask, “What’s the answer?” ask, “What do I not yet see?”
Reflection & Action Prompts
What’s a current problem in my business or life? How many different perspectives can I explore on it?
Am I rushing to “fix” something, or am I allowing understanding to emerge?
What would my heart say about this situation, not just my mind?
In Human Design your environment can be a goldmine of information to help us with our inner peace and regulating our nervous system… being in the right environment and honoring our energy can mean the difference between overwhelm and creating a sense of well being. Below are my top tips for making the most of your environment during the festive season. (Or any big events)
Kitchens Environment
You don’t have to do the cooking… but you will love being in the kitchen especially while all the action is happening. Being right in the centre watching the amazing transformation of a bag of potatoes and some veg transform into a festive feast.
Also watching your favourite spaces transform into the spirit of Christmas will bring you joy.
Being around others and at the centre of the Christmas parties will light you up this Christmas. Let your love of hosting shine through.
Get Creative in the Kitchen: Dive into holiday baking or cooking as a way to connect with others.
Be the Host: Offer your space as a gathering hub, fostering collaboration and togetherness.
Experiment with Recipes: Try new twists on classic holiday dishes to spark inspiration.
Share Knowledge: Teach loved ones a favorite recipe or craft, blending interaction with productivity.
Pace Yourself: Balance hosting duties with breaks to enjoy the holiday magic yourself.
Caves Environment
If you are feeling overwhelmed this Christmas, remember that the environment that supports you the most is one in which you feel safe and secure, and can control who comes in and out of your environment.
The busyness of a Christmas party seem a little bit too much… position yourself in the corner so you have a good view of who is coming your way, also so that you aren’t in the centre of all the action.
Those with a caves environment don’t like being sneaked up on, so position yourself accordingly.
If you need to, take yourself off to a quiet space to recharge your energy. And make sure there is plenty of time for cosy movies or reading your favourite book this season.
Prioritize Your Sanctuary: Spend quality time in your personal space. Keep decorations cozy and minimal to avoid overstimulation.
Set Boundaries: Politely decline invitations that disrupt your need for solitude or a secure setting.
Host Intimately: If celebrating, invite close loved ones to your home to stay within your comfort zone.
Plan Ahead: Shop online to avoid crowded stores, ensuring your energy stays protected.
Stick to Comfort: Opt for familiar holiday traditions that feel safe and grounding.
Shores Environment
Shores love contrast… where two environments meet. The warm cosy fire with a view out to the frosty lawn.
Position yourself on the edge of two worlds for your most nourishing environment. Don’t be afraid to mix up your decorations to create different feels across your home.
Also split time between bustling holiday events and quieter reflective moments
Balance Between Worlds: Split time between bustling holiday events and quieter reflective moments.
Find Harmony: Decorate with a mix of contrasting elements, like natural garlands paired with modern lights.
Connect to the Edge: Visit places that blend serenity and activity, like a waterfront market or a festive park.
Offer Perspective: Be a mediator in family discussions, using your knack for seeing both sides.
Celebrate Transitions: Use the season to honor endings and beginnings, journaling reflections or resolutions.
Markets Environment
Christmas is the perfect time for you, the trading of gifts and energy. Being around others and at the centre of the action will light you up this Christmas. Make sure you are there when people are exchanging gifts and stories.
If you find yourself having to be away from the action, try and time it so you don’t miss out on your favourite parts, or ask others to wait until you return.
Embrace the secret santa… don’t have one, maybe it is time to organise one?
Embrace the Buzz: Visit Christmas markets or festive fairs where you can experience the energy of trading and exchanging.
Gift Strategically: Find gifts that match each person’s unique preferences, showcasing your knack for personalized choices.
Engage Socially: Host or attend events that involve exchange, like a Secret Santa or cookie swap.
Balance Energy: Alternate between lively environments and quieter moments to recharge.
Maximize Utility: Choose functional decorations or multi-use items for holiday prep, aligning with your pragmatic side.
Mountains Environment
Where can you gain a higher perspective this Christmas and gain a birds eye view of the festivities?
Perhaps taking a trip to find the perfect vantage point to view the Christmas lights?
Remember the environment that supports you the most is one where you always have the best view of the action, but can avoid getting caught up in the chaos.
And don’t forget, time alone away from the action will help you recharge your energy. Take some time out for walks in nature to re-find your peace.
Retreat When Needed: Plan quiet, elevated moments to reflect, such as a walk in nature or time spent overlooking a peaceful view.
Stay Above the Fray: Avoid overly chaotic or intense gatherings to preserve your clarity and perspective.
Gift Thoughtfully: Opt for meaningful, high-quality gifts that resonate with others’ growth or aspirations.
Plan Strategic Gatherings: Choose to celebrate in spaces with calm, expansive energy, such as a home with a view.
Create Perspective: Use the holiday season for goal-setting or reflecting on the year ahead.
Valleys Environment
Valleys love to be where the Christmas Chatter is at. Catching up with old friends and finding out all the news. Connection is your happy place this Christmas.
But make sure others in your life know to communicate all of the vital plans to you. Nothing upsets a Valleys profile more than lack of communication. To make sure your needs are met, initiate the communication process on your end too.
Lean into the right sounds for the season… Enjoy holiday music or attend carolling events, as sound and rhythm can uplift your spirit
Seek Conversation: Spend time in cozy, dialogue-rich settings with people who make you feel heard and understood.
Celebrate the Flow: Plan activities that feel like an exchange, such as group storytelling or collaborative gift wrapping.
Immerse in the Sounds: Enjoy holiday music or attend caroling events, as sound and rhythm can uplift your spirit.
Choose Vibrant Spaces: Opt for venues or gatherings with dynamic energy where ideas and stories flow freely.
Create Connection: Focus on meaningful one-on-one interactions to deepen bonds.
Enter your details below to find out your HD type at Christmas. For full details make sure to click on the DOWNLOAD PDF button at the top once your results are on screen. Then check your device to access the report.
For the sake of avoiding information overload, the purpose of this blog is to help you understand what you need to know about your profile lines, rather than where they come from.
How to find your profile number
First up lets find your profile lines so you have all the details before you dive into this blog. If you have downloaded your chart from my website you will find your profile as part of the summary. It will look like a fraction… mine is 2/4.
Your profile is made up of 2 individual lines… so I have a line 2 and a line 4.
Your profile comes from the ‘line’ associated with your Conscious Sun & Earth, and Unconscious Sun & Earth.
The first number is from your Conscious side… the mind side. Often this is the side we resonate with the most… what we see in ourselves.
The second number is from the Unconscious side… the body side. This can lead to the profile line feeling less familiar. It may be what others see in us.. but we don’t always immediately see it in ourselves.
(When you delve further into your design, you may start to look deeper into the lines of the other planets, so knowing where to find the lines in your chart is a good foundation to know)
What do the ‘lines’ show us
Your profile lines help add a theme to your life… they shape how you experience the world around you. They shape your personality and how you interact with others.
They add an additional layer to your experience, and to your overall design.
Imagine your favourite place… how you experience that place will differ based on if you go during the day vs at night. During the summer vs winter, busy times vs quiet time,
Your profile lines are almost like the conditions of that experience, a fixed lens that shapes how you will experience things. (and how people will see you)
Your experience will always be the same. But those with different profile lines will be having a different experience.
Understanding the individual lines
There are 6 lines, understanding the individual roles of the lines, can help to cement their meaning before going on to look at how the combination of the two plays out.
Over the years different names have been assigned to each profile to help identify their theme. I find different names resonate with me at different times, depending on how I am using the line at the time.
Line 1 – The Investigator – The Knowledge Seeker – Foundations
Line 2 – The Hermit – The Natural Genius – Retreat
Line 3 – The Experimentor – Explorer – Discoverer – The Martyr – Trial and Error
Line 4 – The Networker – The Opportunist – Intimate Friend – Connector
Line 5 – The (Universal) Solution Provider – The Heretic – The Teacher
Line 6 – The Role Model – Wisdom – The Guide – The Old Soul
Note: For line 6’s you have a unique journey of 3 phases of your life,
Phase one: (until around age 30) carries the energy of a line 3. The Experimenter.
Phase two: is a period of reflection and learning from your experimentation, dipping in and out of reflection back to experimentation, back to reflection etc.
Phase three: (from around age 50) is where you step into the role of the Role Model – Embodying the wisdom you have learned from your experimentation and guiding others with your wisdom.
Tangible Applications
Below are a few ideas to get you started, things to think about in the real world.
Things to be mindful of…
Line One: The Knowledge Seeker – Feeling you don’t know enough ‘delaying’ you taking action.
Line Two: The Natural Genius – Not recognising your own gifts because to you it’s just easy, pay attention to where others recognise them for you.
Line Three: The Experimenter – Ensuring you have a learning mindset, there is no fail, only evolution.
Line Four: The Networker – Be mindful of your need for stability and holding on to connections that are no longer right for you.
Line Five: The Teacher – You aren’t here to save everyone. Distance yourself from being projected upon, being mindful of your boundaries.
Line 6: The Role model – Honour your space for perspective so that you can turn your lessons into wisdom.
Where can you harness your natural gifts in your business?
Line One: The Knowledge Seeker – Harness the power of your knowledge
Line Two: The Natural Genius – Harness the power of what comes easily to you
Line Three: The Experimenter – Harness the power of your drive to learn through experimentation and share your results with us.
Line Four: The Networker – Harness the power of your relationships and lead with your heart.
Line Five: The Teacher – Harness the power of your solutions and share them with us.
Line 6: The Role model – Harness the magic of your wisdom, by living authentically you light the way for others.
How does your profile (line combination) play out?
Before you dive in to see the descriptions of how the combinations play out, maybe take a moment to consider your own version. How do you think having these two profile lines play out for you?
Can you recognise where or how they show up?
Can you see any patterns?
Overview of the 12 combinations
Below are the brief descriptions of the 12 combinations from when you download your HD chart. (Source Bodygraph Chart). I find reading the other profile descriptions helps me to see where I ‘fit in’ to the pattern. Human Design is also know as the science of differentiation. As much as it helps us to understand ourselves it also helps us to understand our differences. I love looking at other people’s profiles too.. and thinking… Yes I can so see that in them!
1/3 – You are naturally an explorer, always seeking deeper knowledge and understanding. Through your enthusiasm for experimentation and the ability to learn from mistakes, you discover and validate truths. This constant process of trying and learning makes you a valuable advisor and confidant for others who benefit from your practical insights.
1/4 – You are constantly seeking deeper knowledge and a solid foundation for your beliefs. Once you have found this knowledge, you tend to share it in stable and enduring relationships. Your combination of intense research and the desire to share this with a close circle makes you a reliable source of wisdom and support for those close to you.
2/4 – You possess many talents that often emerge and are refined through periods of retreat and inner reflection. In these quiet moments, you gather and deepen your insights. Once you are ready, you re-emerge and share this knowledge with a close circle of confidants. This mix of diverse talents and the ability to withdraw for self-reflection makes you a valuable advisor and reliable friend.
2/5 – You possess many talents which, when combined, exert a magnetic attraction on others. Your ability to perceive and understand things, coupled with charismatic presence, often makes you the center of attention. While you arouse the curiosity and interest of others, you also seek greater universal truths. Together, these qualities attract people who want to benefit from your knowledge and guidance. Also balancing your desire to share your truths with time to retreat.
3/5 – You possess a unique combination of experimental learning and charismatic attraction. Through constant experimentation and learning from experiences, you gain profound insights, which you share in a way that fascinates and attracts others. Your natural curiosity and drive to explore things firsthand, combined with your ability to excite people around you, make you an inspiring personality who often stands at the center of events.
3/6 – You combine natural curiosity and the ability to learn through trial and error with a vision for the bigger picture. Your experimental approach allows you to gain deep insights, while your role as a leader or visionary compels you to share these insights in a broader context. This mix of practical experience and the ability to inspire others with your vision positions you as someone who acts in the here and now while also thinking future-oriented.
4/1- You combine the ability to build deep and lasting relationships in your immediate surroundings with an insatiable urge for thorough knowledge and understanding. While you create reliable bonds in your close circle, you delve deeply into subjects to gain solid foundations and insights. This mix of trustful closeness to others and the constant search for deeper understanding makes you a stable anchor and a source of wisdom for those close to you.
4/6 – You combine the value of stable, close relationships with a natural sense for the bigger picture and the vision of a better future. While you cultivate deep connections in your close network, you also have the ability to inspire people with a larger vision or higher goal. This balance of personal connection and future-oriented leadership enables you to be effective both in your immediate environment and in the broader community.
5/1 – You exude a natural authority and often attract the attention of others, whether through your insights, charisma, or leadership qualities. At the same time, you pursue a deep urge to explore things and create solid foundations for your beliefs. Combined, this makes you a trustworthy source of knowledge and inspiration for many, while you are always careful to underpin your standpoint with thorough research and verification.
5/2 – You delve deeply into subjects to explore universal truths. Then, as an ambassador, you share these insights in an understandable and applicable way with others. In doing so, you attract and inspire people with your knowledge, always in search of greater understanding and the opportunity to serve others. Balancing your desire to share your knowledge with time to retreat.
6/2 – You possess natural leadership qualities, coupled with an inner certainty that often stems from intuition and internal reflection. As a visionary with an eye for the bigger picture, you spend phases of your life in observation and retreat, only to then act with renewed clarity and authority. Your ability to be both introspective and to look beyond the immediate horizon positions you as someone who provides leadership and possesses special inner wisdom.
6/3 – You unite the role of a visionary leader with a constant urge to learn through experience and experimentation. While you naturally have an eye for the bigger picture and development over time, you also learn and grow through the highs and lows of life, often through trial and error. This mix of visionary leadership and practical experience makes you a wise advisor and a leader who is authentic and grounded.
Taking it further.
Taking the time to learn about my 2/4 profile was one of the most meaningful parts of my design. I discovered that some of the profiles lines are in conflict with each other… which for me explained a lot. I am in a constant push/pull juggle with my need for alone time, and desire to feel connection to others. Learning how and when to balance the two sides, and understand it has made all the difference to my mindset and health. You can read more about that here.
Working with clients
Looking at my client’s profile helps me to tailor my advice and guidance to suit their natural genius.
For example… if I was advising a client on what they need to take the next step in their business…
For a 3/5 we would be discussing the options but then more than likely encouraging them to jump in and get started. Thinking through ALL the details first isn’t going to help them know if they want to do it or not. Instead figuring out the details as they go, the doing is how they will know if they are on the right path. Helping them to balance their mindset along the way, in terms of there is no fail, only evolution.
For a 5/1 profile I am likely to take a more measured approach, helping them to explore where they feel safe in their knowledge and research. Asking them what else they feel they need to research, know before they get started. Being mindful to check in with is there really more research to do, or do they already know enough, and they can rest in their foundations and expertise.
Both then presenting their solutions to the world in their unique way.
Looking at the rest of your chart.
All of the planetary activations in your chart have their own lines associated with them (The numbers after the decimal point down the sides of your chart)
Each planet has it’s own influence and own meaning, the Sun and Earth being the strongest, hence why they become your profile.
Without going into all the details, as a rough guide… what do you notice about the other line numbers on your chart?
For example, I have no line 6’s and only two line 3s. The rest are mainly 5’s and 1’s. So although my main profile is 2/4 I also resonate with the 5 and 1 energy. 3 not so much.
You aren’t going to find me doing much experimenting through trial and error, yes sometimes it is needed, but on the whole it isn’t really an energy I feel connected to. You’re much more likely to find me going down the route of the line 1 to figure things out.
Remember you are looking at the numbers after the decimal point.
What energy do you feel most connected to?
So that is my summary of the profile lines, what did you learn? Has it helped you have a better understanding of yourself and your interactions with others?
If you would like to know more about your design, either your profile, or your design as a whole I would love to help you explore further. If you feel called to do so, the link to book in a one to one introduction to your chart is below.
Imagine this… your traditional sit down Sunday roast of a family of 5.
2 adults and 3 younger children.
All with a different approach to what supports their digestion.
In fact 2 pairs have the complete opposite of each other.
InDirect vs Direct: One designed to eat during the day, preferably in direct light… one designed to eat out of direct light. (Often playing out as nocturnal)
Calm vs Nervous: One designed to eat in a calm and quiet environment, sometimes preferring to eat alone… vs one who needs stimulation, moving around, watching TV… doing while eating.
Imagine it’s the adult who has the Calm digestion.
Cue conversation of… No you can’t stand in front of the TV and eat your dinner… come here, sit down.
Throw in the other adult who has a High digestion… again suggesting a desire for some kind of music or conversation over eating.
How does the traditional sit down Sunday meal play out then?
Answer: it’s not likely to be the relaxed lovely quality family time we’ve been conditioned to strive for. It’s more likely to result in frustration and freyed tempers trying to make everyone fit into the same mould.
This isn’t just a hypothetical, it is a real life example of one of my clients… having this knowledge and understanding means they can make better choices around what real quality family time looks like rather than fighting to control something that doesn’t support all involved.
If you’re finding yourself frustrated, constantly trying to fit into a mould that just isn’t working maybe it’s time to find another way…
Alternating – In order to digest both food and information well and more efficiently, for you, simplicity is key. Ideally, you should alternate between different foods, but without mixing them, one after the other, and keep everything as simple as possible.
Closed – To digest food and information well and more efficiently, for you, being selective is key. No matter how complex or simple the meal, the important thing is that you have meals to choose from so that you can select and not force yourself to eat something you don’t like or to try new meals.
Cold – In order to digest food and information well and efficiently, temperature is key for you. You are very sensitive to temperature, so it is important that you drink liquids that are below body temperature and eat meals as unmanipulated as possible.
Nervous – In order to digest food and information well and efficiently, your environment is key for you. You are very sensitive to external stimulation, so you need to move around while eating or eat in an environment that is visually stimulating or where you are surrounded by people.
Low – In order to digest food and information well and efficiently, the volume of your environment is key for you. You are very sensitive to sound, so you need to be quiet or find just the right amount of noise so that nothing disturbs you and try not to talk while you eat.
InDirect – To digest food and information well and effectively, the light in your environment is key for you. You are very sensitive to the type of light, so you will absorb nutrients better if you eat somewhere out of direct sunlight during the day and in indirect light at night.
Consecutive – In order to digest both food and information well and more efficiently, for you, simplicity is key. Ideally, take one ingredient and then another, or prepare one ingredient and then the other, without alternating or mixing them, and keep everything as simple as possible.
Open – In order to digest food and information well and more efficiently, being selective is key for you. No matter how complex or simple the meal is, the important thing is that you have meals to choose from so that you can select and that you remain open to trying new meals, but without forcing yourself to eat something you don’t like.
Hot – In order to digest food and information well and efficiently, temperature is key for you. You are very sensitive to temperature, so it is important that you drink liquids that are above body temperature and eat meals that have already been manipulated.
Calm– In order to digest food and information well and more efficiently, your environment is key for you. You are very sensitive to external stimulation, so you need to be calm and/or alone while eating or eat in a calm and soothing or calming environment.
High – In order to digest food and information well and efficiently, the volume of your environment is key for you. You are very sensitive to sound, so you need noise around you that is pleasant and stimulating, and you need to have conversations while you eat.
Direct – In order to digest food and information well and efficiently, the light in your environment is key for you. You are very sensitive to the type of light, so you will absorb nutrients better if you eat during the day or in direct light at night.
Please note Human Design does not constitute nutritional advice. And should not be taken as such. All suggestions and recommendations are purely informational and educational, intended as a self-help tool only
Each human design type has their own unique strategy for navigating decisions and responding to life.
Often Generators and Mani Gens are lumped together as the same… To Respond.
But that’s not entirely true.
Yes Respond… but also visualise and inform.
And for me I often forget the Visualise part.
Today I’m stuck…. I’m supposed to be opening the doors to my new membership today. But something’s not quite right. There is something missing… and I can’t put my finger on what.
So I’m using all the tools in my toolbox to get to the answer… and the biggest one… the visualise part.
I’m litterally visualising how it’s going to work. Walking myself through each post, every call, each training… mentally taking myself on the same journey as anyone who joins. That’s how i’ll figure out what’s missing.
It works everytime for me… yet it’s still the part I forget the most.
As a mani gen I move fast, I want to get moving, get it done… get it started. But moving fast isn’t always the answer. It can lead to missing things.
And to me that’s why mani gens have the visualise piece… our invitation to slow down and check.
Are you a mani gen, have you learnt how to fully use your strategy to your advantage?
Today I was supposed to be putting together the details of my new offer… I even have people waiting to receive it… who have asked for it. Yet I have procrastinated.
It is all sketched out I know what I want to do… I know what I want to cover and the results it will get… yet I still feel confused.
And the pressure of that confusion has led to procrastination.
Voicenoting my friends is my go to avoidance tactic… so there I was merrily telling everyone I have been avoiding what I am supposed to be doing today and I made a comment along the lines of… I just find it so confusing starting new things…
And a voice at the back of my mind said… hang on a minute… that is one of the gates in the Human Design chart… (My HD chart happened to be right there in front of me at the time)
And there it was a big fat hanging gate 3… The gate of difficulty in the beginning.
I have talked before about most of the people that work with me feeling the pressure from their hanging 9 or 52 gate… so why had I ignored my hanging 3 gate for so long…
Because it is on my unconscious side… the side I don’t recognise in myself.
Yet today it had got my attention (there is another whole story there about transit gates, but this post is long enough as it is!)
Off I set to research my gate 3 and bring it into my awareness. If I know where I might be struggling I can work to overcome it.
And that is what I am doing… with a hanging gate 3 in a defined centre when starting new things I feel the pressure of confusion over what is coming next… Where is this going… why don’t I have all the answers? (Add in my undefined Head and Ajna and we are doubling up on the questions!)
Even though I have my full channel of 9-52… knowing what to do and having the ability to concentrate to do it… the 3 brings along it’s own energy to the mix.
If it’s a new thing and I’m feeling confused about what’s coming next… even though I know what I want to do and supposedly have the discipline to action it… the confusion wins! And nothing happens.
The solution: To let go of the need to control the outcome. To embrace the chaos of the unknown and be playful with what comes next… by allowing the change without trying to control it… you can release the pressure of confusion and can move forward.
Well that’s the theory anyway… how easy it is to put into practise we will see. But awareness is always the first step.
Whether you believe in all things woo… or how Human Design is derived or not… today I was stuck and my HD chart gave me a solution to move through it. And I’ll take that over staying stuck.
Now to get back to what I actually need to start….
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If you have the hanging gate 3 in a defined sacral you are likely to consistently feel this pressure. (If on your conscious sign you are likely to be aware of it, on your unconscious side maybe not)
If you have a hanging gate 3 in an undefined sacral then you may feel this same pressure… but not consistently… it will come and go.
If you have the full channel 3-60 then you are likely to be able consistently go from order to chaos as a repeating pattern… and may experience bursts of rapid change.
If you don’t have any of this in your chart… but it still resonates then take whatever helps you to move forward. The HD chart is a complicated system and there may well be other areas of your chart that combine to give a similar feeling.
Never use your chart as a binary … I have / don’t have… this so it must/must not be true.
Use it to experiment with what is helpful and what is useful to guide you on your journey.
Join me as I talk to the lovely Cynthia Pecking about how you can harness the power of your Human Design in your relationships.
Be that with a partner… or relatives and friends.
Understanding our differences and how we like to communicate can be a powerful tool.
This interview was part of a bonus for Cynthia’s 6 week course… and she kindly let me share it with my audience. If you would like to find out more about how Cynthia helps couples with their relationships head over to her group The Blue Letter Project – Marriage Coaching for the Modern Couple.
What even is Human Design? Maybe you’ve heard of it, or you’ve heard me talk about it and you’re curious?
Well it is kind of difficult to explain WHAT it is without getting super technical and so I’m not going to. Instead I am going to tell you a few ways it has helped me.
In summary I would say Human Design gives you permission to be the person you already know you are. It helps you to understand what works for you, what doesn’t, what might trip you up and areas you may need additional support. It helps to stop comparing our behaviour to others wondering why we are different, eliminating the question ‘should I be doing what they are doing?’
For example, my whole life I’ve not really eaten breakfast, most of the time I don’t want to. And when I do it is out of some societal pressure because I’ve been told it’s ‘the most important meal of the day’. I am also a night owl, I prefer working into the evening than getting up early. As entrepreneurs we often hear about the 5am club – it just doesn’t work for me.
One of the things that I discovered by looking at my Human Design was the way in which I am designed to eat – Guess what it came back as nocturnal (Indirect Light). I am not designed to eat breakfast or get up early! Now at the time of writing this I am 45 and I discovered my Human Design at the age of 43. Having someone tell me I don’t need to eat breakfast seems silly, but somehow this external validation telling me I was right all along made me so happy. I could stop trying to eat breakfast and be a morning person and fully embrace how I really felt.
That is just one example, another is all about how I have always felt conflicted about my desire to be around people and then how I can flit to ‘NO MORE PEOPLE’ so easily. I never understood where the balance was and why I would literally hide away after a day out and about. Now I know, it is part of my design… if you want to know why you can read all about my 2/4 profile here.
There are so many ways understanding your design can help you move through life with more ease and less pressure to ‘be like everyone else’ we really are different and somehow understanding my design has let me fully embrace that fact. How deeply you look into it will be up to you, but it can help with your life and business. Once you start exploring what’s out there you will find many HD experts have niched down to look at a particular area of your life. I have been equally interested in how it can help me with my marketing as much as picking the perfect holiday destination.
It has also helped me to have a greater insight into how I can help my clients, we don’t focus on Human Design, but for most of them I now have their charts. I can see how they like to receive information, the pace they like to work at, and areas where they may need additional support.
It can help you better understand your relationships with others. Friends, family, partners and even children.
I am going to give you a warning though, even though it gives you a blue print to work from, it isn’t supposed to be restrictive, it is a guide, something to be experimented with, tried on and played with. If you do decide to take the plunge and explore your own design remember to look at the full picture and don’t fixate on any one aspect. There will be areas of your chart that uncover your weaknesses or areas that can trip you up – but that isn’t an excuse or something you have to accept, the purpose is for you to uncover ways in which you can add in areas of support, not just say… Oh well that’s just how I am, it doesn’t have to be. You always get to choose.
Just so happens I chose not to be a morning person! When looking at what indirect light means there is more than one way to interpret it, and actually the real answer is it does depend. But in general I don’t eat in the mornings. The point is I no longer worry about it.
So what do you think, are you going to go take a look at your design?
When I first heard of Human Design I had no idea what it was or what it meant. I downloaded my chart… and that is as far as I got.
Six months later I met the lovely Shari Thompson on a mastermind. As soon as she mentioned human design I jumped in and booked a reading. I wanted to know more. Shari opened the door for me, but I didn’t want to just know, I wanted to understand.
Since then over the last 2 years I have collected a vast array of resources that have helped me learn, understand and embody my chart. When I am learning something I need to hear things more than once, and explained in different ways for me to truly understand it.
Sometimes I need words and explanations, sometimes I need charts and graphics.
Initially I started my journey collating free resources, my starting point. Since then I have bought books, courses, and joined a membership. But if you are curious to know more, these may help get you started.
However – simply looking things up won’t show you the full picture of the magic in your chart. How each of the individual parts of the chart come together and combine is the magic. It is like looking at a recipe, the list of ingredients on its own can’t tell you what the end result will be. It is how they are combined that will determine the outcome. If you like what you see then I highly recommend having a reading with an expert who can help you put the pieces together and show you the bigger picture.
But back to it, so first off there is the chart itself. There are many places you can get your chart, they all give you the info in a different way, different colours even. They all come with their own guides, and explanation, some through a personal lens some for business. Have a look and see which one you resonate with the most. When you start to look things up you will see all of the different colours etc, that isn’t really relevant, it is just the visual interpretation.
You will need: Your date, time and place of birth.
Genetix Matrix is the one that most specialists use to generate charts as their paid version gives you access to more in-depth information. You do have the option to pay for one day if you want to start to look into things more deeply.
Terminology: Graphic of the chart with the names of all the parts.
This site gives a good overview to get started in understanding all of the different parts, but I didn’t always resonate with the language they use. And it doesn’t mention the Manifesting Generators as their own type.
This lady speaks from the point of view of a projector I found her because she did a really great free course on all of the variables, so your environment, digestion etc… which was relevant to all types.
The Hermit/Mayor – Are you a 2/4 profile, or do you have one in your life?
Today I listened to a Podcast from Jamie Palmer all about the 2/4 profile… and there is so much I could say about the info shared in the episode. It explains exactly how I feel interacting with the world.
My whole life I felt conflicted, I constantly switch between wanting to see, and be with all the people…then I don’t want to see any people, I want to stay at home and not speak to anyone. Too many people. Then I get sad, that I’m not out and about seeing all the people again. It confused me… why the dramatic switch… Am I bipolar, why do I feel like two different people?
Turns out that is just how I am, and for me, that is perfectly normal, and what I need. I can not tell you how much difference knowing that has made to my life. And more importantly I now have a way of explaining it to others.
It’s not me ignoring you. It’s not me not wanting to talk to you, I literally can’t talk to any more people until I’ve had time to reset.
If you are intrigued go have a listen… does it sound like me?
Do you see the hermit (2).. or do you see the Mayor (4)? Most of you will see the 4, me online, showing up, attending networking, delivering training, sharing my message… but the 2 is there too. And it is strong! If I don’t take time to myself the 4 can’t show up.
However, listening to the podcast also shows when looking into your Human Design how important it is to look at the whole chart, not just each part in isolation. In the podcast it mentions that a 2/4 doesn’t like to be asked to explain the process… That part isn’t me. I can and I do.
There are several parts in my chart that gives me the ability to look at the details, to break it down into the steps. So when you layer it together, it creates a different picture.
Evidence of this is I spent 4 years at Uni literally explaining how to do things to others, recording every step of the process. A huge part of my science degree involved explaining to others exactly what I had done. The purpose of writing a paper (What you did and how you did it) is so that anyone anywhere can pick it up, read it, conduct the exact same experiment I did, and create the same results, without having to speak to me.
So even though I am a 2/4 I can explain the steps!
How much of that comes from my chart, and how much from the 4 years of learning how to do it… who knows.
For me, Human design doesn’t tell me what I am or what I am not. It helps my understanding of things I always knew to be true. Helps me articulate the things I need to best support me to others, and know which areas I can add in additional support to reach my goals.
If you are even slightly intrigued go have a look into your chart and see what you find.
Human Design Perspective Gate 6 sits in the Solar Plexus Centre, the emotional centre, and is part of the Channel of Intimacy (6–59). This energy governs emotional boundaries, conflict, and connection. It brings the pressure to navigate tension and create emotional clarity in relationships, often surfacing through friction, misunderstandings, or boundary-testing moments. Those with this
The Bridge (Gate 6) in the Success Codex: How Diplomacy and Inclusivity Transform Conflict into Connection The Bridge embodies the ability to create harmony, connection, and emotional safety by honouring differences and finding balance between conflicting perspectives. This archetype naturally mediates tensions and builds environments where everyone feels seen and included. The Bridge understands that
The Spleen Centre is the oldest awareness centre in the Human Design system. It governs intuition, survival instinct, health, and immune system function. In ancient terms, this awareness kept us safe from immediate dangers – like predators, poison, or unsafe environments. But in modern life, most of us aren’t dealing with wild animals or life-or-death
The Alchemist: How Perspective Transforms Challenges into Insight and Growth The Alchemist embodies the ability to transmute limitation into wisdom through perspective. This archetype sees life’s challenges not as dead ends, but as raw material for transformation. By choosing perspectives that shift the meaning of experiences, the Alchemist unlocks new levels of self-understanding and catalyses
Human Design Perspective Gate 47 sits in the Ajna Centre (the centre of mental awareness) and pairs with Gate 64 in the Head Centre to form the Channel of Abstraction. This is the pressure-to-processing circuit: where the raw, often confusing imagery of Gate 64 finds structure, interpretation, and eventually, realisation in Gate 47. The essence
The Illuminator Archetype The Illuminator archetype embodies the journey from confusion to clarity, holding space for uncertainty while trusting that insight and understanding will emerge in the right time. They bring light to the unknown and help others see patterns and meaning within complexity. Personality Traits: Perceptive: The Illuminator has a natural ability to notice
The power of Gate 6 is in turning friction into connection, using emotional awareness to build bridges rather than walls.
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