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In many ways, human design seems like the new kid on the block – the rogue, late-bloomer sibling to astrology, numerology, Myers-Briggs et al.
So is it simply the latest fad, garnering media attention like a flashy hotshot, only to fizzle out again like damp fireworks on New Year’s Eve?
Since I’m in the human design business, I am of course going to say no (would be a bit embarrassing otherwise!). But I’m not just blowing smoke up your rear either because this stuff really is the business.
So what is human design?
I often describe human design as a road map. An instruction manual to get the most out of your specific life. The real question is why you’d ever need such a map or manual in the first place.
Imagine being in the flow of your life, where things feel easy and you know with greater certainty what to commit your time and energy to in a way that makes you feel good, not drained. Imagine having clarity over the specific gifts you bring to the table, instead of taking what you’re naturally good at for granted and berating yourself for all the things you don’t excel at. Imagine feeling comfortable in your uniqueness, able to advocate for yourself and your needs whilst also appreciating and respecting other people’s individuality.
If that sounds utopian, let’s flip the script: How often do you go against your natural inclinations for praise and validation? Overthink everything? Feel like you don’t have a choice about where life is taking you, like you can’t do less or say no lest the house of cards should crumble?
This is where understanding your personal energetic blueprint can give you a boost of confidence, like a universal permission slip to be true to yourself.
Human design may only have recently come into your awareness but it’s so much more than a cutesy social media trend. Everything that human design is based on has been around for millennia: astrology, the Kabbalah, the I Ching and the Indian chakra system. This unique overlay of ancient systems gives you deep insight on how to best use your energy and how to make decisions that are uniquely right for you.
It is like your personal GPS that guides and simplifies your human experience. Your design is your roadmap, your embodied sacred geometry.
Ok, but where do I even start?
Firstly, get your human design chart (your birth time should be as accurate as possible for best results).
The easiest way to start is with your type – do you bring vitality and enthusiasm, see what other people miss, initiate new things or are deeply attuned to your environment?
Next, have a look at how you make the best decisions – do you get the most clarity through your gut feeling, intuition, emotional state, etc?
There’s (rightfully) a lot of talk in human design about your strategy & authority – this simply translates into how you best use your energy and how you make good decisions. It’s the basics that give the most bang for your human design buck.
Most importantly, have fun! Human design is not yet another box to put yourself in, or a dogma you brace around your neck like a boa constrictor. Approach it with a healthy sense of curiosity and playfulness. Keep what makes your life better, leave what doesn’t.
You can drive yourself crazy trying to learn it all but ultimately, human design becomes alive in your body, not your head. Because human design is just that – an embodied experience.
If you want to know more, then my special superpower is translating the gap between what your human design looks like into what it means for you in practical, everyday life terms. I am here to show you how to transform what is on paper into easy, actionable steps that give you the quiet confidence to walk your own path.
I’ve got a library of on point articles and if reading is not your bag, you can grab some headphones and listen to the recordings instead.
If you want to dive deeper, I also have a portfolio to suit your circumstance but trust that simply following the resource links on your chart is all you need to get started for now.
lots of love,
Your Human Design Luminary & Self Love Sidekick
💖 busting the myths and stories that block your brilliance 💕
Author of Purposeful Parenting (human design for you and your family)