Human Design Frequently Asked Questions
What is Human Design?
In a nutshell, Human Design is a tool for self-discovery, self-growth, and self-help.
It is a mashup of ancient philosophies and archetypes (characters you relate to immediately). - In the Human Design System you can find elements of Astrology, the Chakra System, the Kabbalah, I'ching, and Quantum Physics.
The Human Design system was introduced by Robert Allan Krakower, better known by his chosen name, Ra Uru Hu.
Human Design archetypes and roles are recognizable because they are part of our collective consciousness.
No matter your gender, culture, race, or socioeconomic status, you will immediately identify yourself in one of them.
Unfortunately, the understanding and practice of these roles have NOT kept up with the changes in our modern, industrial, and technical world.
We no longer share a common understanding of the roles we play in society.
The result is... Everyone feels like they are here for a specific purpose, but they don’t know what it is or how to get it done.
Human Design has a fix for that!
The Human Design System is an enlightening window into how you operate best in the world.
It's your true way of being... before your parents, teachers, etc. got their hands on you.
It shines a light on how you're most comfortable interacting with the world.
By the way, you already know how to be and do your Human Design!
But, through no fault of your own, you may have forgotten how.
So now, you interact with yourself and the world in a different way. - One that does't feel natural. And, it doesn't get you the results you plan and hope for.
But that's what you've been told works. So you keep at it and hope for the best each time.
Human Design has instructions to help bring you back to your most comfortable way of being.
It helps you maneuver 'like butta' through a world that doesn't seem set up to accommodate someone like you.
If you're like me... You've tried all the things and you're exhausted.
You're frustrated, burnt out, think you're "failing at life," and running out of time.
That's exactly how I felt when I discovered Human Design back in 2006.
What is Human Design used for?
Human Design answers age-old questions such as...
- What am I supposed to do with my life?
- When I find that out, how do I make it happen in the easiest way possible?
- Why am I the way I am? - I feel at odds with the rest of the world.
- Am I missing something? - I feel like I have something to contribute but can't figure it out.
- Why is there so much drama in my life - It's at work, at home. Misunderstandings, arguments, expectations I can't live up to, and no one listens to me. - What am I doing wrong?
People are excited about Human Design because it's provided answers to seemingly impossible questions like the above.
A few of my clients have used Human Design to...
- Choose healthy relationships, careers, and business opportunities
- Build self-acceptance, self-trust, and resilience
- Unlearn beliefs that cause anxiety, panic attacks, and depression
- Understand and manage frustration that sends them spinning mentally and emotionally
- Not spin out when they feel frustrated and blocked
Full transparency... I use Human Design as a foundation for my life coaching practice because it's practical. It gets to the heart of a problem fairly quickly and can cut down on the time you might spend in therapy.
In 2006, I started using Human Design in my own life to stop burning out from choosing the wrong career and relationships and instead find direction, purpose, peace, and rest.
So far, I haven't found any aspect of life that Human Design can't improve.
If you know a bit about Human Design but aren't sure how to use it, I'm happy to answer your questions. Book a call today.
I am a beginner. Where should I start?
Everything in Human Design begins with your Human Design Chart.
Do you have a Human Design chart?
Create and download a simple one when you get Human Design Starter Kit!
You will be asked to input the following information:
1. Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Time of Birth
4. City of Birth
5. Country of Birth
Once you create a chart, you will see a beautiful diagram similar to the one shown here!
The colorful diagram gives us your personality type and its instructions. - It's like a map back to the real you!
Look closer and you'll see it's made up of elements from Astrology, the Chinese I’Ching, Kabbalah, the Hindu Chakra System, and Quantum Physics.
Everything on it represents the role, character, or personality you play in the real world. - It will illuminate specific talents and gifts you know about and are using successfully already.
Or, you're aware of them but don't value them, use them, or even hide them for one reason or another.
Note well: Everything on your chart operates on a spectrum.
Each element can be expressed in a million different ways. Ways that are helpful to you and the world, or not. - How you express it is up to you.
It's easy when you know how to use your Design.
Most of us don't know how because we have been conditioned or influenced away from our design.
It takes time and thoughtful effort to re-learn or dust off who we were before outside influence.
Pro Tips:
Educate yourself and build a foundation based on Ra Uru Hu's original text.
For the practice of Human Design, I encourage you to concentrate on your Type and Strategy first.
What are the Five Human Design Types?
When you get your Human Design Chart, you will see a heading called “Type.”
You will be one of the five traditional Human Design types:
A Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector
If you have a chart based on the Quantum Human Design (QHD) langjage developed by my teacher Karen Curry Parker, you may find your type listed as one of these:
The Initiator, Alchemist, Time Bender, Orchestrator, and Calibrator (TM)
Knowing your Human Design type is foundation knowledge. - Spending time understanding it and using it your daily life... Well, that's where the magic happens.
Learn how that works when you check out the quick and easy resources available here!
What is a Human Design Specialist or Reader?
Human Design Specialists are trained experts who interpret your chart and help you apply the information to your life.
They have spent years practicing their own Human Design.
They assess how much you know about Human Design, speak plainly, and provide actionable information.
These days, a lot of Human Design coaches are self-taught and/or haven't used their own Design information for very long.
So it's up to you, dear reader, to "kick the tires" as it were.
Trust your intuition. And, at the very least, know what you are looking for.
Pro Tip:
Here are the types of Human Design readings I am aware of:
- A general overview of your Human Design chart. It is a cathartic and emotional experience for many people. You always knew who you were and acted that way, but you kept getting talked out of it. - Now you've been validated and can start again.
- An analytical, knowledge based "tell me what every single thing on my chart means" discussion.
- Practical, solution-based, "how to" guidance, with weekly feedback and accountability to solve a difficult longterm problem. - You sense the effectivness of Human Design... And, you have a feeling your issue is related to not knowing how to use your Human Design to solve it.
You can definitely find all three options in one experienced Human Design specialist, and some excel in one more than the others. - Be a savvy consumer and ask a lot of questions. Then, follow your intuition.
And, you should have tips for using your Type and Strategy in all areas of your daily life. - From how you think about yourself, how you make decisions, and how you interract with others.
Ideally find a guide who has been practicing using their own Human Design in challenging life circumstances.
Make sure they have experience with human behavior, and have the experience of patiently guiding others. I say this because...
Not all of the Human Design Types are designed to guide others. -- It's not their natural gift or desire.
They may be better at teaching the system but not the application. - Be sure to ask about this when you interview a few Human Design coaches!
What to expect in your Human Design Reading?
You have found the specialist you resonate with and you've booked your session.
At the end of it you may feel validated, relieved, and/or emotional.
You should now have enough information to approach your life in a different way. One with more confidence and grounding because you absolutely know who you are and no one tell you different. - What an amazing feeling and gift!
I am a Christian. Do I need to worry that I'm joining a cult?
Believe it or not, I know where you're coming from. - I grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. I've since left that faith but still maintain the principles that make us decent citizens and neighbours.
However, many of the fearful beliefs about astrology, yoga, the occult, other religions, and cults still linger.
Since 2006, I've been practicing Human Design, meditation, and stream of consciousness writing to name a few things. - Nothing bad has happened to me.
Mind you, I'm still vigilent about what I get involved in. - If in doubt, leave it out is my motto.
In my opinion, you have nothing to fear from Human Design.
Here are my reasons for moving forward with Human Design...
But, by the time I learned about it I was such a burned-out mess that I blew right past all of my fears and dove in headfirst.
I acted as if my life depended on it. And in a lot of ways it did. -- I needed help and it showed up as the Human Design System.
It's simple, basic explanation of what I was designed mentally, emotionally, and physically to do, AND my simple strategy was all I needed to know.
I simpliy ignored the rest until I was strong enough to devote energy and time to it.
HERE IS WHAT I CAN TELL YOU…
- You don’t have to follow any of the esoteric philosophies it's based on. - I don’t.
- You don’t have to understand everything to begin using it in your life. - I didn’t.
- You just need to find your reason why it's a good move for you at this time in you life. - I found my reason pretty darn quick. It was my wellbeing and sanity. What’s yours?
About me...
My name is Brigitte. - I've been an RN, Therapist, and general Life Coach for years. - I was following the rules and expectations each profession.
Underlying all of it was "hustle culture."
Trying to keep up the pace AND create a new identity seperate from Jehovah's Witnesses proved to be too much. - I couldn't make it work and eventually became so ill I couldn't work for awhile.
Learning my Human Design put the breaks on that mess! I learned that I am a Projector personality type... Specifically designed to guide others and to rest more than I work. I'm not built to hustle all the time. Game changer!
Now, I simply guide. I don't push myself or anyone else. - I'm at peace within myself.
I teach, coach, and speak about applying Human Design to daily life, career, business, relationships, and mental and emotional health.
As a general Life Coach with a dual clinical background, I find it natural and fun to guide with a tool like Human Design.
In my opinion... it lightens, improve, or fixes most anything you struggle with. No matter if it's a new or longterm problem.
It has a way of cutting through head trash, the "buts" and the "shoulds," and opens a path to clear thinking and action taking.
My favorite thing about Human Design is how it keeps you out of trouble in the FIRST PLACE.
I love that part!
Conclusion
If your question wasn't answered above, reach out and let me know. I may have a resource for you.
Better yet, if you've thrown up your hands in frustration because you've run out of ways to solve your specific problem and want an answer tailored to you... book a Human Design coaching session so we can talk it out. - It's the best way I can personally help you find a solution so you get the relief and peace you've been looking for.
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