In learning your type you begin to see ways in which your own unique energy works best. It’s quite a complex system but to begin with, there are five energy types – Generator, Manifestor, Manifesting Generator, Projector and Reflector. When combined this gives you your energetic blueprint,” she says. It also integrates modern sciences such as quantum physics. “Human Design is a synthesis of four ancient wisdoms: astrology, I Ching, Kabbalah and Vedic philosophy. In terms of its definition, I asked Emma Dunwoody, who runs a coaching business alongside hosting her podcast, The Human Design Podcast, to explain this to me. It’s less of a forecast, and more tells you what your soul’s blueprint is, thus giving you permission to live life in a more aligned and authentic way. The aim of Human Design is to give you a clearer idea of your energy and your innate gifts. You offer the reader your time, date and place of birth, and they generate your chart from there. To start with, a bit like astrology, you have a reading. And even I’ll admit that the name ‘Human Design’ sounds sort of odd. I know what you’re thinking, what on earth am I on about.
Not only have I never felt more ‘seen’ but the depth in which you can dig into your chart (or your energy type, as we the converted would say) is endless. However, I recently had my Human Design chart done and my mind was blown.
If astrology is a language then I speak it conversationally.įor more content like this, head to our Life section. No doubt most Fashion Journal readers will be very familiar with their astrological charts, but have you heard of Human Design? Personally, I have been obsessed with astrology for at least 15 years.