Help! I don't resonate with my design

You just did your Bodygraph and you feel disappointed? You think it's not you, or you feel uncomfortable with the information you have in front of you? If this is the case, I would like to tell you that you are not alone!

Discovering your Human Design is not as easy as it seems, and it can take a little time to get used to the new information.

Fortunately, this doesn't have to be the case!

So if you don't feel comfortable with your design, I've put together this article to help you bring some clarity and lightness to your unique design exploration.

Let's go !

What if these were the words used to describe your design?

First of all, let's put it in context. Human Design is a system that was discovered in the late 80's, by a white cis man (Canadian), Ra Uru Hu. So already, you start with filters and a particular perspective on life.

You should also know that Ra Uru Hu was a 5/1 Manifestor, so he had a rather unique and confusing way of presenting the system, which doesn't speak to everyone - far from it. Moreover, many of his students ended up taking paths that were far removed from the "official" teachings. Paths that were more in line with their own worldview.

That's what I find quite magical about Human Design: it's not a dogma but a tool, a way to know yourself better and understand yourself better. And like any tool, it's important that you find the version that suits you!

What I want to say here is that if you don't recognise yourself in the "official" version of Human Design, it may be a question of packaging. Human Design is certainly a highly codified system, but it is also subject to the interpretation of each analyst. You will therefore find very different versions of what your Type is, for example, depending on the sensitivities of each person. That is also the strength of this system!

To mention just a few, here are the "currents" of Human Design to date:

  • Official Human Design (the teachings of Ra Uru Hu that you can find on JovianArchive or myBodygraph)
  • Quantum Alignment System (a more positive and feminine vision, oriented towards manifestation and abundance, carried by Karen Curry Parker)
  • Gene Keys (a reworked vision, focusing on gates, I Ching and DNA links, led by Richard Rudd)
  • Genius Report (a redesigned vision to serve the world of business and entrepreneurship, created by Nicole and Andreas Ebhart, also known for 64Keys)

There are surely others, but these are for me the main currents that demonstrate the plurality of visions of Human Design.

So my first advice, if you don't recognise yourself in the information you find on the internet or in the books: Try other sources, and see what resonates with you.

Personally, I have drawn inspiration from all these systems to create my unique vision of Human Design, infused with ecofeminist thinking. I chose to change the names and words to make them more positive, to give a much simpler, more sober and practical vision to use in your daily life and your business. I invite you to discover all this by making your free chart.

Your design is complex and nuanced

You've found a version of Human Design that speaks to you, with words that resonate with you, but you still don't think it's you?

Let's look at it together.

As you've probably noticed, Human Design is very complex, and there are a multitude of details, nuances and possible connections between the different elements of your design.

This means that you are not just your Type or Profile, but the sum of all these elements. I would even go so far as to say that you are more than the sum of all your parts, you are a unique being and so is your energy blueprint - your Bodygraph.

My second piece of advice, if you don't recognise yourself in your design: take a step back from your design. Let's explore the possibilities together.

Personal exploration

If you prefer to explore your design on your own with all the free tools at your disposal, then this is what I would do.

  1. First, focus on the foundations of your design: Type, Authority and Profile.
  2. Then look for as many different interpretations of these elements as possible, and make a list of what resonates with you and what you understand.
  3. Finally, explore the concepts that have caught your attention and experience them in your daily life, observing your feelings, emotions and the energies that come into play.

Guided exploration

If you prefer to get straight to the point, and have a deeper and richer understanding of your design, then I invite you to approach an analyst for a chart reading.

Choose the person who resonates with you the most, who you feel is closest to your vision and aspirations.

There are many formats for interpreting a chart and it may take some time to find the one that suits you. I invite you to browse through my offerings if you want to get an idea of the possible formats.

Whether you choose to explore on your own or to be guided, keep in mind that you are far more complex and unique than what your Type or Profile says. It is the sum and connections of all these elements that make you the unique and luminous person that you are!

A history of conditioning

So, you've found a system that works for you, you've explored your elements trying to find connections, but no, you still find it suspicious and discouraging?

Don't panic!

Well, let's be honest: Maybe Human Design is not a tool that speaks to you, and that's totally okay! There are enough self-awareness tools out there to satisfy every need.

However, if you still want to get to the bottom of your Bodygraph, then here's a final tip for you.

Remember that your personality is holistic.

What do I mean by that? Human Design is very powerful and complete, but it is only a part of your personality (a quarter of it if we want to be precise). You are not "reduced" to your Bodygraph, you are much more than that.

You are also a mixture of :

  • your energetic radiation (your Human Design)
  • the energies in which you are immersed on a daily basis and since your birth (your energetic conditioning).
  • your physical characteristics (your DNA, your body, etc.)
  • your education, your culture, the society in which you live (your environmental conditioning)

So maybe you need to let go of those layers that are not you, those skins or projections that lock you into patterns that no longer serve you.

Human Design is a great way to shed light on what is yours and what is not. The deeper you dig, the more you discover your unique light - your essence - and the more you feel aligned.

So why don't you see yourself in your design? Does it scare you? Does it make you angry? What is behind your emotions?

Ready to dive into the depths of your human design? Discover Insights, a unique, positive and complete chart reading to apply Human Design serenely in your life.

References

Official Human Design : JovianArchive / myBodygraph

Alternative systems : Quantum Alignment System / GeneKeys / GeniusReport

Thanks for reading this far! I hope you feel a little more confident in exploring your design.

Don't hesitate to come and share your thoughts and discoveries with me on Instagram or by email!

Credits: Mads Schmidt Rasmussen via Unsplash • Infography: Sarah Lei

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