What Is Human Design?
Human Design is a revolutionary system of self-knowledge and decision-making that synthesizes ancient wisdom and modern science. It offers a practical, mechanical understanding of how you are uniquely designed to operate in the world. Unlike other systems that generalize, Human Design is the science of differentiation—it reveals the specific mechanics of your individuality.
At its core, Human Design is a tool for living as yourself. It provides a map of your genetic blueprint, known as the BodyGraph, which shows how energy flows through your system and how you are designed to interact with the world. This map is calculated using your birth data and incorporates elements from the I’Ching, astrology, Kabbalah, the Hindu-Brahman chakra system, and quantum physics.
The Origins of Human Design
Human Design was revealed in January 1987 through a mystical experience by Ra Uru Hu, the system’s founder. Over eight days and nights, Ra received a transmission of knowledge from what he called “The Voice.” This transmission synthesized ancient systems and modern science into a completely new framework, centered around the BodyGraph—a visual representation of the nine-centered being.
This system is not astrology, nor is it the I’Ching, Kabbalah, or the chakra system. It is something entirely new. The BodyGraph is unique, a synthesis that has never existed before. It reflects the mechanics of the Maya, the illusion we live in, and provides a practical way to navigate it.
How Human Design Works
Human Design is rooted in the mechanics of energy. It shows how energy moves through your system, how you are conditioned by external forces, and how you can align with your true nature. The system is built around key components:
The BodyGraph
A visual map of your design, showing your defined and undefined centers, channels, and gates.
Type
Your energetic role in the world, such as Generator, Projector, Manifestor, or Reflector.
Strategy and Authority
Practical tools for making decisions that are correct for you.
Centers
The nine energy hubs in your BodyGraph, each with its own function and influence.
Gates and Channels
The pathways and potentials that define your unique expression.
These components work together to reveal your design and provide a framework for living authentically.
The Science Behind Human Design
At the heart of the Human Design System lies a groundbreaking scientific discovery: the neutrino. Neutrinos are subatomic particles that carry an infinitesimal amount of mass, and they are the medium through which the consciousness field operates. About 3 trillion neutrinos pass through every square inch of the planet every second, carrying material information as they move.
Our Sun produces approximately 70% of the neutrinos that flow through our solar system, with the remaining 30% coming from other stars and celestial bodies. These particles don’t just pass through us—they interact with us. As they move through our bodies, they leave behind information, imprinting us with the frequencies they carry. This imprinting process, which occurs at the moment of birth, is what forms the foundation of your Human Design Chart.
Ra’s Vision and Scientific Validation
When Ra Uru Hu received the Human Design System in 1987, he was told that neutrinos had mass—a claim that was not yet scientifically accepted. At the time, neutrinos were thought to be massless, making this assertion seem impossible. However, in 2015, nearly three decades later, scientists Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B. McDonald were awarded the Nobel Prize for their discovery of neutrino oscillations, proving that neutrinos do indeed have mass.
This scientific breakthrough validated what Ra had published as early as 1991: that neutrinos are the carriers of information and the medium through which the planets imprint us. It’s through this neutrino stream that the mechanics of the Human Design System come to life, providing a tangible connection between the cosmos and our individual designs.
Why Human Design Matters
Human Design is not a belief system—it’s a practical tool for experimentation. It invites you to test its principles in your own life and see what works for you. By following your Strategy and Authority, you can make decisions that align with your true nature, reduce resistance, and experience greater ease and flow.
This system is particularly relevant in today’s world, where homogenization and conditioning are pervasive. Human Design empowers you to break free from the “Not-Self” and live as the differentiated being you are meant to be.
Learn More About Human Design
To start exploring Human Design in more depth, create your free chart then visit our Beginner Learning Hub. Learn about your Type, Strategy, and Authority, and begin the experiment of living as yourself.