When I first stumbled upon Human Design through an Instragram Story from the founder of the Rising Woman, Sheleana Aiyana, I didn't understand a word. For some reason I felt immediately drawn to find out more but it took a while until I understood what Human Design essentially is. It took a few more years for me to fully grasp the entirety of Human Design. Honestly, many in-depth Human Design trainings, deep-dives, guided experiments and so on later I still find it difficult to explain the essence of Human Design in an easy-to-understand way especially to those who are not familiar. On the one hand that's certainly due to its complexity. On the other hands there's most likely a much more interesting component attached to it: the societal conditioning around believing or engaging in "ancient practices".
What is Human Design then?
Human Design is a synthesis of ancient and modern sciences including the Hindu-Brahmin chakra system, quantum physics, the I Ching, the Kabbalah Tree of Life, and Astrology. It presents a systematic way of understanding individual human nature, personality traits, and behavior. It uses birth data to generate a "Human Design Chart" which provides a person with insight into their unique identity, strengths, purpose and energy and equips a person with practical tools around decision-making, communication style, and potential for individual growth.
These various disciplines combined in Human Design each offer different perspectives on the nature of reality and the workings of the universe, and when combined, they provide a more comprehensive understanding of human nature and behavior.
For example, astrology provides insight into the influences of celestial bodies on human behavior and personality, the I Ching offers a system for understanding change and decision-making, the Kabbalah provides a framework for understanding the soul and consciousness, and quantum physics explores the underlying nature of reality and how it influences the world around us.
In summary, I guess you could say Human Design offers a uniquely holistic approach and combines ancient practices with modern science.
Why is Human Design a tool for everyone?
I suppose after witnessing countless self-help practices emerging and dying quite similar to the countless diet programs which all tend to make promises they do not keep we've rightfully come to a place where second guessing and believing in every emerging trend happens almost intuitively.
Now this is where Human Design comes in.
Can you describe it as a new trend in the glamorous and accessible self-help industry? Of course! But the one thing Human Design doesn't do is limit you. Do you have to believe it all? Nope. Do you have to live a certain way according to your Energy Type? Nope. Quite the opposite even, when you start engaging with Human Design the first thing you learn which is almost indoctrinated is to follow YOUR intuition. What does your body resonate with? What does your body tell you is the correct path for you individually? With Human Design you get hints about where to turn to in your body in order to reach clarity. It's very practical even without over generalization or telling you what's right and wrong. The result is within you, Human Design is merely the tool that unlocks your unique and individual potential. It helps you not only see your path in life but also how to follow it and get back on track if you've lost your way, which let's be clear - we all do at some point.
And the most important thing to keep in mind is that Human Design is designed for everyone but that does not mean it's for everyone or that the people in your life are ready to incorporate it. It's much more a "to each their own" approach rather than an indoctrination of yet another fancy system.
What value does Human Design add to your life? What resonates the most with you? What do you feel drawn to? What areas in your life are you willing to re-evaluate or turn upside down? Where does your Human Design experiment lead YOU?
As a society we've come a long way from having to rely on one another and in a way putting each other in boxes and keeping them there. After all most of us grew up in a patriachal system where we've experienced exclusion or other punishment if we didn't behave according to the "society's" expectations. Now it's time to focus on us, on ourselves, on our unique life path. It's time to leave the box and see what life is like when we get to live it according to our true nature.
Your Experiment
With this I want to encourage you to start experimenting. There's a ton to read, Human Design is extremely overwhelming when you first start off. If you're open for a guide, I encourage you to start off with whatever draws your immediate attention. Which part of Human Design is it that you're simply fascinated by or which makes you feel deeply seen? Focus on this first. Sit with it. Experiment with it. Observe it. Take it from there.
Once thing I can promise you is that your intuition will guide you through your experiment. Trust yourself.
Wherever you are on your journey, you're on the right track. If you'd ever like to incorporate some guidance I will offer it to you, simply reach out and we will work on your unique experiment together. I'd love to be your Guide on this incredible journey!