Human Design Basics
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Stellar Sisters Podcast: Human Design Basics
Solo Episode with Sydney
Episode Overview:
In this episode, I’ll be covering:
The history and background of Human Design
The four ancient modalities that make up the system
An introduction to Type, Strategy, and Authority
If you’re new to Human Design or still trying to understand how to practice your Strategy and Authority, this episode is for you! If you’re already well-versed in HD, you might want to skip this one.
For those watching on YouTube, I’ll share my screen to provide some visuals, but you can follow along without them by pulling up your own chart on our website or at mybodygraph.com.
What is Human Design?
Human Design is known as the science of differentiation. It is a tool that helps us understand how we are each uniquely designed to operate in life. It combines modern science with four ancient modalities:
Western Astrology – Your chart includes planetary placements that shape your unique energy.
I Ching – The 64 hexagrams correlate with the 64 gates in your chart and even mirror human DNA.
Hindu-Brahmin Chakra System – Originally based on 7 centers, but Human Design evolved to reflect the 9-centered being after a cosmic shift in 1781.
Kabbalah Tree of Life – Defines the energy pathways (channels) that connect your centers and create your unique energy flow.
Human Design was discovered in 1987 by Ra Uru Hu, who channeled this system after an 8-day meditation experience in Ibiza. This was the same time Earth was blasted with an unusual amount of neutrinos—subatomic particles considered to be the breath of the stars—which imprint onto us at birth with energetic information.
The 5 Energy Types & Their Strategies
Each person belongs to one of five energy types, which determines how they best interact with the world.
Manifestors (9%)
Aura: Closed and impactful
Strategy: Inform before acting
Alignment: Feels peaceful and free
Not-Self Theme: Anger
Generators (37%)
Aura: Open and enveloping
Strategy: Wait to respond
Alignment: Feels satisfied and fulfilled
Not-Self Theme: Frustration
Manifesting Generators (33%)
Aura: Open, enveloping, and impactful
Strategy: Respond first, then inform
Alignment: Feels satisfied and peaceful
Not-Self Theme: Frustration & anger
Projectors (20%)
Aura: Focused and penetrating
Strategy: Wait for the invitation
Alignment: Feels successful and recognized
Not-Self Theme: Bitterness
Reflectors (1%)
Aura: Sampling and resistant
Strategy: Wait a full lunar cycle before making big decisions
Alignment: Feels surprised and delighted
Not-Self Theme: Disappointment
The 8 Authorities: How You Make Decisions
Your Authority determines how you are designed to make aligned decisions:
Emotional Authority (Solar Plexus Defined) – Wait for emotional clarity; “There is no truth in the now.”
Sacral Authority (Generators & MGs) – Trust your gut response; “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no.”
Splenic Authority – Instant knowing; trust your first instinct.
Ego Manifested Authority – Will power determines what is correct for you. “Does this serve me?”
Ego Projected Authority – Will power and heart energy determine what is correct for you. Ask yourself, “Is my heart in this?”
Self-Projected Authority – Talk things out to hear your truth.
Mental (Environmental) Authority – Environment plays a key role in your decision making. “The right place and people bring the right decisions.”
Lunar Authority (Reflectors) – Wait 28 days for clarity. “Time reveals truth.”
Final Thoughts
Human Design is about understanding how your unique energy works and how it interacts with others. It’s not a belief system—it’s an experiment. Try following your Strategy and Authority for a while and see how it feels!
Let me know your thoughts, and if you’re practicing Human Design, I’d love to hear your experiences!
Thanks for listening to the Stellar Sisters Podcast!
