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What I learnt after 11 Days living & learning with Monks in Nepal


 Landing back home after 11 days living with monks in Nepal, completely offline (no phones, no emails, no contact with the outside world). Mostly in silence and meditation. Gosh I could drop in deeply!

 

It was powerful to step away fully, knowing life and work would keep flowing without me. To give myself to this experience 100%, with an open heart and mind - all with the intention to give and serve in a deeper way.

 

I wanted to share some knowings I received in the space & stillness (it's a long one! Was hard to pick what to say but I will be recording a podcast soon!).

 

1. You are consciousness: Witnessing the Mind and it’s distractions / distortions

 

Everything you see & experience is filtered through your mind’s perception. Nothing is real, cement or material in itself outside of you - your mind literally creates life around you. So when you organise your inner world, your outer world transforms. Understanding your own psyche is the most important relationship you’ll ever have, because it shapes every part of your life. Ask: “Who sees when I see? Who hears when I hear? Who feels when I feel?”  When you are aware of the lens which you see yourself & the world - you have the awareness to find unconditional peace within. Because you ARE pure awareness and nothing is “cement” outside of you.

 

In silence, I dropped into full witness mode of myself. Without technology or my phone, I saw my real distractions - not emails or Instagram, but the illusions of my mind. Stories and attachments - they were subtle so I often miss them in my day to day life. I had a moment where I witnessed myself caring about something trivial that I used to navigate in my early 20s - and there I was - a decade later and still a slight resonance there. I realised how much energy leaks into unconscious patterns. And in watching them, I saw: none of it is me.

 

Thoughts are just thoughts, and habits that were created from the thoughts. Become aware. Because when you change your thoughts, you really do change your life. Notice the energy leaks in your life - not just the TV or phone, but little stories or beliefs that mean you aren't truly free, you don’t do what you desire, say what you want to say, you care what people think, or you feel like you need to prove yourself - this is all distorting the natural flow of your life force.

 

2. Buddha Nature Within

If you are in my space, you know that I speak extensively about creating your own reality - notably YOU are the creator. One of the monks said a line that I loved: “You are your boss, be a good boss to yourself”. Everyone already is their Highest Self (a diamond under the haystack - always there, just sometimes covered). The Buddhists call it your Buddha nature: A calm, spacious, wise awareness that is always there. But so many people have a “mind that is like a bad neighbourhood that you don’t want to go alone” - always worrying, afraid and imprisoned in your own barriers & illusions. Many live from the illusions of the ignorant mind: exaggeration, projection, confusion, expectations. That’s when suffering grows. Taming your mind and realising that it is all false - the expectations, the inner critique, the doubt and worry - none of this is real but a projection of ignorance from your mind. Refer above ;) THIS is freedom!

 

3. Impermanence

We learnt deeply about impermanence. Everything is always in a state of change - the world around us, the thoughts inside us, even our emotions that can shift from tears to laughter in seconds (did many times for me in the Monastery). When you forget the truth of impermanence, when things change - you think that everything is going wrong or that life is something to fear because it is “uncertain”. With the full acceptance and knowing that EVERYTHING is in a state of change, flux and therefore uncertainty, you no longer are surprised or distressed when this natural factor of life unfolds. You are softer when things change, trusting when you don’t “know” yet, and more grateful with what is present now. We even meditated on death. Not as something to fear, but as a reminder to live fully & wholeheartedly. To remember that every day is precious, that time is not guaranteed.

 

4. Service as Bliss

Another big teaching was that service is not a burden, when done with lightness & humility - is bliss. Helping others is liberation and path to unconditional happiness. Our teacher said “the happiest, most joyous people are those who are dedicated to serving others”. And that sent ripples down my body - I couldn’t agree more. In our individualized world about making a quick buck or even “slow living” - many have forgotten that service is the key to unconditional joy and fulfillment. I used to judge myself for how much I wanted to work and serve - wondering if I was taking it too far. But I received the strong message that - THIS GIVES YOU LIFE. Balance is of course key. As one Monk said to me when I asked “just don’t be working at 10pm or something silly like that. The modern world works too much”. This is your reminder if you know deep down that you have something to give and help. Trust it! Your energy is medicine. It attracts. It expands. It transforms. When you let your energy serve others, you find a happiness you cannot get by chasing. To serve is the greatest gift and you receive abundantly in return!

 

5. Life Force & the Energy of Life: The invisible energy that animates everything

 

This wasn’t a teaching but my own reflections during meditations: Life force is the universal spirit moving through us. It is the current that grew us from a tiny embryo into a full adult without us ever trying or controlling a thing. It is always present, always available, always flowing - but we have free will. And free will means you get to choose: do you align with life force, or do you resist it? Do you listen to your intuition and higher guidance, or do you drown it out with the noise of the ego and doubt?

 

At any given moment, spirit is concentrated wherever we place our attention. This means that in every second, you can consolidate all creative energy into the place where you focus. That is the incredible power of life force: it follows your awareness. When you focus on fear, fear expands. When you focus on beauty, gratitude and love, they expand. Your free will is simply this: to decide whether your energy flows with the universal current, or whether you move away from it into resistance. When you move away - when you cling, control, judge or live from ego - you feel struggle. You feel hopeless, helpless, disconnected and lost. But when you flow with your life force, you connect with higher and faster energies that lift you into inspiration.

 

The word “inspired” literally means in-spirited. When you feel inspired, it is not just your own effort, it is life force working through you. It is the universal intelligence moving into harmony with your intention. This is why willpower and force are never as powerful as imagination and intuition. Will is rooted in ego, in separation, in trying to prove something. Imagination and intuition are rooted in life force itself. They are the movement of universal intelligence within you. That is why imagination feels limitless, why intuition feels like a knowing of truth you can’t explain but somehow know.

 

I no longer need to “manifest” in the way I used to. My body is simply a vessel for life force to flow through me (as a beautiful client reflected back to me). My work is to align with that energy - to empty out of judgment, fear and doubt, to clear space for inspiration, to focus on the good, to allow the universal current to use me. You are the same too - and follow wherever your life force guides you! 

 

6. Happiness as a Choice

“Do you want to be happy or not?” This is the ultimate question.

 

It sounds simple, but when you sit with it, it changes everything. Because it means that no matter what happens outside of you - whether something doesn’t go your way, whether someone disappoints you, whether you didn’t meet that goal, whether life throws you an inconvenience - you still hold the choice. Are you willing to hand your happiness away because of an event, or will you stand in your commitment to remain happy regardless?

 

Most of us don’t see happiness as a choice. We think it is conditional - tied to circumstances, to people, to outcomes. We think it is out of our control, determined by forces outside of us. But this is the illusion of the mind. It’s not reality. What actually gets in the way of unconditional happiness are the stories that say, “I can only be happy if this happens, or if that doesn’t happen.” These preferences are attachments. And attachments are the root of suffering.

 

The real question is this: Are you willing to be happy from this point forward, for the rest of your life, regardless of what happens? That is radical. That is liberation. It means refusing to let the shifting, always changing conditions of the external world decide your internal state. It means recognising that events are just events - they don’t carry meaning until the mind labels them as good or bad, success or failure, blessing or problem. Happiness is not determined by events; it is determined by how you meet them.

 

When you are free from the illusions of the mind, the question becomes clear: Do you want to be happy or not? That’s it. This is life - to notice when your energy has dropped into low frequency, to consciously shift into a higher one, and to create action from that place. My POWER PRACTICE is a powerful way to transform this.

 

Happiness is not about ignoring pain or bypassing challenges; it is about remembering that your mind is in control of how you perceive your world and therefore your experience. You get to see the truth, meaning and lessons - even when life tests you (because it will to grow you).  Each time, you get to ask: Am I willing to break my vow of happiness because of this? Or can I stay open in the energy of love?

 

When you choose to remain in love, life force floods back in. Solutions arise from a calm and regulated state. Your energy becomes medicine not only for yourself but for everyone you meet. Because negativity spreads, but so does joy. By staying open-hearted and devoted to your peace, you uplift others just by being.

 

7. Nothing is as urgent as the mind convinces you it is.

 

The mind is an expert at creating pressure & stress. That you need to answer that message now, that you have to solve this problem immediately, that life will fall apart if you don’t act. This pressure is the mind’s way of keeping you in a constant state of stress and reactivity. But when you strip away the distractions, when you sit in stillness, you realise that most of what your mind thinks is urgent is an illusion.

 

Urgency is a distortion that comes from attachment and fear. When we believe it, we act in a rush. But when we see it for what it is - just another story of the mind - we create space. We realise we can respond calmly, wisely, with awareness, instead of being pulled into reactivity.

 

There is always enough time when you are aligned with life force, and that rushing only disconnects you from reality. Urgency belongs to the ego, not to the soul. The soul moves in rhythm, in flow, in the pace of trust.

 

So ask yourself daily: Is this truly urgent, or is it my mind creating pressure? Almost always, the answer is clear - nothing is as urgent as the mind makes it seem.

 

Coming Home

I come home SO incredibly grateful. Grateful for the people I met - 108 humans from all over the world, each epic in their own way. We shared meals, stories, silence, laughter and wisdom. It reminded me that it is never too late to learn, begin again, deepen your wisdom, transform your life!

 

Grateful for the monks, living examples of wisdom and joy, always laughing and playing.

 

Grateful for my team that are amazing, my supportive partner, and the women who have been entering the Certification (can’t wait to pour my love on you!!)

 

Grateful that my life force led me to Nepal and their incredible people.

 

I return knowing this: you have one precious life. Focus on the good. Give your energy there. Let your life force flow in what excites you and serves the world. Be the good boss to yourself. And above all, remember: the happiness is within you - it’s all in your perception of yourself, and the world around you.

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Life Force & the Energy of Life: The invisible energy that animates everything. 

Life force is the universal spirit moving through us. It is the current that grew us from a tiny embryo into a full adult without us ever controlling a thing. It is always present, always available, always flowing — but we have free will. And free will means we get to choose: do we align with life force, or do we resist it? Do we listen to our intuition and higher guidance, or do we drown it out with the noise of the ego?

At any given moment, spirit is concentrated wherever we place our attention. This means that in every second, you can consolidate all creative energy into the place where you focus. That is the incredible power of life force: it follows your awareness. When you focus on fear, fear expands. When you focus on beauty, gratitude, and love, they expand. Your free will is simply this: to decide whether your energy flows with the universal current, or whether you move away from it into resistance. When you move away — when you cling, control, judge, or live from ego — you feel struggle. You feel hopeless, helpless, disconnected, and lost. But when you flow with your life force, you connect with higher and faster energies that lift you into inspiration.

The word “inspired” literally means in-spirited. When you feel inspired, it is not just your own effort — it is life force working through you. It is the universal mind moving into harmony with your personal intention. This is why willpower and force are never as powerful as imagination and intuition. Will is rooted in ego, in separation, in trying to prove something. Imagination and intuition are rooted in life force itself. They are the movement of universal intelligence within you. That is why imagination feels limitless, why intuition feels like a whisper of truth you can’t explain but somehow know.

I realised that I no longer need to “manifest” in the way I used to think. I am not here to push, force, or hustle outcomes into existence. My body is simply a vessel for life force to flow through me. My work is to align with that energy — to empty out of judgment and doubt, to clear space for inspiration, to focus on the good, to allow the universal current to use me. As one teaching said: “To be empty, completely empty, is not a fearsome thing. It is essential. Only then can the mind move into unknown depths.”

Life force is infinite potential. It animates not only your physical body but also your non-physical reality. The only way you can deactivate this force is by believing you are separate from it. And that belief in separation is the great illusion. Life force is pure love in action. It is creative, abundant, confident, and constantly seeking expansion. When you are aligned with it, you naturally feel uplifted and expansive. When you are out of alignment — doing things that don’t light you up, staying in environments that drain you, or entertaining thoughts of scarcity and judgment — your life force weakens, and dissatisfaction grows.

I began to see how judgment, especially self-judgment, distorts the flow of life force. Judgment is like a knot in the river. It blocks the current. Compassion, kindness, and love, on the other hand, open the channel. Science even shows that service and kindness increase serotonin — the same chemical that antidepressants work on. Service isn’t just a spiritual principle; it is biologically wired into us as medicine. When you serve, when you move in love, you strengthen life force.

Another powerful lesson was about the vibrational quality of life force. Thoughts, feelings, and even your body carry frequencies. Higher and faster energies dissolve lower and slower energies. That is why love and compassion dissolve anger, why light fills darkness instantly, why beauty reframes pain. You cannot remedy anything by condemning it. If you meet judgment with judgment, or anger with anger, you join the same weakened energy. But if you meet it with compassion, you rise into a higher frequency that transforms it.

Life force seeks expansion. It calls us to advance confidently in its direction. To live with intention, to imagine boldly, to stay open to intuition, to trust the timing of the universe. The secret to manifesting anything is not force but harmony — realigning your inner world with life force so your thoughts, feelings, and actions move with the current, not against it. When you are in harmony, the universe responds. When you ask life, “How can I serve you?”, life always answers: “How can I serve you as well?” This is the energy of co-creation.

Living in flow with life force is not about scarcity or lack, but abundance. There is no end to consciousness. You emerged from something unlimited, and you carry that within you. Scarcity is just a distortion, an illusion that cuts you off from the truth. When you trust life force, when you stay open to receiving divine guidance, you live in readiness. You become receptive to the law of growth, to the rhythm of creation, to the abundance of life itself.

Ultimately, life force is not something to understand with the mind — it is something to feel, to trust, to allow. It cannot be proven or described in words because it is beyond reason. It is silent knowledge, intuition, presence. And it begins the moment you invite it to play an active part in your life. The moment you transcend doubt, clear the clutter, and say yes to your intuition, life force begins to move through you again.

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THE PROFILES in Human Design

Your profile represents your role on Earth - your personality traits, habits, preferred lifestyle, and how you learn best. It’s expressed as two numbers which correspond to the two sides of each person’s personality: how you feel internally and how others perceive you externally. Each part of our personality serves a distinct purpose. Each profile comes with unique gifts, abilities, and a role to offer the world. It also contains a predisposition to certain types of insecurities, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses.

Your profile is made up of the two numbers located at the decimal point of your conscious and unconscious sun gate, such as 5/1 or 6/2. The first number is on the right black side (what you perceive most in yourself) and the second number is on the left red side (what others perceive most in you). For example, the person in the diagram below is a 5/1. They predominantly see their 5 line archetype, whereas others primarily notice their 1 line archetype.  Both archetypes comprise their personality.

1st Line: The Investigator 

Those with a 1 line in their profile are naturally curious, inquisitive, and driven to uncover the truth of whatever interests them. They seek out facts and information because understanding and knowing things makes them feel safe and secure. Once they feel confident in their knowledge of a topic, they can relax and feel qualified enough to offer their opinions or insights. They investigate, research, and study in order to make a firm foundation before spreading their knowledge. The more they know, the less they fear. They always feel their best and most confident when they are well prepared and armed with facts. They seek out authorities and teachers in order to become an authority or teacher themselves. Their knowledge is their gift to the world, and they are designed to become experts in their field. They simply need to follow the topics and things that are curious and intriguing to them. 

The goal is to build a solid enough foundation of knowledge and then share it with the world. They can, however, be prone to imposter syndrome. If they don’t feel qualified enough (which is often), they won’t start. There is a pressure to know everything which leaves them stuck in analysis paralysis. They need to find a happy medium between researching and learning, so they have a broad and deep understanding, while also starting before they feel completely ready. It is impossible to know “everything”—  they just need to trust that they know enough and will continue learning more along the way. 

2nd Line: The Hermit / The Natural

Those with a 2 line in their profile possess inherent knowledge and are naturally gifted in certain areas. Some things come effortlessly and easily to them, without them knowing exactly where they learnt it or why it feels so natural. They are designed to follow whatever this natural talent is, surrendering to their ease and releasing the need to explain where these gifts originate from. In order to develop these natural skills, they need alone time to fully immerse themselves in their process. They can often become frustrated if people disturb them while they are “in the zone”, so it’s important for them to set boundaries and expectations with others about their need for this immersive alone time. If people do interrupt them, it’s helpful for them to understand that other people work differently and may not know about this strong need of theirs. 

The first step for a 2 line is to see value in whatever comes easily and naturally to them. Society often promotes the belief that one must work "hard" and "earn" their success. This is not the case for a 2 line. Their success comes from embracing what comes easily. Because these abilities feel so natural, they may have a blindspot and may not realise just how valuable they are. There can be a belief as homogenised people that if we find something easy, everyone else does too. This is not true - what comes easy to some may not come as easy to others. If they are unsure of their natural gifts, they should ask their friends and family for their insights.

Others will often notice their talents and call on them to share. People will always look to them for what they have to offer, though their shyness and hermit-like tendencies may make them reluctant to share. Depending on the right invitation or call to action, the 2 line will emerge from their “hermit” or introverted side to share their gifts, and they should use strategy and authority to navigate this. 

Coming into their genius and purpose is not about learning from the outside world but trusting their own gifts and sharing their unique perspective. Chasing every course, accreditation or external resource will only taint their natural gifts and voice. They are here to offer their own distinctive point of view, talents, and perspective, not simply replicate someone else’s. Instead of spending time studying externally, they should take isolated alone time, allowing space for stillness where they can truly hear themselves think and clarify their gifts. This is when they master their craft and are ready to share it with the world.

3rd Line: The Martyr / Experiential Learner

Those with a 3 line in their profile are the life experimenters and adventurers. They are here to navigate life through trial and error, discovering what does and doesn’t work. Through this process of experimentation, they learn the lessons they need, meet the right people, and share the wisdom they've gained. Life is their school. Although they can learn from others or from books, to truly know if something is right for them, or to embody a lesson, they must experience it for themselves. 

Those with a 3 line in their profile need to be unafraid to try new things and experiment – this is the only way they will find success. As such, they cannot be afraid of failure. They have to go all in and embrace what life presents to them. When operating correctly as their true self, there is no such thing as failure for the 3rd line - only discovery. There are no mistakes, only learnings. It is important, however, that they learn from these experiences, as life will continue to offer the same experience until they do.

They are deeply resilient, often going through experiences that would break the average person. But the lessons they receive from embodied experience are a gift. They are relatable, personable and constantly evolving – others are drawn to them, wanting to live vicariously through their journey. They want to know what they have learnt through their life experiences.  Their wisdom is truly embodied – they haven’t just read it in a book or learnt it from elsewhere, they have lived it. So whatever they have learnt from those life experiences, they are designed to share. 

4th Line: The Opportunist / People Person

Those with a 4 line in their profile are natural “people” persons. They have a strong and natural gift of forming close relationships. Their purpose and priorities are about creating transpersonal connections and bonds with others. They are deeply influential to their community and are always looking for ways to help, assist, and give to their people. However, not everyone will be a good match for a 4th line. They will vibe and get along with some people, and not others. They should not judge themselves or force connections that don’t come naturally. The people they love are in their life for a reason – these are the individuals they should invest their time and energy into. This is where they will receive their opportunities and synchronicities through. 

The quality of their life is determined by the quality of their relationships. They are not designed to entertain relationships that don’t align with them. This doesn’t mean they should be rude, but they shouldn’t feel pressured to force relationships to work. They can be pleasant and friendly but they shouldn’t feel obliged to attend every social event or gathering. By following their strategy and authority - they will naturally be guided to their people– there’s no need to actively seek it out.

Although they like to be surrounded by their people, they do need time to retreat, nurture, and rejuvenate themselves. They also need to ask for help when they need it. It is common for 4 lines to be the person others rely on, but they may not realise that they also need to be supported. Therefore, 4 lines must not be afraid to express their needs, so others can step up for them. If they don’t ask, they won’t receive. They should also resist the urge to hold tight control over their social group – by loosening the reins, they give others the chance to show up for them as well.

5th Line: The Heretic / Teacher

Those with a 5 line in their profile are natural problem solvers, fixers and solution creators. They instinctively know when to step in and share their wisdom. Their gift lies in their ability to bring universalised solutions to people’s problems. However, it’s crucial for them to also retreat when necessary, as they cannot fix everything—and don’t need to. Just because they can resolve an issue, doesn’t mean they should. They must use their strategy and authority to discern when to act. It’s important for them to let others go through their own processes; even though a 5 line may know how to "save the day", they shouldn't always interfere, as people may need to learn their own lessons.

Those with a 5 in their profile may receive projections from people about how they can help or save them from their problems. It is up to the 5 line to be aware of these projections and only take on what they are comfortable with. A 5 line does not like to let people down and will do anything to help or make something happen for another person. 

These projections can come from all directions, such as being seen as the ideal friend, boss or employee—the one who can "save the day". This allows them to be liked by almost everyone at first glance and to spread their influence far and wide. But if unaware of the projections being placed on them, they may be flattered and believe other’s perceptions of them as being saviours. This can lead them to take on responsibilities that aren’t actually right for them. Therefore, it is important for them to only commit to roles they are comfortable with and confident they can fulfil—using their strategy and authority to guide them. They need to be very self aware of what they are really capable of solving and saving, and what they want to follow through with. Otherwise, they risk damaging their reputation by not being able to meet expectations. 

6th Line: The Role Model

Those with a 6 line in their profile have three distinctive life cycles. In the first cycle of their lives (ages 0-28/30), the number 6 operates as a 3. They embody the traits of a line 3 during this time where they are in a process of experimentation, trial and error, and learning from their life experiences. 

The second cycle (ages 30-50) involves slowing down, retreating, processing, and alchemising everything they’ve learnt. They naturally find themselves withdrawing from the world and looking at things differently. Experiences and events from the past start to make more sense, and they develop a deeper understanding of how the world works. This phase is often referred to as being “on the roof.” During this time, they retreat, observe, and reflect on life, gaining wisdom about how things operate.

The third cycle (ages 50 and beyond) is about re-emerging with their embodied mastery and knowledge to share with the world. At this stage of their lives, they have achieved harmony and mastery and are designed to share these insights. They have gained and alchemised so much wisdom that others will naturally seek them out as an example. Thus, they embody the role model they were designed to be — this time as their most authentic, optimistic and wise self.

As a 6 line, they need to give themselves freedom and space to explore, refine, and master their path. They should not put pressure on themselves to have it all figured out from day one. It is a marathon, not a sprint. They have a slight perfectionist streak and place high expectations on themselves and others. They see the potential and possibility in people and the world, which can feel heartbreaking if people don’t meet them. It's essential for them to remember that growth is a process and to redirect this energy towards their own projects and path. 

Those with a 6 line are seekers, lovers, and deeply trusting of people. They are inherently designed to share their wisdom and need to trust that all their experiences will lead them to new truths. They discover their purpose when they embody the role model they are meant to be—walking the walk and talking the talk.

Bringing Them Together: Profiles

Each person has a combination of two of the above archetypes. Each archetypal number applies separately, and when combined, they create another meaning. 

1/3: The Investigator/Martyr

1/3 profile is a combination of Profile 1 (conscious) left side and Profile 3 (unconscious) right side. 

 

Those with this profile are the ultimate truth seekers and adventurers. They embark on a journey of trial and error— bumping into things, investigating what they encounter, and gaining an understanding of their discoveries. They seek out authorities to make sense of their experimental process. They do not like to get attention until they have established a solid foundation of knowledge or feel qualified enough. They enjoy long hours of introspection and strive to get to the bottom of whatever they encounter in their self discovery process. 

1/3s are incredibly creative, productive, well-educated, well-prepared, and spiritually curious people.They possess a natural curiosity and healthy skepticism, often questioning their reality. They can be stubborn or resistant to take on advice from others, as they are designed to discover truths for themselves in order to learn. As they navigate their trial and error process, they will establish new foundations but must remember that their truth is subjective. It doesn’t need to resonate with everyone; it just needs to feel right for them. Their work involves being open to change and embracing what they learn through the highs and lows of experiential learning. The only failure is not learning from their trial and error process.

1/4: The Investigator/Opportunist 

The 1/4 profile is a combination of Profile 1 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 4 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with this profile are conscious community teachers and investigators. They are focused on getting to the bottom of what makes things work and sharing their findings with the people in their tribe. They are always seeking ways to convey their knowledge to others. To do so effectively, they create a network of friends who then become recipients of their message. They have a special gift of being able to influence others, provided they have a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding. They have the ability to bond and connect with their network, establishing themselves as authorities and experts within their community. 

They can share insights without necessarily having experienced everything themselves. As soon as they internalise a lesson, they can pass it on immediately to those who need the information. They have a strong presence among their people, and their natural friendliness and charisma attract listeners who eventually become their soul family. 

They require time alone to be creative, conduct investigations, and come to their own conclusions. Seeking out mentors and teachers is very beneficial to those with this profile type. They aren’t just learning for themselves but for the people around them. They bring their whole tribe forward with them. Investing in and maintaining their network is one of the most important things that they do in life.

2/4: The Hermit/Opportunist

2/4 profile is a combination of Profile 2 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 4 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with this profile are magnetic humans that are designed to share their unique talents, gifts, and skills with their network who see and recognise them. They have two contrasting sides– one that wants to be alone in their own process, and another that wants to connect and share with their tribe. The sweet spot is finding balance: taking time alone to focus on their own work, and then sharing with their community when they are called upon.

They are at their happiest when taking their “hermit’ time, absorbed in their process in a safe space where they can be left alone to develop their gifts. If they spend too much time socialising, they can feel exhausted and frustrated. They need to honour and respect their desire for alone time,as this is where they can fully immerse themselves in their creative process. Then, when it's time to come out of their shell and connect socially, they can share the skills and talents they have developed in their hermit time. Their extroverted side, influenced by the 4 line, desires to deeply connect with others who resonate with them. To fully express themselves, they must be called out into the world by their network to share their gifts, while also continually making time to rest in their own space and energy. They should use their strategy and authority to determine which invitations or calls to action to follow. 

Each person with a 2 in their profile is naturally gifted at something, whether they realise it or not. They are typically modest and often unable to recognise their unique talents unless reflected back to them by the people in their lives. If they are unsure, they should ask their friends and family for insight into their gifts. It is essential for a 2/4 to be surrounded by a network that genuinely loves and supports them, as this helps the hermit embrace their hidden genius. They are not easily motivated to study in the traditional sense but possess an inherent wisdom that is theirs to share.

2/5: The Hermit/Heretic 

2/5 profile is a combination of Profile 2 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 5 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with this profile love to help others but also to be left alone in their own process. They possess great potential for leadership and are highly capable of achieving greatness. Deeply creative, they are natural problem solvers who provide logical solutions and are often seen as the "fixers"—the ones who can save the day. Others look to them for guidance and support. They are introverted extroverts and thrive in stepping up to assist people but equally appreciate their time in solitude.

They are naturally talented and gifted individuals who develop their genius in moments of solitude. They are quite humble and often don’t recognise their unique gifts unless others point them out. They will always have people knocking on their door asking for their guidance and wisdom. These people may project a saviour identity onto the 2/5, "calling them out" of their hermit nature by requesting their innate skills. This encourages the hermit to come out of hiding, allowing them to lead with their universalised power. Their reclusiveness gives them time to build their talents and recharge, ensuring they are ready when the time comes to save the day.

It is essential for them to know when to step up and when to retreat back into their own space, by using their strategy and authority. The key to feeling their most fulfilled selves lies in finding a happy medium between taking on enough responsibility to feel purposeful but not so much that it leads to frustration and overwhelm. 

They crave harmony and naturally attract people’s loyalty. Others may place them on a pedestal as someone who has it all together, without understanding what is happening under the surface. They need to remember to ask for help when needed and to feel deserving of the love they so readily offer others. 












3/5: The Martyr/Heretic

3/5 profile is a combination of Profile 3 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 5 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with this profile are life experimenters and worldly experts. They have gone through it all - the ups, the downs, and everything in between. They are magnetic, relatable, and loved by others, as people resonate with their experiences and often wish to live vicariously through them. They are here to approach life with a curious mind and an openness to the possibilities that can arise. By recognising the lessons and learning from their experiences, they will continue to uplevel in life.

They are at their most powerful when they embrace the messiness of life and find wisdom throughout. For a 3/5, life can feel like a rollercoaster, but they are here to act as a catalyst for change that others can learn from. They go through an endless cycle of trial and error to find what is best for them. They try something new, make mistakes, fail or succeed, and then repeat the process. As a result, they naturally become wise, largely from learning through their mistakes. They need love and encouragement as they venture through life. When they share their experiences, they give others permission to live fully. People benefit greatly from hearing their personal stories.


3/6: The Martyr/Role Model 


3/6 profile is a combination of Profile 3 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 6 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with this profile are resilient, adaptable, mutative, and constantly evolving. They become a role model to others through their embodied knowledge and wisdom they gain from their trial and error process. They do not give up easily and are always motivated to overcome any hurdles during their experimentation. They oscillate between a desire to explore and adventure in the world, and the need to retreat. A part of them wants to actively live life to the fullest while another side simply wants to observe and relax. They find their happy point when they allow themselves to do both - to have their space and also dive into the chaos when they feel ready.. 

They can often be hard on themselves during their trial and error process due to their perfectionist nature. However, they must remember that their knowledge is gained through mistakes and failures; this is part of their process and path. They should reframe these moments as opportunities for wisdom.

4/6: The Opportunist/Role Model 

4/6 profile is a combination of Profile 4(conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 6 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

People with this profile are the natural central figures of their tribe or community. They organise, influence, and direct the people around them. Friends and family are everything to them. They are the glue that holds a community together. They plan, look after, and care for their tribe, creating close bonds and relationships. 

However, if they over-give and don’t allow other people to step up for them, they can become frustrated and overwhelmed. In those instances they need to learn to release control and not have such a tight grip on everything. They can sometimes feel the pressure that if they don’t do it all, nothing will get done. But this only reinforces their belief that they can’t rely on anyone else. If they don’t let people step up, they will never receive the love and support they need.  Always doing everything for their community can lead to mental exhaustion and anxiety, so they need to refrain from attempting to mastermind everything and allow life to unfold naturally. In these moments, they should lead more with their heart than their head, letting others be the great friend or partner they deserve.

4/1: The Opportunist/Investigator 

The 4/1 profile is a combination of Profile 4 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 1 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

People with this profile are rare, comprising only 1% of the population. They are deeply fascinated by life, human behaviour, and psychology. They are designed to be very individualistic and see polarity in everything—whether it’s right versus wrong, or good versus bad. With a strong inner knowing, it is crucial for them not to shift their perspective to please others. They are designed to stick to their truths and have the ability to reach the widest variety of people. 

They are obsessed with grasping new truths through their research and investigative skills. They are designed to follow their curiosities, becoming authorities in their chosen fields and sharing this expertise with their community. They have the ability to communicate effectively and with great power and resonance. 

5/1: The Heretic/Investigator

The 5/1 profile is a combination of Profile 5 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 1 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with this profile are natural problem solvers, researchers, and fixers. They are thorough, nifty, and dependable. These individuals often go against the grain to create a different life for themselves. With a curious mind, they are always eager to get to the bottom of things. They are designed to become experts and authorities in whatever they are drawn to investigate and research. They love the process, not just the end result, whether it involves new projects, people, or challenges—they love to immerse themselves fully. 

Others may project onto them the expectation that they can lead, guide, help, or save them. When the projection is appropriate, they enjoy stepping into this role and delivering practical solutions with their expert problem-solving skills. However, they can also feel the weight of other people’s expectations and dislike the idea of falling short, disappointing, or letting others down. Therefore, it is crucial for them to be discerning about which problems or opportunities they are willing and able to assist with, using their strategy and authority. They should avoid saying yes to commitments they cannot fulfil or that would lead them into their Not-Self. They desire enough responsibility that they feel effective and connected with their purpose, but not so much that they feel bitter and cynical. 

5/2: The Heretic/Hermit

The 5/2 profile is a combination of Profile 5 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 2 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

People with a 5/2 profile possess two opposing sides. On one side they are genuinely interested in helping and supporting other people. On the other side, they would preferably be left alone and undisturbed by anyone. They are adept problem solvers, practical solution creators, fixers, and natural leaders. 

They require solo time to immerse themselves in their process and develop their innate gifts.  By nature, those with a 5/2 profile can only self motivate using their strategy and authority. No one else can motivate them to take action or pull them out of their alone time. They can only do this themselves, and if they feel forced or pressured, they will retreat even further.

The number 2 in their profile brings natural abilities and gifts, but they are often unaware of their own talents. They spend a significant amount of time questioning the validity of their abilities. They discover their own genius when they recognise their gifts and energetically put themselves out there. They cannot expect other people to see and value them if they do not value and recognise themselves first. 


6/2: The Role Model/Hermit

The 6/2 profile is a combination of Profile 6 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 2 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with a 6/2 profile are seekers who are exceptionally wise and proficient, with very high standards. Although they are born authorities, they operate as a 3 for the first 30 years of their life, immersing themselves in a process of learning from their experiences. They navigate the highs and lows of life through trial and error and experimentation. In their 30s, their experiences and learnings begin to alchemise into wisdom. They are deep thinkers and big dreamers, setting ambitious goals and aspirations in life, striving to become the exemplary person their younger self wished existed.

They hold high standards for themselves and others, which can place considerable pressure on their relationships. They need to resist the urge to micromanage and to constantly seek to improve those around them. It can be heart-wrenching for them when friends and family do not live up to their potential, but they should redirect their focus to their own life—creating their dream reality and finding their ideal soulmate, which they strongly desire. They long for a fairy-tale ending.

When a 6/2 is thriving, they possess a healthy sense of optimism. They enjoy being in the spotlight, but also have the ability to retreat when they need their alone time. It is essential for them to value their gifts and share the unique perspective they have on the world. They are wise beyond their years.

6/3: The Role Model/Martyr 

The 6/3 profile is a combination of Profile 6 (conscious - what they see in themselves more) and Profile 3 (unconscious - what others see most in them). 

Those with a 6/3 profile are searchers and eternal optimists. They are constantly seeking new experiences, opportunities, and people. During the first 30 years of their life, they operate as a 3/3, engaging in experimentation, trying things out, failing, succeeding, bumping into obstacles, meeting new people, and discovering themselves. When they reach the second phase of their lives in their 30s, they begin to alchemise the lessons and experiences into wisdom in real time. 

They can be quite restless, jumping from one experience, place, or relationship to another. They are both fun and wise, striving to make the most out of life. They are at their most powerful and in flow when they allow themselves to explore and also share the wisdom they gain along the way.


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Decide to be Decisive: Making intuitive decisions from your Authority

One of the most powerful lessons I've learned (as a previously self-proclaimed indecisive person) is the practice of deciding to be decisive.

 

It might sound simple, but it was life-changing for me.

 

Because here's the truth: not deciding is still a decision. It's the decision to stay where you are. It's the decision to keep replaying the same stories. It's the decision to give your power to fear, to conditioning, to the opinions of others. 

 

Indecision is not neutral. It drains your energy, it fractures your life force and it creates suffering. Sitting on the fence means you watch life go by “waiting for more clarity" when you aren't acting on what you do have. Your body and intuition is already communicating through little breadcrumbs, ideas, nudges - this is your clarity to follow and have certainty that there is something there for your highest good (even if you can't see it yet).

 

The moment you make a decision intuitively, even if it isn't “perfect,” even if you don't know the entire plan - your energy realigns and clarity begins to flow.Because it happens in the movement and when you fully commit! Because only then do you receive all the fruits and blessings of what's possible! Remember you can change and pivot, just don't half-heart anything important to you.

 

A Story for You

Andrea, one of the women in our Certification, had been working in corporate America. She was exhausted, unseen and deeply unfulfilled. Like many of us, she had stayed in indecision for far too long, waiting for the right time, waiting for clarity, waiting for permission.

 

Then, she chose to quit. And when I saw her in one of our last calls of the cohort, it was like she had become a different person. Her whole face and energy had transformed!! She was glowing, radiant, alive! I swear there is such a thing as a “I just quit the job I hate” glow!

 

Just days later, life responded to her decisiveness. At a yoga class, she bumped into an old high school friend. This said friend spoke about how she was struggling at work, in life, and didn't know what to do next. Over coffee, Andrea openly shared her journey, how she had walked away from burnout, leaned into her human design, and started creating something new. That single conversation turned into her very first client (!!)

 

This is the power of deciding. It opens doors that you cannot see while you're sitting on the fence.

 

Why There's No Such Thing as a Wrong Decision

So often, we hold ourselves back because we're terrified of making the wrong choice. But here's the truth: there is no wrong decision when you trust and follow your intuition.

 

Every decision moves you forward. Every decision gives you more information. Every decision shows you more clearly who you are and what you want.

Even when a choice brings challenge, discomfort or lessons you didn't expect - THAT experience is clarifying you. It is growing you. It is showing you what is aligned and what is not. It is opening new pathways through the Bridge of Events - all the "random" synchronicities, opportunities and people leading you to your manifestation when you start actively CO-CREATING with the Universe.

  

Your Intuition and Authority Are the Compass

This is where Human Design is such a gift - helping you to connect with your intuitive knowing so you can start creating your aligned path. We do not make decisions purely from our mind. The mind is full of conditioning, limiting beliefs, self doubt, overthinking and only knows what you have logically seen before. Whereas your intuition has infinite wisdom. It is tuned into an intelligence and your destiny that is beyond your five senses in a linear timeline. Your Authority (aka your intuition) is how you make big decisions that can alter your path in life.

 

The mind will always try to argue. It will say, “You don't know enough. You might get it wrong. You might lose something.” (BIGGEST ILLUSIONS!) But your authority speaks in a deeper language. It speaks through the body, through expansion, through the quiet pull toward curiosity and possibility.

 

What's your Authority?

  • Emotional: FEEL (not think) into the decision through your emotional wave over a few days. NB: This is not creating so much space that you talk yourself out of everything - you do need to make decisions based on what feels most expansive, nourishing and content. Wait to see what remains true across the highs and lows, then follow the expansion.

  • Sacral: Your gut gives a clear cut, spontaneous decision based on their excitement level. Yes or no or not right now. Notice where your body lights up with a yes or contracts with a no.

  • Spleen: An instant voice and inner resonance that speaks in the moment, that you often may not be able to make sense of. It's just a knowing or “ping”.

  • Ego (Heart): Making decisions that serves you, your desires, your movement and what your heart wants in this one precious life. Because your desires are divine!

  • Self Projected: Clarity comes through your voice & excitement level when speaking about it. Notice how you feel in your body as your chat it out (to yourself or to another). Journal, voice note, talk to trusted people - your body and energy (expansion vs dread) is telling you.

  • Mental: All about observing and making decisions that make “sense” to you. Clarity is gained by talking it out and seeing what lands & sticks around. Journal again!

  • Lunar (outer authority): Give yourself approximately 28 days (1 moon cycle) to make big decisions. Give yourself a cycle to taste, test and feel what sticks. You feel different every day. Whatever sticks around over that time, is correct for you. Make the decision then!

 

At its core, being decisive is about having trust and certainty. Trusting yourself and body. Having certainty that life is pulling you towards something for your highest good - even if you can't connect the dots ahead, you will be able to behind.

 

There's time for reflection and then there is time for action and creation. Every time you choose intuitively, you are showing life that you're ready. And life responds. Opportunities arise. People appear. The next breadcrumb falls into place. Your creative magnetic life force moves freely. 

 

An Invitation: 

Where in your life are you holding back right now? Where are you waiting for permission, for more clarity, for the guarantee that it will all work out? 

 

What would happen if you trusted that there is no wrong intuitivdecision? That every step you take, every yes or no you choose, is carrying you closer to your truth?

 

Let your body guide you. Let your authority lead. Let your intuition whisper the next step.

 

And then decide to be decisive.

 

Because when you do, you stop being on auto-pilot in your life and you step fully into being its creator.

 

Reflection for You: 

1. What decision have you been postponing out of fear of getting it wrong? Fearing to commit often comes up here - remember it will grow and evolve with you!

2. Where are you not acting on the clarity you do have - what is the fear? Give that part of you so so much love. 

3. How would it feel to trust that even if you can't see the outcome, the act of deciding will bring you closer to your true path?

 

I know this is scary, you are healing 7 generations forward and behind - it's big work and I see you! Please trust me when I say that you will never regret taking a chance on your desires!

 

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DESIGNED AS YOU GATES GUIDE IN THE HUMAN DESIGN CHART

GATES

Gates are where consistent energy exists in the chart. The gates are mapped according to the planetary activations. If a number appears as one of your activations, that gate will be defined and coloured into your chart as the black and red lines.

Each gate has a theme/flavour to its energy. Therefore, if you have a gate activated, it means you hold that gift (and potential) consistently. The combination of all of these gates/gifts creates your energetic aura.

Each gate encompasses a higher or lower expression, so it is crucial to find a balance in the energy evoked in that particular gate.

Whenever looking at a gate, take note of the center it is coming from because it will embody that energy, i.e. all the gates from the splenic center are about intuition, fear, instincts and timing.

Gates within the Root Center

All gates coming out of the root center reflect momentum, pressure, getting things started.

Gate 58: Vitality

Gate 58 reflects a constant and internal pressure to improve and make things better. At its higher expression, it can manifest as seeking to improve yourself, and provide fuel and inspiration to others to also better themselves. This gate brings the energy for joy, transformation and improvement. Gate 58 knows that we must face the source of our unhappiness/what needs to be transformed, if we want to live that is rooted in joy. 

At the lower expression, it can turn into perfectionism and always searching for what is wrong (never feeling satisfied or that anything is good enough). There can become an insecurity that they aren’t good enough if they aren’t improving. They can set unreasonably high expectations on themselves and others. 

It is important to channel their eye and gift for improvement on projects and processes, not always internally or on people they are in relationship with.

Gate 38: Fighter 

Gate 38 reflects an energy that is wanting to fight for things that have meaning and purpose. At the higher expression, this gate holds the gift of perseverance, discernment and ability to withstand and overcome struggle and stress. There is pressure fueled by the root center to constantly evolve and make life meaningful, which can manifest as an energy to fight for “what’s right”. They have a strong buffer in chaos or situations go awry. They thrive in emergencies or when “shit hits the fan”. 

At the lower expression, it is the search for unhealthy struggle, drama or fighting for the sake of fighting. There can be a belief that life is meant to be a struggle, which then creates that into reality. There might also be a tendency to get into arguments for no reason.

Those with this gate should use their gifts in being able to withstand struggle and stress, but not be constantly in search for it. 

Gate 54: Ambition

Gate 54 reflects a pressure to achieve, rise up and transform. At its higher expression, there is a strong drive to provide for themselves and stand on their own two feet. They will work hard towards their dreams, stopping at nothing. They want to be self-sufficient and master the material plane (time, money and resources).

At the lower expression, those with gate 54 have blind ambition without touching base whether it’s what they want or where their authority is guiding them. It will inevitably lead them to resistance, struggle and their Not Self. They also have the tendency to give up very quickly when the results aren’t instant. 

They instead need to use their gifts to achieve their dreams based on where their strategy and authority is guiding them. Whilst also finding power in doing something even if they aren’t the “best” or “first”.

Gate 53: Beginnings 

Gate 53 reflects a pressure to start new things, projects or innovations. At its highest expression, there is an energy inside their body wanting to create, do and start. It is important to follow their strategy and authority, and trust that they will have the momentum and pressure to start once they need it. 

At the lower expression, there is a tendency to prematurely start or feel like they have to start something to be worthy. They may have too many open loops (projects, goals, ideas, tasks) and no energy to see them through. It can lead to always staying in your comfort zone and quitting too soon.

The sweet spot is to use their gift to start, initiate and create when their strategy and authority is leading them. They will have the momentum to start and follow through. 

Gate 60: Limitation

Gate 60 reflects the ability and pressure to transform and transcend any limitations. They do not like when obstacles stand in their way, and they use their creativity and stamina to overcome said obstacles. They break antiquated “rules” and create effective ways, systems and structures to get to the end goal. This is where transformation happens. 

At the lower expression, they become a victim to roadblocks, rules, laws and boundaries. They see the roadblock and give up, not even bothering to try. They ignore their ability and gift of being able to overcome the obstacle. Instead, they stay in their comfort zone instead of using their creativity to overcome challenges. 

They need to find the happy medium by trusting that they can push past an obstacle by using their creativity and perseverance. 

Gate 52: Inaction

Gate 52 reflects a pressure and tendency to resist restlessness. When they are overthinking about life, they need to sit still and let things, realisations or urges come to them. They need to resist the pressure to constantly “do”. This pressure will never go away if they continue to feed the addiction to always being busy and moving. When they are feeling this restlessness, they need to breathe and get back into their body. Trust that everything is in the present moment and all that is meant for them, will come to them. 

The highest expression is knowing that they can be still and things will still happen. At the lower expression is always being in the rat race, never slowing down and avoiding the present moment.

Gate 19: Approach

Gate 19 reflects the ability to be attuned to other people’s emotions and needs. They can sense other people’s needs before they even realise it. This is their gift of feeling into the other, which they love to meet the needs of others because they personally thrive when those around them are thriving. At the highest expression, they are able to move their community and selves forward by sensing and providing for their needs. 

At the lower expression, they are not understanding or catering to their own needs, and always prioritising others first. This can also be a fuel for co depending. 

They need to find the balance between looking out for and supporting other’s needs, while also doing the same for themselves. 

Gate 39: Provocation

Gate 39 is the energy of proking in high consciousness. They have the view and gift of heightened emotional and spiritual awareness that gives clarity for transformation. They see what needs to be looked at, analysed and reevaluated in themselves and others. They have the pressure to call things out that are suppressing or holding someone back. They often want to call out “bullshit” or say something that people don’t see or realise. They are a warrior of the light, showing people where they need to change to uplevel themselves. Even at their higher expression, they will likely trigger people so that they can in turn look at what is to be healed within them. Provocation can be done in a light hearted and higher consciousness way where they are bringing things to light without being malicious or harsh.

At the lower expression, it is intentionally pushing other people’s buttons in an attempt to hurt people, or as revenge. It can also be taking responsibility for other people’s processes and emotions - becoming a people pleaser. 

Those with gate 39 are designed to provoke or get people thinking in a loving, higher conscious way; not in a rude, overbearing, judgemental way.

Gate 41: Contraction

Gate 41 holds the gift and pressure to create art and have new mystical experiences. At their higher expression, those with gate 41 will explore their artistic creativity and incorporate their creative flair in all aspects of their life. They will allow their imaginative and fantastical mind and body to flourish. They hold a vision for their big hopes and dreams. 

At the lower expression, they may never take steps towards their dreams or stay stuck in fantasies. They can surrender to fear, feel too nervous to take action and stop their dreams in their tracks. 

They need to hold their vision for a greater, more magical future that incorporates their art and creativity.

Gates within the Solar Plexus Center

All gates coming out of the solar plexus relate to emotions. 

Gate 30: Passion

Gate 30 embodies a desire to connect and feel deeply. There is consistent energy for emotional, passionate, juicy desire in life. They understand and want to experience the full spectrum of feelings and emotions as a part of their human experience. In the higher expression, they are able to draw in, feel, and process the deepest depths of emotion.

In the lower expression, there can be an energy for being self indulgent and always looking for intensity and passion - even if that means starting drama or destruction just for the sake of invoking passion. They should refrain from looking for something to feel sad or deep about. 

They need to find the balance of allowing emotions to flow through them, feeling in the moment and letting them go. It can be used as a beautiful fuel to help us connect, rather than riding on every heightened negative emotion. 

Gate 55: Spirit

Gate 55 reflects the desire and ability to feel the fullness and abundance of life. It is the true embodiment of all that is good and possible in the world. In the higher expression, they recognise the infinite abundance and beauty of life, and help us decondition different perspectives of lack and scarcity. They are the holder of the lesson that joy and bliss is what life is all about. They need to be a lightbearer of this lesson and move towards their joy unashamedly. 

At the lower expression, they can put pressure on everything to be “perfect” (i.e. if they don’t feel amazing then something is wrong). Life is an emotional wave of highs and lows. Their not self is moody and impulsive which can cause emotional chaos for others. They need not reject low emotional experiences or use them as evidence of lack or victimhood. They need to use their emotions as creative fuel, or else they lose faith in life. 

Gate 49: Revolution

Gate 49 embodies the gift of altruism and desire to help others. They have a set of values and beliefs that they know are right for people. They are compassionate and care for others deeply. Those with gate 49 have an innate ability to help lead others through difficult or tough times. They have an emotional sense for when it is time to change, shift or renew. They are very loyal and require loyalty from others. 

At the lower expression, they can project their own values onto others forcefully or put all their self worth in helping people. They can believe that there is a right way and a wrong way to do life. This causes them to become rigid and  “settle for nothing less” than perfect. From this place, it is common to ruthlessly cut people out of their lives when they don’t live up to their perfect standards. 

Gate 6: Conflict 

Gate 6 embodies the gift and ability to create intimacy and bonds to facilitate closeness with people. They crave deepness and realness in their relationships - small talk won’t cut it. They understand that growth and strength in relationships often grows from vulnerabiliity and even friction or conflict. There is great potential for emotional intelligence and awareness in this gate. With their knowledge, they take full responsibility for their emotions and do not engage in needless confrontation.

At the lower expression, there can be a fear associated with not feeling safe to be intimate and vulnerable with others. There can also be an energy of emotional volatility or reactivity, especially when fighting for things that don’t matter or projecting unresolved emotions onto others. 

Gate 37: Friendship

Gate 37 reflects the energy of strong familial and friendship bonds, created through love, communication and healthy boundaries. Those with this gate love to connect with their people, valuing and respecting all people as part of their family, community or friendship circle. Part of their purpose is to bring people together and is an avenue for success. They desire harmony, peace and loyalty in their relationships. They need recognition, and give recognition - often showing love through physical touch. 

At the lower expression, they can sacrifice themselves and their needs for others, in order to please or make sure that the tribe stays together. They may also not take responsibility in their emotions, instead projecting onto others. 

Gate 22: Grace

Gate 22 embodies a veil of grace and charm. At the highest expression, they have an alluring and charming essence that expresses beauty from within and inspires others with their openness. When the mood is right, they can work a room and charm anyone. They have an eye for beauty, arts, aesthetics and abundance. Even if they think they aren’t being graceful, others see that they are. 

In the lower expression, those with gate 22 can be moody and overly dramatic. On these days, they need to not rush decisions or force themselves to do things they don’t want to do. They should be mindful that their depth of emotion can overpower others, and when their mood is low, they can be distinctly uncharming and unsocial, and even push people away.

It’s important to wait out their moods, not project their emotions onto others or make decisions when they are in their emotional low.

Gate 36: Crisis

Gate 36 embodies the energy of crisis experience, management and transformation. They are attuned to their own and other people’s issues, crises and traumas. At their highest expression, they are highly compassionate and empathetic with themselves and others, especially during hard times. They are naturally able to help people with their issues that they have gone through themselves. They go through cycles in which their inexperience with something becomes experience, wisdom and skill. They then share their findings with others who are going through similar crises. A person with gate 36 is their own first case study - they can share what has helped them. 

People with gate 36 can experience deep emotions, from the highest highs to the lowest lows. They need to surrender to their emotions and see what the experience is teaching them - they know how to deal with these types of crises so they should stand and trust in their strength.

Some may say that crises follow them, and if they don’t, they may create them. This is at the lowest expression. There can be an inability to relax and a tendency to create emotional drama. They can resort to victim mentality, beat themselves up, and hold themselves to impossible standards. 

Gates within the Sacral Center

All gates from the sacral center are about work, sexuality, making things happen, bringing things into existence.

Gate 59: Sexuality

Gate 59 embodies a deep desire for intimacy, seduction and sexuality. They know how to connect with people and break down barriers and walls to create bonds. People are naturally attracted to them and feel their sensual energy. They are not here for base level connections, they are seeking to form intimate bonds. 

At the lower expression, they may avoid the vulnerability needed to create such intimate connections. There can be a fear associated with this. They also might feel pressure to always be there for their people, and not look after themselves. They should also hold the knowing that it is safe to be a sexual being. 

Gate 9: Focus 

Gate 9 holds the gift of being able to focus, tweak and perfect what is missing. They have a high attention to detail and deep concentration. They can zoom in and focus on specific things, and spot what others wouldn’t. Each person with this gate will have something that they see so clearly. This brings patience and resilience. Through this gift, they are empowered to take the necessary steps to achieve both individual and collective goals.

At the lower expression, they can be obsessing or concentrating on things that don’t really matter - especially when they lose sight of the big picture. This can turn into obsessive behaviour and thinking, where they can’t let something go. 

They need to learn that not every task requires a high level focused energy. They can let things go. They should notice if they are doing something out of a frustrated place, then stop, regroup and return afterward. 

Gate 3: Ordering 

Gate 3 embodies the energy of moving out of confusion and chaos towards order and clarity. They have an ability to alchemise their experiences into learnings, order and wisdom - especially experiences that were traumatising or triggering as a child. This is their gift to help others, and can be a big focus in their lives. They have the ability to break out of existing structures, create change and have a new start. They understand that the beginning of change is the hardest part but push through any obstacles or hurdles to transformation. 

At the lower expression, they can be stuck in victim mentality or push a new direction in their life out of impulse and impatience which results in feeling chaotic and out of control. 

Gate 42: Growth

Gate 42 embodies the energy to finish and see things through to the end. They see the possibilities in life and use that to fuel projects, dreams, goals to their full potential.  These people make good consultants and advisors as they are good reality checkers and like to make plans with intention. 

At the lower expression, there can be a tendency or pressure to complete things before its time or see things through that shouldn’t be, i.e. unhealthy attachment, relationships, jobs, repeating patterns. They may try to control how things finish by self sabotaging.

Gate 27: Caring

Gate 27 embodies a natural inclination and ability to care for others, especially those in need. They know how to look after their community and have a deep desire to be the caretaker. It is important for them to find a balance between self care and caring for others, as they can often feel a responsibility for others. They need to take responsibility for their own needs first to ensure healthy relationships, rather than overgiving. 

This is where they would be in their lower expression - taking incorrect responsibility for other people’s needs. They cannot self-sacrifice and care for others in an attempt to prove that they are worthy of love and belonging.

Gate 34: Power

Gate 34 embodies natural charisma and busy, powerful energy. They are fast and complex people. They are usually someone that has many things going at once. At their highest expression, they are very powerful, magnetic humans. They have energy for empowerment, manifestation and steady vision. They can manifest easily when in their flow, and following their strategy/authority. 

The lower expression is pushing or forcing things into reality, when they aren’t listening to their strategy/authority. Failure to have a clear vision can leave them rushing around aimlessly, leaving them feeling drained of time, energy and resources.

Gate 5: Fixed Patterns

Gate 5 embodies a natural sense of rhythms and ritual within their body. They have an energy for consistency where they are designed to trust their rhythm in life. From this place, they are empowered to create habits, routines, and rituals that truly work for them. They find comfort and ease in maintaining a routine that feels good for them by following their own body’s rhythm (as opposed to following what works for others). Whatever rituals they are attracted to and feel good, they are designed to follow them. They have a specific timing in life so they should listen to their natural rhythm (i.e. morning vs night person). 

The lower expression is if they take this desire for patterns to the extreme and become obsessed with establishing perfect habits and routines that they never take any other action. 

Gate 14: Power Skills

Gate 14 encompasses an effortless ability to make people, projects and places better. They amplify good in others and magnify their talents, without any effort. They help to move society forward in this way. Past relationships, teams and dynamics are left better just because they were involved. They have the energy to make social connections and abundance to contribute to those around them. As such, they are a service to all just by being in existence. 

At the lower expression, they may become obsessed and over controlling in their work.

Gate 29: Perseverance 

Gate 29 has a strong perseverance energy. They are committed, faithful and devoted to the things that matter to them. Whatever they say yes to, they become determined and committed to that thing. There can be a tendency to say yes to everything so it is important that they are committed only to what is lighting them up and following their strategy/authority. They have the ability to withstand trials and tribulations in order to get to their end goal. There is a strong desire to collaborate and get involved with others.

At the lower expression is an energy for feeling burned out or overcommitted - that they need to be devoted to something out of obligation, fear or an attempt to prove worthiness. If devoted to things that don’t really matter, they can quickly become depleted and frustrated. 

Gates within the Splenic Center

All gates coming from the splenic center relate to instincts, intuition, timing and fears.

Gate 18: Perfection

Gate 18 embodies the instinctual and intuitive ability to improve and make things better. They can see a pattern and know how it can be improved.

It can also manifest as a fear that nothing will be perfect enough, so they stay small and stuck. They may not take action because of the fear of not getting it right or the fear of judgement of what others will think if they do. There can become a cycle of self sabotaging and repeating the same patterns that are damaging. They can beat themselves up with negative self-talk or being hyper focused on their flaws and mistakes of others.


They need to find a happy medium between seeking to improve, but not setting expectations too high (that nothing will ever be enough). 

Gate 28: Risk Taking

Gate 28 holds the lessons of the game of life. They enter into experiences that are highly beneficial and up-level their lives. They intuitively find meaning behind any struggles and alchemising these into wisdom. They can face the hard and dark in life with courage and find a deep joy in overcoming obstacles and finding meaning in life.

Gate 28 can also manifest as a fear of time running out and aging. There is a constant pressure of time, where they feel like they will never accomplish or do what they want to. They can avoid stillness, slowness or silence which can result in risky, impulsive behaviour. There can be a fear of death, especially before they find the meaning of their life. This can mean they easily find themselves feeling hopeless, purposeless and meaningless. If stuck in a victim mentality, life will feel harder or less fair for them (which may feel true if not following their design). They may sink into melancholy or a feeling of emptiness when it feels too hard.

Gate 32: Duration

Gate 32 is the energy of guiding their community into its highest potential. They can see the big picture, sense what needs to change, and is in a healthy relationship with both success and failure. With this perspective, they can undertake projects, lead people or fulfil their goals without getting thrown off by the “failures” along the way. They understand that failure is a part of the process and use their intuition when change or a pivot is needed. They can spot potential success and evaluate the goals, dreams and projects that are worthy and viable to be invested in. 

Gate 28 can also show up as a fear of failure. A belief that if they try, they will fail. So instead of listening to their strategy/authority, they stay in fear and don’t push forward. They may be resistant to change, to take risks or trust in their own abilities. There can be a tendency to isolate themselves due to a belief that they must go through life alone.

Gate 50: Values

Gate 50 at its highest expression is a love energy and unconditional support to their community. They are built to take care and support others. They are highly in tune to the needs of others in each situation, while also caring for themselves.

At the lower expression, there can be a fear of failing responsibility, taking on more than they can handle or fear of their highest self. Those with gate 50 do not want to let people down and can be riddled with guilt if they do, especially those they are closest to. Therefore, they are afraid to take on responsibility because they know what that entails. They run away from these responsibilities, which means they do not step into their power or highest self (because they know the responsibility that comes with that). It sometimes might feel safer to play small. This manifests as a fear that if they step into their highest, most powerful Self - then they will be faced with huge responsibility & potential judgment or ridicule from others (i.e. "who does she think she is?!"). They fear their own inherent strength, impactfulness and power because they don’t want to ruffle any feathers.

They need to step into their power, and trust that they can establish boundaries with others. They do not have to be a victim to responsibilities, it is their choice about how much they take on. It is up to them to not overgive, overpromise or babysit other people.

Gate 44: Alertness

Gate 44 gives the gift of intuitively feeling and knowing if people or situations are not truthful. They have an energy that helps them see through bullshit or falseness. They are attuned to truth - they have intuition around patterns; whether the past is worth repeating, or whether it’s about to. They can bring awareness to the lessons from the past so they don’t repeat the same mistakes. They are also attuned to energy so they can create an atmosphere that makes people comfortable. They know how to present things in a way that will be appealing to others

At the lower expression, it can manifest as a fear of the past catching up to them or of repeating past missteps. And/or always looking over their shoulder afraid that what happened before may happen again. They use these past experiences as a “reason” to not move forward. This internal resistance caused from past instances prevents their ability to transform, learn and grow. They need to foster the belief that just because something happened in the past, does not necessarily mean that it will happen in the future and continue to happen. They need to cultivate hope and subconscious belief that things can change and people do change. They have changed.

Gate 57: Intuition

Gate 57 is the most intuitive gate. Those who have this gate have strong intuitive knowing - somewhat seeing into the future. They connect with instant awareness and clear guidance about what is right for them and what is not. They have an intuitive sense for the future - they can see what’s coming next or what problem is coming in the future. It is important to trust this guidance, truth and clarity received in the now from their intuition. Don’t try to explain or logicalise this intuitive instinct. 

At the lower expression, they do not trust their intuition or dismiss their instincts because it isn’t based on logic. This lack of trust can lead to trusting other people’s opinions or overriding intuitive wisdom with their mind. 

It can also manifest as a fear of the future. They may be prone to future tripping where they worry about what will happen next and seek control by planning everything. They may be hesitant to take action for fear of what might happen and spend their time worrying about potential outcomes rather than trusting their intuition.

Gate 48: Depth

Gate 48 is an energy of courage to do things even if it feels scary. They have an intuitive knowing and understanding of beauty and greatness. They can spot what is missing, when things are incomplete and how they can be made better. Those with this gate typically have taste and aesthetic palate.

At the lower expression, there is a fear that they will never be good enough. It can manifest as a belief that they don’t have what it takes. They can get stuck and not move forward out of this fear, or get hung up in constantly perfecting their skills that they never actually take action. There is a tendency to always seek more qualifications, gurus or worth outside of themselves. This is when they should push themselves to follow their strategy/authority and not let the fear keep them still. They need to jump even though it’s uncomfortable. Over time they will prove to themselves that they do indeed know enough and are entirely capable. They should not turn their abilities of sensing when something is incomplete or not enough onto themselves, this is for the external.

Gates within the Heart/Ego Center

The gates coming from the heart center concern self esteem, contribution, impact and materialism.

Gate 40: Aloneness

Gate 40 holds the gift and desire to give and connect to their tribe. They bring people and communities together for a common purpose. They have a contrast however where they want to serve their community but also want to free themselves from it. They can struggle with loneliness where they can feel lonely even in a group of people. This drives them to establish real, vulnerable connections that fill this void (which is part of their purpose). In their highest expression, they balance their hardworking and community-minded nature with their need for alone time and rest. 

In the lower expression, they can be co-dependant or gain worth from serving others, resulting in weak boundaries. This can lead to burnout from overgiving.

Gate 26: Egoist

Gate 26 embodies the conscious salesperson, marketer and closer of deals. They believe in abundance in life so they sell a brighter possibility to their community, with integrity. They know the right thing to say so that it lands with their audience, as they are highly attuned to their customer base. They can explain lofty complicated topics in more simpler and more digestible expressions. At their higher expression, they share the vision of their group and know how to articulate their mission and purpose. 

In the lower expression, they can manipulate or control others for their own gain. 

Gate 50: Shock

Gate 50 holds a deep inner desire and knowing that they are here to impact others. They are designed to shock, provoke or initiate others for their ultimate betterment. They are meant to step into this gift and do the things that allow them to make an impact and give back to the World. If they feel like they aren’t ready or don’t have what it takes, they need to come back to the knowing that they have been training lifetimes for this. Their soul chose to have an impactful existence. If they can find motivation that their path is bigger than themselves and their comfort zone, then they can embody their power. 

At the lower expression, they may use their gifts to shock and impact other people by intentionally hurting them, pushing their buttons or preying on those with past traumatic life experiences. Or alternatively, they shy away from their impactfulness in fear that it is “too much” or undesirable.

Gate 21: Control

Gate 21 is known as the money gate. Those with this gate have a natural instinct of how to control, organise and manage resources and money. They have great skills in understanding, respecting and valuing resources. If a pool of resources (money, people, skills) is in front of them, they know how it should be distributed. This brings an energy of directing people in a positive way. 

Lower expression manifests as controlling others to appease their own ego, or forcing people to do things their way. There is significant conditioning around money in society so it is important to be mindful if they have absorbed these beliefs. 

Gates within the Identity/G Center

The gates coming from the G-center relate to identity, life direction, love and purpose. 

Gate 25: Innocence

Gate 25 embodies a childlike energy of unconditional pure love. When they feel themselves start to overcomplicate or make things harder than they need to be, they need to come back to the truth that love is everywhere. That intention is everything. If they come from the place of love, they will be guided correctly. People see this as a special side of them, holding the beacon that life can be fun and silly. There is a deep trust that the Universe will look after them and love will conquer all. As their highest expression, they can embrace the unexpected because they know that they will conquer. They need to remove any conditioning that they should always have everything “all together” or be “grown up”. People might judge their hopeful nature as naive, but it is important to say “I hear you but I trust in life”. 

In the lower expression, they can judge themselves and others. If they have had an experience that left them feeling unworthy of love, it can shut them down in the future. They need to always come back to their inherent self worth and unconditional love.

Gate 46: Determination

Gate 46 embodies the energy of enjoyment of being alive in a human body. They are here to be a physical embodiment of love, with a deep understanding that the body is a vehicle for the Soul. Being in their body carries the gift of serendipities and flow - often being in the right place at the right time without planning it. Seeing the beauty and gratitude for their body is pivotal to alignment. Those with this gate often will keep fit and healthy, or use their body in fulfilling their dreams. For some, there may also be a self love journey to learn to accept and love their body. 

At the lower expression, they may not listen to their body, be mean/cruel to their body, or use food, drugs, alcohol, or anything else to dull or numb the body.

Gate 2: Direction

Gate 2 encompasses the ability to bring things into existence, and turn ideas into reality. They have an inner compass that allows them to follow through and create on the material plane. Once they have found direction to channel their energy through, they become devoted and determined in the pursuit of it. They become an expert in showing others the way to make ideas into existence and follow through with their visions too. At their higher expression, they become masters of the material plane because of their practical mind that understands how the physical world works. 

In the lower expression, they may force direction on themselves or others, especially if they have an undefined G-center. 

Gate 15: Extremes

Gate 15 embodies an energy for wildness and marching to the beat of their own drum. They are constantly trying to find a rhythm to life and are drawn to extremes - they are either all in or all out. They go to the extremes for the rest of us so that they can pass on the wisdom and lessons gained from going to the edge that others are afraid to. The goal is to learn the gifts and bring awareness to others. There is a deep rooted love of humanity here. They often easily win the respect, support and admiration of others. 

The lower expression manifests as seeking extremes to avoid the dullness of life. They may have an inability to slow down and find a consistent rhythm. Or shut down due to conventional rules or societal pressure to be like everyone else.

Gate 10: Behaviour of Self


Gate 10 represents a love for the journey of life and love of Self. The gate holds the gifts of self empowerment and empowers others to also live a great life. They’re default setting is seeing the good in life and expressing their individual expression, without trying to fit in. True happiness only exists when they follow their own path and in their true authenticity, using their strategy and authority. They become the beacon that people need to see someone loving life.


At the lower expression, they may put pressure on always enjoying life and spiralling if they have off days. But every day, they need to just cultivate little ways in which they can love their life but not overload pressure on top. Hard times and conditioning may taint this trust in life. But gate 10 knows that everything will work out and they will empower themselves to find the light again.


Gate 7: Role


Gate 7 holds the energy of a natural born authority and leader. They have the gift of directing people towards a common goal and purpose. Often as a manager who holds the responsibility of how things or people should be organised. They see the potential in others and know who is right for the job. People likely look to those with gate 7 for advice and instruction. They are at their most powerful when “lead from behind” by showing others how to access their own inner power. At their highest expression, they are firm but fair and move people forward by capturing the hearts and minds of those looking to them. 


At the lower expression, they may get swept away on a power trip and use their gifts to forcefully bend others their way. They may also worry about their popularity or pleasing the people they are designed to be leading, i.e. moulding their actions based on the likes or dislikes of others. 

Gate 1: Creative Self Expression

Gate 1 holds the gift of being highly creative and self expressive. It is the gate of ideas, creativity and ability to create newness. They have an eye for innovation and can spot the potential of newness everywhere. They are not afraid to push the envelope and find new ways to the old. 

At the lower expression, there can be a sense of unworthiness when they aren’t on top of their creative game. They start to question their true purpose and forget the magic of who they really are. Creativity comes in waves so they should not get too melancholy if they are not creating something new. There is an abundance of ideas, and they will always be coming if they have this gate. Declutter their life, make room for their creativity to prosper, and only follow the ideas that their authority confirms is the correct way. 

Gate 13: Listener

Gate 13 embodies the listener archetype. They feel deeply connected to others by listening to their stories, experiences, and challenges. They compel and attract others to share their stories and secrets with them, often saying “I can’t believe I am telling you all this!” Even if they are trying to mind their own business, people will always be sharing with them. Those with this gate believe everyone needs someone who can listen with empathy, compassion, and grace. They also have the gift of being able to retell stories as wisdom, but they need proper downtime to process these. 

At the lower expression, they can become a dumping ground for people’s secrets, challenges, and darkness. This is where boundaries are beneficial. 

Gates within the Throat Center

Gates within the throat center concern communication, self expression and manifestation.

Gate 33: Retreat

Gate 33 is one of two story telling gates that reside in the throat center. Their stories are reflective, information rich and not embellished. Their truths and wisdom are shared most powerfully and effectively through storytelling. In order to utilise this gift, they need to make time for reflection and down time to process the information they have received. 

Those with gate 33 need to retreat and take a break from the outside world to process experiences in their life. This alone time allows them to reflect on their experiences to decide how to alchemise the wisdom before sharing. They usually have gone through a lot in their years in order to have embodied wisdom to share with others. They become a guide to others by using their accumulated experience and knowledge. They have a great memory which helps them draw on specific moments and experiences.

At the lower expression, they do not know when it is time to retreat. If they don’t, they can exhaust and burn themselves out. Recharging and resetting is essential for their health. It can also be taken to the extreme by isolating or hiding from the world, especially when the wisdom of harmful collective events has not revealed itself yet. They could also lash out at others about past experiences that clarity has not been gained yet.

Gate 8: Contribution

Gate 8 has the gift and desire to make a contribution by being a creative role model. They always seek to make a contribution or make a difference by leading by example. They often hold projects and people together, and draw attention to “great things” they have discovered. They are a curator who knows what other people like and understands sharing in correct timing, i.e. trends. They do not necessarily have to be involved, but they point the way ahead. 

At the lower expression, they worry about whether others will like or accept their creative self expression, and therefore hide or don’t make their contribution.

Gate 31: Influence

Gate 31 carries a highly influential energy with an authoritative voice that is hard for others to ignore. They have a natural leader and alpha energy that empowers people without trying. They communicate in a way that has the potential to help others and encourage them to achieve their goals. At their highest expression, they use their voice to speak their own vision and help lift the people up around them. 

At the lower expression, gate 31 may be afraid to step into the role of leader or believe that they are unworthy of being an authority. Alternatively, they may use their influence to manipulate others for their own personal gain, or try to force their vision onto others.

Gate 20: Now

Gate 20 is the energy of being present and speaking the truth in the moment. People with this gate need to “be in the now” by grounding themselves in the present moment. This brings a strong manifestation energy that has the power to birth their dream reality. They are designed to call it like it is and can instantaneously cut through any moment with a profound statement. They can say something so true that it causes ripples.

At the lower expression, they can be living in the past or future. They need to ask themselves “Is this relevant to the moment?”.

Gate 16: Skills

Gate 16 provides a natural skill and talent that they are designed to share. Each person who has this gate will have their own version of skill, ability or talent. They are at their most powerful when they are in their genius and embrace their talents with enthusiasm and excitement, especially towards their creative projects. Their success and fulfilment lies when they recognise and value their natural skills, and share those gifts with the world. They should see themselves in service to their natural talent, it is their duty to share their skills. It is not a heavy burden but a beautiful gift to embrace enthusiastically. 

In the lower expression, they tend to not believe their worth, chase certifications, believe they aren’t good enough, don’t know enough, or don’t have enough depth. They can be perfectionists and obsess about the “right” way to do things or waiting to “be ready” before starting things. If they wait till they feel ready, they will never start. 

Gate 62: Details

Gate 62 holds the gift of spotting and explaining facts. Those who have this gate are very organised, have higher attention to the detail and see the importance in accuracy. They are highly conscientious and their expression displays a broad understanding for even the most complicated concepts. They have a clarity in their voice that helps them share eloquently and factually. It is hard for them to be misunderstood. They supply factual, logical and thorough information in a compelling way. Their natural ability to express is convincing and can persuade someone very easily. 

At the lower expression, they can obsess over unimportant details or confuse and bore people with details without being asked. 

Gate 23: Assimilation

Gate 23 gives voice to individual insights and unique perspectives. They see complicated things as “obvious” and have the gift of explaining these complicated topics in a way that is easily understandable to their audience. They can communicate in a clear, cut, unemotional and unattached way, where they get right to the point and speak the truth with clarity and grace. Their words can change the world and a person. 

At the lower expression, they can fear to communicate or speak their truths for fear of being “weird” or “out there”. It is important for them to not talk “at” people, but rather wait for the right timing and audience for their message. 

Gate 56: Stimulation

Gate 56 is the second of two storytelling gates. They are entertaining storytellers that find humour, delight and amusement in all things. They share their own subjective take on life, not objective facts. Their information transfer is not about facts (like gate 33) but share their own version of events through fascinating stories. They are people who enjoy travelling, broadening their horizons and living life to the fullest. They may add embellishment to their stories in order to inspire others into discovering something more in their lives. 

In the lower expression, they have a propensity to be constantly bored or becoming distracted by the “next best thing”. There is a tendency to overstimulate by constantly wanting to talk, eat, social media, movies, drugs, etc.

Gate 35: Progress

Gate 35 embodies a love to experience new things. There is a desire to adventure and progress through life through their own experiences and speak about those. They want to squeeze every drop out of every possible opportunity. They have a low boredom threshold and seek out new, exciting experiences. There can be a tendency to overshare, but it is endearing to others.  

At the lower expression, they can experience impatience and boredom in life. They may hop too quickly from experience to experience, from relationship to relationship, from job to job without thought or reason. They can become very restless, but this is also their gift to constantly be on the move. They may get to the end of their life tired and spent, but this can be a good sign - they have experienced all that there is to offer in life. 

Gate 12: Caution

Gate 12 holds the gift of communicating in an impactful way. They are good communicators who have a deep, passionate way of expressing themselves. But they can be shy when their mood isn’t right. They can be naturally cautious, often unsure how they are feeling. They know how to get their message across and have great channelling abilities. 

In the lower expression, they can feel somewhat moody and may be tempted to communicate from this place. However, it is important to be aware of their moods and wait to speak about how they are feeling once a negative mood has subsided. 

Gate 45: Gatherer

Gate 45 holds the natural ability to bring people together with a voice that people listen to. They are the conscious leader who directs people with incredible influence and great allocation of resources. They are masters at managing, using, and distributing material resources (especially money) in service to family, friends, and community. Their voice is used to tell people what to do in a way that serves a greater cause.

At the lower expression, they can be controlling and push people down to rise above them. They may also hoard money and resources or unconsciously stay in a scarcity mindset due to conditioning. 

Gates within the Ajna Center

Gates coming from the ajna reflect mind processes, forming opinions and point of view.

Gate 11: Ideas 

Gate 11 brings a constant, endless stream of ideas, creativity and imagination. They are always thinking of new ideas to keep things fresh, new and transforming. Often creating innovative ways to outdated methods. They may have so many ideas that they aren’t physically able to bring them all into existence, so they are meant to share these with others. It is important to sift through their ideas and know what is for them and what is for others, using their strategy and authority. They should also write down all their ideas, big and small, as it puts out energy to receive more. 

At the lower expression, they will feel the pressure to act on every idea and have a propensity to burn out from trying to bring them all into fruition.  

Gate 43: Insights

Gate 43 holds the gift of pure knowing, breakthroughs and transformations. They see the alternative to old ways of doing things and are often one step ahead of others. They see new paradigm perspectives in a way that is obvious to them. It is like they are connected to universal truth and wisdom, that others may not be ready for. They have a voice inside their head bringing new truths. The power comes when they know the right time and audience to communicate them to (especially if they also have gate 23).

At the lower expression, they may listen to others rather than trusting their own inner wisdom, or be scared to think differently for fear of being “weird”. They need to know that these inner knowings do not always have to be communicated (especially if not connected to the throat), as they can just be for them. But they should never resist or brush off their innate knowing. This is their gift. They are to develop insights and perspectives that go against the grain. How else will the world transform and uplevel? 

Gate 17: Opinions

Gate 17 encompasses the gift of substantiating opinions and creating information to corroborate that opinion. Those with this gate are not afraid to be opinionated. They love a discussion where they explore both sides of any story as they have a deep curiosity of other’s thoughts. Their logical thinking allows them to ponder things, create logical solutions and understand all aspects of a topic. If this gate is not connected with the throat, then this ability can be just for themselves. They don’t always need to explain everything to others, it can just be for their own knowledge and benefit. 

At the lower expression, those with gate 17 can be overly dogmatic, authoritarian or mentally inflexible. It can create disharmony in their relationships by being narrow-minded and getting trapped in black and white thinking. They are their most powerful when they remain open without strict views, but also stay true to their own ideals. 

Gate 47: Realisations

Gate 47 is the gate of realisations. People with this gate are always thinking in an esoteric and abstract way, seeking to understand life’s mysteries. They need to trust the timing of aha’s, insights and clarity. They have the gift of receiving revelations - “I’ve got it!” often when they least expect it. They must remain open to revelations to come through at any moment. By making room for rest and relaxation, there will be more space in their day to land.  

At the lower expression, those with this gate can obsess over their thoughts and attach meaning to all of them. Or they will constantly try to find the a-ha moment, which can cause unnecessary anxiety and mental obsession.

Gate 24: Rationalise

Gate 24 encompasses the gift of reflection, looking within and questioning themselves to gain realisations. They have a somewhat forensic mind where they dissect the past and ponder to receive the truth. They can be pondering for weeks and then get the “a-ha”. They need to think about things from different angles and allow time for their realisation to come through. This can be frustrating as we often want the answer quicker, but this is not their process. They need to give space and silence for their realisations to present. 

At the lower expression, those with this gate might avoid silence by filling with unnecessary noise. They may also judge or shame themselves for needing to revisit ideas, over and over again before they “click”.

Gate 4: Formulisation

Gate 4 is an ability to eliminate chaos and create logical solutions. Those with this gate have fixer energy where they can sort through unnecessary chaos and make order from it. They have the ability to create systems, methods and processes to mitigate chaotic disorder. They are people that can come up with answers to life’s questions. Those with this gate understand logically how humans work and can see patterns and clarity, in order to solve problems. 

At the lower expression, there can be a tendency to look for problems everywhere and become overly fixated in solving them. There is a tendency of mental anxiety and intolerance that means they are unable to forgive and move on. 

Gates within the Head/Crown Center

Gates coming from the crown center concerns inspiration.

Gate 63: Doubt

Gate 63 is the gate of doubt. Those with this gate have a tendency to be doubtful and suspicious. They are constantly questioning things to find the shortcomings and pitfalls. They will often question something until they are satisfied that the doubt no longer exists. This is their gift, they ensure things, projects and people are reliable before going all in. They need proof for ideas or things to be correct. They ask questions that shatter doubts and impossibilities, that can be great in a business environment. However, it can be detrimental in their personal lives if they are always critical or sceptical about people. Those with this gate need to ensure that their gift is for the collective and not personal. Their doubtful mind is meant to be used for the outside world, not their inner workings.

At the lower expression, those with this gate may struggle with excessive doubt that they never take action. Or they plant unnecessary doubt into other’s minds which in turn conditions them. They should also be mindful that they don’t hold onto other people’s doubts as their own.

Gate 61: Mystery

Gate 61 is the gate of simply knowing. Those with this gate have an inner knowing and can channel truth. Think of it as a second intuition living in the Crown center. They just “know” what is right for them and they often think about the mysteries of the Universe. This gate filters what is true and what is not, but these truths are subjective knowings so they should resist explaining what they know or have to factualise it. Some people will not be on their same wavelength, so it is a waste of energy to try to persuade them. This knowing usually comes as a flash of inspiration during moments of stillness, so the more they can create space for nothingness and open themselves up, the more insight they will receive.

At the lower expression, those with this gate can feel pressured to answer the biggest question of all: Why am I here? Why am I like this? They can easily get lost or overwhelmed with the question of why.

Gate 64: Confusion

Gate 64 is the gate of infinite possibilities, ponderings and potentials. Those with this gate have an analytical mind that tends to pull things apart to understand what it means to receive breakthroughs. They are always looking at what the lesson is from the past to understand it better and potentially learn from it. They can live in a place of “what ifs” where their inquisitive mind explores topics in depth. Often making them an expert and highly knowledgeable in that area. 

At the lower expression, they may become obsessed with solving life’s mysteries. This is a losing battle as one will never solve these complexities and intricacies, and will result in mental pressure and fatigue. They may put pressure on themselves to figure everything out, as soon as confusion arises. But there does not always have to be a reason for every cycle and experience, so they need to make peace with how things unfold regardless.


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Designed As You Channels Guide in the Human Design Chart

CHANNELS

Channels in the Human Design chart denote consistent and reliable gifts and energies. Two gates connected will form a channel, which creates what is known as “definition”. It will mean that the two energy centers on either side of the channel will become defined (coloured in). A defined channel can be thought of as a line of communication between the two adjoining energy centers as there is free flowing energy between the two. Each channel is characterised by a specific theme or gift, and having a defined channel brings consistent emphasis to that trait. There are 36 possible channels that each person can have in their chart.

Channel 58 - 18: Judgment

Those with this channel can easily spot what needs to be corrected in order to make something better, more efficient and more desirable. They are great problem solvers and critical thinkers as they have an intuitive ability to enhance environments around them to create more ease and efficiency in their own and other’s lives. Their spleen provides an intuitive spontaneous signal that gives an inner knowing of how to improve something, which is designed to be used in their work and environment. Problems can arise if they use these skills inwards or in their relationships. They can set extremely high standards and expectations on themselves and others, which could be viewed as overly critical. 

When the correction is about other people, they need to wait for the right timing and an energetic invite for advice (i.e. not just walking into someone's house and telling them everything that doesn’t work well). It can be hard to watch others doing things in less than perfect ways, when they know exactly how to make it better. However, they must understand that other people have different standards or priorities, and it is important to wait until invited for their advice. Also, they should focus on their own projects, rather than making people their projects.

Channel 38 – 28: Struggle

Those with this channel have the strong desire and ability to stand up and fight for what they feel is right, regardless of odds against them.  Life can feel like an eternal struggle as they tackle unfairness and injustices in the world. They have an intuitive sense to know what things, people and projects are worth fighting for. If other people see it as impossible, they will see it as their mission to accomplish it.

Struggling for something gives their life meaning. There is an inherent demand that existence is more than just being born and dying, that there‘s something else. They bring an incredible struggle to find purpose. They bring the awareness that life is short and we don’t have time to sit around and do nothing. Those with this gate will take the steps towards overcoming struggles, which sometimes can feel like they are against the world. In this case, it is important to discern which battles to take on (use strategy and authority) and which to leave. Otherwise, they will be in their Not Self and feel defeated, and taken advantage of. 

Channel 54 – 32: Transformation

Those with this channel are driven and determined to succeed and manifest their goals by applying themselves. They have an intuitive power greater than them, thrusting them towards what they set out to do. Their splenic instincts know which projects, people and things they should invest their time with, while their root momentum helps them fulfil their dreams. They can withstand pressure and failure by bringing their transformation energy to everything they do. They can pull themselves out of the hard and heavy, and get through the trials and tribulations. There can be a tendency to become a workaholic and not listen to their strategy and authority. They need to follow their intuitive instincts that are guiding them where to channel this hard working and determined energy. 

Channel 53 – 42: Maturation

Those with this channel have strong initiating energy and power to start and finish aligned tasks. They are gifted at getting themselves and others airborn with projects, providing the launch pad and actions to begin. It is important to rely on their sacral response for where they should channel this strong starting energy through. Not just using this root energy to start things for the sake of it, as this will result in many open unfinished loops.

Channel 60 – 3: Mutation

Those with this channel are a force for change, evolution and mutation. They will constantly be transforming, and can feel like things are dramatically changing around them. This energy empowers themselves and others. They are designed to follow their gut response that is propelling them from one place to the next. They should not pressure themselves to stay in the same lane, as they are designed to have an ever changing direction and path. This is where their satisfaction and magnetism lies. 

Channel 52 – 9: Concentration

Those with this gate have very focused, determined and concentrated energy that brings about improvement and success. Their action is well thought through and their mindset allows them to pinpoint targets to accomplish their goals. Their adrenaline from the root gives them momentum to get things moving, while their sacral gate 9 provides intention and a plan beforehand. They should always wait for an affirmative gut response before putting their plan into action. Giving themselves moments of stillness to focus and concentrate will lead them to their mastery. 

Channel 19 – 49: Synthesis

Those with this channel are compassionate, sensual, sensitive and highly empathetic. They can naturally feel into another person and know what they need and want, without them even realising themselves. They have a strong desire to be needed, and the pressure from the root means that they can reach out to assist, support or encourage others. They have innate knowing and desire to give to their tribe, and create bonds that can last lifetimes. People feel seen, safe and grounded in this person’s company. 

The key is to balance their own needs with the needs of others. This is when it becomes a beneficial scenario for all parties involved. They also need emotional clarity before knowing which people and projects they should channel these gifts through.

Channel 39 - 55: Emoting

Those with this channel have the energy to experience the full spectrum of emotions which helps and inspires others to feel. They provoke people that it’s okay to go “there” with their emotions, and that life is abundant with highs and lows. They can tap into the creativity and abundance of the Universe because emotions give us access to the deepest levels within us. It is beneficial to honour their emotions and give themselves time and space when they are on an emotional low or in a mood. They hold the lesson that life is all about feeling, emoting and experiencing all the ups and downs. This is a true abundant mindset - experience it all. 

Channel 41 – 30: Recognition

Those with this channel are the dreamers, innovators and creators. They have a wild imagination that makes them a passionate visionary towards a better future. They have the drive and ambition to bring their creative ideas to reality. Their emotional wave means that they can have dramatic highs and lows but this fuels their creativity. Their fulfilment comes from waiting for emotional clarity and taking the steps to make their dreams a reality. 

Channel 6 – 59: Connecting

Those with this channel have the ability and gift to form close bonds with people and projects by facilitating closeness, intimacy and sparking chemistry. They know how to break down walls to develop deep relationships. They are not interested in surface level connections. When it comes to work projects, if they are passionate about something, there is no stopping them. Their sacral energy will propel them forward. There is also a strong sacral sexual energy to create and sustain life. 

Channel 37 – 40: Community

Those with this channel are usually the creator or holder of a tribe. They find their purpose through like-minded connections that support their goals and create a community along the way. They are the glue that holds everyone together. 

They need to be in the right company if their fulfilment and success is to be achieved. If they are surrounded by unaligned people, things don’t seem to flow as naturally. They are the people that create a “soul family” - they bring people together who share the same values, beliefs and desires. Trust and loyalty is very important to those with this channel. They seek to make friends with people they work with or conduct business with. There is zero tolerance for anyone who reneges on a deal, sometimes banishing them from life. 

Channel 22 – 12: Openness

Those with this channel have great depth and openness to them. Under the surface, they have an intensity of emotion and passion. They are very magnetic and draw people in with their charm and grace. They are generally very talented and may be inclined to express themselves through music, literature or other creative outlets.

Due to their emotional wave, they can also be quite moody. It is correct for them to give a voice to their emotions (solar plexus connected to the throat), as they should never be suppressed or dismissed. It is important to learn to wait for emotional clarity/calmness to speak about their emotions as if they act or speak too spontaneously, they may be left feeling regretful. They can feel very strongly about something one day, and totally different another. Before speaking about tough issues, wait for their emotional wave to pass so that they know how they actually feel about something. They are generally very talented and may be inclined to express themselves through music, literature or other creative outlets. 

Channel 36 – 35: Transitoriness

Those with this channel live life to the fullest and have experienced many different things. They are often in search for stimulation, be it new places to visit, people to meet, opportunities at work. They are the natural thrillseekers who are willing to try anything. They inspire people towards emotional depth by empowering them to go there and do as much in life as possible. They are designed to experience new life opportunities, learn from them and then share them with others (solar plexus connected to the throat). By solving their own problems, they can communicate their stories and wisdom to help others. There can however, be a tendency to chase thrills or drama in order to satiate their thirst for constant stimulation. 

Channel 27 – 50: Preservation

Those with this channel as the natural caregivers and caretakers. They have an intuitive sacral energy to know how to nurture and care for other people. This in turn gives them great satisfaction and fulfilment.  They have been put on this Earth to help, save and care for themselves and others. It is important to tune into their gut response to stop them from over-giving and feeling taken for granted. They need to make sure that they don’t become a work horse for other people’s interests as this will lead them to feel depleted and frustrated. They must receive as much as they give. . Make sure you don’t become a workhouse looking after everyone else. Will be left feeling depleted and frustrated. In this space they can become resentful when others are not caring in the same way. But other people don’t have the same values and abilities to save and care as those with this channel. 

Channel 34 – 10: Exploration

Those with this channel will master their life when they are doing what they love. Their happiness and satisfaction lies where they are following their positive gut response and not feeling guilty about this. They generate good energy and inspire others to follow their own path. They empower others by simply being themselves and embody self love. People and opportunities naturally are manifested to them in their flow. They have hacked life when they are doing what they love and are excited about. 

Channel 34 – 57: Power

Those with this channel understand the importance and the power of being in the present moment. They have the gift of spontaneous instinctive knowing that provides clear intuitive guidance in the now. They receive quick intuitive hits that are showing them what is right and wrong for them. They need to act on these intuitive pings right away, rather than pre planning or allowing their mind to interfere (unless they have emotional authority). They are a strong force to bring about change and can spot what is coming next. They are forward thinking and can almost see into the future. They give life to ideas, projects, companies and communities. As long as they trust their intuition and gut, they have great potential for greatness. 

Channel 34 – 20: Charisma

Those with this channel have the energy to directly manifest their desires into form. This is a manifesting generator channel as it connects the sacral directly to the throat. Those with this channel are highly magnetic and able to manifest great abundance and satisfaction when they are immersed in something that they love doing. They become a juicy, magnetic unstoppable force. Their charisma and light shines from them and people can’t get enough.  They are designed to be spontaneous and speak their truth in the now, without processing or thinking about it (unless they have emotional authority). The throat is all about manifesting and creating things into existence. It is connected with the sacral, so whatever is this person’s desire or excitement - there is the capability to channel energy from gut response to birth into the world. The energy from their gut flows out of them. They are a bundle of energy and can rarely sit still. As long as their energy is coming from a positive sacral response, they should move full steam ahead. They should not wait for others to catch up with them. Others will see them as highly capable and ask for their assistance, but this person should only say “yes” if it is a gut yes. 

Channel 5 – 15: Rhythm

Those with this channel understand that creating flow in life and being attuned with their natural rhythms and seasons is vital to success and happiness. They have rituals that keep them grounded, safe and inspired. They have a knack for the right timing and rhythm of things, often introducing newness just at the right time. 

They will have usually created flow in their own life and found what works best for them. Even if it is against the grain of others. They do not like to be hurried and need to stay on their own schedule and timing. When they are in their flow, life seems effortless and natural. But when forced into someone else’s timing, life can become chaotic and unhappy. By listening to their gut response, they will remain in this happy state of natural rhythm and flow. 

Channel 14 – 2: Beat

Those with this channel have transformative power that can turn rags into riches. They can take ideas and raw materials and alchemise into an amazing result. They can turn around a sinking ship. They know the direction and actions that need to be taken to get back on track. This sacral energy pumps new life force through relationships and work projects. They are good at handling finances, resources and managing property. When they apply these gifts to something that is a positive gut response, the potential is boundless. 

Channel 29 – 46: Discovery

Those with this channel have the gift and ability to see things through to success. They persevere and succeed where others fail. If they commit to projects and people that light them up, they will find great prosperity and fulfilment. They have the staying power when they are moving in tune with their gut. When they are truly embodied in what they are doing and creating, they can take their projects and passions far. 

Channel 44 – 26: Surrender

Those with this channel are natural conscious salespeople, charmers and negotiators. They know what will bring good into the world (whether that is a product, a person or a service) and know how exactly to sell it to the people who need it. They have the gift and ability to get a message across and sell good ideas with integrity. They know how to communicate in a way that lands and resonates with the people it aligns to. They are entrepreneurial by nature and are guided by their intuitive instincts to follow the right ventures, projects and company. Once something feels resonate and right for them, they have the motivation to make it happen. 

Channel 57 – 10: Survival

Those with this channel have a strong intuitive knowing that speaks in the now, and guides them through life. They have a shield of protection that helps them navigate through possible danger. They need to follow what feels, sounds and smells right to them. It is their inner compass showing them what is an aligned decision. They have innate survival skills that help them in crises or to overcome obstacles. If fear pops up, it is important to feel it but do it anyway. 

Channel 57 – 20: Brain Wave

Those with this channel are often one step ahead of us all. They are attuned to what is coming in the future and can spot success miles ahead of others. They can sense what sounds truthful about people and projects, which is intuitive guidance they should listen to. They are people that gain lightning bolt clarity and speak it spontaneously in the moment. They are designed to think on their feet and speak it. Watch out however, if they are constantly interrupting and talking over people as this can alienate others.

Channel 48 – 16: Talent

Those with this channel have a natural born talent that is designed to be developed and mastered. Their true mastery comes from committing to their natural skills and embracing them with enthusiasm and dedication. Their instinctual intuition means that they know what is right or resonate with them, so they need to follow this internal guidance system. Fear can present by telling them that they “don’t know enough” or their skills “aren’t good enough”. They need to trust their intuitive instincts rather than listening to their fears. First step is to recognise and value their skill, the second is to master and share (even before they feel they are ready). 

If they stay in fear, they may use these gifts to give other’s success, or they spend their lives chasing another qualification or degree. Both being a disservice to their own oath. It is okay to keep developing and refining, but they also need to trust in the worthiness and gift of their abilities. They have a gift to share, even if they don’t think it is inherently valuable. 

Channel 51 – 25: Initiation

Those with this channel have an impactful energy that shakes up environments and communities they are drawn to. They know that they are here to make an impact, so they should lean into this force propelling them to shake things up. They open the doors to new possibilities, movements and opportunities for others. They drive and push others to get the best out of themselves. They do need to be mindful that some people wish to be left in their comfort zone. They aren’t meant to impact everyone but the people that are on board. They can be fiercely competitive which can sometimes be perceived as arrogant. But as long as their heart and intention are in the right place, they will make the positive impact that they are here to create.

Channel 21 – 45: Money

Those with this channel have a natural ability and knowledge to manage and create money and resources. They are motivated to master the material world by generating wealth and making things happen. They know where resources are best used, how to maximise their investments and create more money. They have the energy of being able to direct people in a positive way, and distribute money in a way that benefits all. They seek financial freedom and do not like to be under someone else’s control. They would rather step into their power and control everything. 

Channel 10 – 20: Awakening

Those with this channel have a voice for empowerment, self love and love of life. They are here to share empowering concepts around self love and transformation. They inspire others to experience life’s joys and see the beauty in even the most mundane moments. They don’t even need to communicate it, as it comes through in their energy and them living their best life. They are a beacon of this hope that life can be abundant and full, and that each person deserves a life of joy.

Channel 7 – 31: Alpha

Those with this channel have alpha male or female energy. They stand out as a leader of the pack. They are naturally selected as an obvious candidate for leadership. They have the power and presence to direct a group as they know how to arrange, assemble and organise people. If they are fearful or hiding from their power, they need to look at the blocks that are refraining them from stepping up. It is important to use their strategy/authority and lead where they feel called. Leadership is an ability, not an obligation. Leading the wrong projects or people can lead them to being in their Not Self. But the right, they will feel fulfilled, recognised and empowered to make positive change.

Channel 1 – 8: Inspiration

Those with this channel are creative role models who naturally inspire and influence others. They have a strong identity and voice for self expression where people trust and rely on their recommendations. They are designed to curate what they find good and desirable. People want to know what they think is new and cool, so they should share this with their community. They are great at promoting their own things, even as a Projector. They just need to explain to people why they think it is so great in a way that is fascinating to them.

Channel 13 – 33: Prodigal

Those with this channel have the gift of turning stories into wisdom. They learn from their own observations, failures, success, pain and joy. Those with the Prodigal channel are people that experience all in life and return back with stories that others can learn from. They become a fountain of wisdom and a true storyteller that becomes a guide for others. They listen to others stories or experience it themselves, then take time to process every detail, before they transform it into wisdom. They are not just here to share stories but share knowledge and mistakes so that they are not repeated by the next person. They can read people like a book and can have a much deeper level of understanding than others can grasp. Even startling people with profound perception. They usually have a great memory and always look back with retrospection and reflection.

Channel 62 – 17: Acceptance

Those with this channel are highly effective strategists who have a mind of logic, details and fact absorption. They combine their knowledge gained from experience and analytical brain to form their own concrete opinions. They are the people that ask a question to find the answer to them. They are always mentally organising information to create a full succinct picture. They are quite convincing and well researched so people do not often doubt their convincing opinions. They have the gift of being able to create and substantiate opinions by backing it up with evidence and facts. They are designed to speak their mind and share their opinions (mind connected with the throat). Their methodical mind is designed to create systems, methodologies and processes. This gift should not be used to obsess over things that don’t really matter or debating for the sake of it. 

Channel 23 – 43: Structuring

Those with this channel have the gift and ability to translate new-age thoughts and ideas into transformational words. They have perspectives and opinions that are “before their time” as they are more the new paradigm way of thinking and doing things. Their ability is to translate these new truths in a way that will resonate with their audience. The goal is to get their message across in a simple, tactful manner. When their insight is accepted, they are considered a genius. If not, they can be suddenly viewed as odd. This channel’s nickname is the “Genius Freak”. The people that their message lands with will think they are a genius, and others who don’t get it, can think they are a freak. They agreed to come early in time to share these new truths but some people who aren’t ready to hear these unique insights may think that it is crazy.

A problem arises when people with this channel feel like they aren’t safe or insecure to share their insights and perspectives. This is a shame because we need these new truths to propel society forward. The key is to learn the right time and audience to say things to. They don’t need to overshare or share with everybody. Instead, they need to sense who is ready to hear what they have to say and only share with those people. If preaching to the wrong people, it won’t land and will result in them being in their Not Self. They can also choose what insights they share with certain people, and start testing it out to see who it resonates most with. The main thing is that the person with this channel sees themselves as a Genius - because they are! Their gift is to share new insights and downloads with the right people in the world so we can uplevel and evolve as a collective. 

Channel 56 – 11: Curiosity

Those with this channel have an insatiable curiosity and are always seeking life’s meanings and finding ways to express them. They are always wanting to gain new information and get to the bottom of things to share with others. They are a treasure trove of inspirational ideas. They devour different philosophies, concepts, ideas and perspectives. They are a wealth of knowledge and are always seeking to learn more. They have an inclination to speak their mind, and best communicated in a creative and playful manner. They become very satisfied when they share their findings with others. 

Channel 4 – 63: Logic

Those with this channel have a mind that processes information and the outside world logically. They have a mental pressure to understand and make sense of things. Their mind is formulated to be able to gain inspiration and turn that into an opinion or answer. This can be just for them, or shared with their community or collective. When it comes to decision making, they need to remember their strategy/authority is their inner compass, not their mind. The mind is for processing information, coming up with logical solutions, learning and formulating perspectives - not making decisions.

Channel 24 – 61: Awareness

Those with this channel are deep intellectual thinkers who seek to understand mystery and the esoteric. They open themselves up to getting realisations and aha’s which they then use to formulate their own opinions, methodologies and ideologies. They inspire others to think outside the box by asking questions that stretch our awareness. They have the gift of being able to review and rationalise what has happened to them and those around them.

However, they can exhaust themselves and others by always trying to rationalise everything. They can struggle to switch their brain off which can lead to mental exhaustion. They should practice moments of separating from their thoughts by meditating, listening to music, or taking a mindful walk in nature.

Channel 47 – 64: Abstraction

Those with this channel have an abstract mind where some things just make sense to them. Life is one great mystery that they want to solve. Their mind likes to wrestle with the abstract to make sense of everything in life. They reflect on past theories and philosophies in order to update current systems. They have their greatest realisations during moments of quiet solitude, so creating pockets of silence and peace in their day brings many rewards. 

They should refrain from having to explain why things make sense to them or convince other people that the way they see things is the “right way”. It just needs to be their “right way”. The more comfortable they become with not explaining it, other people will mirror this energy.


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You Already Are Who You’re Seeking

So many of us spend our lives searching, searching for clarity, purpose, the “right” direction, or a version of ourselves we think is missing. But what if nothing is missing? What if the truth is that you already are everything you’re seeking, and the only thing in your way are the illusions and stories that tell you otherwise?

This reflection weaves through each of the messages you’ve seen, gentle reminders that your clarity, your creative power, and your fullest self-expression are already within you.

You Don’t Need to “Find” Yourself

The idea that you need to find yourself or “figure out” your life direction can be misleading. You cannot not be yourself. The path is revealed not in some distant moment of discovery, but right here in the next intuitive step. The only thing clouding your vision are thoughts of not enough, not clear, or not possible.

You Can’t Not Be You

Your energy is always present. Who you truly are doesn’t need to be created or proven, it simply is. Yet illusions and old stories often whisper that something is wrong, missing, or inadequate. When we believe those whispers, we disconnect from our natural flow and creativity. The invitation is to trust yourself and move forward in a natural, intuitive, and creative way.

Awakening to Your Potential

Awakening to your true potential isn’t about adding anything new to yourself. It’s about recognizing the unconscious illusions and stories that keep you distracted. These distractions are what block you from living, being, and feeling your fullest self. As you see them for what they are, you create space for your potential to shine.

You Are Abundant Energy

Your life force energy is the same energy that blossoms flowers, moves tides, opens hearts, and generates ideas. There is nothing missing in this energy, it is whole, abundant, and alive. The only block is your own disbelief or fear. These stories limit how your energy flows, but they do not change the truth of your abundance.

Becoming the Observer

To live as who you truly are, you must rise above the illusions of the mind. This requires stepping into the role of observer, consciously choosing the narrative you live by. You can live by infinite possibility and love, or by fear and lack. Both paths are available, and both create entirely different timelines.

Creator, Not Victim

When you become the observer, you shift from victimhood to creation. You no longer allow circumstance or old stories to dictate your reality. Each step you take aligned with your highest self brings you closer to the life you desire. By simply witnessing your thoughts without being ruled by them, you create distance from illusions and space for truth.

Trusting Your Clarity

You already have clarity, even if it doesn’t feel like it. Fear and doubt may weigh it down, but beneath that noise is your Highest Self. Acting on the intuitive nudges you have now creates momentum. As you move, the Universe responds with more clarity, more direction, and more expansion.

Shifting Timelines

When you give love to the parts of you that cling to limiting stories, you create space for a higher perspective. With compassion and awareness, you move into a higher frequency and shift to a higher timeline, one aligned with possibility, freedom, and love.

Beyond Logic

Your unfolding is not bound by logic, timelines, or the old stories of how life should look. Manifestations, clarity, and opportunities arise when you step beyond logic into trust. Each step you take beyond fear and lack becomes new evidence for a reality rooted in freedom and love.

Radiant in Your True Nature

You are like the sun. Clouds of thought may drift across your sky, temporarily dimming your light, but they can never alter your essence, energy, or purpose. Your radiance remains constant. The greatest gift you can give yourself is the freedom to simply be and shine. No longer hidden behind illusions, you emerge radiant in your true nature, steady, luminous, and whole.

You don’t need to wait to become who you truly are, you already are. The journey isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about remembering yourself and moving forward in trust. Each intuitive step reveals the path. Each shift in perspective raises your timeline.

So ask yourself:
// What is the next step that feels aligned?
// And are you willing to trust yourself enough to take it?

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Timeline Shifting: How to Align With Your Higher Self

Have you ever felt like life could be more, more abundant, more free, more aligned with who you truly are? The truth is, you are already living one version of your life, but countless parallel timelines exist. Which one you experience depends not on chance, but on your perspective and your energetic frequency.

When you choose to elevate your energy, you don’t just feel better, you expand into a higher timeline. A reality that aligns with your True Self begins to unfold.

Understanding Timelines

Right now, you are living out one version of your story. But beyond it are infinite parallel possibilities, timelines that hold different outcomes, different feelings, and different opportunities.

  • A Lower Timeline is shaped by fear, doubt, lack, and judgment. It keeps you small, repeating the same cycles.

  • A Higher Timeline flows from your Higher Self. It carries the energy of expansion, freedom, courage, abundance, love, and intuition.

Which one you live in depends on the vibration you choose to embody.

Your Desires Already Exist

Everything you long to experience, joy, abundance, connection, love, is already available to you. These aren’t distant dreams; they are frequencies you can align with right now. When you step into your Higher Self energy, you naturally begin to access them.

Your external world shifts to match your inner frequency. The more you align with love, abundance, and freedom, the more life mirrors those energies back to you.

Why Problems Dissolve in Higher Timelines

Operating from the Lower Self often feels like running in circles, constantly solving problems that seem endless. But when you shift into your Higher Self frequency, many of those problems simply vanish.

Why? Because they don’t exist in that higher vibration. When you stop fueling fear and lack, the very issues tied to those energies lose their grip. Instead, you align with clarity, possibility, and solutions that flow with ease.

The Key to Shifting

So how do you step into a higher timeline? It’s not about forcing change, it’s about tuning your frequency.

  • Notice your thoughts. Are they rooted in lack or love?

  • Witness your actions. Do they expand you or contract you?

  • Feel into your energy. Is it heavy with fear or light with freedom?

Every shift begins here, with your inner awareness.

The POWER Practice

To make this shift practical, you can use The POWER Practice, a daily framework to consciously elevate your frequency and timeline.

P — Pause

Create space between yourself and the limiting story or trigger that arises. In the pause, you get to choose differently and see the invitation to step into freedom and a higher reality.

O — Opportunity

Shift your perspective from resistance to gratitude. Say to yourself: “What an opportunity to shift this!” Gratitude instantly transforms your energy from darkness to light.

W — Witness

Instead of judging or rejecting parts of yourself that feel fear or doubt, witness them with love. Let them know you see them, thank them for trying to protect you, and gently move forward.

E — Embody

Return to your True Self embodiment. Tune into your body: does this thought or action feel expansive or constrictive? Expansion signals truth. Constriction signals illusion.

R — Respond

Move forward from your Higher Self. Respond instead of react. Take aligned action, even if it feels uncomfortable or new. This is your fast track to manifestation and a higher timeline.

Becoming the Creator of Your Reality

This practice isn’t something you do once, it becomes a way of life. Each day, life presents opportunities to shift. Every pause, every conscious response, every moment of gratitude raises your frequency.

With each intentional shift, you open doors to new opportunities, deeper relationships, expanded freedom, and manifestations beyond what you thought possible. You don’t just change how you feel, you change your destiny.

You align with your Higher Self and step into the timeline where your greatest abundance, love, and truth already exist.

✨ Want to dive deeper? Explore the full practice in the episode Timeline Shifting as Your Highest Self: The POWER Practice for Everyday Alchemy” now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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The Deconditioning Journey: Returning to Your True Self DIVINE energy

In the Human Design system, deconditioning is the unraveling of everything you are not so that the truth of who you are can finally express, be free and shine through.

It’s not about adding more layers of knowledge, beliefs or practices. It’s about releasing the grip of the mind, letting go of inherited conditioning, and surrendering to the deep intelligence of your body. Because underneath it all is your true Higher Self who is born to create, enjoy, love, be free.

This is not an overnight process. It’s a journey, a return.

What Is Deconditioning?

Deconditioning means shifting out of living from the “not-self” (patterns shaped by external expectations, pressure, and mind-driven decisions) and learning to live from your unique Strategy and Authority.

// It is about recognizing where you’ve been living according to what the world told you to be, rather than what your design reveals you are.
// It’s about experiencing yourself directly — free of masks, stories, and false identities.
// It’s about remembering: your body knows the way.

The Seven-Year Cellular Cycle

Human Design teaches that deconditioning takes approximately seven years, linked to the body’s natural rhythm:

  • It takes about seven years for most cells in the body to renew.

  • Each cycle is like a cellular reset, a turnover of old frequencies and the embedding of new awareness.

  • The process is slow, deep, and nonlinear — you cannot rush it.

Just like planting a seed, you don’t receive the fruit the same day. Transformation unfolds gradually, in layers, over time.

My thoughts on the 7-year cycle?

I believe that you can fasten timelines, and you can decondition at a faster rate when you become very honest with yourself and make change bravely. Having awareness is important of when you slip into your Not Self - we teach this very in depth inside the Certification!

To be honest - 8 years into my experiement - I do feel like a different person - full of freedom, creativity, fulfilment and love (very different to my burnt-out bitter & frustrated law career days). I definitely felt better every year but now looking back, I can see how the biggest shifts happened at the 7 year mark. It’s not waiting for then, but looking forward. Every year gets better and better!!

The Phases of Deconditioning

While everyone’s journey is unique, common stages often appear:

1. Awakening & Recognition

The moment you discover your design, something clicks. You feel seen in a way you never have before. This spark begins the journey.

2. Shedding & Resistance

As you live your Strategy and Authority, old patterns feel increasingly unbearable. Jobs, relationships, and roles that once seemed “normal” no longer fit. The mind resists, clinging to control. You may feel disoriented, “between two spaces” — no longer your old self, not yet fully anchored in the new. This is the most challenging part - stick it out, so much goodness is on the other side!! You are in your expansion, and it can be uncomfortable - lots of ego deaths and rebirths!

3. Rebuilding & Reorientation

You begin to rebuild life in alignment with your truth. Relationships shift. Work evolves. Choices come from inner authority instead of external pressure. Slowly, life begins to feel more authentic, spacious, and aligned. This is true freedom!!

4. Integration & Embodiment

Years into the process, alignment feels less like an effort and more like your natural state. You no longer question whether you are living “correctly” — you simply live. The not-self loses its grip, and you remain in your Higher True Self (even in the challenges). You become inspired and motivated in life - full of creativity, love and joy.

The Challenges Along the Way

Deconditioning isn’t easy. It often means:

  • Leaving behind relationships or jobs that no longer align.

  • Facing resistance from family or culture.

  • Moving through periods of uncertainty, loneliness, or loss of reference points.

  • Meeting frustration, bitterness, anger, or disappointment as signs of misalignment.

And yet — each challenge is also a doorway into greater truth!

The heart of deconditioning is simple: relax into your design, trust your body, and let life flow through you.

The Fruits of Deconditioning

On the other side of this journey, you find:

  • Relief & clarity → no more forcing, no more masks.

  • Freedom → the power to say no to what’s not for you, and yes to what nourishes you.

  • Authenticity → the courage to live as yourself, unapologetically.

  • Divinity & Power → the realization that living your design is not just about alignment, but about reclaiming your sacredness and creative force.

It’s like cleaning up your diet — once you’ve tasted real nourishment, the old toxic patterns feel intolerable. I have never looked back!! It’s the greatest gift to your life! THIS is the journey you signed up for as a human - to forget your true self divine energy, to remember and become empowered to create your own heaven on earth.

Walking the Path, Day by Day

Deconditioning is not about perfection. It is about presence.

  • One breath. One choice. One aligned decision at a time.

  • Trust your Strategy and Authority, they are your compass.

  • Don’t reintroduce the frequencies you’ve worked to release. Notice when old patterns come up, and choose different. Even if it takes time, as long as you eventually do.

  • Allow the process to unfold in its own time, and be so so patient with yourself. This is big work!!

And most importantly: know that you are not alone. This is the collective journey of our era. Each person who deconditions adds to the rising frequency of humanity.

The deconditioning journey is a radical act of love, for yourself, and for the collective.

It asks for courage. It asks for patience. And it asks for deep trust in your body and the intelligence of life itself.

But the gift is beyond measure: to live free, authentic, aligned, and whole.

Deconditioning is not about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you have always been.

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The 2027 Paradigm Shift: A New Era in Human Evolution

Humanity stands on the threshold of a profound transformation. According to Human Design, the year 2027 marks the beginning of a new evolutionary cycle. One that will reshape how we live, connect, and experience consciousness. It is said to be a reorientation of our very energetic frequency, a shift at both the cellular and collective level.

The End of the Cross of Planning

For over 400 years (1615–2027), we have been living under the influence of the Cross of Planning, a global cycle defined by structured communities, external authorities, and collective systems. Governments, economies, education, and healthcare were built on this foundation of planning and cooperation. It has provided stability, but also dependency.

In 2027, this era dissolves, giving way to the Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix. This new cycle emphasizes individual sovereignty, self-reliance, and authenticity. Instead of looking outward to systems or authorities for guidance, humanity is called inward — to live by inner truth, Strategy, and Authority.

You see it changing, institutions and governments are being overthrown - and it is the rise of the individual. Even in a business sense, it’s all about personal branding and ethics of the brand - people want to connect with the person behind the business. Big business is becoming less and less relevant and enticing.

The Solar Plexus Mutation

The most significant change comes through the mutation of the Solar Plexus Center. Currently, the Solar Plexus operates as both an emotional motor (fueling highs and lows) and an awareness center (offering clarity). After 2027, it evolves into a pure awareness center, shifting how humans experience emotions.

  • Emotions may lose their volatility.

  • Deeper clarity and presence become accessible.

  • Relationships and leadership may shift from reactive drama to calm awareness.

This is the awakening of emotional intelligence on a global scale — less about control, more about attunement.

The Arrival of Rave Children

Post-2027, a new type of human consciousness is expected to appear: Rave Children.

  • They are believed to embody a heightened connection to collective awareness.

  • Unlike us, they will not function as isolated individuals but as parts of a larger consciousness field.

  • Their existence may redefine how we view intelligence, community, and evolution.

Though their role is still mysterious, they represent a leap in human design — a preview of what humanity may become. You see the rise of autism and telepathy - this is an indication of children and people more tapped into consciousness and less aware of societal norms that we are unpacking and deconditioning.

From Collectivism to Individualism

The breakdown of traditional systems doesn’t mean chaos; it means transformation. As external authority dissolves, new forms of connection will emerge — based not on obligation but on resonance.

We may see:

  • Decentralized communities forming around shared values and energy.

  • New economic models rooted in sustainability and purpose.

  • Leadership shifts away from hierarchy toward wisdom and authentic influence.

The old blueprint of “fitting in” gives way to a world where uniqueness is the contribution.

How to Prepare for 2027 (it’s not scary)

The shift is already underway. IIt’s not scary, this can be an exciting time to create your own version of heaven on earth. Yes there is a lot of uphevel and evil in the world, but there is also so much good. YOU can be someone who contributes more good, love and light - because it DOES have ripple on effects. You have your uniqueness, intuition and authenticity - and it is needed here. You were born in this time for a reason.

To take advantage of this time:

  • Live by Strategy & Authority: Trust your inner compass rather than external rules.

  • Decondition: Shed outdated conditioning, identities, and societal expectations. Anything that doesn’t feel good, right or real for you is asking to be let go and to return to your true Self energy,.

  • Embrace patience: Transformation is cellular — a 7-year cycle. Be kind to yourself and others - unravel each layer of illusions and stories, and come back to your truth of divine life force creative energy.

  • Connect with resonance: Align with communities and individuals that support authenticity and expand your frequency.

  • Balance inner and outer life: While systems may dissolve, daily life still requires responsibility, grounding, and care. Meditation, nature, community - all needed in this time (especially as most of the world goes more and more online).

A Balanced View

Not all in the Human Design community see 2027 as a “fixed prophecy.” Some view it as metaphor — a symbolic way of describing humanity’s ongoing transformation (this is how I see it!!). Whether literal or figurative, the message is clear:

  • The old era of dependency is closing.

  • A new era of sovereignty and inner authority is dawning.

  • The true challenge: how will you evolve with it?

The Deeper Gift of 2027

At its heart, the 2027 shift is about remembering our divinity and creative power. Systems can no longer tell us who to be. The invitation is to live authentically, guided by our design, and to recognise that in doing so, we serve both ourselves and the collective.

The paradigm shift is not about destruction but rebirth — the unfolding of a new consciousness where uniqueness is celebrated, emotional awareness deepens, and humanity steps into its next chapter of evolution.

The question is not “what will change in 2027?” but “how will you change with it?”

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ARE YOU CREATING YOUR REALITY FROM YOUR NOT SELF OR YOUR HIGHER SELF PERCEPTION?

 

In every moment of everyday, you are creating your reality through your perspective and choices. One of the most important awareness pieces is realising when you are operating from your Not Self fear, lack, judgment and comfortable known (even in thought!) - you are multiplying the energy you actually desire to be free from. Your other option is the expansion, love and truth of your Higher Self awareness and knowing that's waiting for you to return to. THIS by far is the most helpful awareness and transformative code in your reconditioning journey - it shifts your energetic frequency, perspective and therefore life!

 

Higher Self or Not Self: How to know who is running your life?

Your Higher Self is your truth and divine life force energy. You cannot not be your true self energy but your light & energy can become distorted and clouded by the stories of the Not Self. Your Not Self is your learned illusions, conditioning and behaviour - it is not your truth, despite how overwhelming and convincing it can be.

 

Your true Higher Self energy expresses as love, intuition, trust, abundance, honest self‑reflection, aligned action, forgiveness and presence. It is not perfection; it is honest, compassionate and committed to truth over comfort, and it expects some fear at the growth edge because that is how you expand (hello higher timeline!)

 

Your Not‑Self expresses as separation from divine life force, fear, judgment, control, proving, people‑pleasing, busyness for validation, comparison and victimhood. When the Not‑Self leads, life feels small, effortful and misaligned. Everything just feels hard – it just feels like one thing after another and you can't catch a break. This is what most people feel like, until they begin their Human Design experiment and change their awareness, perception and therefore their reality. Any form of judgment (and I mean any - even the spiritual kind ;) keeps you on a lower timeline. Love and acceptance expands all - this is what HD gives you! It starts with yourself, and then expands to others.

 

THIS WEEK ON THE POD: Awareness That Will Transform Your Life

 

Awareness is everything. Awareness and perception in your Higher Self energy dissolves problems and illusions of the Not Self, and the POWER practice gives you a simple way to shift your state from lack and fear into expansion and evolution. When you catch an untrue illusionary thought of lack or fear from the Not Self, you have started the transformation. You do not need to over‑process; you can notice, choose again and embody a higher frequency and response.

 

Life, especially during these eclipses, will bring to the surface blind spots so you can evolve from your Not Self perception to your Higher Self truth, which means you can treat them as motivating invitations rather than setbacks (I have loved this time!!). You get to be grateful that everything that is coming up now is for your greatest good and return to your higher frequency + higher timeline!

 

The POWER Practice

When you notice comparison, people‑pleasing, proving, control, fear or scarcity - use the POWER Practice that I shared on the pod last week (you all loved!!). 

 

First, you pause and create space from the limited thought or story. Next, you look for the opportunity and feel GRATEFUL for the invitation to timeline shift by asking, “What is this inviting me to evolve?” Then you witness the protective part with love without feeding any further victim narrative. After that, you embody your strategy and authority - what is your most expansive, intuitive awareness and action? Finally, you respond as your Higher Self would and take a single aligned step within 24 hours (with Universal divine energy!)

 

 

 

Human Design Energy Center check‑ins:

I love to use the awareness of the energy centers to recognise patterns of the Not Self to shift into your higher frequency and timeline (makes it so so much easier to notice and transform!). 

 

NB: Whether you have a center undefined or defined does make a difference, but for the purposes of a newsletter (if only I could go as deep as I like - we will draw together). Join the Certification for all the depth and juice!!
 

Ajna & Head

The Not‑Self demands certainty that everything will work out as they plan before moving forward. It tries to “figure out life” from logic and rationality, which leads to overwhelm, overthinking and analysis paralysis. The Higher Self surrenders to it's present intuitive knowing, trusts in the inevitable unknown and allows the next intuitive step to lead beyond logic probabilities. The Higher Self is connected with divine intelligence and surrenders with aligned action of where it feels called to go, knowing that they are held and guided each step of the way. 

 

Root and Sacral

In the Not‑Self, you rush, live in chronic fight‑or‑flight and equate busy‑ness with worth. You feel guilty about rest, push through exhaustion, and swing between burnout and procrastination. In the Higher Self, you choose a grounded pace, set clear boundaries with work and availability, protect rest as a strategy, delegate or simplify where possible and allow joy to fuel sustainable output. You notice when you are in flight or fight - and make the active choice to slow down, become intentional and connect with your body's awareness.

 

Solar Plexus (Emotional)

If your Solar Plexus is defined, the Not‑Self acts impulsively on emotional highs and lows, represses feelings or uses emotion to control outcomes. If it is undefined, the Not‑Self absorbs other people's emotions and avoids truth or confrontation to keep the peace (people pleaser and saver). In the Higher Self, you develop emotional intelligence, express feelings intentionally and pair compassion with firm boundaries. You honour your process and other people, without the need to save, take responsibility or take on an emotional experience as your own.

 

Spleen (Intuition/Instinct)

The Not‑Self ignores intuition, clings to the familiar and lets fear overrule inner knowing. It can also disconnect from the body and feel sick & stressed (most of the population living from the head, not the intuition or heart). The Higher Self trusts subtle cues from the body, discerns real danger from imagined fear, releases what no longer serves and lets body‑led wisdom guide the next step. THIS is how we become self-sovereign and not conditional & controllable (we need this in the new paradigm!)

 

Heart/Will (Motivation and Self Worth)

The Not‑Self seeks worth through proving, performing, comparing, undercharging or over‑delivering, staying small, not taking up space, fear of new roles/heightened responsibilities, worries about what other people think and tears down / judges others to make themselves feel better (for a moment). The Higher Self focuses on itself and gives it's energy to what lights their heart up (no matter how it looks to others). It ENJOYS it's life and deeply devoted and motivated by what their heart desires. It remembers it's innate worth, chooses fair energetic exchange and acts from genuine motivation rather than obligation.

 

Identity (Direction and Love)

The Not‑Self forces a single identity or purpose, follows someone else's path and stays in the same place (even if unhealthy) to avoid discomfort. The Higher Selftreats purpose as an evolving expression, chooses supportive environments and moves step by step in an aligned direction even when the full path is not yet visible.

 

With this awareness, you get to notice the energy behind your thoughts & actions, and CHOOSE what energy you wish to grow and expand. Either your Not Self's illusions and limited timeline, or in the love and freedom of your true Higher Self frequency and higher timeline (where you naturally align with what you desire!).

 

Uncover more in this week's podcast! Not Self or Higher Self: Who is creating your reality?

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Journal prompts:

Reflect on where you are defending a story that keeps you small (where you defend is in your Not Self). Ask yourself what your Higher Self would do with your current situation today? Identify the center whose Not‑Self pattern is loudest this week and take it through your POWER Practice so you can elevate into your higher self energy and timeline.

 

TO DIVE IN DEEPER, JOIN US FOR THE ADVANCED HUMAN DESIGN CERTIFICATION – WHERE YOUR HIGHEST SELF WILL COME TO LIFE.

 

 

 

 

 

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What’s Driving You: Fear or Freedom?

It’s not your action that creates outcomes, it’s your energy behind it.

 

You can do all the “right” things in life and be doing the “most” in business, but if your action is coming from fear, lack, inauthenticity or insecurity (no matter how perfect) – it will be felt and fall flat.

 

We are all energy readers now. We sense inauthenticity, scarcity and misalignment. Anything created from forced energy just doesn’t land anymore.

 

People energetically connect and feel drawn to authentic expression and action. When it is grounded in love, truth and certainty (no matter how imperfect or new it may be) – it will always be received more powerfully and effectively.

 

It’s not about whether you have the best messaging, niche or strategy. It’s whether your work and words are coming from your authentic life force because that’s what people connect to. The work you were put on this Earth for. Not from performance, proving or perfectionism – but because they want to experience life moving through you and your business.

 

It’s not whether you’re consistent or not that will draw in your community. It’s whether your sharings are anchored in your authentic truth and passionate overflow, or if they are rooted in fear of being forgotten or pressure to be seen in a certain way. Forcing will fall flat with people that could be aligned, whereas authentic passionate overflow will naturally draw in your aligned people. This happens when you are in work you love and no longer fear the reception.

 

It’s not about whether your offering has enough inclusions, value or bonuses. It’s why you feel like you have to over-give and convince people. If the energy is “I’m not enough,” that’s what people feel. Genuinely overflowing with value is very different from acting like you need to convince. The Universe can’t reward you when the action is fuelled by “not-enoughness” energy, because it wants you to be free from this illusion.

 

It’s not about forcing yourself to be more visible. It’s about asking why you’ve been hiding and what parts of you fear rejection or ridicule. Fear of being seen isn’t solved with better lighting, it’s healed through loving compassion and integration. This is about creating more freedom in your being, not about “hacking” social media.

 

Don’t distract yourself by worrying if you are making the “right” decision or choosing the “right” ideas. Focus on your journey to create full certainty in Self and what is possible. This is your abundant, true, limitless energy. It is your invitation to integrate limitations, expand into your divine potential and heal your trust in yourself, in life and in your soul’s divine unfolding.

 

So instead of focusing on the “right action,” take a moment to check your energy and any stories that are driving your action. Is your intention coming from fear or from love? Because any action from fear will be felt and received with the same energy. Only what you create from the freedom of your authentic life-force energy will bring you what you truly desire. Because being an expression of that is the whole point of being here.

 

People will try to convince you that there is the one perfect strategy in business (if you do X, you will get Y). But what is often missing it the energetic component, the energy BEHIND the action that actually creates your outcomes & experiences.

Why? Because we have to remember the whole point of being here! For you to be your limitless, divine, abundant, FREE self, and contribute from this TRUE energy. Your business, relationships & life choices are portals for you to experience & share THAT. It’s your opportunity & invitation to be free from your perceived illusions & limiting beliefs.

When you realise that your business growth will be proportionate to your own growth and freedom remembered - that’s the true “hack”. This is where you are abundantly “rewarded” because you realise you ARE abundant. You feel free to create & explore because you realise you were ALWAYS free.

So if our actions are rooted in fear, insecurity, lack - they HAVE to be transformed. You might get some quick hits from that place but it’s not our true life force energy. Life will always invite you back to that inner knowing, inner truth & authentic energy. 

It’s not about cheating life, that’s quite literally impossible. It’s about understanding how life ACTUALLY works. Not something you control, fix, distort or perfect. But that you are life force energy in motion and have a divine channel to share. THIS is what people connect to - your authentic energy, not your perfectionism or strategy. 

And people are so so intuitive now & can read energy without words being said ;)

Your intention is what creates your results, not the action. So anything you do from fear or lack, will be felt & you will receive the same energy back. Anything from truth, authenticity and life force is magnetic & desired. Because that is you as DIVINE. It cannot be any more perfectly manufactured for what you are here to do. You get to stand & emanate confidently & passionately from that place. 

When you connect to your authentic truth, release the stories that you should be another way, and create strategies from THAT place - this is where you align to your true self success. LET IT NOT MAKE LOGICAL SENSE!

 

Remember: people want to connect with authentic life force. When you inhibit that receivership with your own illusions of perfectionism, lack or not-enoughness, it warps, dims and distorts the divinely created life force energy that so effortlessly wants to move through you. It can never be as good as who you naturally are.

 

Always ask yourself: Is this coming from fear or from love? From freedom or trauma? Your intention is what creates your outcomes, not the action.

 

Check out this podcast for your mind to be blown!

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Timeline Shifting & DeconditioningAs Your Highest Self

You’ve felt it before. The tug between two versions of your life. One that is your current lived reality and a feeling of another possibility just out of reach. I no longer call this the “in between” because you physically can't be “in between” in life. You are here in life, and this is IT. You are not waiting or in limbo ever, it's just your mind convincing you that something is missing or out of reach. When in reality, you are in your expansion (powerful time!), and it can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, unsteady and unknown - that's how it's meant to be. Nothing is wrong and you're not behind :) You are being invited and initiated into your higher timeline (and you get to be excited and motivated by that!)

 

Life is constantly acting in your highest good and evolution - it will show you where you are operating in your Not Self so you have the awareness and power to return to your Higher Self truth, magnetism and knowing. In hundreds of moments in every day, you are being given a choice to shift into a higher frequency and energy - mostly in the challenges, limiting thoughts, doubt and illusionary lack.

 

These are invitations to move from judgment to love, lack to abundance, fear to freedom, darkness to light. It's just up whether you accept and create follow up action.

 

Regardless of whether you operate from your Higher Self vs Not Self, uncertainty is still a prerequisite in the human experience, so you may as well choose your “hard”. For me, I prefer the stretchiness of short-term discomfort of growth & expansion, over long-term dissatisfaction and struggle when staying the same. The thing is - you can end up trying to “solve” problems in your lower Self energy and timeline, when really the better route is to connect to your Higher Self energetic frequency and dissolve the problems (because they don't exist in that timeline).

 

Your Higher Self expands into infinite parallel up-leveled timelines, your Not Self stays in your finite known timeline (the one you are trying to change).

 

Both timelines are real. Both are available to you right now. Whether you experience the higher timeline isn’t luck or circumstance—it’s the energy you’re living in. And in this week's podcast episode, you’ll discover how to shift timelines so you can choose the life that reflects your higher self, not your conditioning.

 SO how do you ACTUALLY shift into a HIGHER TIMELINE?

 

What timeline you operate in is dependent on your thoughts, action and energetic frequency. You can be doing everything “right” but if it is coming from lack, limitation or fear - it's not going to work or manifest what you desire (because you are actually here to transcend it - not multiply from it). You’ve probably heard the mantra: your thoughts create your reality. That's absolutely true, but it’s not the whole picture. Because:
• What happens when your nervous system is overwhelmed and in total fight or flight?

• What do you do when you’re spiraling in scarcity, or when fear feels louder than intuition?

• What do you do when “just think positive” feels hollow and fake?

• How do you meet your protective parts with compassion instead of shame?

 

Enter: My POWER Practice (PAUSE • OPPORTUNITY • WITNESS • EMBODY • RESPOND)

 

A simple yet powerful, repeatable tool you can use anytime to shift your energetic state and enter a higher timeline. That’s where real transformation happens. That’s when timeline shifting moves from concept into lived practice.

 

This is the practice I use multiple times a day, and has aligned me to manifestations in ways I couldn't have ever predicted. Every time you choose to shift with intention & liberation, you don’t just change how you feel in the moment. You change what you’re available for energetically. You change the opportunities that find you, the relationships that deepen, the business that grows. You change your timeline. You change your destiny. You align with your manifestations, and even better.

 

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Enjoy! This is a powerful one! xx

 

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Certification: your questions answered:

→ Will I have access to the material beyond the 6 months? 

 

Yes, you get lifetime access to all the learning materials, texts, recordings - the lot! SO much to sink your teeth into and keep you satiated for months, if not years. You will return to the material for years to come, the wisdom will grow with you. It is the exact framework & structure you will guide your future clients through. You will also be a member of our Alumni group and whatsapp communication - we love sharing wisdoms and celebrating wins in there! These beautiful humans are your future colleagues :)

 

→ I am really busy. What happens if I can't be live for the calls?

 

Totally fine! I understand life is busy, so don't put pressure on yourself if you can't be there live. This is why I made the modules self-paced so you can make the course work FOR you. Most students find it all very doable and honestly enjoyable! Everything is recorded and you can contact me afterwards with any questions and connect with the other ladies through the community portal. 

 

→ How do I know if this space is for me?

 

Two words: your intuition. It is guiding you - either you feel a curiosity, an excitement, a pull or it just sticks around in your awareness that doesn't seem to shake. That is your body guiding you here to learn and evolve. It won't always feel comfortable, there will be times you doubt it and your mind can often try and talk you out of it (because you WILL transform and that's scary to your mind). Tune into your intuitive authority and if it wants to join, you will NOT regret it. Let's just say - every student tells me it's life changing (their words, not mine).

 

→ When are the live Q&A calls? 

 

Wednesdays are our live call days - the day of Mercury (communication). It will alternate between 9.30am and 4.30pm AEST to cater for all time zones. These run every fortnight, you will have the modules to watch in your own time.

 

→ I don't have a business yet, can I still join?

 

Of course!! Many just join to learn Human Design and grow spiritually themselves. Most don't know “why” they are joining but feel a strong urge. That's who I have created the course mainly for! Those with an inner rumbling that there is something more for them, they know they are here to guide & make a difference, but don't feel equipped to guide someone through a transformation with integrity. 

 

ENTER Human Design - your framework to deeply impact people that will leave them thinking you are inside their psyche! You will also be mentored and supported in creating your business. I have added bonus sessions exactly for this - to support you in your entrepreneurial journey.  I will also be sharing somatic modalities to support your nervous system as you take these strides outside of your comfort zone. That's what makes this course different!

 

→ Is it okay if I am a beginner?

 

YES! Although you will be an expert in HD after the course, we start right from the beginning. You don't need clarity of your direction or knowing exactly where it's all going - that is coming! You will gain so much self awareness and clarity throughout the course, it is just as much a self development journey as it is a certification training. 

 

→ What if I have lots going on in my life right now and worried I won't stay on track?

 

I get it! Life can feel very full! This course caters for all learning styles and you always have options. We have an engaged community and an accountability partner to keep you on track. And if I am honest, our lessons are bloody fun and engaging - you will enjoy them and look forward to attending weekly!

 

Past students found the work and times super manageable. I have also extended the time period purposely so that it feels even more spacious and supportive. You really only need 2 hours a week available. Remember, you get lifetime access so you can return back to our space whenever you need.

 

And honestly, even if you only attend 50% of the classes, you'll get your investment worth. Nothing to lose, lots to gain.

 

But you know what you can and can't take on right now. Connect with yourself intuitively and feel into what you want to prioritise in your life at the moment. Creating space is always important - but you need to make that decision if you want to change. Something always has to give but it's important to feel into whether it's your mind's fear or genuinely you have no space. If the latter, trust that.

 

→ I am already a coach but want to infuse HD into my offerings - is this the right space for me?

 

AMAZING! Get ready for your whole business to transform and create greater results for your clients. You will have an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of each person, and a framework to intuitively guide people through. The coaching industry is changing and people are craving highly individualised, tangible advice and programs. This is your competitive advantage and will make you a market-leader in your spaces.

 

If there's a question you have that still hasn't been answered, hit reply to this email and I will love to connect with you.

 

If you are ready to join us:

 

Pay in full and receive a bonus 1:1 session with me valued at $450.

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Locating Yourself: Why Your Evolution Matters More Than the Outcome

So often, we want to be anywhere but where we are. We feel the pull toward change but don’t know where to begin. That’s because transformation doesn’t start with the destination—it starts with honestly locating ourselves in the present moment.

It’s like Google Maps. You can enter your desired location, but without your current coordinates, no route will appear.

The same is true for personal growth. You can have the vision, the goals, the desire to evolve—but if you aren’t truthful about where you are now, the path forward remains unclear.

How often do we say, “I don’t know” before even giving ourselves the space to check in? Instead of turning inward, we seek external validation, repeat old narratives, or ask others for answers. We’ve forgotten that we are deeply intuitive, connected, and intelligent beings.

What If You Already Know?

The truth is, you can’t think your way into clarity—you have to feel it.

But feeling isn’t always comfortable. It means sitting with everything—the joy, the grief, the uncertainty—without rushing to fix or bypass it. It’s easy to say, “just feel your feelings and you’ll find your truth”, but we live in a culture where emotions are often treated as inconvenient. We’re taught to suppress, override, and perform instead of being honest about what’s happening inside.

No wonder we feel emotionally constipated—holding everything in—or, on the flip side, like we’re purging emotions so rapidly we can’t keep up.

Thankfully, something is shifting. More people are recognizing the power of feeling, of slowing down, of honoring what’s real. The more we embrace this, the less we need “techniques” to process our emotions and the more we simply allow them to be a natural part of life. Maybe what we need isn’t more tools, but more honesty. More permission to explore the shadowy edges within. More safe spaces. More connection. More time.

Efficiency vs. Connection

On a recent trip to India, we spoke about the contrast between Western efficiency and the deeply communal nature of Indian culture. In the modern world, we’ve been conditioned to believe that efficiency is the highest form of success. But what has it cost us?

Efficiency often means less connection. Less presence. More autopilot. More loneliness.

In a culture rooted in reincarnation, the focus isn’t on getting ahead as fast as possible—it’s on the quality of the experience, the evolution of the soul. The true purpose isn’t just checking off achievements, but deepening self-awareness, contributing to collective healing, and embodying wisdom through experience.

Maybe success isn’t about doing more, faster. Maybe it’s about feeling more, deeper.

The Power of Locating Yourself in the Present Moment

A simple yet profound way to find clarity is to pause, feel into your body, and allow an “I am” statement to arise.

  • “I’m Hillary, and I feel stuck.”

  • “I’m Hillary, and I don’t know what this feeling is.”

  • “I’m Hillary, and I just need rest.”

Putting words to what’s happening inside integrates thinking, feeling, and being. Even if all you can say is, “I feel lost”, that acknowledgment itself is a moment of empowerment—because now, you’ve found yourself in your lostness.

From there, the next step reveals itself. Not the whole path, but just enough light to move forward.

Your Evolution Matters More Than the Outcome

We often obsess over whether something will work out—whether we’ll get the job, keep the relationship, reach the goal. But what if the point was never about making sure it happens?

What if the real purpose was how you change through it?

  • The job might not be about the position itself, but about finding your own voice.

  • The relationship might not be about making it last, but about learning self-trust.

  • The business might not be about the money, but about stepping into your highest self.

The universe is far more invested in your growth than in your ego’s idea of how things should unfold. If something isn’t happening the way you expected, it’s not failure—it’s divine redirection. Because the real success is not in the outcome. It’s in who you become along the way.

Coming Home to Yourself

So today, let’s start small. When someone asks, “How are you?”—pause. Feel. Answer truthfully, even if it’s inconvenient.

Because when we give ourselves the space to be real, we reconnect. We locate ourselves in the present moment. And from there, the path forward becomes clear.

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Letting Go of Attachments

Are You Proving Yourself or Being Yourself?

Have you ever felt like the moment you grip onto something too tightly, whether it’s a relationship, a business goal, or a certain image of success, it slips through your fingers?

 

That’s not a coincidence. That’s the Universe doing you a favour.

 

Either, that exact thing in that exact way, wasn’t what is meant in this exact moment for your true soul Self.

 

Also because anything built on attachment, on the need to prove, on external validation was never truly yours to begin with. 

 

Let me explain…

When we make any person, any business, any goal or anything our 'God' – it isn’t healthy. It isn’t truth. If we put something or someone on that high of a pedestal, we lose our power. Our view is distorted, our priorities are skewed and we lose a sense of ourselves and footing.

 

Have you ever noticed that when you care less, it all just seems to fall into place quicker or when you least expect it. This is because your whole sense of self and validation has not been attached to that thing. The Universe can’t deliver if it is because your sense of self is grounded regardless.

 

This is why people always say you need to “let it go” or “surrender to the outcome” with manifesting. If you hold the outcome too tight, you are in a state of constriction and distrust, not light and allowance.

 

The irony is that the less we seek validation, the more we become magnetic because we are embodying true confidence and alignment.

 

Are You Making Decisions to Prove Yourself?

Take a moment to reflect:

  • Are you choosing paths that feel good to YOU, or ones that will make you look good to others?

  • Are you saying yes because you truly want to, or because you don’t want to disappoint someone?

  • Are you chasing success, love, recognition because it’s aligned, or because deep down, you don’t feel enough without it?

The truth is, when we operate from a place of needing validation, we’re outsourcing our power. We build businesses, relationships, and identities that aren’t even ours. And at some point, the universe will strip those things away, not as punishment, but as liberation.

 

Why the Universe Will Strip Attachments From You

 

Attachment creates resistance. The tighter we hold onto something, the less space we give for divine flow. When we define ourselves by external things (titles, money, relationships) the universe will often remove them to show us:

 

"You were never meant to define yourself by this. You are already enough."

 

That you never needed to rely on those things to define or give you worth.

 

ESPECIALLY if they aren't aligned for you.

 

Losing what we’re attached to isn’t a loss. It’s a gift. Because what’s truly meant for us can only come when we’re unattached to how it has to look.

 

Human Design & the Need for External Validation

Your chart holds clues to where you might be seeking validation outside of yourself, look to these specific centers:

  • Undefined G-Center: Searching for identity, love, or belonging externally in something outside of yourself, and holding onto roles in order to fit in or feel important. Think: wearing masks or choosing roles based on ego rather than your genuine desire and authenticity.

  • Undefined Ego (Heart) Center: Feeling like you have to prove your worth, overworking, over-promising, or tying your value to achievement. This is what most of the world operates on – no wonder we have such a big self worth problem!

  • Undefined Throat: Trying to be seen or heard, speaking to get attention rather than when it’s aligned. OR forcing yourself to create and manifest from an unaligned space (i.e. law always felt hard to speak about, whereas I could talk about HD all day long).

  • Undefined Ajna: Feeling pressure to have certainty, prove your intelligence, or have all the answers.

When you make decisions from these open centers, you’re making them from lack. It has a LOUD conditioned voice that you shouldn’t operate on as fact, but invitation to connect to your deeper Truths within. Every time that voice comes up, you are being given an opportunity to heal it. Remember anything built from lack will eventually crumble.

 

How to Make Decisions From a Place of Alignment

  1. Check in with your body, not your mind. Your mind will always find reasons to justify what looks “good.” Your body (through your Authority) will always tell the truth. Does something feel hard and wrong? Trust that wisdom.

  2. Ask yourself: Would I still want this if no one saw or praised me for it? If the answer is no, it’s not alignment, it’s validation-seeking.

  3. Does your experience depend on how well it’s received or not received by others (i.e. it was only a good instagram post if you got lots of likes vs am I personally happy with what I shared?) If so, you will be blocking your ability to receive community and authentic connection.

  4. Detach from praise or criticism because both are just reflections of others’ perspectives, not your truth. This TRANSFORMED my sense of expression and community growth exponentially.

  5. Release what isn’t truly yours. If something feels heavy, forced, or like it’s depleting you, it’s a sign you’re holding onto an attachment. Letting go creates space for what actually supports you.

  6. Feel the weight of the “thing” in your body - if it feels “needed” or life/death, you need to work on releasing its attachment and any fear if it did go away.

  7. Trust that what’s removed is making space for something greater. If something is leaving your life, trust that it wasn’t aligned anymore. The void is uncomfortable, but what fills it will be far more expansive.

This week, I invite you to notice where you’re making decisions from a place of needing approval or seeking validation. What would change if you chose only what was true to YOU?

 

Remember, fulfillment comes from alignment with your body and the Universe, not from human approval or outward achievements. The only person you should be making “proud” is your highest self and divine energy. The more you seek validation from others, the more you disconnect from our true source of divine fulfillment.

 

When we stop looking outward for validation, we allow the Light to fill us.

The moment you stop seeking validation from others, you create space for divine guidance. And when you act from that place, you don’t just attract success, you align with your soul’s highest path.

 

Because when you let go of what was never yours, you make space for what always was.

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The things you’ll never regret (and why now is the time to choose them)

If there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again — through Human Design, through science, through the thousands of people my work has connected with — it's this:

 

Your body always knows the truth before your mind can explain it.

 

Long before your brain starts spiraling through the what-ifs and the doubts.


Long before you start calculating the risks or scanning for approval.


There’s something deeper that already knows.

 

 

For a Manifestor, it’s that initial surge of creative power that says, Go first.
For a Generator, it’s the gut response whispering, Yes, this!
For a Manifesting Generator, it’s the spark that says, What if I could do it all?
For a Projector, it’s the recognition that says, They’re ready to hear.
For a Reflector, it’s the subtle, sacred shift that says, This feels like home.

 

And yet, the very second you get close to that knowing, the mind tends to step in.

 

From a neuroscience perspective, this is completely normal.
Your brain is wired to seek safety and predictability.
It’s constantly trying to protect you from uncertainty.


Which is why, as soon as you get close to expansion, your mind floods you with imagined problems to solve:

"What if this doesn’t work?"
"What if I fail?"
"What if people don’t get it?"
"What if I’m not qualified?"

 

But here’s the truth:
The fear is just a projection — a leftover survival mechanism trying to keep you in the familiar.

 

In many spiritual wisdoms, it teaches that we have an opposing negative force that is trying to stop more light and expansion in. But it is your invitation to transcend, not believe it's lies! It is your opportunity to get even more grounded and rooted in your truth.

 

Because if you don't, if you keep letting the mind lead...
Nothing changes.

 

But when you choose to let your body, your design, and your inner authority guide you?
Everything changes.

 

Because here’s what I can promise you:

–- You will never regret trusting the signals your body has been giving you all along.
–- You will never regret following the path that lights you up, even if it takes you somewhere you couldn’t have predicted.
–- You will never regret creating the thing that felt like it came through you, even if it scared you.
–- You will never regret choosing rest, space, and alignment over burnout, proving, and exhaustion.
–- You will never regret becoming the person who finally stopped apologising for how they’re built, and started living like it.

 

And if there’s any part of you right now that feels the pull to go deeper...
–- To stop intellectualising your Human Design and actually embody it.
–- To share your insights, your wisdom, your magic in ways that support others.
–- To build something of your own — whether it’s a business, a body of work, or simply a new way of living that feels like home...

 

That’s exactly what Advanced Human Design Reader Certification is here to hold.

 

Because Human Design isn’t just a modality.
It’s not just a chart to learn or a language to memorise.


It’s a living, breathing experiment that re-patterns your subconscious, changes your life path, and returns you to the person you were before the world told you who you should be.

 

The longer you wait, the louder the fear gets.


But the second you choose yourself, choose your energy, choose your design...
That’s when it all starts to move.

 

And the only thing you’ll wonder is why you waited so long.

So here’s your reminder:


The life, the work, the version of you that’s been whispering this is what we came here to do...
 

It’s waiting on the other side of one decision.

 

And you’ll never regret making it.

 

Because the next chapter of your life?
It gets to be designed by you.

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Stop obsessively trying to solve problems that don’t exist 

Have you noticed how the moment you start thinking about expanding — changing something, trying something new, stepping into a bigger version of yourself — your mind suddenly gets very busy?

 

It starts creating 101 problems you have to solve before you can move forward:
// What if it doesn’t work?
// What if I’m not ready?
// What if I mess it up?
// What if they don’t like it?
// What if I fail?

 

These are protective patterns.

 

When you GET SO CLOSE to a new potential reality, your inner critic and negative opposing energy gets stronger!


This is not something you should believe or shy away from. It is a GOOD sign – you are moving outside of your comfort zone and expanding into your biggest evolution. 

 

Your nervous system is just doing what it’s wired to do: keeping you safe from the unknown.


And the unknown is exactly where your next level lives.

 

But here’s the thing: most of the “problems” your mind creates?


They don’t even exist.

 

The future is just a concept. It isn’t real.


There is no way to predict exactly what will happen next, no matter how much your mind tries to plan for every possible outcome.

 

All that’s real is this moment.


Right here.


Right now.

 

So how much of your energy is being spent solving problems that aren’t even happening?


How much are you delaying your next step because of scenarios your mind has made up?

 

And most importantly:
Where are you trusting your fear more than your instinct?

 

Because here’s what I know for sure—
Your instinct is never leading you toward chaos.

 

It's leading you to where your soul knows you are meant to be.


Your design already knows how to guide you forward.


And if any actual challenge arises?


You’ll handle it. You always do.

 

The work isn’t to avoid discomfort. But MOVE through it. It's your initiation to your next level of abundance, purpose and fulfilment. This CHANGED my life when I finally got it!


The work is to stop abandoning your desires because of imaginary problems that were never yours to carry.

 

And if you’ve been feeling the pull to step into a bigger version of yourself —
To stop holding back your gifts.
To stop second-guessing your wisdom.
To finally own the work you're here to do and share it in a way that feels natural, powerful, and true to you...

 

This is the exact kind of work we do inside Advanced Human Design Reader Certification.

 

Because the mind will try to keep you small.

The future will always feel uncertain.
And the only real moment to choose yourself and your purpose is this one.

 

And you’ll never regret doing that.

 

Because when you stop solving problems that don’t exist...
You finally get to build the life that does.

 

AHHH I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU!! 

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The REAL cost of Procrastination

We tend to think of procrastination as something small.

A delay.

A harmless pause.

A habit of putting off the email, the project, the idea.

 

But what about when you’re procrastinating your actual life?

 

Not just the tasks on your list — but the deeper calls.

The changes you’ve been craving.

The parts of you that whisper, there’s more than this.

 

"I’ll leave when the timing is better."

"I’ll start once I’m more prepared."

"I’ll follow what lights me up… later."

 

And you keep waiting for later like it’s a destination you’ll eventually arrive at.

 

But your subconscious and nervous system doesn’t know the difference between a real threat and the imagined fear of failure or rejection or change.

It holds you in patterns of survival:

 

Stay where it’s familiar.

Repeat what feels safe.

Protect what you’ve built — even if what you’ve built is slowly suffocating you.

 

Meanwhile, your soul knows something else entirely.

 

It’s been quietly nudging you.

Through the boredom that creeps in.

Through the restlessness you can’t quite explain.

Through the endless search for “the thing” you’re here to do.

 

And that tension you feel?

It’s just the gap between your current reality and the life you were actually designed for.

 

But the longer you ignore it, the further away it starts to feel.

Because procrastinating your life doesn't happen in big, obvious ways.

It’s subtle.

It’s sneaky.

It’s death by a thousand “maybe one days.”

 

And the cost of waiting?

It’s not just the job you don’t love.

Or the dream you never start.

 

It’s you.

It’s who you came here to be.

The expression of your unique energy.

The work that would feel like a homecoming.

 

And here's what I know:

The subconscious and nervous system thrives on repetition, which means the longer you delay, the easier it becomes to keep delaying.

But it also means that change — real, lasting, embodied change — becomes inevitable the moment you create safety around doing things differently.

 

And that starts by going first.

 

By deciding you’re done putting off the life you actually want.

By saying yes to the version of you who already knows how good it gets to feel.

 

This is the work I care about most.

Not just understanding Human Design—but embodying it.

Rewiring the patterns that keep you small.

Moving through the fear that tells you to stay quiet.

Learning to trust your own energy so deeply that following what lights you up becomes second nature.

 

This is what happens inside Advanced Human Design Certification.

 

We go beyond the charts.

Beyond the concepts.

Into the actual integration of your design.

So you can stop procrastinating the work you're here to do

And finally build the business, the message, and the life that feels like you.

 

The next round is open for enrollment.

And if you’ve felt the pull, even quietly, even just once…

You’re not imagining it.

 

This gets to be the moment you stop waiting.

 

Because your life isn’t on hold.

 

Your purpose isn’t pending.

 

The work you’re here to do doesn’t live in the future.

 

It lives here.

 

Now.

 

When you're ready, I’d love to share more with you.

 

If you feel an intuitive call and don’t know why, it’s because there is something very important here for you..

 

Will You Go First?

 

The Advanced Human Design Certification is designed to take you beyond theory. You’ll learn:

  • The science, art and knowledge of Human Design

  • How to intuitively apply it to create real transformation with integrative and practical wisdoms

  • How to step into your unique way of sharing this work with the world and create your aligned business

 

If you feel called to this work, now is the time to go first and stop putting your life on hold.

 

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YOUR MOTIVATION (in Human Design) MATTERS

One of the most underrated, overlooked, and completely life-changing pieces of Human Design is something that often gets skipped over: Motivation.

 

If you've looked at the arrows in your chart (the Variables), Motivation is what sits beneath the bottom right arrow — your “why,” your driving force, the quality of perspective that keeps your system in alignment.

 

It’s what sustains you.


It’s what pulls you forward when things get hard.


It’s what keeps your energy clear and your trajectory aligned.

 

When you're living from correct Motivation, you become magnetic, focused, and deeply grounded in your truth.


When you're living from incorrect Motivation, things start to feel distorted:

  • Proving.

  • Forcing.

  • Comparing.

  • Exhausting yourself trying to be strategic about things that were never yours to control.

Here’s the thing: Motivation isn’t about doing more.


It’s about purifying the frequency you’re operating from.


It’s the invisible thread that connects your sense of purpose to the way you serve, create, and lead.

 

Here is a snapshot of the Motivations (if you don't know yours, generate your chart here and it will say at the bottom). 

 

 

1. Fear (Higher expression: Awareness | Shadow: Paranoia)

Motivated to create a safe, secure, sturdy foundation in everything you do. First you investigate, then you take action. Build confidence by gathering the knowledge and insights you need to feel secure in your decisions so you can MOVE FORWARD. You become a wealth of knowledge & trustworthy source.

When aligned, Fear Motivation brings sharp intuition, strategic awareness, and an ability to prevent problems before they arise.
When distorted, it spirals into anxiety, overthinking suspicion, and distrust—seeing threats everywhere so doesn’t move forward.

 

2. Hope (Higher expression: Trust | Shadow: Naivety)

Motivated to hold the light, believe in possibility and reach the full potential on offer in this lifetime. You see that the world is a beautiful place with endless opportunities. You flow best when you surrender and trust the process. Follow what calls to your heart, and let the Universe support your journey.

When aligned, Hope Motivation allows you to move through life with optimism, faith, and inner peace. "There is always a way."
When distorted, it can become passive, avoidant, waiting for someone else to fix or overly idealistic—refusing to take grounded action.

 

3. Desire (Higher expression: Leadership | Shadow: Insecurity)

Motivated to lead us into a new way of being. Your role is to forge new paths and inspire others to follow suit. You are motivated by impact. You thrive when pursuing what excites and challenges you. 

When aligned, Desire Motivation trust their skills, follow their passions and let their natural authority shine. Create the change you desire to see in the world.
When distorted, they shy away from their power and don’t feel like they have anything to offer – so we miss out on their gifts and vision.


4. Need (Higher expression: Community Impact | Shadow: Scarcity)

Motivated to serve, share and support your community. You deeply understand what people need and have the ability to create a meaningful impact through your presence, love and compassion. Focus on the bigger picture — you are here for profound, authentic connection and impact. 

When aligned, Need Motivation becomes a resource for both yourself and others.
When distorted, becomes hyper-focused on the details, scarcity, what if’s and over-giving.

 

5. Guilt (Higher expression: Correction | Shadow: Over-responsibility)

Motivated to Improve, fix, uplift and make things better — for yourself, for others and the collective. Your drive comes from a desire to enhance, to grow, and to contribute to a better world.  You know what works and what doesn't — let your inner compass lead and take aligned action.
When aligned, Guilt Motivation is here to improve systems and serve others with heart.
When distorted, it takes on too much, feels responsible for everyone’s wellbeing, and exhausts itself trying to "make it right."

 

6. Innocence (Higher expression: Presence | Shadow: Apathy)

Motivated to move through life without an agenda and create your dream life. You are here to embody your desires, not try to control or force outcomes. You see the world through your personal lens and operate best when you aren’t swayed by other’s expectations or norms. This is YOUR life, and you have your own path of endless possibilities. 
When aligned, Innocence Motivation trusts the flow of life and from that space of individuality and integrity, they are a true inspiration and example.
When distorted, it disconnects, checks out, or avoids responsibility entirely.

 

This is just a little snapshot of the depth most people miss with Human Design.

 

The advanced layers that take you from "this is interesting" to "this changes everything."


And this is exactly why I created the Advanced Human Design Certification.

 

It’s not just about reading charts (of course we do that!). It’s about understanding the UNIVERSAL ENERGETIC SYSTEM behind what truly creates alignment in someone’s life — and learning how to guide people through it. I see it as a cheat sheet and competitive advantage to the codes of the Universe and the Matrix.

 

If you want to master this depth and understand the art and science of Human Design. The Advanced Certification is where we go all the way in.

 

Enrolment is open.


And if your Intuition and Motivation is calling, maybe that's no coincidence. Because nothing is random in this world – it's your sign to follow.

 

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