Glossary

Human Design

A system created by Ra Uru Hu in 1987 that draws from Astrology, the I Ching, the Chakra System and the Kabbalah Tree of Life. The Human Design system creates a map (bodygraph chart) that reveals an individual’s unique energetic blueprint. This system inspires us to expand our awareness of the self and shows us how to listen to our own inner guidance.

I-Ching

The I-Ching is one of the oldest written systems and it is often referred to as the “Oracle”. The “I-Ching” means “the Book of Changes” and it is composed of 64 hexagrams that are used for divination. These hexagrams provide guidance, advice, clarity and context. The 64 hexagrams are incorporated into the Human Design system as the 64 gates.

Incarnation Cross

The Incarnation Cross is your life theme and it is made up of the 4 most prominent gates in your bodygraph chart. This life theme is something that will slowly emerge over time as you live in alignment with your unique nature and it builds up into a full expression of your potential. The Incarnation Cross usually comes into play around your astrological “mid-life crisis” after you have planted a solid foundation and have a clear direction in life.

Individual Centering Circuit

This is a sub-circuit of the “Individual Knowing” circuit and the energy of this circuit is about being grounded within one’s own core individuality. It is NOT about “knowing” individuality, it is about BEING individual.

Individual Knowing Circuit

This circuit embodies the energy of evolutionarily new, unique and mutative qualities. Revolutionary thoughts, objectives and innovations are brought into the world through these gates and channels. Each gate within this circuit are focused on the unique empowerment of the individual.

Integrated Survival Channels

These channels are not a part of a specific circuit in the bodygraph chart. These gates carry an energy of survival and are focused on self-individuation and personal survival. All of these energies are meant to support a person’s personal journey to individuation.

Juxtaposition Cross

Often called the “fixed fate” cross because those with this uncommon cross type are designed to be firmly grounded in their energy type or Human Design definition. The Juxtaposition crosses represent only 2% of the population. Those with this cross also have the 4/1 Profile.

Left Angle Cross

These individuals have transpersonal karma which means their purpose will be fulfilled through interactions with other people. You have the potential to impact other people and their life through meaningful interactions.

Lines

Meaning 1 – The term, “Lines” is often used to reference the activated gates in a Human Design bodygraph chart.

Meaning 2 – “Line” also refers to each of the 6 lines in the hexagrams. Each line has a meaning or characteristic. These lines are also represented in the 12 different Human Design Profiles.

Logic Circuit

The Logic Circuit is a counterpart to the Abstract Circuit. All of the gates within this circuit are focused on the future in order to find the best course of action. These gates also include the energy of correction and developing skills that will ensure a better future. The skills that are learned from the energy of this circuit are meant to be shared with others.