LIVING FROM YOUR ESSENCE MANIFESTO

I Believe

✨ That we are not born as blank slates, but as souls with a history, a vision, and sacred agreements.

You arrived here not by accident, but with intention — shaped by lifetimes of experience, growth, and wisdom. Your soul is ancient, and it chose this moment, this incarnation, to continue its sacred unfolding. You carry memories, contracts, and potentials that stretch beyond what your conscious mind may know. Your life has meaning not only in this moment, but in the great arc of your soul’s evolution.

✨ That your life has meaning — not by accident, but by divine and intelligent design.

You are not a random event in the cosmos. You are a vital thread in the great tapestry of life, a necessary voice in the human choir. The events of your life — even the painful ones — are not meaningless chaos. They are part of a greater orchestration designed to awaken, shape, and empower you to become more fully yourself.

✨ That we each carry a living blueprint — flexible, dynamic, and soul-authored — to help us become who we truly are.

Your life’s direction is not dictated by rigid fate, but guided by a luminous inner compass. You are both the map and the traveler. While your blueprint includes purpose and potential, it leaves room for creativity, growth, and change. You were born with the freedom to become — to unfold into the highest expression of who you truly are.

✨ That your most sacred purpose is your life — lived with courage, integrity, and in alignment with your essence.

Purpose is not something you chase — it’s something you live. When you honor your truth, speak with integrity, and choose from your essence, you are fulfilling the highest purpose of all: being fully alive. Your life, just as it is, is a sacred expression of the Divine. Your authenticity is your contribution. Your courage is your offering.

💠 I Know

💠 That despair is real — I’ve lived it.

I know the hollow places, the weight that flattens your chest when it feels like everything is lost. I’ve been in the trenches, unsure if I’d ever find my way out. Despair is not weakness — it’s the cry of a soul that’s ready to be reborn.

💠 That loss, betrayal, and uncertainty can bring us to our knees.

I’ve experienced the shattering that comes when what you loved disappears, when what you trusted turns against you. These moments can feel like death, and in many ways they are. But I’ve also seen what can rise from the ashes.

💠 That the trenches of life — where everything seems dark and uncertain — are not the end of your story.

The darkness is a chapter; not your conclusion. Your purpose never abandons you, even when everything feels lost. There is a way forward, even if you can’t yet see it. You are allowed to collapse — but you are also allowed to rise again.

💠 That no matter how deep the hole, there is always a way out — and always a way back to your soul.

Healing is not only possible — it is your soul’s deepest instinct. Even in your darkest hour, you are not alone. Your soul remembers the light. Your essence is indestructible. And I am here to help you find your way back.

🌀 I Offer

🌀 30+ years of soul guidance grounded in experience, compassion, and spiritual clarity.

I have walked this path for decades — as a seeker, a guide, a teacher, and a witness. My work is not based on theory alone. It is rooted in experience, tested by life, and refined by years of service.

🌀 A deeply integrative, non-judgmental approach rooted in Astrology, Human Design, Coaching, Energy Work, and more.

I work with the tools of soul understanding — ancient and modern — and blend them intuitively to support your unique journey. Whether we explore your Human Design, your astrology chart, or your current crossroads, all paths lead back to the truth of who you are.

🌀 A safe space to come as you are — with your questions, pain, confusion, and your hope.

You don’t have to be healed, whole, or certain to work with me. You are welcome as you are. Bring your magic, your questions, and your grief. I meet you where you are — without judgment, agenda, or assumption.

🌀 A spiritual partnership: I walk with you as you reclaim your light, your voice, and your power.

I don’t do one-sided readings. These are soul collaborations, between you and me, and our benevolent guides. I don’t give you answers; I will make suggestions so that you can identify your own answers. I don’t direct your life — I walk beside you while you reclaim it. Together, we bring your essence back online.

🌿 I Stand For

🌿 Alignment over perfection.

You were never meant to be flawless — you were meant to be real. When you live in alignment with who you are, your life becomes a reflection of truth, not performance.

🌿 Resilience over resignation.

You have survived so much — and you are still here. Your scars are not shameful. They are proof of your strength. Resilience is the courage to try again when the world has told you to give up.

🌿 Your Truth Matters.

Your truth matters. Your voice matters. The world needs your authenticity. 

🌿 Self-responsibility over shame.

You are not to blame for everything that’s happened to you. But you are powerful in what you choose next. Owning your life is a sacred act — and a revolutionary one.

🌿 Radical compassion, for yourself and all beings.

You deserve gentleness, even when you fall. Others do, too. Compassion is not weakness — it is the soul’s natural intelligence at work.

🔔 I Am Here to Remind You

You came here for a reason.
You are not lost.
You are not broken.
Your soul knows the way.

Your life is a sacred calling.
Your choices are your power.
Your essence is your guide.

You do not need fixing. You need to remember.

🌟 And When You Live in Alignment With Who You Truly Are…

🌟 You become magnetic to the right people, places, and paths.
Your resonance changes when you live from truth — and that attracts what truly belongs to you.

🌟 You access your inner compass.
No more chasing. No more contorting. The answers are within, and your intuition becomes your guide.

🌟 You rise into joy, sovereignty, and spiritual maturity.
Joy is your birthright. Sovereignty is your nature. Maturity is your arrival. This is what it means to live from your essence.

🔮 Let This Be Your Sacred Reminder

You are here to live from your essence.
And your life — with all its twists and trials — is a masterpiece in the making.

Ready to go deeper? Contact Me to book a session. 

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HONOR YOUR BLUEPRINT

We frequently ask: “Why am I here?” We search for belonging, for how to make our lives mean something. The answer isn’t hidden in some distant land or esoteric text; it resides in us. Everyone has a purpose. And it isn’t about your role or job title, but about the fundamental reason you exist. Your yearnings will continue to drive you to define and refine your understanding of your purpose, so pay attention to them. You are here to follow and live out your purpose.

Your purpose is sacred. Your purpose is not accidental, trivial, or interchangeable with another’s purpose. Purpose is a personal assignment woven into your soul. It is your divine inheritance, the agenda entrusted to you that will unfold throughout your life, albeit with considerable trial and error. Recognize that your purpose is sacred. You will identify it through what calls you. It is your responsibility to follow these callings, these nuggets of excitement, to see where they lead. The answers will come as you keep moving forward. The bridge to where you’re headed gets created with each decision and brave step. Design and intention are built into you, so there is no reason to fear that you will not be able to create the bridge to your path. Your path is the one that will be the most meaningful and fulfilling for you.  

Your life is specifically designed to support your purpose. Every challenge or triumph contributes to the unfolding of your purpose. Every experience gives you information that reveals your next step and deepens your understanding of why you are here. This doesn’t mean life will be easy or that the next step is obvious. Your design likely includes detours that will teach you resilience, that will insert obstacles that build strength. There will be periods of darkness with no answers, times when you feel you have been abandoned by everything you trusted and believed in. These are times that ask you to let go and wait for the information, insight, or connection that will give you what you need so that you can get moving again.

Consider the tools you have: your talents, interests, and yearnings are to help you find your path and succeed. These tools are not random quirks of personality or fleeting fantasies. The things that genuinely fascinate you, the skills that come naturally to you, and the deep-seated desires that pull at your heart are signposts that point you to your right path. The adolescents intrigued by the disassembly and reassembly of equipment can realize their talent for engineering and innovation. Someone who feels profound empathy for others might find their purpose in healing modalities, counseling, or advocacy. The person who understands the need to respect the environment and the beings that dwell therein might become a naturalist, an environmental scientist with a specific focus on a species or particular terrain, a veterinarian, an activist for the rights of nature, or even an animal communicator. The individual who enjoys storytelling can use that to inspire, educate, or entertain. These innate inclinations are the compass pointing you to your true north. They are, so to speak, your innate vocational DNA that makes you, you. Ignoring them is like a bird refusing to fly or a fish denying its need to live in water.

Your intrinsic design also means you cannot be someone other than who you are. You can expend tremendous energy and endure frustration trying to fit into molds never meant for you. You can contort yourself to meet expectations and chase after definitions of success that do not resonate. Attempting to emulate paths that belong to others is a recipe for discontent and a disservice to your innate design. A rose cannot become a sunflower, nor should it try. Its beauty, fragrance, and essence lay in being a rose. Your unique contribution to the world can only come from embracing and expressing your authentic self. Trying to live someone else’s purpose is like wearing clothes several sizes too small; they constrict, are uncomfortable, and ultimately, unsustainable for wearing. Peace of mind comes with accepting your inherent nature with all its unique contours.

So, what is your role in the grand scheme of things? Your job is to fully utilize the resources you have been given. This is where active participation meets divine endowment. It’s not enough to simply acknowledge your talents; you must cultivate them. It’s not enough to recognize your interests; you must explore them. Your yearnings? They are invitations to take action inside the arena of your purpose. Using what you’ve been given involves a dynamic process of courageous application, discovery, practice, and refinement. It means taking risks, learning from your failures (merely feedback), and persisting in honing the gifts that are uniquely yours.

In committing to finding and following our purpose, we honor and serve all, including ourselves.   Living in accordance with your purpose allows you to bring something to the world that no one else can in the same way. Your distinct gifts, when shared, enrich the collective. They can solve problems, inspire others, or simply create beauty. This is the ultimate service – contributing your irreplaceable part to the whole.

Living your purpose is a deep form of self-honor. It aligns your actions with your essential being. The energy once spent on resisting your nature is freed up to create and contribute, and you will experience deep satisfaction from living your life in alignment with its sacred design.

The journey to uncovering and living your purpose requires self-reflection, courage, and a willingness to trust the inherent wisdom of your natural design. It means listening to the whispers of your heart, honoring your talents, and daring to follow your path. By doing so, you not only discover the profound meaning of your existence, but you will also make your sacred and irreplaceable contribution to the whole.

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THE LUNAR MIRROR: UNPACKING THE PROFOUND GIFTS OF THE HUMAN DESIGN REFLECTOR

In the intricate tapestry of Human Design, with its defined channels and energetic centers pulsing with consistent life force, lives a unique archetype: the Reflector. Comprising only about 1.4% of the population, Reflectors are often misunderstood and sometimes feel like outliers in a world geared towards consistent output and defined identities. Yet, within their extraordinary design lies a profound sensitivity and capacity for wisdom that offers invaluable gifts to humanity. They are the lunar mirrors, the barometers of collective well-being, and the holders of a unique perspective.

The most striking feature of a Reflector’s chart is the absence of definition. This doesn’t mean they are empty! It means they lack a fixed, consistent way of processing energy. Instead of generating energy, their aura is designed to sample the energies around them. Like a sensitive instrument, they take in the frequencies of the people, places, and their environment, generally. And what they take in, they reflect back.

The Gift of the Untainted Mirror

This reflective quality is perhaps their most immediate and powerful gift. In a world where many are deeply conditioned and operate from fixed perspectives, the Reflector offers a chance to see ourselves and our situations with startling clarity. Because they don’t have a consistent energetic filter that imposes its own agenda, the reflection they provide can be remarkably pure. When interacting with a Reflector who feels safe and respected, individuals can often perceive aspects of themselves – strengths, inconsistencies, hidden potentials, or conditioning – mirrored back to them. This isn’t judgmental; it’s simply an energetic reflection. It’s an invitation to self-awareness. They show us who we are, cutting through the noise of expectations.

The Gift of Deep Sensitivity: The Collective Barometer

Their openness makes Reflectors extraordinarily sensitive to their environment. This isn’t just emotional sensitivity; it is energetic receptivity. They feel the energetic “weather” – the harmony or dissonance, the health or toxicity, the joy or stress – of their surroundings, acutely. While this can be challenging for the Reflector if the environment is unhealthy (leading to their not-self theme of Disappointment), this sensitivity serves a vital function for the collective. Reflectors are the ultimate “canaries in the coal mine.”

If a Reflector is thriving, feeling Surprised and delighted by life (their signature theme), it’s a sign that their environment – their family, workplace, and community – is energetically healthy and supportive. Conversely, if a Reflector is consistently feeling unwell, drained, or deeply disappointed, it’s a powerful indicator that something is amiss in the collective energy field they inhabit. They physically and energetically embody the health of the whole.

Paying attention to the well-being of the Reflectors in our midst offers invaluable diagnostic information about the health of our systems and relationships. Their sensitivity isn’t a fragility to be protected from the world, but a guidance system to be honored and learned from.

The Gift of Lunar Wisdom and Patience

Reflectors operate on a different timeline than the rest of the population. Their strategy for making significant decisions involves waiting through a full lunar cycle (approximately 28.5 days). During this time, the Moon transits through all 64 gates of the Human Design bodygraph, temporarily activating different energies within the Reflector’s open centers. This process allows them to “sample” various perspectives, feeling into them through different energetic lenses before reaching clarity.

In our fast-paced, instant-gratification society, this inherent need for patience is a radical gift. Reflectors teach us the wisdom of non-impulsive action. They demonstrate that true clarity often requires time, reflection, and experiencing what’s possible from multiple angles. Their connection to the lunar cycle reminds us of the importance of natural rhythms, the ebb and flow of energy, and the power that comes from aligning with cyclical wisdom rather than forcing linear progress. They embody the understanding that waiting isn’t passive emptiness, but an active process of gathering information and allowing deeper knowing to emerge.

The Gift of Objective Observation and Synthesizing Wisdom

Reflectors have the unique potential to observe life without being consistently attached to one particular way of being or seeing. While they sample everything, they aren’t fixed to anything. Over time, this allows them to develop a remarkably panoramic perspective. They can see the patterns that connect disparate experiences, understand the nuances of different energetic expressions, and synthesize information from a place of non-attachment.

While other types might be deeply invested in their specific definitions, the Reflector can witness the entire spectrum of definitions play out. This grants them the potential for profound, impartial wisdom about human nature, group dynamics, and the larger cycles of life. When they are recognized and given the space to share their observations, their insights can be incredibly holistic and illuminating.

Honoring the Reflector’s Gifts

To fully benefit from the gifts Reflectors offer, humanity needs to understand and honor their unique nature. This means recognizing their sensitivity and prioritizing healthy environments for them. It involves respecting their need for time to make decisions. It requires seeing their reflective quality not as a lack of identity, but as a powerful tool for awareness.

The Reflector, with their deep sensitivity and potential for profound wisdom, reminds us of the importance of observation, the value of patience, the power of reflection, and the undeniable interconnectedness between our individual well-being and the health of our environment. They are rare treasures, offering humanity a clear mirror, a sensitive gauge, and a connection to the subtle, cyclical wisdom of the cosmos. By appreciating and learning from them, we all gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we share.

Are you a Reflector?  Please Feel free to tell us about your personal journey in the comment box below.  Do you know a Reflector? What have you learned from them?

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AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT: THE HUMAN DESIGN MANIFESTING GENERATOR

Have you ever witnessed someone who seems to operate on an entirely different energetic frequency? Someone who can dive headfirst into a new project with astonishing speed, pivot to another task in seeming mid-stride, absorb information like a sponge and keep an improbable number of ventures, hobbies, and social connections aloft simultaneously? If so, you’ve likely encountered the dynamic force of nature known in Human Design as the Manifesting Generator (MG).

Constituting roughly 30.4% of the population, Manifesting Generators (MGs) are a unique hybrid energy type. They blend the sustainable, potent life-force energy of the Generator with the initiating spark of the Manifestor. This internal wiring creates a powerhouse designed for rapid action, multi-faceted engagement, and profound efficiency. When operating correctly according to their design, the Manifesting Generator’s way of moving through the world can look like a dazzling performance – a masterful display of speed, skill, dexterity, and even a touch of what seems like pure magic, or legerdemain.

But how does this intricate design translate into these seemingly superhuman capabilities? Let’s explore the Manifesting Generator through the lenses of velocity, skill, apparent effortlessness, and the fine art of keeping multiple balls in the air.

Moving at the Speed of Light: The Efficiency Engine Unleashed

The defining feature enabling the Manifesting Generator’s characteristic speed is their unique design. MGs have both a defined Sacral Center – the body’s powerful engine of sustainable life force and work force energy, and a defined Throat Center, the hub of communication, action, and manifestation.  

This internal superhighway allows MGs to move with incredible velocity. Unlike Manifestors who are designed to initiate, MGs (like Pure Generators) must first wait for something external to ping their Sacral Center. This could be a question, an opportunity, an observation, something they see or hear – anything outside of themselves that evokes that deep, visceral, non-verbal gut response: the unmistakable “Uh-huh” (yes) or “Un-unh” (no).

Once that Sacral “Uh-huh” (yes) ignites, the motorized Throat allows the Manifesting Generator to spring into action almost instantaneously. This isn’t merely about being fast for the sake of speed; it’s about energetic efficiency. MGs often instinctively find the most direct route from response to completion. This can manifest as skipping steps that others might deem necessary. To an observer, this might appear impatient, impulsive, or even chaotic. However, for an MG operating from alignment, this non-linear trajectory is simply the most energy-conserving path their life force naturally wants to take. A Manifesting Generator’s speed is a natural byproduct of a design that fires on all cylinders when lit up by a genuine Sacral response.  

Dexterity: The Nimble Art of the Pivot and Multi-Focus

Dexterity speaks to skill and adroitness. With the Manifesting Generator, this translates into mental, energetic, and operational agility. They are inherently designed to engage with multiple stimuli and to shift focus with remarkable nimbleness.

Imagine a master weaver whose hands fly across the loom, managing numerous threads simultaneously, or a skilled chef coordinating multiple pans on the stove. The MG operates with similar energetic dexterity. They can be deeply engrossed in one task, respond to a new stimulus (a call, an email, a new idea sparked by their current work), and pivot their energy towards all of it seamlessly.

This isn’t the scattered energy of someone unable to focus. When operating correctly, it’s the expression of their Sacral energy finding multiple points of engagement in the present moment. They might learn complex new software while finalizing a report, explore a passionate side hustle, or juggle demanding family responsibilities alongside intense personal development work. Their dexterity lies in this innate capacity to respond and shift fluidly without necessarily losing momentum or dropping the thread entirely, as long as the Sacral “Uh-huh” continues to fuel each active engagement. Trying to force themselves onto a single, monotonous track often leads to boredom, stagnation, frustration, and even anger.

Legerdemain: The “How Do They Do That?” Illusion of Effortlessness

Legerdemain, literally “lightness of hand,” evokes the image of a stage magician performing complex feats with deceptive ease, making the impossible look effortless. This beautifully captures the external perception of a Manifesting Generator operating in their authentic flow. They can manage an intricate tapestry of projects, relationships, learning curves, and responsibilities in a way that often leaves others bewildered: “How do they manage it all?”

The secret behind this apparent magic isn’t trickery; it’s the synergistic effect of alignment with their Strategy and Authority. When an MG consistently waits to Respond, honors their Sacral “yes” or “no” (and Emotional Authority, if applicable, waiting for clarity over time), and remembers to Inform those who will be impacted before they act on their response, things tend to unfold with surprising grace and synchronicity. Obstacles may seem to dissolve, the right resources appear, collaborations click into place, and forward momentum builds almost effortlessly.

The Art of Juggling: Master of Multiple Passions and Projects

If any Human Design type embodies the archetype of the juggler, it’s the Manifesting Generator. They are multi-passionate individuals who thrive on variety and can feel deeply stifled, bored, and energetically depleted if confined to a single path for too long. Juggling multiple projects, exploring diverse hobbies, engaging in various social circles, and embarking on simultaneous learning journeys is often where they feel alive, engaged, and ultimately, Satisfaction – the signature theme indicating they are living in alignment.

However, just like a stage juggler, mastering this art requires skill, practice, and an understanding of the inherent dynamics:

  • Juggle Only What Ignites the Sacral Fire.The MG is not designed to juggle obligations or things they think they should. The key for them is the Sacral response. If a project, hobby, or task consistently evokes an “Un-unh” (a No) or feels heavy and draining, forcing themselves to keep it in the air will inevitably lead to frustration, burnout, and dropping the other balls that bring satisfaction.
  • Permission to Put Balls Down (or Throw Them Away). MGs are designed to sample life’s buffet. They might dive into something with immense enthusiasm, learn what they need, experience the initial burst of satisfaction, and then find their interest wanes. It is perfectly correct for an MG to put the metaphorical ball down, even if it’s unfinished, without guilt or self-recrimination. Clinging to depleted projects drains their vital life force.
  • The Informing Aspect is Crucial. As they add new balls to their juggling or decide to let one drop, informing the relevant people (bosses, partners, collaborators, family) is key. This isn’t asking for permission, but rather giving others the necessary information to adjust, manage expectations, and prevent collisions or misunderstandings. 
  • Recognizing Plateaus and Re-Engagement. MGs often experience bursts of intense energy followed by plateaus. During these plateaus, they might feel temporarily stuck. This is a natural part of their process, a time to integrate and wait for a new Sacral response to reignite their engagement, perhaps with a previously paused project.

Embracing the Manifesting Generator Flow

For the Manifesting Generator navigating this complex world, understanding and embracing your unique design is paramount. Your incredible speed, when born from response is a gift, not a flaw. Your tendency to skip steps isn’t carelessness; it’s your inherent efficiency mechanism. Your multi-passionate nature isn’t scattered; it’s the expression of your potent life force exploring the richness of existence. Your ability to juggle numerous interests isn’t irresponsible; it’s a sign of your dynamic capacity for engagement.

It is natural to move with dazzling speed and illuminate the world with your unique brand of dynamic energy and seemingly magical ability to keep so much vibrant potential in play. You are designed for a rich, varied, and satisfying journey!

Are you a Manifesting Generator? Do you know one? How do these concepts of speed, dexterity, legerdemain, and juggling resonate with your experience? Share your insights and stories in the comment box below!

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THE STALWART HEART AND HEROIC DEPENDABILITY OF THE HUMAN DESIGN GENERATOR

Senator Cory Booker

In the intricate tapestry of Human Design, one Type forms the very lifeblood, the energetic engine that keeps the world turning: the Generator. Generators, about 36% of the population, are the great builders, the masters of their work (when it’s the right work), and the sustainers of life force energy on the planet. Their defining feature is a defined Sacral Center, a potent motor of consistent, renewable energy. This isn’t the initiating spark of the Manifestor or the focused guidance of the Projector: it’s the powerful, enduring hum of creation and vital force.

What makes them so dependable? Let’s explore the beauty of their design:

The Sacral Powerhouse: A Wellspring of Energy

The defined Sacral Center is the Generator’s superpower. It is their source of sustainable energy that when engaged correctly allows them to work, create, nurture, and persevere with incredible stamina. Unlike the Types that need significant rest to replenish, the Generator generates energy by using energy on things that light them up. This inherent capacity for sustained effort forms the bedrock of their dependability. They can go the distance provided they are fueled correctly.

The Strategy: To Respond – The Key to Authentic Commitment

Here lies the magic and the crucial distinction. A Generator’s heroic dependability isn’t about saying “yes” to everything or forcing themselves through tasks out of obligation. Their power, commitment, and stalwart heart is unlocked through their Strategy: To Respond.

The Sacral Center communicates through a viscerally inspired “uh-huh” (yes) or “uhn-uh” (no). When a Generator waits for something external to respond to – a question, an opportunity, a need they encounter – and they get that inner affirmative response, they tap into vast energy reserves. This response isn’t just a preference; it’s an energetic commitment. When a Generator says “yes” from their Sacral, they are all in. They have the power, the drive, and the follow-through to see it done. This authentic, aligned commitment is the source of their most profound dependability.

Satisfaction: The Sign of a Heart Engaged

The Signature feeling for a Generator living in alignment is Satisfaction. This isn’t just mild contentment; it’s a deep, fulfilling sense of rightness that comes from using their energy correctly. It’s the feeling after a day of engaging work, creative flow, or meaningful connection that leaves them energized rather than depleted. This Satisfaction is the fuel that keeps their engine running smoothly and the external indicator that their stalwart heart is fully engaged in what they are doing. A satisfied Generator is a reliable force of nature.

The Stalwart Heart in Action: Showing Up Consistently

Think about the truly dependable people in your life: the friend who always helps you move, the colleague who meticulously finishes projects, the parent whose nurturing presence is a constant. Chances are, many of them are Generators living in alignment. Their dependability isn’t just about physical endurance; it’s about the loyalty, consistency, and unwavering commitment that comes from their Sacral “yes.” When they respond and commit, they bring a steadfastness that is both reassuring and heroic in its consistency. Their open and enveloping aura often makes others feel comfortable and secure in their presence, further enhancing this feeling of reliability.

Navigating Frustration: Resilience Towards Satisfaction

Of course, no journey is without its challenges. The Generator’s Not-Self theme is Frustration. This arises when they initiate instead of responding, pushing themselves into things their Sacral says “no” to, or feel stuck and unable to use their energy correctly. Frustration is their internal guidance system screaming “Wrong way!”

Their resilience lies in recognizing this frustration not as a failure, but as a sign. The Generator’s strength includes the capacity to pause when frustrated, reassess, and wait for something to respond to that does light up their Sacral center. This ability to navigate frustration and continually seek the path back to Satisfaction ensures their dependability isn’t brittle; it’s a resilient force capable of recalibrating and finding the right track again.

Why We Cherish Generators

Generators are the foundation upon which much of our world is built. Their capacity for sustained effort, their potential for mastery through dedicated practice, and their deep well of life force energy are essential. Their dependability, when born from an authentic Sacral response, is heroic not because it’s flashy, but because it’s vital.

If you are a Generator honor your Sacral response. Trust the “uh-huh” and “uhn-uh.” Know that your greatest strength and deepest satisfaction come not from forcing but from responding to the life that calls to you. Your stalwart heart and dependable energy are incredible gifts.

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the Generators in our lives – the builders, the sustainers, the unwavering forces whose satisfaction fuels the world. Their consistent, heart-driven energy is truly heroic.

Are you a Generator? How does your Sacral response fuel your dependability? Share your experiences in the comment box below!  Do you know a Generator? How have they inspired you?

 

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THE COURAGE AND RESILIENCE OF THE HUMAN DESIGN PROJECTOR

In the diverse landscape of Human Design, each of the five Types holds a unique energetic signature and purpose. While Generators build, Manifestors initiate, and Reflectors mirror, the Projector stands apart as the natural guide and the wise advisor, the one designed to see and direct energy with exceptional clarity. Constituting roughly 22% of the population, their path demands a frequently overlooked reservoir of courage and resilience.

Projectors are not designed for the constant energetic output of a Generator, nor the impactful initiation of a Manifestor. Their gift lies in their focused and penetrating aura, an energy field built to deeply recognize, absorb, and understand the ‘other’ – be it a person, a system, or a process. They are the systems thinkers, efficiency experts, and the talent scouts of the energetic world. Their highest potential unfolds when they guide energy rather than trying to generate it themselves.

This unique design necessitates a specific operational Strategy: Waiting for the Invitation (or Recognition). And it is within the nuanced reality of this Strategy and the life path it carves that the Projector’s quiet heroism truly emerges. Let’s delve into the layers of courage and resilience that define their journey.

The Courage to Wait: Trusting Stillness in a World Obsessed with Motion

Imagine living in a society that relentlessly champions action, hustle, and self-starting initiative. Billboards scream “Just Do It!” Mentors advise “Fake it ’til you make it!” and the cultural narrative glorifies constant busyness. Now, imagine being energetically designed not to initiate, but to wait. Wait for what? Wait to be truly seen, recognized for your unique insights, and formally or informally invited into engagement, guidance, or assisting with major life decisions (like relationships, careers, living situations).

This waiting isn’t passive apathy; it’s an active, courageous state of readiness and profound self-trust. It takes immense courage for a Projector to:

  • Resist Societal Pressure. To consciously choose not to push, force, or initiate when their energy isn’t aligned or recognized even when fear, impatience, or external judgment arises.
  • Trust Their Inner Timing. To believe that the right invitations will come, aligned with their specific gifts and timing, rather than having to scramble for any opportunity out of fear of missing out.
  • Hold Their Value. Projectors can maintain a sense of self-worth independent of constant external validation or “doing,” when they understand that their value lies in their ability to guide.
  • Embrace Stillness. Projectors find value and purpose in periods of observation, learning, and mastering the systems of their choice vs. feeling inadequate for not being constantly “productive” in the conventional sense.

Trying to initiate like a Manifestor or work like a Generator inevitably leads the Projector to exhaustion, burnout, and their Not-Self theme: Bitterness. The courage to honor their need to wait and to rest are fundamental to their well-being and eventual success.

The Resilience Born from Deep Seeing: Navigating Misunderstanding and Non-Recognition

A Projector’s aura is designed to penetrate the energy of others, giving them an often startlingly accurate perception of another’s potential, weaknesses, strengths, and energetic flow. They might instantly see the most efficient way to run a project, recognize the hidden talent in a team member, or perceive the underlying dynamics in a relationship. This is their genius.

However, this gift comes with a significant challenge. Sharing these profound insights without an invitation – simply offering unsolicited advice or pointing out flaws – often results in:

  • The other person not being energetically open or ready to receive the guidance, feeling intruded upon or criticized rather than helped.
  • The depth of the Projector’s insight might be missed, dismissed, or misinterpreted.
  • Feeling Unseen. Pouring energy into sharing something valuable, only to have it ignored or deflected, can be deeply invalidating and painful.

This repeated experience requires extraordinary resilience. Projectors must learn to:

  • Temper Their Sharing. Develop discernment about when and how to offer their insights, respecting the energetic boundary signified by the invitation.
  • Not Take Rejection Personally. Understand that resistance is often about the other person’s energetic readiness, not a reflection of the insight’s validity or the Projector’s worth.
  • Continue Honing Their Gift. Persist in observing, learning, and deepening their understanding. Even when there are periods without external validation, to learn to trust the value of their perception.
  • Bounce Back from Bitterness. Use feelings of bitterness as feedback, learn from interactions where their guidance wasn’t received, and recalibrate their approach without shutting down their capacity to see.

Recalibrating based on what works and what does not work builds a deep layer of emotional and energetic resilience essential for the Projector’s long-term well-being.

Navigating the Shadow: The Courage to Face and Transmute Bitterness

Bitterness is the Projector’s unavoidable companion on the path of self-discovery. It’s the sour taste left when their energy is misused, their insights are rejected, or they feel fundamentally unseen and unappreciated for their unique contributions. It signals they are out of alignment – perhaps pushing too hard, accepting incorrect invitations, or simply not being recognized in their environment. It is also frequently a sign that the Projector is not pacing their activities with sufficient rest.

It takes significant courage to:

  • Acknowledge Bitterness Honestly. It’s important for the Projector to face this uncomfortable and corrosive emotion without denial or suppression, recognizing it as a valid energetic signal.
  • Investigate its Roots. It’s important to look inward and understand why the bitterness arose. Was it from an uninvited share? A forced action? An environment that does not see them?
  • Resist Victimhood. To acknowledge the pain without becoming permanently defined by it and understand that bitterness is a compass pointing to necessary change, not a life sentence.

Resilience is the result of:

  • Learning from Experience. Using each pang of bitterness as a lesson in discernment, boundary setting, and recognizing correct invitations.
  • Recommitting to Strategy. Allowing discomfort to reinforce the importance of waiting for true recognition and alignment.
  • Seeking Environments Where Recognition Is Possible.Gradually moving towards people, places, and opportunities where their specific gifts can be seen and valued.
  • Striving for Success. Holding the vision of their Signature feeling, Success. This is the deep satisfaction of being recognized, valued, and knowing that they’ve made a tangible difference through their guidance.

Moving through bitterness, rather than being consumed by it, is perhaps the Projector’s most profound act of resilience.

The Quiet Strength of Energy Management and Boundary Setting

As non-energy beings (i.e., the lack of a defined Sacral Center or a direct motor-to-throat connection), Projectors are highly susceptible to burnout. They absorb the energy of others intensely and can easily overextend themselves, especially when trying to keep up with Generators or prove their worth through sheer effort.

This necessitates the courage to:

  • Prioritize Rest. Fiercely protect their need for downtime and sleep, understanding it’s not laziness, but essential energetic maintenance.
  • Set Firm Boundaries. Saying “no” even to seemingly good opportunities or requests if these don’t feel correct or if their energy reserves are low.
  • Be Selective. Discerning which invitations are truly empowering and energetically sustainable versus those that will lead to depletion.

Projector resilience is built through learning their energetic limits and honoring them consistently. It’s the strength to recover from periods of burnout and implementing stricter self-care practices, understanding that their effectiveness as guides depends entirely on their own energetic well-being.

Celebrating the Projector’s Journey

The Projector path is not one of brute force or constant outward motion. It’s a marathon of perception, patience, and profound inner work. Their courage lies in their quiet trust in a counter-cultural Strategy, their resilience in navigating a world that doesn’t always immediately see their value, and their strength in managing their unique energy and transmuting bitterness into wisdom.

When a Projector is recognized and invited correctly, they blossom. Their guidance can be transformative, bringing efficiency, clarity, and success to individuals, groups, and systems. Their Signature feeling of Success is not just personal satisfaction; it’s the culmination of a journey requiring immense fortitude.

If you are a Projector, recognize the deep wells of courage and resilience within you. Honor your need to wait, trust your unique sight, be patient with your process, and fiercely protect your energy. Your journey requires immense strength, and your potential impact is profound.

And for everyone else, take a moment to truly see the Projectors in your life. Recognize their potential for insight. Offer genuine invitations when you value their perspective. Appreciate the quiet, enduring strength it takes for them to navigate the world and share their invaluable gifts. Theirs is a courage worthy of deep respect and admiration.

Are you a Projector? How do the themes of courage and resilience resonate with your experience? Do you know a Projector? What have you learned from them?   Share your thoughts and insights in the comment box below!

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THE BEAUTY AND EXCELLENCE OF THE HUMAN DESIGN MANIFESTOR

The Human Design Manifestor stands out as a rare and potent force, comprising only about 9% of the population. They are the great initiators, the trailblazers, and the ones uniquely designed to translate impulse into action and bring the new into form. Understanding the Manifestor isn’t just about understanding a Human Design Type; it’s about appreciating a fundamental energetic principle of creation. Let’s embark on a deeper exploration of the inherent beauty and excellence of the Manifestor design.

The Primordial Power: Initiation from the Void

At the very core of the Manifestor’s being lies the extraordinary capacity to initiate. Unlike Generators who wait to respond, Projectors who wait for the invitation, or Reflectors who wait through a lunar cycle, Manifestors possess the energetic configuration of  a motor connected directly to the Throat center. This enables them to act on an internal urge or creative impulse without needing an external catalyst. This is not mere whim; it’s a fundamental aspect of their design. They are conceived energetically to be the spark plug in the engine of humanity.

Think of this initiating power not just as the ability to start projects seemingly out of nowhere, but as the ability to birth entirely new paradigms. The Human Design Manifestor is the who can conceive of something that doesn’t yet exist and possess the intrinsic energy to bring it into reality. This might manifest as:

  • Launching a groundbreaking venture. Seeing a gap or possibility no one else does and building it.
  • Voicing a radical idea. Speaking a truth or concept that challenges the status quo, setting new conversations in motion.
  • Creating disruptive art. Producing work that breaks conventions and forces viewers to see the world differently.
  • Making a decisive move. Shifting the energy through bold, unprompted action.

This ability to act from a place of pure internal authority, to literally manifest from an inner impulse, is breathtakingly powerful. It’s the energy of beginnings, the raw potential of “Let there be light.” This inherent capacity for independent creation is a cornerstone of their excellence and a vital contribution to collective evolution. Without Manifestors, the world would lack those critical initial pushes that break inertia and open new pathways.

The Aura of Impact: A Force Field for Creation

The Manifestor aura is often described in Human Design literature as “closed” and “repelling.” This terminology can unfortunately lead to painting a picture of aloofness or unfriendliness. However, understanding the function of this aura reveals its profound beauty and necessity.

Think of the Manifestor aura less as a personal barrier and more as a focused, protective energy field. Its ‘closed’ nature isn’t about shutting people out, but about providing the Manifestor with the space they need to bring their unique impulses into form without interference or dilution from external energies. It naturally creates a buffer zone, allowing them the autonomy to initiate clearly.

The “repelling” quality is better understood as impactful. When a Manifestor focuses their energy, others feel it. Their presence has weight; it can command attention and push aside what is in their way. This isn’t aggression; it’s the natural consequence of an aura designed to clear the way for action. This impact serves several purposes:

  • Announcing Presence. It lets the world know that a force of nature has arrived.
  • Creating Space. It energetically encourages others to give them room to operate, which is essential for their independence.
  • Catalyzing Energy. Their mere presence can sometimes stir things up, inspiring others to action.

Recognizing the aura’s function allows us to appreciate its excellence. It’s a perfectly designed energetic field that supports the Manifestor’s initiating role. Learning to navigate this impactful presence, both for the Manifestor and those around them, is the key to harmonious interaction.

The Strategy of Grace: To Inform as a Path to Peace

While designed for independent action, the Manifestor’s journey towards their Signature feeling of Peace hinges on mastering their Strategy: To Inform. This is perhaps the most vital, and often most challenging, piece of the Manifestor puzzle.

Informing is not asking for permission. It is not seeking approval or validation. It is simply communicating their impending actions to those who will be directly impacted before they act. Why is this seemingly simple step so critical?

  • Mitigating Impact. Because their actions can feel sudden or disruptive, informing prepares others. It removes the element of surprise that can trigger fear, suspicion, or resistance in those around them.
  • Reducing Resistance. When people feel surprised or run over by a Manifestor’s initiative, their natural reaction is often to push back, control, or interfere. This resistance is the primary source of the Manifestor’s Not-Self theme: Anger. Informing proactively minimizes this resistance.
  • Clearing the Path. By letting others know what’s coming, the Manifestor essentially clears energetic and practical obstacles. People can adjust, get out of the way, or even offer support, allowing the Manifestor’s initiative to flow more smoothly.
  • Building Trust. Consistent informing builds bridges of trust, helping others understand the Manifestor’s process and feel respected, even within the Manifestor’s inherent independence.

The beauty of the Informing Strategy lies in its elegant simplicity and profound effectiveness. It’s a strategic act of consideration that paradoxically grants the Manifestor more freedom and peace. It requires courage to pause the potent impulse to act immediately and take the step to communicate, but the payoff – a reduction in anger-inducing obstacles and an increase in peaceful flow – is immense. It transforms their raw power into effective, integrated impact.

The Quest for Peace: The Manifestor’s True North

For the Manifestor, the ultimate state of alignment, the feeling that signifies they are living their design correctly, is Peace. This isn’t necessarily a state of quiet passivity. Rather, Manifestor Peace is an active state characterized by:

  • Freedom from Obstruction. The feeling of being able to initiate and act on their impulses without facing constant roadblocks, interference, or control from others.
  • Recognized Impact. The satisfaction of seeing their initiatives land effectively to make the difference they were intended to make.
  • Energetic Integrity. The sense of operating from their own authority, free from the need to compromise their creations or seek external validation before acting.
  • A letting go of the internal tension that arises from feeling thwarted or misunderstood.

Conversely, their Not-Self theme, Anger, serves as a powerful internal alarm system. When a Manifestor feels anger welling up – often stemming from feeling controlled, stopped, interfered with, or simply misunderstood – it’s a direct signal that they are likely out of alignment. Perhaps they forgot to inform, or perhaps they are in an environment that fundamentally resists their initiating nature. This anger isn’t a character flaw; it’s vital feedback. Its excellence lies in its clarity – it points directly back towards the need to reclaim their autonomy, likely through skillful application of their Strategy to inform, leading them back towards Peace.

Their Indispensable Excellence: Why the World Needs Manifestors

In a world often comfortable with the status quo, Manifestors are the essential catalysts for change and innovation. Their beauty and excellence lie not just in their power, but in their specific function within the human collective:

  • They are the Spark. They bring the truly new ideas into the world, initiating processes that others can then respond to and build on.
  • They are Trailblazers. They have the courage and energetic capacity to forge paths where none existed before, challenging limitations and expanding possibilities.
  • They Embody Freedom. Their design reminds us of the power of the individual and the potential that lies in acting from authentic internal authority.
  • They Drive Evolution.  By disrupting inertia and introducing novelty, they ensure that stagnation doesn’t set in, pushing humanity forward.

Living the Manifestor Design

If you are a Manifestor reading this, embrace the magnificence of your design. Trust the powerful urges that arise within you – they are the direct line to your purpose. Practice the art of Informing, not as a burden, but as your strategic key to unlocking peace and maximizing your impact. Understand that your need for autonomy isn’t selfish; it’s essential. See your anger not as a negative trait, but as your powerful guide back to alignment. You are here to make waves, to start things, and to leave an indelible mark.

For non-Manifestors interacting with these potent beings, appreciate their initiating spirit. Understand their inherent need for freedom. When they inform you, receive it with grace, recognizing it as a sign of respect and not as a request for your permission, unless your input is specifically sought or necessary. 

The Human Design Manifestor is a rare jewel, a vital force of initiation and impact. Their journey requires understanding, self-awareness, and the courage to stand in their independence. Their beauty lies in their raw creative potential, their impactful presence, and their capacity to spark change. Their excellence is demonstrated every time they bravely follow an impulse, inform those who will be affected, and then work to bring something new into existence. Let us recognize and celebrate these igniting sparks who live with and among us.

Are you a Manifestor, or do you know one well? What aspects of their beauty and excellence resonate most with you? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comment box below!

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ROMANCE IN HUMAN DESIGN

Successful romantic relationships depend on emotional, psychological, and practical factors. Here’s a list of key elements that contribute to a healthy and lasting relationship:

  • Open, honest, and transparent communication is vital. Expressing feelings, needs, and concerns without fear of judgment fosters understanding and connection.
  • Trust is the foundation of any relationship. Partners should feel they can rely on each other and on their honesty and integrity.
  • Mutual respect allows both partners to feel valued and understood. Respecting each other’s boundaries, opinions, and differences strengthens the relationship.
  • Both people must be able to “do” relationships. To have a healthy, happy relationship you must each be “relationship material.”  You must be able to connect and bond emotionally and not have life challenges that get in the way of that (such as emotional or personality disorders, addictions, or deeply self-destructive behaviors that impede the ability to be in a relationship.
  • Each must be the kind of person that the other is looking for. It’s not enough to have a romantic connection and chemistry; you must be on similar life paths and want the same things. If one of you desires children, for example, and the other does not, no matter how well you get along, your relationship will feel increasing pressure.
  • If it is not a good time for a relationship because of life circumstances that require a lot of attention and energy, for example, an ailing parent that needs your care, law school, medical school, death of a loved one, and so on, it won’t matter how compatible you are.
  • Both people must have good relationship skills. It’s not enough to share a deep connection. Your relationship needs to be tended to regularly. That means spending enough time together, knowing how to communicate, setting boundaries that support each other’s needs for alone time and the ability to inspire the best in each other is crucial for lasting happiness.
  • You must have emotional affinity and a romantic connection. These create compatibility, which is vital. Compatibility is the most important thing between two people in romantic relationships.

PROJECTORS WITH THE OTHER TYPES

Projector with a Generator

Quick overview of what a Generator-Projector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Respect each other’s energy: The Generator has sustainable energy and the Projector has a greater need for rest.
  • Recognize that both partners have different strategies for processing and acting.
  • The Generator should provide clear invitations for the Projector’s guidance, and the Projector should wait for those invitations to give their wisdom.
  • The Generator acts and responds while the Projector offers insights and guidance. Each understands the value of the other’s approach.

The Breakout:

Generators are Sacral beings. They have consistent, sustainable energy designed to respond to life, people, and opportunities. Projectors are non-energy beings, meaning they don’t have a consistent source of life force energy. Instead, they are designed to guide and direct the energy of others. Projectors do best when invited to share their insights rather than push their way into situations. The Generator can thrive in this partnership by responding to what the Projector needs or suggests. The Projector, in turn, can feel valued when invited to share their wisdom and is not pressured to initiate or expend energy unnecessarily.

Generators often act quickly once they’ve responded to something that excites them while Projectors may require more time to process. The Generator should practice patience, giving the Projector time to process. The Projector should respect the Generator’s need to act when something feels aligned.

Generators have a strong inner “gut” response (the Sacral response) to decisions and are designed to trust their body’s cues. They thrive when they are responding to opportunities, people, or situations, rather than initiating them. Projectors, on the other hand, are designed to be excellent at seeing the bigger picture. They can offer strategic guidance and direction. The Projector can give valuable insights and suggestions based on their perspective, while the Generator should trust their inner Sacral response before acting.

Generators have consistent energy that can feel overwhelming or intense to a Projector. Projectors can become drained if they don’t have time to rest or are constantly surrounded by the Generator’s energy.  Projectors need frequent rest as they do not have a consistent energy source. If they push themselves too hard or feel unrecognized, they can burn out quickly. Generators have sustainable energy, but they should support the Projector’s need for downtime and not inadvertently demand too much of their energy.

Generators are incredible doers—they have the energy to get things done and work tirelessly when they’re aligned with what they love. They thrive when they are doing work that excites them. Projectors are wise and insightful but need recognition to share their wisdom. Their strength lies in guiding, directing, and offering clarity to others. However, when a Projector is engaged with their right work, they are also energized.

A Generator should admire and respect the Projector’s ability to see the bigger picture and offer direction. The Projector should recognize the Generator’s energy and ability to bring ideas to life. This creates a partnership where both feel valued for what they contribute.

Misunderstandings can arise if the Projector feels left out of decisions or the Generator feels frustrated because they cannot take immediate action. The Generator should communicate this and the Projector should be open about when they need space to process. Both should feel comfortable discussing their needs without fear of judgment.

Projectors thrive in an environment where they feel invited, valued, and recognized. Generators thrive when they can engage with what excites them and feel they are contributing. The Generator can create a positive, engaging environment where the Projector feels appreciated and recognized. The Projector should encourage the Generator to respond to what excites them.

Projector with a Manifesting Generator

Quick overview of what a Projector-Manifesting Generator (MG) romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Understand and respect their energy dynamics: The MG is fast-moving and action-oriented, while the Projector needs time to observe and rest.
  • The MG should be mindful of inviting the Projector’s insights.
  • Both should openly discuss their needs, energy levels, and pacing to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Honor the complementary roles: The MG can take action and manifest things into reality, while the Projector can provide strategic guidance and direction.

The Breakout:

Manifesting Generators (MGs)are a hybrid of Generators and Manifestors. They have the consistent Sacral energy of a Generator and the ability to initiate like a Manifestor. They are fast-moving, multi-tasking, and can get excited quickly about new opportunities. MGs thrive when they respond to life and initiate with their energy.

Projectors are non-energy beings who do not have access to consistent energy. They are designed to guide and direct others but require recognition to thrive. They don’t initiate action and excel at seeing the bigger picture and offering wisdom when invited.

The Manifesting Generator must understand that the Projector does not have the same amount of energy to keep pace with them. The Projector, on the other hand, must be patient with the MG’s rapid pace and recognize that they need space to respond to things before acting. The Projector should honor the MG’s need for action and MG should honor the Projector’s need for rest and recognition.

Projectors are designed to wait for recognition or invitations before they offer guidance and wisdom. If a Projector isn’t recognized or invited into a conversation, they can feel unseen. Manifesting Generators, while able to initiate like a Manifestor, still need to respond first to their Sacral gut feelings. They can often move quickly without waiting for a “formal invitation” which can unintentionally bypass the Projector’s need for recognition.

The Manifesting Generator should be mindful of giving the Projector time and space to offer their guidance. They should make a conscious effort to invite the Projector’s insights when it feels right, and the Projector should feel empowered to wait for those invitations. This helps create a balance where both partners feel valued for their unique contributions.

Manifesting Generators are fast-moving and tend to get excited about multiple things simultaneously. They have energy to burn and can quickly shift gears when something new gets their attention. Projectors are more methodical and observant. They don’t have the same kind of energy to keep up with the MG’s rapid pace and need more time to process and reflect before offering advice or making decisions.

The Manifesting Generator needs to practice patience and be mindful that the Projector operates at a slower, more measured pace. Projectors might feel overwhelmed if the MG moves too quickly or expects them to keep up. On the other hand, the Projector can offer valuable insights on timing and strategy, helping the MG channel their energy more efficiently and effectively.

Manifesting Generators excel at taking action, multi-tasking, and building things quickly when they respond to the right opportunities. They bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the partnership. Projectors are deeply insightful, strategic, and excellent at seeing things from a broader perspective. They are natural guides and mentors.

The Manifesting Generator should value the Projector’s wisdom, insight, and guidance, recognizing that the Projector sees things the MG might miss due to their fast-moving nature. The Projector should appreciate the MG’s energy and ability to manifest ideas into action quickly. This mutual respect for each other’s strengths fosters a complementary dynamic. The MG’s high energy levels can be exhausting for the Projector if the MG is constantly moving or initiating things without pausing. Projectors need significant rest and time alone to recharge, and they can become drained or burnt out if they don’t get enough downtime.

The Manifesting Generator should give the Projector space for rest and recharging. The Projector should not feel pressured to keep up with the MG’s pace and should be encouraged to take breaks when needed. Meanwhile, the MG can learn to slow down and be present when necessary.

Projectors have a deep well of wisdom and insight, but they are not here to do the work themselves—they’re here to guide others. For a Projector to feel fulfilled, they need to be invited to share their wisdom and recognized for their value.

Manifesting Generators thrive when they are in motion and are initiating new projects or ideas. The Projector can offer valuable guidance to help the MG refine and improve their work. The MG should actively seek out the Projector’s guidance, recognizing that the Projector’s insights can help the MG focus their energy and ensure their actions are aligned with their purpose.

Manifesting Generators can feel frustrated if they cannot act quickly or are slowed down by the Projector’s slower pace. Projectors can feel frustrated if their insights are not invited or respected, or if the MG moves too fast without considering their guidance. Both partners must have patience and trust in each other’s process.

Projector with a Manifestor

Quick overview of what a Projector-Manifestor romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Respect independence and freedom: The Manifestor needs space to act independently, while the Projector needs recognition and invitations to offer guidance.
  • Communicate clearly and openly: The Manifestor should inform the Projector about their plans.
  • Balance action and rest: The Manifestor should understand the Projector’s need for rest and space, while the Projector should respect the Manifestor’s drive for action.
  • Appreciate each other’s complementary strengths: The Manifestor brings momentum and initiation, while the Projector provides guidance and insight.

The Breakout:

Manifestors are initiators. They can act independently and create momentum without waiting for external cues. They are here to make things happen. Projectors are guides. They are here to observe, offer wisdom, and direct the energy of others. However, they are not here to initiate or take action themselves—they need to be invited to share their insights and guidance.

The Manifestor should understand that the Projector is not designed to initiate and does not have the energy to keep up with their fast pace. The Projector, on the other hand, should recognize that the Manifestor is not waiting to be invited to act.

Manifestors are inherently independent and prefer to act on their own without needing permission. They do not wait to respond; they are driven by their inner guidance. Projectors need recognition to thrive, but they should not try to control or direct the Manifestor’s energy. Projectors may feel the urge to guide the Manifestor, but this can backfire if the Manifestor feels pressured or restricted.

The Projector must respect the Manifestor’s need for autonomy and freedom. The Manifestor should keep the Projector informed about what they’re doing and where they’re heading, allowing the Projector to offer guidance when invited but not controlling their actions.

While the Manifestor does not need to ask for permission to act, Projectors need clear communication as they rely on understanding the bigger picture and offering their insights. They may feel disconnected if the Manifestor doesn’t share enough about their actions or plans. This communication creates a sense of inclusion and respect for both parties.

The Manifestor should make an effort to recognize the Projector’s insights. The Projector, in turn, should feel comfortable telling the Manifestor when they feel unheard or need more recognition. Both partners should work on creating a dynamic where the Projector feels invited to contribute their wisdom.

Manifestors move quickly and may not fully understand the Projector’s need for rest or relaxation. The Manifestor’s constant drive for action can sometimes overwhelm the Projector. The Manifestor should be mindful of the Projector’s need for rest and allow space for them to recharge. The Projector should be open about their need for time alone and not feel guilty about taking that space.

Manifestors bring action, initiation, and momentum to the relationship. They are here to break new ground and set things in motion, and they thrive when they have the freedom to act on their impulses.

Projectors bring insight, wisdom, and strategic guidance. They are here to see things from a higher perspective and offer direction when invited. Their strength lies in their ability to guide others effectively.

The Manifestor can rely on the Projector to offer insights and wisdom to help refine their actions and make their decisions more strategic. The Projector can appreciate the Manifestor’s ability to take action and bring ideas to life. The Manifestor can learn to trust the Projector’s guidance and give them the space to offer their insights.

Manifestors thrive on independence and can sometimes isolate themselves because of their desire to work alone. They are not here to follow others but to lead. Projectors are naturally more interdependent. They thrive when they are recognized and invited to guide others. They can feel isolated or undervalued if they do not have a sense of mutual connection.

The Manifestor should honor the Projector’s need for connection and recognition. The Projector should also appreciate that the Manifestor may need time and space to act independently. There is a balance to be found in giving the other space for independence and coming together to offer support and guidance when necessary.

Both partners need to practice patience and understanding. The Manifestor should be mindful not to act impulsively in ways that may overwhelm or shut out the Projector, and the Projector should avoid trying to control the Manifestor’s actions. Open and respectful communication can prevent misunderstandings.

Projector with a Reflector

Quick overview of what a Projector-Reflector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Understand each other’s sensitivity: The Reflector needs a calm, nurturing environment and the Projector needs recognition for their wisdom.
  • Allow space for reflection and decision-making: The Reflector needs time to process and make decisions and the Projector should avoid pushing or rushing them.
  • An emotionally supportive environment: Both should prioritize clarity, calm, mutual respect for the other’s emotional needs, and energetic boundaries.
  • Recognize each other’s strengths: The Projector offers insight and guidance and the Reflector reflects the world around them.

The Breakout:

Reflectors are incredibly sensitive to the energy around them. Their energy fluctuates with the environment, the people they interact with, and their  circumstances. They are highly empathic and absorb energy from the world around them; this means they are deeply affected by their environment. Projectors also have an openness to external energy but are less fluid in their energy compared to Reflectors. Projectors are sensitive to the energy of others when they are in the presence of people who recognize or invite them but are not necessarily as intensely affected by external energy as Reflectors.

The Reflector needs a harmonious and supportive environment to thrive. The Projector should be mindful of creating a calm and nurturing space for the Reflector, allowing them to feel safe and supported. Both partners should avoid chaotic or overly stimulating environments that could drain the Reflector.

Reflectors go through 28-day emotional cycles. Their emotional state changes with the Moon. This can lead to times of deep introspection or emotional fluctuation, which can be hard to navigate. Projectors do not have consistent energy but are deeply attuned to the energy and rhythms of others. However, Projectors don’t experience the same emotional fluctuations as Reflectors, and they may find it difficult to understand or relate to the Reflector’s changing moods.

The Projector should be patient and non-judgmental about the Reflector’s emotional shifts. It’s crucial for the Projector to avoid trying to “fix” the Reflector’s emotional changes but instead offer support when invited. The Reflector, in turn, should communicate their emotional needs and understand that their fluctuations are part of their design.

Reflectors take time to process and reflect on what is happening around them. They are not designed to act impulsively, and they need a lot of time to observe situations before making decisions. Reflectors may also feel overwhelmed by too much external input. Projectors also need space to process and reflect before offering guidance or making decisions. Projectors require recognition to feel validated, and their insight sharpens when they have time to observe rather than react.

Both partners should honor the need for reflection and quiet time. The Projector can give the Reflector space to process and in turn the Reflector should understand that the Projector thrives when invited to share their wisdom, not pushed into action or decision-making.

The Projector should allow the Reflector plenty of time and space to make decisions without rushing them. The Reflector should also communicate when they need time to make a decision. The Projector can offer gentle guidance when invited, but should not pressure the Reflector to act prematurely.

Reflectors reflect the energy of the space they inhabit. If they are surrounded by negativity or chaos, they will absorb and reflect that. Projectors are sensitive to energy as well, but they are more attuned to recognizing others and guiding them. They need to feel acknowledged and invited to share their wisdom, but they are less directly affected by the environment than Reflectors.

The Projector should help create a calm, supportive, and nurturing environment where the Reflector feels safe and free to express themselves. The Reflector needs time to create a balanced and peaceful space for themselves. Spending time in nature or peaceful settings is recommended.

Projectors need to feel recognized and invited to offer their wisdom. They are not designed to initiate action but to guide others after being acknowledged. Without recognition, they can feel undervalued and drained. Reflectors need to feel recognized for who they are as well, although their need for recognition is less about giving wisdom and more about being seen for their sensitivity and unique role as mirrors in the world.

The Projector should recognize the Reflector for their unique sensitivity and ability to mirror energy. The Reflector should feel supported by the Projector’s insights and gentle guidance. Both partners need to ensure that they are actively recognizing each other’s unique gifts.

The Projector should trust that the Reflector will find their clarity when the time is right, and the Reflector should trust that the Projector’s guidance is valuable when invited. Both partners must appreciate their different rhythms and timelines for decision-making.

Projector with a Projector

Quick overview of what a Projector-Projector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Recognize each other regularly.
  • Set clear boundaries and communicate openly about needs for rest and personal time.
  • Create a harmonious and nurturing environment that supports both partners’ energy and emotional needs.
  • Invite and guide without overstepping.
  • Celebrate each other’s successes and support each other to achieve personal and shared goals.

The Breakout:

Projectors are designed to guide others, but they need recognition to feel valued and acknowledged. Without recognition or an invitation, they may feel unseen, unheard, or even depleted. In a Projector-Projector relationship, both partners will benefit by giving each other the space to be recognized for their wisdom and insights. They should actively offer each other invitations and acknowledgment in their decision-making and daily interactions.

Both Projectors should ensure they are actively recognizing each other’s insights, guidance, and contributions. This recognition can come through verbal acknowledgment, invitations to share wisdom, or creating space for each other to guide within the relationship.

Projectors have limited and non-sustainable energy. This means they need plenty of rest, downtime, and space to recharge to avoid burnout. Two Projectors in a relationship might find that they both require more alone time or moments of quiet contemplation than what might otherwise be typical of a relationship. Without regular rest, they can both feel overwhelmed or emotionally drained.

Both partners should be mindful of each other’s need for rest and downtime. This could involve ensuring time for individual activities or quiet moments apart so that both partners can recharge their energy. Understanding that the need for space is not a negative reflection of the relationship but a necessity for self-care.

Both partners need to communicate openly about when they need space, rest, or alone time, and they should be willing to ask for recognition or invitations when they feel the other is not acknowledging their guidance. A healthy relationship will have clear and respectful boundaries regarding each other’s emotional needs.

Projectors can experience frustration when they are not recognized or invited to share their wisdom. Both may feel like they are waiting for the other to “see” them or for an invitation to share their insights. This frustration can manifest as feelings of invisibility, disconnection, or even resentment if one or both partners feel ignored or unacknowledged.

Both partners must practice patience with each other and understand that their role in the relationship is not to push or force things, but to guide when invited. Cultivating a shared understanding of the importance of recognition and invitations will help minimize frustration.

Creating a balanced and peaceful home environment is essential for both Projectors to thrive. A harmonious space where both feel comfortable and safe will support the mental, emotional, and energetic health of both individuals. This could mean spending time in nature, having quiet evenings, or cultivating a space that feels calm and recharging. Both partners should take responsibility for managing their environment in a way that nurtures their energy.

Both partners should practice regularly acknowledging each other’s strengths and wisdom. This can be done through verbal praise, affirmations, allowing each partner to share their insights or observations. Regularly reinforcing recognition helps both Projectors feel valued and validated.

Projectors are here to guide others to success, but they require invitations and recognition to feel aligned with their purpose. If both partners are Projectors, they must ensure they are both actively supporting each other’s professional or personal endeavors. A Projector-Projector relationship can thrive when both partners recognize each other’s unique contributions and offer invitations for each other to step into leadership, success, or their true potential.

Both partners should celebrate and support each other’s successes, whether personal or professional. This includes offering invitations for growth and opportunities to share their wisdom with others. By actively encouraging each other’s success, both Projectors can thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

GENERATORS WITH THE OTHER TYPES

Generator with a Manifesting Generator

Quick overview of what a Generator-Manifesting Generator romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Respect their natural rhythms (Generator = steady focus, MG = quick shifts).
  • Support each other’s decision-making pace (Generator = needs time, MG = moves fast but might backtrack).
  • Communicate openly about needs and frustrations to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Create a balance between stability and spontaneity to keep the relationship exciting but not chaotic.
  • Honor their Sacral responses by only saying “yes” to what truly excites them.

The Breakout:

Both Generators and Manifesting Generators are designed to respond to life rather than initiate action. They have sustainable energy which is meant to be used in alignment with what excites and lights them up. Since they both have defined Sacral Centers, they thrive when they engage in activities and relationships that genuinely fulfill them.

Generators are designed to focus deeply on a process and master it over time. They have a steady, persistent energy and enjoy engaging in things fully before moving on.  Manifesting Generators (MGs) on the other hand, move quickly and often juggle multiple interests at once. They have a mix of Generator (sustainable energy) and Manifestor (initiation) qualities, which can make them more impatient and prone to skipping steps.

Both partners should ensure that they are making decisions based on their Sacral response (a gut “yes” or “no”) rather than logic or external pressures. Both partners are designed to work and create in a way that is fulfilling for them.

Generators may prefer structured, long-term engagement in a craft or career, while Manifesting Generators tend to experiment with multiple things and shift gears frequently. The Generator should not feel abandoned or confused when the MG changes directions, and the MG should respect the Generator’s need for deep engagement with a singular passion. Supporting each other’s unique work rhythms will help prevent misunderstandings.

Manifesting Generators may move so fast that they forget to communicate their decisions, leading the Generator to feel left out or unacknowledged. The MG should slow down and ensure they are keeping their Generator partner informed. Open communication about each other’s needs will create harmony.

The signature emotional theme of both types is frustration, which arises when they are not engaging with life in a way that feels satisfying. Generators may become frustrated with the MG’s impulsiveness or changes in direction. Manifesting Generators may become frustrated when the Generator seems “slow” or too methodical.

The Generator should not take it personally if the MG moves on from an activity quickly. Likewise, the MG should respect the Generator’s desire to stay engaged in something for a longer period. Both Generators and MGs are meant to enjoy life and follow what brings them pleasure.

MGs can bring spontaneity and excitement, while Generators bring depth and dedication, stability, patience, and mastery. Finding shared activities that bring joy to both partners will strengthen their bond. They should engage in hobbies, adventures, or creative projects that energize them.

Generator with a Manifestor

Quick overview of what a Generator-Manifestor romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Respect each other’s energy levels (Generator = steady, Manifestor = bursts).
  • Communicate openly and clearly (Manifestor should inform, Generator should ask to be informed).
  • Avoid trying to control each other and allow freedom within the relationship.
  • Support each other’s natural strengths: the Manifestor initiates and the Generator responds.

The Breakout:

Generators are designed to respond to life with their sustainable Sacral energy. They thrive on engaging deeply with activities that excite them. Manifestors are designed to initiate, but they do not have consistent energy. They move in bursts and need rest between periods of action. The Generator should respect the Manifestor’s need for autonomy.

Manifestors do not like being controlled or told what to do. They are independent and prefer to follow their own impulses. The Generator should not try to control or manage the Manifestor’s actions. Instead, they should give them space to move freely while focusing on their own joy.

Generators need to feel deeply engaged in what they are doing, whether in work, relationships, or hobbies. If a Manifestor is too withdrawn or moves too quickly without including the Generator, the Generator may feel frustrated or disconnected. The Manifestor should inform the Generator about their plans and actions to help them feel included and engaged.

Generators can become frustrated when they are not engaged in things that truly excite them. Manifestors can become angry when they feel controlled or blocked from acting on their impulses. The Generator should engage in activities that bring them joy, and the Manifestor should move freely without feeling restricted.

Generators have a steady, sustainable energy flow and love working on things over time. Manifestors experience energy in bursts and need rest between periods of activity. The Generator should not expect the Manifestor to keep up with their sustained energy levels, and the Manifestor should not feel guilty for needing downtime. Both partners should respect each other’s natural rhythms.

Manifestors need more rest because their energy operates in bursts. Generators replenish their energy by engaging in work or activities that they love. The Generator should allow the Manifestor to take breaks without interpreting it as disinterest. The Manifestor should respect the Generator’s need to stay engaged in something meaningful.

Manifestors are visionaries and initiators, but they do not have the sustainable energy to see projects through to completion. Generators thrive when responding to something meaningful and have the energy to sustain long-term efforts. The Manifestor can initiate ideas, and the Generator can help bring them to life with their steady energy. This makes them a powerful team when working together.

Generator with a Reflector

Quick overview of what a Generator-Reflector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Generators provide stability, energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Reflectors bring wisdom, adaptability, and fresh perspectives.
  • Patience, communication, and mutual respect are essential.
  • The Generator offers grounding, and the Reflector offers fluidity, creating a beautiful balance.

Generators have a defined Sacral Center which gives them sustainable energy and a need to engage in activities that bring them joy. Reflectors have no defined centers, meaning they take in and amplify the energy around them. They experience life in a deeply fluid and changeable way. The Generator should understand that the Reflector’s energy is inconsistent and varies based on their environment and the people they’re around. The Reflector should allow the Generator to engage fully in their passions without feeling pressured to keep up.

Reflectors are highly sensitive to their surroundings and the energy of others. A negative or chaotic environment can deeply impact their well-being. Generators can provide a steady and reliable energy source, which can create a sense of stability for the Reflector. The Generator should help create a calm, nurturing, and positive space where the Reflector can feel safe. The Reflector should communicate when they need alone time or a change in their environment.

Reflectors are designed to wait an entire lunar cycle (about 28 days) before making major decisions; their clarity comes over time. Reflectors mirror the energy of their environment, including the people around them. This means they will feel differently depending on external influences. Generators are more stable and predictable. The Generator should embrace the Reflector’s changeable nature. The Reflector should appreciate the Generator’s steadiness.  

Generators bring consistency, energy, and focus. Reflectors bring deep wisdom, insight, and a unique perspective on life. The Generator should value the Reflector’s ability to see things from multiple angles and appreciate their valuable insights. The Reflector should appreciate the Generator’s ability to sustain energy, their ability to bring ideas to life, and the consistency they provide. The Generator should allow the Reflector space to shift and evolve. The Reflector should support the Generator’s desire for focus and stability.

Generator with a Reflector

Quick overview of what a Generator-Reflector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Follow the Sacral response—let life unfold naturally rather than forcing things.
  • Encourage each other’s passions—doing what you love keeps the relationship energized.
  • Communicate through yes/no questions to activate clarity.
  • Honor each other’s energy cycles—avoid burnout and allow for rest.
  • Recognize and navigate frustration—redirect energy into something fulfilling when frustration arises.

The Breakout:

Both partners have a defined Sacral Center, which gives them sustainable life force energy.  Both Generators should honor their Sacral response and avoid making decisions from the mind. They should ask each other yes/no questions to activate their Sacral guidance; e.g., “Do you feel like going to this event?” instead of asking an open-ended question like, “What do you want to do?”

Since Generators are designed to respond, neither should force or push each other’s decisions. The biggest challenge for Generators is frustration, which arises when they are not engaged in what truly excites them. If both partners are feeling frustrated it can create stagnation or resentment between them. If frustration arises, both partners should take time out to do what lights them up individually before coming back together. Supporting each other’s passions will keep the relationship energized and happy.

Generators thrive when they engage in activities they love. If both partners are pursuing work, hobbies, or interests that drain them, the relationship can lose its vitality. Encourage each other to stay connected to work, activities, and relationships that feel satisfying. Find shared activities that light both of you up—whether it’s travel, fitness, creativity, or personal growth.

While Generators love shared experiences, they also need space to focus on their personal satisfaction. If one Generator is in a state of deep engagement and flow, the other should not take it personally. Support each other in pursuing individual passions without feeling the need to always be involved in the same things.

Generators have consistent energy but can also burn out if they don’t listen to their Sacral wisdom. If one partner is energized and the other is tired, there should be no pressure to match each other’s energy. Honor natural energy fluctuations—if one needs to rest, the other should respect their need to recharge without guilt.

If both Generators get stuck in routines that are not fulfilling, the relationship can feel stagnant. They must be mindful not to stay in situations that no longer bring joy just because of familiarity. Keep evolving together—whether through shared adventures, learning new things, or supporting each other’s growth. If something feels off, check in with the Sacral response rather than staying in the relationship out of habit.

Since Generators operate best through response, all major relationship decisions should be made by responding with their Sacral. If one or both partners override their Sacral knowing it can lead to frustration or misalignment. Before making big commitments (moving in together, marriage, etc.), both should check in with their Sacral response and wait for clarity before deciding.

MANIFESTING GENERATORS WITH THE OTHER TYPES

Manifesting Generator with a Manifestor

Quick overview of what a Manifesting Generator (MG)-Manifestor romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Respect different energy rhythms—MGs are consistent, while Manifestors work in bursts.
  • Allow freedom—MGs should not try to control the Manifestor, and Manifestors should inform the MG.
  • Navigate frustration and anger wisely—don’t take emotional reactions personally.
  • Use strengths effectively—the Manifestor initiates, and the MG executes.
    Communicate openly—especially about plans, rest needs, and emotional states.

The Breakout:

Manifesting Generators (MGs) have sustainable Sacral energy and are designed to respond before taking action. They move fast, multitask, and love efficiency. Manifestors have no Sacral energy and operate in bursts of inspiration. They are designed to initiate but need rest between action phases. The MG should recognize that the Manifestor’s energy fluctuates. The Manifestor should respect the MG’s need to respond before they act.

Manifestors do not like being controlled or told what to do. MGs love to move quickly but may sometimes try to involve the Manifestor in their fast-paced world. The MG should not try to manage, guide, or control the Manifestor. The Manifestor should inform the MG of their plans so the MG feels included rather than left out.

MGs make decisions through their Sacral response. Manifestors make decisions based on their inner authority. The Manifestor should allow the MG time to check in with their Sacral before making big decisions together. The MG should trust the Manifestor’s need to follow their impulses.

MGs need excitement, variety, and room to experiment. Manifestors need the freedom to start and stop projects as they feel called. Both partners should support each other’s personal growth and interests without forcing the other to move at the same pace.

MGs are efficient builders and doers who thrive when responding to exciting opportunities. Manifestors are visionary initiators who start things but may not have the energy to sustain them. The Manifestor can initiate ideas, and the MG can execute them efficiently. Together, they can be an unstoppable team when they respect their natural strengths.

Manifesting Generator with a Reflector

Quick overview of what a Manifesting Generator (MG)-Reflector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Respect different energy levels—MGs are fast-paced; Reflectors are fluid.
  • The Reflector need a stable and consistent environment.
  • Honor different decision-making styles—MGs decide quickly; Reflectors need time.
  • Balance speed and stillness—MGs must slow down at times; Reflectors must embrace movement.
  • Communicate openly—especially about frustration, disappointment, and social needs.

The Breakout:

Manifesting Generators (MGs) have a defined Sacral Center, meaning they have consistent, fast-moving energy. They also love efficiency. Reflectors have no defined centers, meaning they absorb and amplify the energy around them. They mirror the energetic condition of the environment and the people around them. The MG should recognize that the Reflector’s energy is fluid and not expect them to keep up with their fast pace. The Reflector should embrace the MG’s lively energy while honoring their own need for rest and consistency.

Reflectors are highly sensitive to their surroundings, and their well-being is deeply tied to the energy they experience. MGs are energetic and can sometimes be chaotic or impatient when things don’t move quickly. The MG should help create a stable, uplifting, and nurturing environment for the Reflector. The Reflector should communicate when they feel overwhelmed or need space to reset.

MGs make decisions through their Sacral response, which is fast and instinctual. Reflectors need a full lunar cycle (about 28 days) to make major decisions, as they process experiences through different energies over time. The MG should not rush the Reflector into quick decisions—patience is key. The Reflector should take their time to find clarity and share their evolving perspective with the MG.

Reflectors change based on their environment and the people they interact with. MGs move quickly, multitask, and thrive on variety but still have a consistent sense of self. The MG should accept the Reflector’s ever-changing nature rather than expect consistency. The Reflector should find grounding in the MG’s stable energy.

MGs experience frustration when they feel stuck or inefficient. Reflectors experience disappointment when life doesn’t meet their expectations. The MG should recognize when frustration arises and redirect their energy into something that excites them. The Reflector should take responsibility for creating an environment that is soothing for them.

MGs love to move fast, skip steps, and experiment. Reflectors need time to process. The MG should slow down and respect the Reflector’s need for deep contemplation. The Reflector should be open to the MG’s natural momentum, allowing themselves to enjoy life without feeling rushed.

MGs are powerful doers and creators, bringing energy and enthusiasm to everything they do. Reflectors are wise observers, offering a unique and valuable perspective on life and relationships. The MG should trust the Reflector’s wisdom and seek their insights before rushing into decisions. The Reflector should appreciate the MG’s ability to take action, helping to bring their shared dreams into reality.

MGs tend to be social, active, and constantly engaged in new experiences. Reflectors may need alone time to release energy they’ve absorbed from others. The MG should respect the Reflector’s need for solitude without taking it personally. This relationship works best when both partners honor their differences instead of trying to change each other. The MG should trust the Reflector’s more deliberate process. The Reflector should embrace the MG’s zest for life and enjoy their shared journey.

Manifesting Generator with a Manifesting Generator

Quick overview of what a Manifesting Generator (MG)-Manifesting Generator romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Embrace each other’s speed and spontaneity—support each other’s new interests and ideas.
  • Give each other freedom—avoid control or restrictions.
  • Communicate clearly and often—don’t assume the other person just “gets it.”
  • Manage frustration together—use it as a signal to pivot, not blame.
  • Keep things fun and exciting—avoid monotony and introduce new experiences.

The Breakout:

Manifesting Generators are independent by nature and don’t like to feel trapped. They need space to pursue their passions and explore what excites them. Accept that both partners may change interests, careers, or goals often.  

Avoid over-attachment or controlling behaviors—both partners need freedom. Support each other’s personal projects and interests rather than expecting complete alignment.

Since both MGs move quickly, they might assume the other person already knows what they’re thinking or feeling. This can lead to misunderstandings or a lack of deep emotional connection if not addressed. Check in with each other often, even if it feels like you’re already aligned. Express emotions clearly instead of assuming the other person will figure them out.

Frustration is the signature emotion of an MG when things don’t flow smoothly. If both partners feel stuck, they may become restless, impatient, or irritated with each other. Recognize frustration as a sign to pivot and try something new rather than blame each other. If one partner is feeling stuck, give them space rather than pushing them forward.

MGs love learning, evolving, and mastering new skills—they don’t like stagnation. In a relationship, both partners must be open to supporting each other’s transformations. Celebrate each other’s new interests rather than feeling threatened by them. Be flexible—what worked in the relationship a year ago may need to evolve now.

MGs thrive on variety and new experiences—they can get bored if things feel repetitive. A relationship that becomes too predictable may feel draining for both partners. Introduce fun challenges, trips, and new activities to keep the relationship fresh. Allow room for spontaneity and surprises rather than sticking to routines.

Since both MGs are ambitious and energetic, they may subconsciously compete with each other. This can create tension if one partner feels like they need to “keep up” or “outperform” the other. Shift from competition to collaboration—celebrate each other’s successes. Remember that you’re on the same team, not racing against each other.

Reflector with a Reflector

Quick overview of what a Reflector-Reflector romantic partnership needs to be successful:

  • Honor each other’s rhythms and natural cycles.
  • Honor each other’s shared sensitivity.
  • Respect each other’s decision-making process.
  • Co-create a peaceful, nurturing environment.
  • Embrace the fluidity and non-linear nature of their connection.
  • Encourage each other’s involvement with uplifting communities and positive organizations.

The Breakout:

“Getting” Each Other: Who better understands the experience of being a Reflector than another Reflector? They intrinsically grasp the need for time (lunar cycle), the sensitivity to environments, the feeling of fluidity or invisibility, and the experience of sampling and reflecting energy. This reduces the need for constant explanation and fosters deep acceptance. Both partners understand the vulnerability inherent in having all centers open. This shared understanding can create a safe space where both feel seen and validated in their unique energetic makeup.

Both partners operate according to the Strategy of waiting a full lunar cycle (approx. 28 days) for clarity on significant decisions. This shared rhythm removes the pressure one might feel from a partner with defined centers who processes things faster or more linearly. They can naturally allow space and time for clarity to emerge for both individuals without impatience.

They understand that energy, mood, and even identity can feel fluid and change with the transits and environment. They are less likely to demand rigid consistency from each other, allowing for a more natural, flowing dynamic.

Since Reflectors absorb and reflect their surroundings, their home and social environment directly impact their well-being. A successful partnership prioritizes creating a peaceful, nurturing, and inspiring space that supports their energetic needs.

Reflectors thrive when they have freedom to flow and experience life without rigid expectations. A healthy relationship allows both partners to explore their individuality, engage with different communities, and return to each other without pressure or constraint.

One of the gifts of the Reflector is their ability to experience life as an unfolding mystery. A fulfilling relationship embraces the unexpected, allowing for spontaneity, deep conversations, and shared moments of awe without forcing a specific outcome.

Since Reflectors are deeply connected to their communities, their happiness depends on engaging with the right people. A strong Reflector-Reflector partnership involves shared social circles, meaningful relationships, and a sense of belonging in the world.

Since Reflectors need time for clarity, rushing decisions can lead to misalignment. A healthy partnership involves waiting out the lunar cycle for major decisions and trusting that time will reveal the right path.

Reflectors do not have a fixed sense of self—they change depending on who they are with and where they are. A successful partnership involves accepting each other’s evolving nature and not forcing each other into rigid identities.

Because Reflectors can become overwhelmed by absorbing external energies, they need regular alone time, rest, and self-care. A strong relationship respects these needs without guilt or pressure.

 

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SEE THE BEAUTY

All Beings Have a Right to Life

All beings have the right to have their basic needs met. Human beings need shelter, food, water, clothing, education, medicine, supportive connections, and opportunities to develop their gifts so that each is personally fulfilled and also able to contribute according to their gifts.

Plants and Animals Have as Much Right as Humans to be Here

Their ecological contributions have been scientifically documented. Beyond that, the beauty, diversity, joy, art, and spirituality that animals and nature inspire are not measurable in material terms. Animal consciousness contributes to evolution in myriad ways.  Shamans would argue that without animal consciousness, humans would go crazy and eventually cease to exist. With the death of every animal, we lose a vital aspect of universal consciousness. We lose multiple strands of evolution. This is further underscored when species go extinct. And with the death of ecosystems, we will no longer be able to feed ourselves.

Human Beings Need to Support Goals that Will Benefit Everyone

Until all beings have their needs met, there will be conflict and violence. This is where visionary leadership is called for. This is where grassroots communities come together – to understand the core principles of sustainability, the sacredness of life and the right to life, and the mandate to support this. There is a pervasive and insidious fear that there is not enough for everyone; that everyone can’t have their needs met. That kind of thinking inevitably creates the myth that only some deserve access to resources – and who decides that? Armed militias? Terrorists? Wealth and privilege? Legislative cronyism? What if it’s not true that global or local resources are insufficient to meet everyone’s needs? Or, if it is, what if each brought to the table their unique talents and agreed to create solutions so that there is enough to go around? What if by co-creating, we can innovate the systems and methods to make that happen? What if we truly believed that everyone has a right to the tree of life and that any other perception was unthinkable and unacceptable? What if? To be sure, none of these questions are new. We’ve been asking them for a long, long time. When do we plan to answer them?

See the Beauty and Sacredness of Your Life – by Dave Gregg, Michael channel

“When you can love your life without the burden of negative attachments or expectations, you have found equilibrium and there is nothing left to do but flow with the current. In other words, loving life means you have finally accepted it in all of its multifarious guises and costumes. The show is over, so to speak, and you are no longer the playwright arguing with the director about the changes he made to your script.

This does not mean that you will become so enraptured with life that you will love wasting away with a disease. Instead, a state of acceptance develops where you no longer cling to attachments of misfortune and hardship, and finds a way to love the variegated scenery that life brings, regardless of the view.

It should come as no surprise that hardships in life are a fundamental part of the physical plane, and while considerable effort may be made to alleviate occasional harshness, you cannot escape some cuts and bruises.

Learning to love life in spite of its pitfalls is not about hiding from struggle, but about facing adversity without fear. It’s your choice to scream about everything that’s wrong with your life as much as it’s a choice to dwell on those areas that bring you happiness. There are those who have achieved everything they ever wanted, yet continually allow any feelings of joy to slip through their grasp. Conversely, there are those who lead lives of terrible poverty yet find joy in the simplest of pleasures, such as feeding feral cats, or reveling in the warmth of the sun on their back as they picked through garbage. Joy is truly relative.

Loving life does not mean excluding what you perceive as bad, but fearlessly including what you encounter as part of the all-encompassing arc of your existence. In other words, loving life is about finding joy in the struggle. Have you not noticed how vibrant life can feel after a period of pain has passed? It’s like a Spring shower that washes away the debris of Winter. There are similar cycles of cleansing in every life; learn to accept them and embrace the feelings of renewal that follows. When you are renewed, you are empowered.”

When we see the beauty and sacredness of all life, including our own, we can no longer promote the well-being of one over the other.

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YOU ARE NOT YOUR CHART

Our Design describes how our energy is meant to flow.

It shows us the best tools to apply our energy. It guides us to choose appropriately, shows us where our greatest strengths are, and what we will be drawn to. The direction in which our energy flows is intended to show us where and how to carry out our life plan and soul purpose. That is because our energy naturally flows towards what we are supposed to be doing, being, and learning.

Our Design energies are expressed through our creativity, how we relate to others, how we find our place in the world, the type of vocations that interest us, and how we find meaning and fulfillment. In other words, our Design is the map of the path that has the potential to lead us to the highest expression of our purpose. Above all, your Design is intended to serve your continuing evolution.

But we can also say that who we are is the map our Human Design is meant to follow, or emulate.

Because the Chart is not the Soul.  Your Human Design is not your Soul.

All of us are born with our own agenda, or soul contract. In addition, we are all impacted by multiple influences besides our Human Design. Your psychology, astrology, numerology, sociology, genetics, and upbringing are just a few of the additional influences you bring to your Human Design. Even twins raised in the same family will not have the same perceptions or experiences. Understand also that each part of the Human Design chart has a significant range for how it can express, from lower (reactive, lacking self-awareness) to higher (awareness of why the self has particular responses, and also how acting on those affects the well-being of self and others), as well as an assortment of ways from which each part’s attributes can express. Every person chooses, with awareness or not, how they will express their Design.

We each have a unique soul trajectory.

Our soul’s trajectory describes where we’ve been and who we’ve been, including how we have treated others, how others have treated us, and how we may have impacted collective history, for good or ill.

Our soul history (trajectory) affects the purpose and direction of our current lives. In other words, the dharma or life purpose that we incarnated to express and explore, and the karma we came to restore, is influenced by our previous lives. Karma is inevitable, as all actions must be brought to balance. Dharma is necessarily woven into the fabric of our lives. This is because the direction of the Universe evolves towards higher consciousness. Higher consciousness is about unity; it is not about exclusion. Exclusion always results in imbalance, inequity, suffering, and the continuing creation of karma. The agreements or soul contracts we’ve made assist us to connect to our dharma and bring us to the karmas that seek resolution. Note: None of us came in with a manual that gives us those details or outlines our authentic path, but listening to what calls to us is how we find our way.

Your life is part of an unimaginably complex tapestry.

Your life is woven into the intentions of an evolutionary field that spans the personal to the collective and beyond. Think of these intentions as written on a giant “canvas” nurtured inside the incomprehensibly boundless consciousness of the Universe. That consciousness can never be captured by a single interpretative modality or combination of modalities. The breadth of that  field does not appear to be measurable, and its beginnings are enveloped in mystery.

The bottom line with how any Design will express has everything to do WITH THE SOUL that took it on for that lifetime. Again, souls are at different stages in their evolution.  We have different histories; some are longer, and some are shorter. Some of us are younger souls, and some of us are older.

Our history influences the unique goals (dharma) and different obligations (karma) of our life. As you become more aware of who you are and what you came here to do, your discernment about the correct choices for you also increases.  

No one can tell you why you have the life you have.

No one can say why some lives endure greater suffering than others — karma, accidents, the luck of the draw, intentional choice — who knows. There are also larger cultural forces influencing our lives, including the paradigms and assumptions about how we are supposed to live our lives. These can exert considerable pressure and knock us off our path. Still, some have it easier than others. While we can be sure that we had a hand in some of what we experienced, we will probably never know how much was our doing and how much was outside interference.

Even so, whatever is on our plate is what we must manage. 

Maybe you have a sense of why you have the life you have and why you’ve had the experiences you’ve had. And you still struggle to make sense of it. The important thing is to use all your experiences to keep affirming your gifts and your path. Whether or not you choose everything that happens to you, you can know, through your experiences, what belongs to you, what is yours to do, and where you need to be.

DIG DEEPER

  • Why did your Soul create you? What did it want to do and experience through your life?
  • Can you infer something about your dharma for this life from your talents, interests, and choices?
  • What can you infer about your karma (unfinished business; drive to tie up loose ends) for this life from your challenges?
  • Based on your strengths and inclinations, what do you think might be your Soul’s permanently identifiable traits — which of your traits do you think have been consistent for you from lifetime to lifetime? Hint: areas of excellence.
  • What might those traits suggest about the overarching nature (and purpose) of your unique Soul?
  • In what ways do you think you embody and express the unique nature of your Soul?

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PROJECTORS CAN HAVE THE HARDEST TIME

Projectors can have the biggest difficulty of all the types with navigating life. Yes, even more so than Reflectors, whose Sacral is also undefined. The Reflector aura holds energy differently, so they are not as overwhelmed as Projectors when they take in external energy. And don’t consider placing Manifestors in the same category just because they don’t have a defined Sacral! Manifestors have a motorized throat, and that’s kind of like having a Sacral. Seriously.

The Projector aura reaches out to read the energy field, and while that makes them deeply insightful, it also creates vulnerability.  It is said that a Projector’s overarching purpose is to hold the subtle body of the planet together and clear out the debris of collective energy.  Over time, in addition to living their own lives, Projectors can become deeply exhausted with this extra energy work.

The Projector Design emerged after the discovery of Uranus in 1781. A shift in the bodygraph which created two additional centers (we went from 7 to 9 centers), and which gave birth to the Projector template.  It also installed the awareness in all the types that they had sovereignty and free will. 

A Projector feels their sovereignty deeply. Because of the nature of their aura, they are especially aware of the uniqueness of all beings and the right of all beings to the tree of life, that is, to live in a manner that supports their happiness, fulfillment, and well-being. A Projector’s well-being is undermined by being too available, having too many social and professional commitments, and working too many hours. Culturally, the perceptions, paradigms, and demands of keeping body and soul together are based on the Generator’s capacity to draw from a sustainable source of energy, the defined Sacral. Unfortunately, the perception that a physical body’s energy is universally essentially the same does not apply to Projectors, and this has often resulted in unfairly judging a Projector as lazy, lost, or unable to commit.

For now, this is the prevailing perception, but the good news is that, in February of 2027, there will be a significant shift in the design of the bodygraph. That shift is called the Solar Plexus Mutation (SPM). However, only those born after that time will have the new bodygraph.

The consciousness that the Solar Plexus Mutation brings will take a while to establish its significantly humanitarian and life-sensitive perspective and philosophy. The emphasis on extreme productivity and long hours will eventually be seen for their destructive impact on bodies, minds, and creativity.  Many other things will come from the SPM, including respecting the right of animals to live in peace, i.e., not be hunted for sport or trophies, and rather than being thought of as “food,” be seen as sentient beings on their own evolutionary path.  How we understand relationships will undergo significant changes, including what marriage is about and for, understanding gender, appreciating employees as individuals who bring a great deal to a business, investing in them rather than seeing them as slave labor, and so much more.  We have much to look forward to, but in the meantime, we still have to deal with what is while we continue to press for this far more progressive vision and practice.  While we may see the beginning nuances of the Solar Plexus Mutation’s effect on politics and culture, it won’t establish deep roots for some time. We can accelerate these roots by actively participating in modeling the paradigms that honor all life and speaking out for them.

The most critical thing for you as a Projector is to take stock of your current commitments and activities and see if your energy can sustain all of them. If not, what can you walk away from?  A Projector can’t sustain Generator schedules, especially if they have been going on for too long. I know many Projectors who keep forging ahead bravely, hoping that mind over matter and staying focused will produce better results for them and will get them back some energy. But it never works out that way.  Many of them collapse and have to be carried out on a stretcher (metaphorically, but sometimes literally).

Not every Projector experiences fatigue. There is the occasional anomalous Projector whose energy is more like that of a Manifestor’s or Generator’s, but you don’t come across these unusual Projectors very often. However, because Projectors do not have a defined Sacral OR a motor to the throat, which imbues the chart (and the person) with extra energy, it is still wise for these atypical Projectors to pace themselves.

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HOLDING SPACE WITH THE EXPANDED HEART

When you expand your heart beyond its normal boundaries you are able to incorporate the needs, concerns, and even wounds of another, or an entire group of others. How can you do this without also afflicting yourself with the wounds that you have taken into the expanded space of your heart? To begin, you must understand that the purpose of creating an area of expansion around your heart is not to heal wounds that do not belong to you. When you expand your heart and offer that space to others, what you are doing is creating a container where others can rest safely, knowing that here they will not meet with judgments or resistance. In this place, all the anguish associated with what they have done to others or what others have done to them is allowed to be and to express in all its magnificent agony as it releases, evolving to a new vibratory state or form. This is how holding space assists others to heal themselves.

You might ask how it is that the heart is able to 1) expand, and 2) bring others into that expansion. We are not speaking here of the physical heart per se, although this is indeed the locus from which the expansion moves outward. As you know, all form and the components that comprise form are vitally alive as dancing energy imbued with the life force of Creation. At its source, form is pure potential, and so has the capacity to be directed by intention. When you direct your intention at pure potential, suffusing its formless state with the content of your imagination, will, and desire, you have caused a shift in its essential energy. You have now created an expansion into a specific identity that displays the attributes of your original intention. Of course, it takes practice and belief to truly achieve the results you seek. The point of this discussion is to illustrate that, with intention alone, you can expand the energy of your heart infinitely.

In the same way, you can direct this expanded energy to embrace those who seek solace and acceptance, bringing them in close to your own heart. In the meantime, your heart has opened itself to love so that you and everyone you hold space for are directly connected to Source. This is how you can maintain a holding space or container for others without debilitating or damaging yourself. It is not actually you doing the holding; it is Spirit in its aspect as Love. You have only volunteered to be the facilitator or link using your heart as the mechanism which connects you, and everyone you hold, to Source.

Offering your heart space to others has tremendous benefits not just for them, but especially for you. Consider the analogy of volunteering at a soup kitchen. You have direct access to all the ingredients that will make a substantial meal for the hungry: spices, vegetables, grains, and proteins. As you chop and sauté, blending and cooking various foods into sauces and stews, it is your responsibility as chef to sample portions of your meal as it progresses through its stages to completion. In this way, your service for the nurture of others has also nurtured you.

The call to be of service comes first from service to self, a corollary of love of self. You cannot offer genuine service to others without first having offered it to yourself. It is imperative that you learn to hold space for yourself, for without having experienced deep self-love, your efforts on behalf of others – even those with the best of intentions – will be incomplete, similar to a soup that could have used more sautéed onions and salt. This is because you did not know enough to know how to take a soup from bland and mediocre to great. However, make note of this: as you surrender into your desire to be of service, you also open yourself to improving the quality of that service, and over time you will develop mastery of the forms that call to you. This is because you have expanded your capacity to understand firsthand what makes them delicious, and so you can deliver them from a solidly anchored holding space.


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THE SECOND SATURN RETURN AS A SCIENCE FICTION TALE

In the year 2349 humanity had reached the pinnacle of technological advancement. Colonies were established on every planet in the solar system, and exploration of the galaxy was well underway. It was a time of unprecedented progress, but there was still much that remained a mystery. One such mystery was the second Saturn return.

The second Saturn return occurred when Saturn returned to the exact position it was in at the time of a person’s birth. It happened roughly every 58 years and was believed to have a profound effect on individuals. Some claimed it brought wisdom and clarity, while others claimed it brought chaos and destruction.

Mara was a space explorer who had just completed a mission to the edge of the galaxy. She was a seasoned adventurer, having traveled to more planets than anyone else in history. But there was one thing that still eluded her—the second Saturn return. She had heard rumors of its power but she had never experienced it herself. That was about to change.

Mara learned that the second Saturn return was just a few weeks away. She knew she had to be there for it, to witness its effects firsthand. She made arrangements to return to her home planet of Saturn where she could study the Return and document its influence.

When Mara arrived on Saturn, she found the planet in chaos. The normally peaceful planet was in a state of turmoil, and people were on edge. Mara knew this was the effect of the second Saturn return, and she had never seen anything like it.  She was, after all, only 26.

Over the next few days Mara observed the planet’s inhabitants, noting their behavior and interactions. It seemed that the second Saturn return was having a profound effect on them, but she could not fathom the mechanisms whereby.

Then, on the exact day of the Return, while Mara’s gaze was fixed on the planet’s rings as she pondered the mystery of Saturn, she saw a bright light in the sky. At first she thought it was a meteor, but as it got closer, she realized it was something else entirely.

It was a spaceship unlike any she had ever seen before. It was sleek and silver, with smooth curves and no visible engines. It seemed to be floating effortlessly through the air, and as it approached, Mara felt a strange sense of excitement.

The ship landed a few hundred feet away from Mara, and the hatch opened. Out stepped a figure, tall and slender, with skin the color of midnight. It was an alien.

The alien approached Mara, and they exchanged greetings. He spoke in a language she had never heard before, but somehow she understood it. The alien, who introduced himself as Zayden, explained that he had traveled from a planet on the other side of the galaxy, drawn by the energy of the second Saturn return.

Zayden told Mara that there was a powerful artifact on Saturn, one that had been left there by an ancient civilization. The artifact was said to have the power, via its unique frequencies, to bring balance and harmony to any planet, especially one under the influence of a second Saturn return, but no one had ever been able to find it.

Mara knew what she had to do. She set out to find the artifact, using all her knowledge and skills as an astronaut and mathematician. Zayden told her he would wait for her return in his spaceship, as he knew how to activate the artifact.

Mara was determined to find it and help her people. She knew that time was of the essence, as the energy of the second Saturn return was extremely potent and the extent of its ramifications were unknown.

Mara traveled across the stars, battling a hundred-year space storm and fending off a group of hostile aliens who were also searching for the artifact.

As she pressed on, Mara herself began to feel the effects of the second Saturn return. She had a sense of clarity and purpose unlike anything she had previously experienced. Her mind was sharper, and her instincts were heightened. She knew that this was the power of the Return, and it was both exhilarating and terrifying.

Days passed and Mara was growing tired and discouraged. She had searched everywhere and found nothing. One evening, as she was half asleep, she had a vision. In the vision she saw a strange symbol. It glowed with an otherworldly energy, and she knew that it was the key to finding the artifact.

Mara awoke from the vision, feeling invigorated and determined. She knew that she had to find the symbol and follow it to the artifact. She probed her memory, trying to recall where she had seen it before. Then it came to her. She had seen its likeness as strange markings in a cavern in a remote area on Titan.  She had once explored Saturn’s largest moon, but only casually.

Mara set out for Titan, hoping that her memory was correct. When she arrived at Titan, she searched in earnest and found it—the symbol from her vision. She knew then that the artifact really was somewhere inside the dark reaches of Titan’s caverns.

Mara carefully examined the labyrinthine passages in Titan, some of which were extremely narrow with many sharp protrusions. She avoided strange creatures who seemed just as intent on avoiding her. Finally, inside a massive chamber, she spied a faint glow beneath a pile of rocks.

The artifact was unlike anything Mara had ever seen before. It was a large crystal and glowed with an intense energy. Mara approached it, feeling a sense of awe and reverence. She knew that this was the key to bringing balance and harmony to the alien planet.

Mara sped back to Saturn, and when she arrived, Zayden was waiting for her.

Mara presented him with the crystal and he again explained that it had the power to neutralize the negative energy that was causing Saturn’s inhabitants so much emotional and psychic distress. Zayden activated the crystal, and Mara felt a shift in the energy around her.

Soon the people of Saturn emerged from their homes and looked around in wonder. They still felt the energy of the second Saturn return, but now it was different; it was peaceful and serene.

Mara thanked Zayden for his help and still marveled that he had appeared unexpectedly to deliver crucial information that would ease the profound effects of the Saturn return.  Zayden showed her how to work with the crystal, and before she could ask him where he came from and how he knew about the crystal, he was gone.

II

Mara knew that there were other planets and civilizations in her solar system also struggling with their second Saturn returns and she felt a calling to help them.

The second Saturn return was a powerful force, one that could bring chaos or harmony. Mara had witnessed both sides of its power, and she knew that it was up to individuals to use that power for good. She vowed to use her newfound clarity and wisdom to make a difference, to help bring balance and harmony to all planets experiencing the polarization and violent divisiveness that had its basis in a person’s inability to access the deeper layers of their psyche.  Here, knowledge of who they really were, was locked.

Mara packed the crystal, along with supplies, into her ship.  Planning for a long trip, she set a course for Earth. There she encountered turmoil and chaos. The planet was in the midst of a global crisis, with wars raging, climate change disasters occurring at an unprecedented rate, and tremendous fear and mistrust among the people.

Mara knew that the second Saturn return, when surrendered to without fear, could help bring balance and harmony to Earth, just as it had done for Saturn. She activated the crystal, and in combination with her newfound wisdom, she brought healing to Earth.

Mara traveled far and wide and offered her assistance for critical situations. She worked with environmental organizations to combat climate change, volunteered with refugee groups to help those displaced by war and conflict, and advocated for peace and understanding between different cultures and religions.

As she worked tirelessly to make a difference, Mara continued to feel the effects of the second Saturn return. Her intuition was strong, and her connection to the Universe more profound. She knew that this was her calling and she embraced it fully.

Years passed and Mara became a beloved figure around the solar system. Her wisdom and compassion inspired countless others to take action and make a difference in their own communities. She continued her efforts to bring balance and harmony to the world around her.

As she approached her own second Saturn return, Mara felt a sense of completion. She knew that her journey had been a long and challenging one, but it had been worth it.

III

On the day of her second Saturn return, Mara sat in meditation, reflecting on her life’s journey thus far. As she closed her eyes, she felt a surge of energy, stronger than anything she had ever felt before. It was as if the entire Universe was speaking to her, congratulating her on her achievements and urging her to continue on her path.

Mara opened her eyes, feeling renewed and invigorated. She knew that there was still much work to be done, and she was ready for whatever lay ahead. She stood up, feeling the power of the second Saturn return coursing through her, and set out to continue her journey.

Mara was not alone. The energy of the second Saturn return was always with her, guiding and empowering her every step of the way. She knew that there were challenges and obstacles ahead, but she also knew that she was more than capable of overcoming them.

Mara felt a deep sense of peace and contentment. She was grateful for the lessons and experiences of the past, but she was also excited for the adventures that lay ahead. With the power of the second Saturn return on her side, there was nothing she couldn’t accomplish.

As Mara continued her journey, adventure never failed to find her. She faced challenges that tested her strength and courage, but she was unafraid.

One day, while traveling through a remote desert region, Mara detected a hidden lair. She sensed danger and her heart raced as she cautiously entered the dark cavern. To her surprise, she discovered that it was the base of a powerful group of alien beings who were intent on taking over the Earth and enslaving its inhabitants.

Mara knew that she had to act quickly to stop their evil plans. She drew on the power of the second Saturn return and prepared herself for battle. As she made her way deeper into the lair, she encountered the alien leader, a formidable opponent with incredible strength and abilities.

The two battled fiercely, exchanging mighty blows. Mara’s enemy was redoubtable, but she remained focused and determined. She knew that the fate of Earth and its people depended on her success.

Finally, after much intense fighting, Mara emerged victorious. The alien leader lay defeated at her feet, and the rest of the aliens fled in terror. Mara breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground, exhausted but triumphant.

As she caught her breath, Mara realized that this was just one battle of many to come. She knew that there were other beings out there who posed a threat to her solar system and beyond, and she was determined to stop them.

Over the years, Mara traveled to the far reaches of the galaxy, encountering new civilizations and cultures along the way. She fought against powerful aliens who sought to steal and control the vital resources of other planets. She was frequently joined in battle by the threatened planet’s inhabitants.  

Through it all, the power of the second Saturn return sustained her. It gave her strength when she was weak, courage when she was afraid, and wisdom when she was unsure. Mara knew that she was not invincible, but she also knew that she was capable of great things.

IV

As she approached her third Saturn return, Mara felt a rush of fulfillment and accomplishment. She knew that she had made a difference, and she was proud of the life she had lived.

On the day of her third Saturn return, Mara sat in meditation once again, reflecting on her journey and the lessons she had learned. As she closed her eyes, peace and contentment washed over her. She knew that her time was coming to an end, but she was ready for whatever lay ahead.

When she opened her eyes, Mara saw a bright light before her. It was as if the Universe was calling to her, beckoning her to come forward. Mara nearly wept with joy and anticipation. She stood up, feeling the combined power of the second and third Saturn returns, and stepped towards the light.

In that moment, Mara knew that her journey was not over. The power of the Saturn returns remained with her, and they would guide and empower her for the rest of her journey. As she entered the next phase of her life, Mara felt deep gratitude and wonder. She knew that she had been blessed with an incredible gift, and because she had surrendered to that gift, she had learned to wield it mightily. She was now an Elder of great compassion, enduring strength, and extraordinary wisdom.

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THE URANUS OPPOSITION

The life cycle phenomenon that is the Uranus Opposition occurs at age 42 – 44, when transit Uranus is opposite the natal placement of Uranus.  Uranus is the planet of freedom, and when it is activated in the chart, it shakes up the status quo to bring in needed changes. This transit heralds a time of breaking free of limitations because you feel deeply compelled to change your life.  This need for change is powerful enough to disrupt every aspect of your life, although that won’t necessarily happen. Uranus is the planet of innovation and change, and its opposition brings unexpected events and sudden changes, not all of which are chosen.

One of the key themes of the Uranus opposition is the need for greater personal freedom and an increased desire for deeper individuation. It is a time when we feel compelled to break free from the constraints of society and tradition, from the constraints of the life we’ve been living, and as well, the constraints of our conditioning.  We want to find and forge a path that will help us identify our authentic self and allows us to express our authentic self.  The new path can manifest in various ways, such as a desire to change careers, move to a new location, end a long-term relationship, and more.  And then its unfolding begins.

The Uranus opposition is a time of significant change and transformation. We are forced to confront our deepest fears and insecurities. While this can be a difficult and challenging time, it is also a time of growth and self-discovery.

The nature of Uranus is such that on a global scale, Uranus events provoke dramatic changes.  Extreme restlessness and dissatisfaction with the status quo, which have been brewing for some time, erupt under this influence.  This is a time when authority and the status quo are seriously, even violently, impugned.

Protests, revolutions, and other forms of social upheaval find their timing under Uranus’ influence.  During these times, Uranus is aspecting Pluto or Saturn.  Under these planetary influences, particularly under Uranus-Pluto transiting contacts (conjunction, square, or opposition), we see major historical turning points involving permanent changes to prevailing cultural paradigms.  Uranus/ Pluto events bring about revolutionary movements, technological advancements, and major shifts in social and political structures.

At the personal level, the Uranus opposition is a momentous astrological event that brings change, disruption, and a desire for personal freedom. Blocks can finally be released, allowing openings to new experiences. It can be a challenging time, but it can also be a time of tremendous growth and self-discovery. It is important to dance with the changes as they come, and embrace the attitude that adapting to new circumstances as they show up, will allow your life to flow towards, rather than resist, its new course.

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QUANTUM ASTROLOGY: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COSMOS AND HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS

 

Quantum Astrology is a field of study that combines the principles of quantum physics and astrology to explore the connection between the cosmos and human consciousness, and to create a more holistic understanding of the universe and our place within it.

Quantum physics, which deals with the behavior of particles on a subatomic level, tells us that the universe is made up of tiny particles called quanta that exist in a state of constant flux. These particles are connected in ways that cannot be fully explained by classical physics, and their behavior is often described as “quantum entanglement.” Quantum entanglement suggests that we are immersed in a vast network of energy and information. Classical physics deals with the macroscopic world that we can see and touch, while quantum physics deals with the microscopic world of atoms and subatomic particles.

Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and understands that they have an influence on human affairs and natural phenomena. 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Quantum entanglement is the phenomenon that occurs when a group of particles are generated, interact, or share spatial proximity in a way such that the quantum state of each particle of the group cannot be described independently of the state of the others, including when the particles are separated by a large distance. The topic of quantum entanglement is at the heart of the disparity between classical and quantum physics: entanglement is a primary feature of quantum mechanics not present in classical mechanics.[1]

An entangled system is defined as one whose quantum state cannot be factored as a product of states of its local constituents.  In other words, they are not individual particles but are an inseparable whole.  In entanglement, one constituent cannot be fully described without considering the other(s). 

Therefore, a key principle of Quantum Astrology is the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and that energy flows between all things. This means that the energy of the stars and planets at the moment of our birth affect our energy field and influence our thoughts, emotions, and behavior, including shaping our personality and influencing our destiny.

Astrology has long held that the unique configuration of celestial bodies at our birth moment shapes our personality and influences our destiny. Quantum Astrology suggests that the quantum entanglement of particles in the universe is connected to the movements of celestial bodies, and that we are an inextricable part of this larger field of entanglement.

Another key principle of Quantum Astrology is that our thoughts and emotions play a crucial role in shaping our reality. According to this principle, our thoughts and emotions are like waves of energy that ripple out into the universe, creating a feedback loop that shapes our experiences.

Quantum Astrology believes that the positions and movements of celestial bodies act as triggers for these thoughts and emotions. For example, the movement of a certain planet into a specific astrological sign may correspond with a shift in our emotional state or a change in our thoughts.

This idea that the positions and movements of celestial bodies as they spin and revolve in their orbits can influence our thoughts and emotions is not new. Astrology has long held that the positions of celestial bodies can influence our lives. Quantum Astrology takes this idea one step further by positing that the energy and formation of celestial bodies respective to each other also influences the energy of our own bodies.

One practical application of Quantum Astrology is in the field of healing. By understanding the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and the positions and movements of celestial bodies, we can use astrological information to help us access and release stored emotional energy, promoting healing and personal growth.

Quantum Astrology brings these two seemingly disparate fields together by positing that the universe is interconnected, and that the energy and information of celestial bodies, as well as the energy and information of our own bodies, are all part of the same network.  We are part of a vast matrix of consciousness.

To reiterate, Quantum Astrology combines the principles of quantum physics and astrology to explore the connection between the cosmos and human consciousness. It suggests that the alignment of celestial bodies at the time of our birth has a significant impact on our lives, and that by understanding this connection, we can gain insight into the potential outcomes of certain events in our lives so that we can make better decisions.

As our understanding of the quantum universe continues to evolve, it is likely that Quantum Astrology will play an increasingly important role in our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. By embracing the principles of uncertainty, entanglement, and consciousness, we may be able to unlock new insights into the evolution of human consciousness and our relationship with the wider universe.

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[1] Overbye, Dennis (10 October 2022). “Black Holes May Hide a Mind-Bending Secret About Our Universe – Take gravity, add quantum mechanics, stir. What do you get? Just maybe, a holographic cosmos”The New York Times

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ASTROLOGY CHART AND THE HUMAN DESIGN CHART

Image: Astrology and Human Design charts for Michel Gauquelin1

The following discussion is not intended to cover every feature of the astrology and Human Design chart.  It is intended to give an overview and comparison of each system’s primary components.

The astrological birth chart and the Human Design chart are both created from the placement in these charts of the planets’ positions at the moment of your birth.  The Human Design bodygraph would be completely empty without  planets! 

The astrology chart and the Human Design chart are systems that offer profound insight and information through their unique architecture and language.  Note that each system gives interpretations for individual birth charts as well as events, mundane or personal.

Each system is based on astrology.  Simply put, astrology is the study of the influence of the stars and planets on human lives.  These celestial bodies influence individual psychology, and they also initiate life-changing events to the individual through planetary cycle shifts — Solar Returns, Saturn Returns, the Uranus Opposition, the Chiron Return, and others.  Shifting life circumstances are also triggered by transits and progressions that are unique to the individual astrology chart. Planetary (or Life Cycle) charts, and transits and progressions, can be read through the lens of Human Design or astrology charts.  The influence of the stars and planets also effect global shifts of many kinds, including weather, technology, science, law, conflicts which lead to war, culture, and civilization.

NOTE: While Human Design and astrology are different systems, the  meanings and natures of the planets do not change. 

In astrology, planets sit inside houses. There are 12 houses in the astrology chart or horoscope wheel. Each house has a unique meaning, and so the combination of the planet with the meaning of the house that it is inside of lends itself to a very specific interpretation.  In addition, each planet is in a specific sign at the moment of your birth. 

Traditional astrological interpretation combines the meaning of the planet with the meaning of the sign that it is in with the meaning of the house that it is in.  It also includes the aspects that natal planets make to each other. Planets in signs and houses, plus the aspects they make, tell us how a natal planet expresses. Again, the essential nature of a horoscope planet is influenced by the sign it is in, the house it is in, and the aspects that it makes to other planets, asteroids, or to the angles of the horoscope (astrology chart). 

In the Human Design chart, planets sit inside gates instead of houses. There are 64 gates in Human Design. The gates are based on the I Ching’s 64 hexagrams, so it is useful to have an understanding of these.  However, each gate in Human Design has an assigned meaning — Traditional or Quantum Human Design™ (copyright Karen Curry Parker) — which are less complex and more succinct than the contemplations of the I Ching.  In Human Design, we blend the meaning of the gate with the meaning of the planet. 

As well, each gate also contains 6 lines, and each line has its own meaning.  In Human Design we blend the meaning of the planet in a gate with the line that it sits inside of.  Given that there are 12 planets, two nodes, and an assortment of asteroids that one can choose to include, the permutations for combinations of planets, nodes, and asteroids with 64 gates and 6 lines are practically myriad.

The Human Design planets do not make aspects to each other the way planets in the astrology birth chart do, but it is their arrangement in the bodygraph that gives you your energy Type — Projector, Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, or Reflector.  Your Type comes with a specific Strategy as well as Authority. In addition, the complex of definition and openness in the chart will give you your unique Design.

There’s more: the placement of your planets in the Human Design chart will fall into circuits. There are three main circuits in Human Design – collective, tribal, and individual (and each of these contains sub-circuits which I won’t go into here).  Circuits and their sub-circuits add further layers of meaning to the interpretation of an individual’s Human Design chart.

I can’t leave this final section without also mentioning that the Human Design chart contains the all-important Incarnation Cross which represents the energy frequency and the storyline of the Life Purpose in the Human Design Chart. This Cross, which is comprised of four gates — the Conscious and Unconscious Sun, and the Conscious and Unconscious Earth — constitutes 70% of the energy of your being.   (See The Encyclopedia of Quantum Human Design, p. 200, by Karen Curry Parker. ) 

As you can see, each system has a unique structure and lens of perception. Each offers excellent information about your essential make-up and temperament. Use these complementary systems to take you on a deep and intriguing exploration to discover and validate your many gifts, traits, and the tools that were given to you at the moment of your birth.  

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1 Michel Gauquelin (1928-1991) was a French psychologist and astrologer, who together with his wife Francoise, also a psychologist, conducted rigorous research over a period of thirty years that demonstrated that certain astrological phenomena held true to a high degree of statistical validity.

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MINDFULNESS IN HUMAN DESIGN

Human Design teaches us how to use our energy for the things that are correct for us and to avoid those things that are not.  Because we are taught to make decisions with our mind, we bypass the body’s unique intelligence.  It is true that the mind can ponder many interesting and inspiring ideas and we can enjoy reflecting on them. This is actually one of the correct uses of the mind.  Our minds, however, are not designed to know what is correct for us.  In Human Design, mindfulness is not about the mind.

Mindfulness comes from the intelligence of the body. Human Design says the mind is like the passenger in a car.  Its correct role is to sit back and enjoy the ride and not compete with your body’s wisdom for control of the steering wheel.  Human Design’s tools (Strategy and Authority) help the mind to be comfortable in the back seat.

Human Design won’t tell you your level of consciousness or awareness.  It will not describe your moral compass, your values, or where you stand on the current political discourse.  But it will show you what motivates you.  It shows you the themes that are consistent in your life.  These themes are the areas that you are compelled to explore because that’s where your gifts are. Your Human Design chart is a map and blueprint of your correct way of being. When you follow that map, you are invoking mindfulness; that is, you are being mindful of who you are meant to be.  

In the practice of mindfulness we purposely bring our attention to the present moment, without judgment. We see ourselves as we are.  This is what Human Design does: it shows you your Design and there is no judgment!

How Human Design Supports Mindfulness

The Human Design system – its very structure – reveals that we are designed to use our lives to serve the evolution of humanity.  It shows that we are designed to honor the integrity of our bodies so that we can be more and give more. We are designed to care for each other and to make peaceful agreements that allow others to be more and give more.  We are designed to live in integrity with who we truly are, and with each other.

This state of mindfulness about how to live as individuals and in community keeps us healthy and thriving. We are meant to experience a more beautiful world when we honor the power of well being for ourselves and others.  

As has been said, in Human Design we do not use our minds to make our decisions.  We use mindfulness, and that comes from being present to the body’s wisdom.

How To Access Your Body’s Wisdom

The primary tool of mindfulness, or being present to the wisdom of our body, is Strategy.  Strategy is specific to  your Type, and works with the correct flow of your Type’s energy. It gives you key information about what is the right choice for you.  Every Type has a Strategy: Projectors are Invited, Manifestors Inform, Generators and Manifesting Generators access their Sacral Response, and Reflectors wait out at least one Lunar Cycle. 

A secondary tool that supports mindfulness is Authority.  It flavors the way you use your Strategy. There are seven kinds of authority:

  • Sacral
  • Splenic
  • Emotional Solar Plexus⠀
  • Ego (Will)⠀
  • Self-Projected⠀
  • Mental-Projected⠀
  • Lunar⠀

Your Authority is used in conjunction with your Strategy. Authority assists you with the timing of entering into a new commitment of your energy.  Timing is directly related to waiting for an intuitive sense or feeling of the correct moment to move forward.

In Human Design, Mindfulness means that we remember to:

  • Love ourselves
  • Trust ourselves
  • Stand in our power
  • Stay deeply aligned with our authentic selves
  • Make the choices that are correct for us
  • Move forward with our true story, and not sit in old stories that aren’t worthy of us
  • Take care of our bodies and our spirit so that we stay energetic and vital
  • Work on our sense of value so that we can allow ourselves to receive what we need to fulfill our purpose and mission

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FOLLOW YOUR JOY

 

Understanding how you are ‘wired’ is the beginning of self-knowledge. We discover how we are wired by witnessing what we instinctively move towards. We naturally move towards what fascinates us, towards what we find interesting and exciting. We may or may not stay with what we find interesting, but this is neither here nor there. The point is to get to know what is interesting to you and to stay with that until you no longer find it interesting. What happens is that you will spend more time with those interests that resonate with your wiring; i.e., your essential nature. In other words, with who you are.  You will inevitably develop skills in those areas you stay with. The longer you stay with something, the more mastery you have. Mastery makes you potent and desirable.

Trust that your next step will become apparent. Take the step that brings you the most excitement — this is always your cue for the right direction. Taking the next step on behalf of your joy is much better than not moving at all. If you find yourself losing your joy, then correct your course to reconnect with it. When you follow your joy, how you live your life will gradually come back into congruence with your purpose. When you follow your joy, what is right for you will find you.

Life always offers us more than one platform (or opportunity) to live and work from. We may not always get paid for what we love, but we can immerse ourselves in our bliss while we take care of what needs to be taken care of, and do what we need to do to maintain our physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and economic integrity.

We often think that life has to look a certain way by a certain time, but that is not what life is about.  For each one of us it is important to stay the course until the work is complete. Work left undone must be finished. All things will be addressed and healed when the timing and flow of energy is also aligned with your strategy. Then you will know that now is the time for moving forward with something. Opportunities that belong to you will show up in correct timing. In the meantime, take care of your incomplete transactions.

It is important to have faith that your life is unfolding as it should — not as you think it should, or as others think it should. There is a larger context which you cannot see from where you are, but which is dynamic and compelling, and which will take you to where you need to go, so that you can continue to evolve into who you are. Resisting the intelligence of the design and deeper intention of your life will only keep you turning in circles.

By following your bliss while you take care of your infrastructure needs you will maintain emotional balance. If we only spend time keeping body and soul together, we can become cynical, and even depressed. That is because we forget what makes us come alive. Do those things that make your life worth living! This will keep you grounded and connected to Life. As long as you have something to love, including working with causes dear to your heart, life will always be meaningful and filled with purpose.  And with purpose comes joy.

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HOW DO I FIND MY PURPOSE?

Purpose is found in your experiences of the moment, in expression as well action, and it is not just one thing. Purpose is not defined as an end-goal or a product launch. Your understanding of purpose, and your purpose specifically, evolves over the course of your life as you expand in self-awareness.

While purpose can be expressed through a vocation or vocations, the vocation actually provides the CONTEXT for the expression of one’s purpose. In and of itself a vocation is not your purpose, although some vocations will be beautifully aligned with your purpose.

Think about your purpose as the pursuit of your excitement and curiosity — which always includes following your heart — rather than as something that is easily contained or defined by a business or job or career. The reason is: purpose is ultimately about finding and staying connected to all those things that will support the continued expansion of your consciousness and your joy.

Live your life at a pace that is always consonant with your energy levels. Be aware of your level of vitality so that you don’t push when you are tired. When you are tired, it is time to slow down. It is time to restore yourself. Body, mind, and heart. This means eliminating tasks that do not support your sustainability and saying no to commitments that will demand time, energy, and interests that you don’t have.

Take stock of your talents and interests because the clues to your purpose are here. Your talents and interests will become skills if you invest time and energy into them. Your skills are the specific tools given to you by design to help you discover your purpose, and to support it. The more you use your skills, the more your purpose will unfold. 

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HOW CAN I FEEL MORE AT EASE IN THE WORLD?

Before we can feel at ease with the world we need to feel at ease with ourselves. Being at ease with self involves feeling physically well, emotionally balanced, and intellectually engaged. Being at ease with self involves accepting oneself as is. Being at ease with self means truly caring for who we are. It means we love ourselves, always, and no matter what!

If we want to make changes, we start from where we are. We do not criticize or put ourselves down. I cannot overstate how important it is to feel well in the body before you can feel at ease with anything. That means plenty of rest and eating the foods that support you. It is so important to rest your nervous system. This means staying away from conflict and negative thoughts. This means that your relationships are mutually respectful and supportive.

When we feel at ease with ourselves, we are available to be of service. Then we can do our part to change the world. Most importantly, living righteous lives will help us feel at ease with the world. Righteous lives seek the greater good for all, but never to the exclusion of self. A righteous life has an open heart, but is never a victim. A righteous life means that you believe in yourself and believe that all beings have a right to thrive.

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ROE v. WADE OVERTURNED: A Profound Inflection Point for a Woman’s Body Sovereignty as Seen through Astrology and Human Design

Astrologers love to look at the charts of significant moments to see what the planets were up to (e.g., sign placements, conjunctions to angles, velocities, and more), and how they were interacting with each other. Each moment is filled with information and effect, yet not all moments are explosive.  Most are ordinary.

When we look at the charts of collective events, like those of earthquakes, invasions, or historical decisions, we sometimes wonder if it was that particular configuration of planets that caused something to happen, if perhaps the event was created from a cumulative buildup of energies that made a particular moment noteworthy and inevitable.

Or perhaps the cumulative buildup is made from protracted human stress and trauma, and these energies, having made their way into the quantum field, get picked up by those celestial configurations that are best able to give those energies a voice and comprehensive release. 

And perhaps the planets themselves are also giving expression to a significant moment of their own evolution.

But we don’t definitively know.  What we have are the charts of significant moments that we can dive into to analyze the character of the significant moment and to understand, to the best of our interpretive skills, the needs it expresses, the message it delivers, and what it might indicate about how the nature of the event could evolve over time.

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Significant Aspects of the Astrology Chart of the Supreme Court Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade

The Midheaven, highly visible, and considered to be one of the four power points in a chart, is flanked by Uranus from the 9th house side and the North Node from the 10th house side. Uranus and the North Node each conjunct the Midheaven, and conjunct each other. This is an aspect that heralds change. Uranus is not subtle, and the extent and manner of its impact is not predictable. Uranus is an iconoclast whose mission is to take things apart so that we can reconstruct a situation to meet real needs. We can expect that its conjunction to the North Node will create discomfort. The North Node pulls us into the future we have been creating with our actions. That future is tangled with forces that have opposing intentions. We are in a life and death tug-of-war to decide which future will win.  Where will North Node-Uranus take us?

The fixed star Algol is also conjunct the Midheaven. Algol is considered to be a star that brings misfortune and violence.  Its mythology is associated with the Greek Gorgon Medusa who had the ability to turn anyone who looked into her eyes to stone. It is important to note that Medusa was not always a Gorgon with writhing snakes for hair. She was an Oracle Goddess who was transformed into a monster by Pallas Athena, who was furious that Medusa broke her vow of celibacy through an affair with Poseidon. Medusa’s rage at her forced transformation was dangerous and powerful, and so she was further injured with decapitation.

A deeper understanding of the great rage of this archetype must bring us to consider that the life Medusa had chosen was forcibly removed from her by someone more powerful, causing her to suffer physically, spiritually, and emotionally.  Her grief and rage were relentless.  Her rage became a weapon, even after her decapitation.

Algol-Medusa is no stranger to the depths of suffering wrought by invasive and unjust intervention into the trajectory a life. What Women need for their stability and safety has been abruptly removed. The decision of the Supreme Court took a heinous approach that symbolically transformed Medusa from a Goddess into a monster, and then cut off her head, removing the right to sovereignty over her own body.  

While the effects of this decision are misfortune and violence to women, in this chart there is also the ability to push back that misfortune. In this chart Pluto trines Algol-Medusa.  Pluto cannot be trifled with, and in a trine aspect, transmits tremendous support while also amplifying the power inherent to the planet, or in this case, the Star. This tells us that the chart already contains the ability to challenge and reverse this decision.

The Moon is also part of the configuration of conjunctions (a/k/a stellium) to the Midheaven, as it is conjunct Uranus and the Midheaven.  A configuration that includes Uranus, the Midheaven, the North Node, the Moon, and the fixed star Algol is complex, and not open to quick and easy interpretation. The Moon in this position represents the public. The Moon is also our emotions. The Moon is Women. It is the place where we give and receive nurture, and where we can also be emotionally wounded. In this chart the Moon occupies a Gauquelin culminating zone, imbuing it with story-telling abilities, psychological and spiritual insight, heightened sensitivities, and a need for beauty.

Uranus and the North Node abruptly pull us into the future that has been brewing, causing shock to our sensibilities and emotions with the accompanying sense of destiny gone wrong. Yet this destiny, given current circumstances, appears to have been inevitable.

Saturn, which is angular via its conjunction to the descendant, squares the entire configuration of Moon, Uranus, Midheaven, North Node, and the fixed star Algol.  It is noteworthy that the astrology of Roe v. Wade Overturned contains the Saturn-Uranus square which began in early 2021, and which will remain in effect through early October 2022.  A square is  a 90° angle between planets, and is an aspect of tension.  It is difficult to resolve the tension of a square because the planets’ goals are not aligned.  Saturn-Uranus squares influence societal and personal change through great pressure by creating instability, chaos, and upheaval. Historically, among worse case scenarios, this influence has manifested in civil unrest, economic recessions, violence, and war.  The changes that hard contacts between Saturn and Uranus bring unfold over decades.  This square has been in effect for some time, and we have seen its influence unfolding.  The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a paramount expression of that unfolding influence.  

When Saturn’s job to maintain the status quo overreaches to work against the evolving needs of humanity, systems that have been in place are undermined.  Saturn’s systems and rules are meant to ensure the safety and well-being of communities, but when those traditions are reversed in a way that violates the needs of groups and individuals, Saturn becomes the oppressor rather than the protector.

Astrologically, Saturn rules judges and the judiciary system. It is obvious to everyone that this system has overreached, with potentially destructive consequences.

Saturn squares the Moon, the Midheaven, the North Node, and the star Algol-Medusa of this complex conjunction-stellium. The Midheaven and the Moon in this chart represent the majority, and the North Node points the path towards the future that we must create to serve the majority.  The energy of Algol-Medusa is focused on justice.  It is an energy of righteous intensity that should be heard and is crossed at great peril.

Additional Planet Influences in the Astrological Moment of the Supreme Court Decision

Mars is Perihelion, meaning that it is at its hottest and traveling at its fastest, making this an intense and egocentric condition.  Mars is not that focused here; it is fiery but combustible, which means that it does not have staying power.  But while it is perihelion it can express the toxic masculine.

Mars’ dynamic in this chart indicates that the Court’s assertion of power was self-righteous, aggressive, and narcissistic.  Its Opinion is heavily spun with the beliefs and values of a Minority intent on forcing the Majority to conform to those values. There is nothing inherently absolute about those values, the truths of which are entirely subjective, and which do not reflect or conform to the needs of the Majority.  The values that the Court has chosen to impose on the rest of us work against the needs of the collective, and of evolution.  As such, they will not hold. 

Neptune is Stationary.  Stationary Neptune is about the Mythos of a collective.  Mythos is expressed at the local, regional, national, and worldwide levels.  A Mythos encapsulates the core ideology, including the beliefs and values, of a particular community. Those values impart identity and belonging.

A functioning Mythos creates a sense of greater purpose for an entire community.  The Mythos for the particular community of women that have been harmed by the overturning of Roe v. Wade is the right to exercise sovereignty.  Of their bodies. The position of Neptune indicates that the concept of Mythos is both highlighted and challenged by other aspects in the chart, but its stationary condition tells us that the Mythos is active and on alert. 

The Evolution of the Roe v. Wade Overturned Chart

Astrologers understand that although the moment of an event is fixed, the planets that form that picture are not static. They will continue their revolutions around the Sun, creating transits and progressions to the originating event chart.  In other words, we can expect that there will be movement.  

Pluto and Uranus will begin a powerful trine in June 2026, and that aspect is exact in July 2026, but it will be felt as soon as July 2025. This is a long-term aspect that begins separating in April 2029. The tearing down of infrastructures that a supercilious judicial system has wrought will be reconstructed under the Pluto-Uranus trine. This trine is a long-term influence, and there are battles ahead.  We know from the history of how the Pluto-Uranus trine works that there will be a rebuild, and what we lost will be restored.  However, while timing is unable to be predicted, given the recovery needs of deep shock from the decapitation of our fundamental rights, my sense is that we will see change sooner than later.

Significant Aspects of the Human Design Chart of the Supreme Court Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade

The Human Design chart for this decision is a Manifestor type with a 6/2 profile and the Incarnation Cross of Prevention. 

What do we know about the Manifestor?  The life purpose of the Manifestor is to initiate action and creation. The Manifestor is about leading change by sharing new ideas, pushing people beyond their comfort level and empowering them to do things in new ways. The Manifestor initiates others into the frequency of creativity. This chart tells us that creative thinking and action is required to push back against the Supreme Court’s decision to remove our right to make our own personal decisions.

Defined Channels of the Roe v. Wade Overturned Human Design Chart

In Human Design, we also look at the defined channels to understand the overall purpose of the chart. There are three defined channels in the Roe v. Wade Overturned chart. (Channels are given their Quantum Human Design TM names and definition as re-described by Karen Curry Parker.)

The Channel of Innovative Thinking, the 43-23

This channel is about the ability to think out of the box.  This energy is knowing, inventive, innovative, mutative, and imaginative. Here we have the capacity to push past assumptions about both the nature of a problem and how it may best be solved.  Transformative, unconventional thinking can come to the rescue.

 The Channel of Self Assurance, the 10-20

This channel is about the ability to organize others around higher ideals rooted in the energies of self-love and self-empowerment. This channel gives us the power to speak words that can change the narrative and direction of our lives by installing higher concepts which show us how to connect to the possibilities that open to more empowered and authentic lives.

The Channel of the Threshold, the 36-35

This channel has the ability to incorporate new experiences that show us how to push back against limits of the story we are told about how we should live so that we can create an empowering narrative of how we want to live our lives.

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The 6/2 Profile is the Adept/ Responder in Quantum Human Design TM, and in traditional language, the Role Model/ Hermit. The 6th line is a transpersonal profile that serves as an example or role model to others of what is possible when you are true to yourself.  The 6th line is deeply mission-driven with a strong sense of destiny.  As well, with the 2nd line, there is the need to take alone time to discharge excess energy and to stay connected to inner guidance.

Most importantly, the Incarnation Cross of this Chart is the Cross of Prevention. This Cross holds Guardian energy, and it will steer us away from harm.  It guides us to follow paths that heal and to avoid paths that cause harm. The Sun in Gate 15 is about love of others.  The energy of this Cross is about empowering others to do what they need to do to be the stewards of their own lives.  This Cross is very clear about which behaviors and dynamics do not serve our needs and purpose. It offers instruction and correction to get us back to our right path, and gives us the ability to recognize what empowers us.

Central Themes of the Charts of Roe v. Wade Overturned

As stated earlier, a configuration that includes a stellium of Uranus, the Midheaven, the North Node, the Moon, and the fixed star Algol is complex, and not open to a quick and easy interpretation.  These charts speak to the complexity and intensity of the moment, and of the implosive consequences of the decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.

The core of this decision, and as seen in the charts of the moment, 10:05 AM Eastern time in Washington, D.C., is the profound travesty that was enacted against women. The archetype of Algol-Medusa is startingly apt as women have been dishonored and deeply disrespected.  But the astrology chart also contains the ability to push back with the Pluto trine to Algol-Medusa. Pluto transmits its inimitable support and amplifies the collective power exemplified by this fixed Star.  We have the power and ability to challenge and reverse this decision.

Astrologically, Saturn rules judges and the judiciary system. Saturn’s legal systems are meant to ensure the safety and well-being of communities, but when those systems are violated, Saturn becomes the oppressor rather than the protector.  Then we have an inversion of Saturn’s job and purpose.  For now, Saturn has been hijacked by the judiciary, but it cannot permanently hold a position which operates against its fundamental nature. 

There is no community without a Mythos because every community creates its own — naturally, and from necessity. A Mythos encapsulates the core ideology, including the beliefs and values, of a particular community. A functioning Mythos creates a sense of greater purpose for an entire community because it represents its fundamental and enduring values. Stationary Neptune tells us that the Mythos is alive and well in the consciousness of the community of women who will fight for the right of sovereignty of their bodies. Stationary Neptune also tells us that a community’s Mythos has been called to attention.

The Manifestor aspect of this chart lets us know that we will need to lead the charge to claim what is ours. We will organize ourselves around our ideals and pursue creative solutions to push back against the boundaries that seek to control our bodies.  We are mission-driven to manifest our right lives.

The energy of the Incarnation Cross of the Human Design chart is about empowering others to do what they need to do to be the stewards of their own lives, and that includes being aware of the behaviors and dynamics of others — as well as our own — that do not serve our needs and purposes.

We look forward to the Pluto-Uranus trine that promises a revolution and rebuild, including a restoration of what was stolen from us. 

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SUMMER SOLSTICE 2022 THROUGH THE LENS OF HUMAN DESIGN AND ASTROLOGY: A TIME OF CHANGE AND CHOICE

It’s always an interesting endeavor to compare a particular moment in time through the lens of different systems.  Each system has its own set of mechanics, language, and basis for understanding how it works and how to interpret it.  And each system offers a unique portal to understanding any moment.

Every chart is a picture of a moment in time. Any part of a Human Design or astrology chart can be expressed beneficially or detrimentally. The parts are the mechanics; the possibilities of how these are expressed are dependent on the psychology of the human beings who express them.  There is also the timing of events or “acts of God” that can occur when there are difficult aspects between the more challenging planets.  However, much of the good and most of the damage visited on this planet is the result of human action or inaction, and it is human intervention that can always repair damage from both mundane- and human-induced events.  

The Human Design bodygraph would be completely blank without the placement of planets inside its gates. It is the astrology of the moment that gives the Human Design chart its one-of-a-kind design. Comparing and contrasting an astrological moment through the lens of both Human Design and astrology adds layers to the information and insights that may be gleaned from understanding the central energies of a moment.

The Summer Solstice—occurring this year on June 21—marks the day when the Sun is at its northernmost or southernmost arc along the celestial equator. This is the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, but winter begins in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the North and makes the longest day of the year.  In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day and longest night.

Seasonal changes occur quarterly and their influences last at least until the next season’s ingress, but there are no solid demarcations because influences wane over time.

On June 21, 2022, the Sun enters 0° Cancer at 5:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time.  I am using the location of Washington, D.C., as it is the Capital of the United States and as such, represents this country’s collective experience. 

Significant Aspects of the Solstice Chart

The following selected aspects affect both the individual and the collective. These aspects, with the exception of the angular placement of Saturn, are universal for the moment of Solstice.  Note that the aspects discussed here are the highlights as I have identified them, and that there is always more that can be explored.

The Sun is in Cancer, an energy that is emotionally sensitive and vulnerable, and which needs true Home. We seek to create a solid foundation that will support our needs for safety and security so that we can comfortably anchor our lives. We also look forward to the colors and exuberance of Summer.

Saturn is conjunct the Midheaven of the 2022 Summer Solstice Chart.  It is angular, and as such, is considered in traditional astrology to be powerful.  Saturn also occupies a Gauquelin culminating zone.  Gauquelin’s decades of duplicatable research discovered that certain planets, when rising or culminating, are especially powerful in their expression.

What does Saturn’s placement in an angular and culminating zone in the Solstice chart mean?  This is a hard-working, practical, and realistic energy.  It is responsible, organized, and oriented to problem-solving and getting results.  It keeps the wheels of civilization turning by maintaining the infrastructure that supports the well-being of the collective.  This energy is no-nonsense, focused, and self-sufficient.  Because Uranus is also conjunct the North node (discussion is below), we can be grateful to have access to Saturn’s serious and purposeful nature.  We will need it.

Mars is conjunct Chiron, suggesting that we are open to working on current issues (wounds) and those from the past that continue to plague our ability to move forward.  We want to find resolution, or at least work towards that. Mars is in its home sign of Aries and is focused on taking care of what’s on our plate. While Aries is an adventurous, independent energy eager to get moving and attain its goals, it is also transparent and vulnerable.  Aries does not hide its intentions and can at times be easily conned.

Jupiter and the Moon are conjunct, suggesting that we seek emotional well-being.  We also need room to move, and seek to make our living spaces more comfortable, and even expansive.  Jupiter-Moon conjunctions seek abundance and expansion in all arenas.  At the individual level, we work with what we have to create more spaciousness in our surroundings, and are more open to the needs of the collective.

Pluto trines Venus, potentially offering social connections, companionship, and enhanced financial status. While Pluto is an energy that seeks and reveals depths, in its benevolent aspects it brings opportunities to experience the gold inherent in Pluto, and its trine relationship to Venus can create financial opportunities through investments and job offers. This energy can also offer us intimate connections and reveal the inherent beauty and joy of being alive.

Uranus is Conjunct the North Node

This is an aspect that will bring change. Uranus is never subtle, and the extent and manner of its impact is not predictable. Everything is up for being rearranged and reconfigured! Why?  Because Uranus is an iconoclast; its mission is to not just stir the pot, but to break it. We can expect that its conjunction to the North Node is going to create discomfort. The North Node pulls us into the future we have been creating with our actions past and present. On the individual level, adjustments will happen, whether we think we need them or not, or want them, or not. We may also find that what we thought we needed was really more of a luxury item rather than a requirement for our sustainability. Uranus changes everything so much that instead of perceiving we have lost it all, we can also realize that we are now free to start over.

At the collective level, we will continue to see major shifts in the arenas of current controversy.  In the United States these include, but are not limited to, abortion rights, voting rights, the right to unionize, the right to a living wage, truth in information, and gun laws. As well, we are all affected at some level by the catastrophes of wildfires, drought, famine, flooding, and the current wars unjustly waged in many parts of the world, with the most publicized being the shocking invasion of Ukraine by Russia.  

In the United States, laws will be made to our detriment, or not.  We will continue to experience conflict before solutions are arrived at, as polarization in politics is not going away any time soon. Neither is inflation or the overall condition of our national economy. We can always hope that there will be improvement and relief because any potential the planets offer us can be positive or negative depending on the condition of collective consciousness. And perhaps most especially on the goals and visionary capacities of those who have the power to call the shots on the decisions that affect the rest of us. Bottom line, the common denominator for how and how far we evolve is dependent on our willingness to move out of conflict and willingly work together to create solutions that repair and heal, and that provide for and care for all life, everywhere. The direction that things take for the foreseeable future will be revealed over the course of this quarter and through the end of the year.

The Human Design Chart for Summer Solstice 2022

The Human Design chart for this Solstice is a Generator type with a 2/4 profile and the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love.  The Cross of the Vessel of Love is in direct contrast to some of the difficulties of the Solstice astrology chart.  (Note: We are not concerned with location in the casting of this chart because the planets for this moment all fall in the same gates, regardless of longitude and latitude.)

An Incarnation Cross is comprised of the four gates occupied by the: 1) Personality Earth and 2) Sun, and the 3) Design Earth and 4) Sun.  Each of these four planets makes a unique configuration that creates a specific Incarnation Cross.  The Cross identifies the overarching purpose of the Human Design chart.  The 2022 Solstice Human Design has the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love. This Cross is about the love of the Body, love of Spirit, love of Humanity, and love and appreciation of Self.

The four Gates of Cross of the Vessel of Love are the 46, the 25, the 15, and the 10.   In the 46 we have the love and appreciation of being in a human body so that we can give our spiritual purpose form and manifestation; in the 25 we remember that the reason we do anything is because of our reverence for, and gratitude to, Source; in the 15, we remember our love of humanity and our need for connection to community, and in the 10, we remember to love ourselves.  Human beings flourish when communities are built on love, which in practice means that we create societies that support everyone to thrive.  Each quarter we are reminded that this is always an option.

What do we know about the Generator?

In the words of Karen Curry Parker (KCP), the Generator is designed to dance responsively with life.  It is not the job of the Generator to figure things out, but to allow opportunities and experiences to show up and then follow the ones that feel good and correct. They are here to do the “work” of the world and build the new infrastructures that will support the sustainable and equitable approaches needed for a thriving civilization and planet.

The Quantum Purpose of the Generator, per KCP, is to physically manifest creativity and express through devotion.

This Solstice brings us the tireless capacity of the Generator to work on the structures for what support humanity, and to courageously attend to the work that needs to be done.

The 2/4 Profile, the Hermit Opportunist.  We all need time for unhurried isolation, for that is where we experience our deepest peace. Inside relaxation and silence we can explore, without interruption, our creativity and musings. We can re-connect to ourselves.  This profile is about the need to retreat to aloneness to find one’s inner guidance, and to integrate what we have gathered. And then it is time to return to connection, for that is where we thrive.

Defined Channels of the 2022 Summer Solstice Human Design Chart

In Human Design, we also look at the defined channels and the circuits they are part of, to understand the overall purpose of the chart.  There are four channels in the Solstice chart. (Channels are given their Quantum Human DesignTM names.)

    1. The Channel of Innovative Thinking, the 43-23

This channel is about the ability to think out of the box.  This energy is knowing, inventive, innovative, mutative, and imaginative. Here we have the capacity to push past assumptions about both the nature of a problem and how it may best be solved.  Transformative, unconventional thinking can come to the rescue.

    1. The Channel of Higher Purpose, the 25-51

This channel is also individual and mutative, and has the ability to see the higher purpose in something despite and because of disruptive conditions that cause one to look for their deeper meaning. This energy has the capacity to initiate us into understanding the riches inherent in unexpected turn of events, and it can also reveal how to mine those riches.

    1. The Channel of Progress, the 14-2

This mutative channel gives us the ability to respond to authentic opportunities to create life-sustaining resources. When we activate its potential for abundance we can support others as well.

    1. The Channel of Intimacy and Connection, the 19-49

This tribal channel is about creating intimate and emotional connections with others.  We are not meant to be alone. It is also sensitive to the needs of animals and the environment.

The Central Message of Summer Solstice 2022

This Solstice’s astrological energies include the ability to focus, work hard, and find responsible and enduring solutions to our issues.  We take ourselves seriously.  We take what is happening on the world stage seriously.  In addition, we recognize our need for personal well-being, including the courage to finally confront old wounds in order to heal them to the extent we can, and then to release them completely so that we have renewed strength and capacity to move forward.

This Solstice cycle we can expect deep change to occur because the tension and instability of polarization is ripe for implosion. The difficult and challenging conditions of national and global politics will give way to irrevocable changes, and whether those changes contribute to furthering chaos or to the beginnings of constructive dialogue and action that repairs, heals, and creates opportunities to thrive, is up to human beings.

The potential for a higher approach to the entrenched problems of our global civilization is inherent in the energies of the Human Design Solstice Chart.  The Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love offers an outpouring of profound compassion and consideration for the upleveling of all conditions that support life.  This Cross connects us to what we all have in common, and to the understanding that we are all connected through Source, through our beginnings.

The Generator aspect of this chart tells us that we have the energy and desire to work for solutions that create well-being for each one of us, and that includes all of us.  The defined channels in the Solstice chart offer us the ability to think transformatively and creatively to bring in needed solutions to our very challenging circumstances.  We are able to see through disruption to a higher purpose rather than giving in to despair, and we can find the resources that will assist us in creating what we need to bring renewal and abundance in the measures we need to provide lasting material support.

And the work that must be done at this time is to be done by working in ensembles as well as in larger communities where there is a shared vision.  We take our vision and values from the Cross of the Vessel of Love.  Of course, this is a choice, and though many of us are tired, we are still willing to commit to the long haul.

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BRINGING YOUR DESIGN TO LIGHT

Twin charts, and the charts of triplets and quintuplets, are great ways to deepen our understanding of how Human Design functions in the real-time, real lives of human beings. This is because of the fascinating phenomenon that no two charts of the same birth date, time, and place will ever express in the same ways. Why is that? Keep reading!

Our Design describes how our energy is meant to flow. It shows us our best tools for applying our energy, choosing appropriately, where our greatest strengths are, and what we will be drawn to. The direction in which our energy flows is intended to show us where and how to carry out our life plan and soul purpose. That is because our energy naturally flows towards what we are supposed to be doing, being, and learning.

Our Design energies express through our creativity, how we relate to others, how we find our place in the world, the kinds of vocations that interest us, and how we find meaning and fulfillment. In other words, our Design is the map of the path that will lead to the highest expression of our purpose. Above all, your Design is intended to serve your continuing evolution.

But the Chart is not the Soul.  Your Human Design is not your Soul.

Although the themes of twin charts, fraternal or identical, are the same, they will be expressed differently through each twin. All of us are born with our own agenda, or soul contract. In addition, we are all impacted by multiple influences besides our Human Design. Our psychology, astrology, numerology, sociology, genetics, and upbringing, are just a few of the additional influences you bring to your Human Design. Even twins raised in the same family will not have the same perceptions or experiences. Understand also that each part of the Human Design chart has a significant range for how it can express, from lower (reactive, lacking self-awareness) to higher (awareness of why the self has particular responses, and also how acting on those affects the well-being of self and others), as well as an assortment of ways from which each part’s attributes can express. Every person chooses, with awareness or not, how they will express their Design.

Most importantly, we each have a unique soul trajectory that describes where we’ve been and who we’ve been, including how we have treated others, how others have treated us, and how we may have impacted collective history, for good or ill.

Our soul history affects the purpose and direction of our current lives. In other words, the dharma, or life purpose which we incarnated to express and explore, and the karma we came to restore, is influenced by our previous lives. Karma is inevitable, as all actions must be brought to balance. Dharma is necessarily woven into the fabric of our lives. This is because the direction of the Universe evolves towards higher consciousness. Higher consciousness is about unity; it is not about exclusion. Exclusion always results in imbalance, inequity, suffering, and the continuing creation of karma. The agreements or soul contracts we’ve made assist us to connect to our dharma and bring us to the karmas that seek resolution. 

Your life is part of an unimaginably complex tapestry woven into the much larger intentions of an evolutionary field that spans the personal to the collective and beyond. Think of these intentions as written on a giant “canvas” nurtured inside the incomprehensibly boundless consciousness of the Universe. That consciousness can never be captured by a single interpretative modality or combination of modalities. The breadth of that evolutionary field does not appear to be measurable and its beginnings are enveloped in mystery.

The bottom line with how any Design will express has everything to do with the Soul that took it on for that lifetime. Again, souls are at different stages in their evolution — we have different histories; some longer, some shorter. Some of us are younger souls; some are older. All of these influence the unique goals (dharma) and different obligations (karma) for your life. As you become more aware of who you are and what you came here to do, your discernment about what choices are correct for you also increases.  

These reasons, although not comprehensive, are why someone who has the same exact Design as you will, by the time they reach maturity, have a life that looks very different from yours.

What does this mean for the value of Human Design as a tool for self-discovery?

Because different people can be born with the same chart, does it render our Design meaningless? Does it mean that we can’t use our Human Design to identify our uniqueness and our purpose and use it to help us anchor into that purpose? Of course not.

You are the one who brings your Design to life.

Your Design already gives you a great deal of information. It will point you in the direction that you should go. Then it is up to you, as the unique individual soul who is “wearing” that Design, to bring it to light in the way that only you (your soul) intended. You are far more than your Human Design, but you are going to use that Design to find YOUR path and YOUR purpose.

Think of these intentions as written on a giant “canvas” nurtured inside the boundless consciousness of the Universe which can never be captured by a single interpretative modality or combination of modalities. The breadth of that evolutionary field does not appear to have an end, and its beginnings are enveloped in mystery. Even if you don’t believe that the Soul creates intentions, or that your soul has a trajectory comprised of previous lives, you will nevertheless be compelled to live your life by virtue of the yearnings that are unique to you and that drive you to create an authentic life.

I leave you with this: follow your Soul’s (or your authentic) intentions because therein lies the direction for your life.

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DOES MY HUMAN DESIGN CHART SAY

PART I

How smart I am?

If I’m pretty?

If I’ll be rich?

If I’m talented? (oh, and which talents?)

If I’ll find the love of my life?

What kind of profession I should go into?

What kind of personality I have?

Well? What does it say?

PART II

It tells you how to live as yourself and how to identify and follow the natural flow of your personal energy and the energy of the world around you. In this way, you are working with your nature and can see where you’re going. This means that you are making choices and decisions that support your best self and your highest truth.

WOW, REALLY?

PART III

Yes, and when you are being you, living as yourself, you will feel smarter, prettier, and more talented. Also, when you’re happy with your life and comfortable with who you are, you will attract your right companion. It’s a matter of frequency matching frequency. When you’re happy, your personality is much more attractive, too. And when you know who you are, your right vocation won’t be such a mystery. So, getting your Human Design chart and having it read by a specialist is just about one of the best things you can do for yourself.  Ever.

PART IV

WILL GETTING MY CHART READ CHANGE THE WORLD?

It’s a start!  What validations did you receive from your reading?  Do you feel more confident about your gifts and interests? If so, you can think about how you want to express and apply them to your world. Where can you exert your influence? Where do you want to exert your influence?

We all have free will and others will do as they please, regardless of how much self-knowledge and integrity you have. Your fellow human beings will believe as they do and act on those beliefs regardless of how much you understand and accept yourself.  But knowing who you are and understanding how you can contribute to uplifting the world, and then acting from that, is the beginning of changing the world for the better.

We live in a world that is rife with leaders that look out for their own best interests. We are in the midst of economic and ecological crises, and many do not have access to the basic services that would change their lives.

Imagine what our world would be like if everyone was living from their authentic selves and taking their rightful place as leaders of what they are truly called to be. Imagine what our world would be like if everyone was living from a desire to serve by using their gifts in the ways most appropriate for them. This is exercising true power, and it is not selfish, and it is never about elevating yourself over others.  It is about acknowledging that we each have a unique role to play, and those roles are interdependent, collaborative, and cooperative.

Authentic leadership, that is, leadership that comes from a desire to do the right thing, creates equality and sustainability for all. This is why it is so important that you know who you are and act from the specific mission you were given by the Universe.  Don’t worry about failing your mission. The Universe gave you all the right stuff to do and be who you came here to be and to do what you came here to do.

CONSIDERING HOW MANY PEOPLE DO NOT ACT FROM AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHO THEY ARE, DOES IT MATTER IF I UNDERSTAND MYSELF BETTER THROUGH MY CHART?

It becomes even more important for you to know yourself. As I indicated above, as long as we are in the dark about our purpose, we will not be able to change the way things are, let alone ourselves.  How much self-knowledge and self-acceptance you have, how strongly you believe in your right to be here and live your life, will make all the difference for you and others. Continue to seek your destiny and continue to engage it as you find it. When you know who you are, you will also be clear on what you are supposed to be doing.

Take a ferocious stand for your life no matter the circumstances because it will make a difference, not just for your own life, but for the lives of others. Some of you have destinies that will take you to the front lines, as it were, and some of you will actively support those at the front lines.

PART V

DOES MY HUMAN DESIGN CHART LIMIT ME IN ANY WAY? I MEAN, DOES IT PLACE A CAP ON HOW SMART OR SUCCESSFUL I CAN BE?

Your chart is a blueprint of the themes you are here to work with. Your unique bodygraph, with all its gates, channels, centers, and circuits, hums with potential. It is up to you to bring that potential to life.

You will not know what you are capable of doing until you do it. The potential of your chart is revealed to the extent that you are willing to live it. You will come to know your potential when you commit to your life.

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MONEY AND HUMAN DESIGN

 

When a client asks about money, they’re usually coming from a place of experiencing financial distress.  They want to know what their Design or astrology, or their cards, etc., say about their future or their ability to make money or have money or when the squeeze will be over, and sometimes will even ask if it could possibly be karmic that they lost their job and about to get evicted, or did they make a bad decision somewhere that led to their current scenario. 

And do we as facilitators or consultants or counselors or guides or mentors  think we can answer those questions definitively for our clients, or the world?

Having enough money means you have enough to eat.  You can have a place to live that no one can kick you out of. You can go to school and get degrees and certifications.  You can set up shop.  You can have the money to purchase therapy and medical care and other expert advice and intervention, as needed and desired.  You can even get respect and you can escape being blamed for having brought the “lessons” of poverty on yourself.  Having enough money really does put the kibosh on the myriad varieties of suffering that not having enough money makes inevitable.  You can help others, too.

We can talk about the client’s soul curriculum as indicated by the defined parts of the chart.  These are the consistent themes that we each will focus on, mostly through our relationships and connections with others.  Those include the money markers, the health markers, the right brain (sensing circuit) and left brain (logic circuit) markers, and the individual circuit (both brain) markers, the relationship markers, the markers that tend towards certain types of talents and interests…and more.

What if the client asking about their aptitude for making money or their money destiny or their ability to make and/or receive money without struggle only has one official money marker or none?  Does it mean they are destined to be without money?

And do we as facilitators or consultants or counselors or guides or mentors really think we can answer those questions definitively?

Questions about money, health, love and romance, vocation, opportunities for all of these and more, are natural questions because we are human. We ask them of each other, of experts who offer services and hope, and we ask them of God, or whatever invisible allies may be listening. We ask because we are mortal, and while we must breathe to live, breathing alone isn’t going to give us everything we need to keep us alive. But it’s a start; a critical one.

Questions of money are questions of value and of our worthiness to survive and thrive, and they are bone-deep, grave-deep, eons old, and tangled up in culture and beliefs about who deserves what, who calls the shots, and are glued to power and power-over, who got hold of the resources first, who’s smarter or prettier or more talented and so deserves it all, and are also issues of gender and race, and more. For sure, as individuals, our destiny calls us to break the trails to get to where we need to go and become who we are supposed to be, using what we’ve got, and for sure, the unexpected, and other people’s wills and choices are bound to intervene in our process, in our trials and errors, catch us in our blind spots, and you can take that intervention in one of two ways.  It was interference, and it was nasty, and not part of the plan, but here we are and we need to make the best of it.  We want to live, after all. We want to make something of ourselves, but first, we can count on being hungry, and getting something to eat is going to be the main driver that obscures everything else until we’ve had enough. To eat. Or, the interference was actually a deliberate roadblock engineered with our permission (I asked for that? Bullshit!) so that we could test our mettle and brittle and find our deeper resources and resilience and emerge wiser, if a bit hobbled. 

All of which is to say none of us operates solo. Nobody gets to live out their lives on their own cozy planet.  We’re in a community, a town, a city, a state, a nation, a world.  We constantly collide.  There are assumptions, expectations, traditions, fossilized laws and fossilized perspectives that don’t want magnification or the intrusion of concepts like equality and sustainability.  Or fairness. 

There are a lot of jobs out there that don’t pay much.  And a lot of people work them.  They have money issues not of their making. They have issues of personal worthiness over something they didn’t create.  And who’s calling the shots to keep the minimum wage minimalist?  Them that’s got the power.  What do we tell those who have limited opportunities about what their Human Design says about that (if it even does)?  And what about the money markers?  How much influence or power do these markers have, anyway?  This world is a really big place. (Yeah, I know a lot of folks are not going back to those jobs; yet, they can’t hold out forever without help.) 

It’s not all about your Design.  We’re all sitting inside a big fat context that preceded us, and has deep, deep roots.  And some of us have comfier contexts, and it’s been that way from way back.  In order to live the high potential of your Human Design, certain things need to be in place.  For starters, we need to have basic security needs met.  We need to have our health. Most importantly, we need to believe in ourselves and have a strong sense of our own value.  

My point is that there are a lot of factors that affect money flow, both universally, and specifically towards each one of us.  And I also know that, bottom line, where we can exert the most influence and power is over our mindset.  Over our refusal to let go of our destinies.  I eventually realized that I’m the one who needs to take a ferocious stand for my life, no matter the circumstances, and especially because of some of those circumstances.  It all flows out from there.  Photons, neutrinos, desire, passion, love, and the God DNA embedded in our beings are inimitable creators.  Ours.

I always go back to the cards I’m holding. Those will change over time as fortunate synchronicities and not-so-fortunate events take place. As long as you’re alive, something is happening. You can count on the unexpected, on the routine and plan-interrupters to show up.  In the meantime, what we do with the cards we have at any juncture in our lives is everything.  How we choose to deal with difficult circumstances will keep us on our feet or seduce us into collapsing. 

Once you begin the conversation about the mechanics of the chart, your client is going to participate.  S/he will expand on your words, stimulated by the ideas that your words conjure. Your job is to create the space for the conversation and to guide the process.  Listen, reflect back, share a story if it feels appropriate, engage the dynamic, and trust the emerging insights.  Be aware of the themes that arise — those are where the heart of the matter lies for them. 

There’s no formula for the perfect Human Design money conversation. They are independently guided. The inspiration and focus arise from the current needs of the client’s life.  Your job is to support your client. Those are fail-proof intentions.  Remember that you and they, and all of us, are made from the ultimate DNA. The implications are major.

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POSITIVE THINKING AND YOUR HUMAN DESIGN

Positive thinking can help bring out the best in your Human Design.  When you are optimistic, it is easier to access your Soul Intentions.

A positive mindset will help you to uncloud your emotions and keep fear out of your decisions. It will allow you to see your way more clearly.  When you are not struggling with difficult emotions such as resentment and feelings that life is unfair, it is much easier for you to access the gifts of your Human Design because it is much easier to see your options and to become aware of opportunities as they show up. 

In this way, optimism and positive thinking will help you to succeed.  Be mindful that optimism and positive thinking will not change your original Soul Intentions or the inherent potential of your Design, but they will support them.  If you agreed to be a teacher, a factory worker, or a retail employee, for example, optimism and positive thinking will not alter your Soul Plan.  Optimism alone cannot expand your life choices such that you can now aspire to wealth, fame, extraordinary talent, or success.  You will not transform from a nice-looking person to someone of great beauty or crowd-attracting magnetism because you are optimistic and have a good attitude, but you could become someone who is trustworthy and would make a good friend.  And you will be able to bring out the highest expression of your Design.

Your Soul Plan was Decided Ahead of Time 

Your Human Design was created to support your Soul Plan. You do not come in as a blank slate, but rather with a complex Plan that is intricately connected to and dependent on many pre-incarnational agreements.  It is also true that we can make agreements once we are here, and these back-ups often replace those agreements that did not, for various reasons, show up.  Or they can bridge gaps that we did not foresee. 

Becoming an author or acclaimed speaker is a specific path that requires that certain types of agreements with others are in place, and also that these agreements will be followed.  These goals also require specific types of talent, drive, and vision.

You must have something to say that will inspire many, and you must choose your words wisely.  If you want to become a best-selling author or popular thought leader and speaker and believe you can because you are passionate, because you believe in what’s possible for humanity and are on the side of justice, it would be good to do some soul-searching.  Look within to see if you are indeed designed to express your convictions from those platforms.  When we use the talents we were given and follow what calls us, life is easier because we are in alignment with our agreements and with our gifts and Design.

When we use our gifts and apply them to our interests, we are well within the parameters of our original Intentions and the Design that was created to support and carry out those Intentions.  Life is much harder when we try to become someone that we are not designed to be and for which we do not have agreements.  We need our agreements to help move us along. Mentors are one such agreement.  Those who provide introductions or connections are another type of agreement.  Those who employ us so that we can keep food on the table and those who teach skills and knowledge for which we are suited are also in our pool of agreements. But when we place ourselves in arenas where we do not have agreements or the right “stuff,” we will struggle for recognition and support.

Follow the Unfolding of Your Soul Plan to See Where it Takes You  

You will discover, over time, what is contained in your Plan, and if you find that you do not have the interest or desire to become a celebrity of this or that, do not think it is because of laziness, or that you lack or courage or ambition.  Do not think you are failing your calling.  And if you find that you are unable to produce material of the type that appeals to a wide audience despite your efforts, do not think that you are failing your mission. Do not think that it is because you lack insight or your own special brand of brilliance, or that you have no appeal. It could simply be that you are not meant for celebrity status this life, or that your talents are not intended to be used in this way.

Do not assume that if you live a humble life that you will lack impact and influence.  All too often we discount our ability to have a positive impact if our actions are unseen by most and take place in humble circumstances.  You do not know if you are the primary facilitating agreement for someone who has a “large” mission who needed your encouragement and information. You do not always know how many “students” benefited from your words and deeds.

You will be much happier when you can operate from who you are without feeling like you have to swim the English Channel or have a million followers on Instagram before you can prove to yourself and others that you have value and are doing what you came to do. You do not have to walk across Niagara Falls from a tightrope to find your Soul Plan.  You do not need to go to India.  Unless, of course, these things are written into your Soul Plan!  How do you know what is in your Soul Plan and if you are to live a “big” or “small” life?

Follow Your Heart

Follow your passions and your interests. Take stock of the resources you have: physical, emotional, and financial, and especially include those who want to support you in your calling.  Be aware that rest and nourishment are essential. You need your vitality and your health.  Your health and well-being will support you to do what you need and want to do.  And your well-being will always support you to feel good about your life as is even if all you do is sit on the back porch with a glass of wine while you watch your cats play in the grass under the late afternoon Sun.  It’s also possible that while you silently muse on the vibrancy of the setting sun as the grass and your cats fade into shadow, that a remarkable revelation will seize your imagination. Then you will know beyond a doubt just what glorious dimensions are held in your Soul Plan.

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SUMMER SOLSTICE 2021 THROUGH THE LENS OF HUMAN DESIGN AND ASTROLOGY: A TIME TO PAUSE, REFLECT, AND RESET

Stonehenge at Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice—occurring this year on June 20th—marks the day when the Sun is at its northernmost or southernmost arc along the celestial equator. This is the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, but winter begins in the Southern Hemisphere. The sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the North and makes the longest day of the year.  In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day and longest night.

Seasonal changes occur quarterly and their influence lasts until the next season’s ingress.  Even so, there are no solid demarcations with influences waning over time, similar to the way a radiant full moon eventually attenuates into darkness.

The Astrology of Summer Solstice 2021

On June 20, 2021, the Sun enters 0° Cancer at 11:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time.  I am using the location of Washington, D.C., as it is the Capital of the United States and as such, represents this country’s collective experience. 

Although Solstice planetary house placements in a chart will vary with  location, universally the astrology for this moment has extremely noteworthy conditions.  Not one, not two, but three planets—Mercury, Jupiter, and Neptune—are stationary.  What this means is that each one of these planets has slowed down considerably to change direction. Jupiter stations to go retrograde on the 20th, Mercury stations to go direct on the 22nd, and Neptune stations to go retrograde on June 25.

Stationary influences are felt four-five days out on either side of the station.  Therefore, we are looking at a Solstice that begins under the influence of the Mercury, Jupiter, and Neptune stations. This dynamic will continue at least into the Fall Equinox, as all energy formations are interconnected and overlay each other as they wax and wane.

A stationary planet has a somewhat different meaning than a retrograde planet. During a retrograde, we have the opportunity to review and reconsider thoughts and actions that we engaged in before the retrograde so that when the planet stations to go direct, we can take needed actions to amend and course-correct.  

When a planet’s velocity is at (or close to) 00° 00′, the planet is said to be stationary (or “stopped”) in its motion.  The symbolism of a stationary planet is like that of a guide who has stopped her journey with the express purpose of witnessing a particular event or person.  There is something both mystical and penetrating about the station.  This quality of witness is highly focused and stamps its unique energies into the event or person, encoding it with aspects of its own nature.  The station is a time for us to stop in our tracks, as it were, and witness with depth and deliberation what we truly need.  If we have taken detours from addressing our fundamental needs, from what our hearts really want to explore, and what our gifts really want to express, we can now reconnect to those.

Let’s Look at the Meaning of a Mercury Station

There is an additional dimension to consider with this particular Mercury station. Summer Solstice 2021’s stationary Mercury is aphelion, meaning that its orbit is at its farthest point from the Sun. This is a moderating influence for Mercury, known for its trickster tendencies. When it is closest to the Sun, Mercury is at perihelion and moves fast with [symbolic] impatience and a burning desire to release tension and make something happen. The trickster archetype is far more prominent at perihelion.

Stationary Mercury does not have the shrewdness or ambition of Mercury at normal “cruising” velocity or when it is perihelion.  When stationary, Mercury is more accommodating and diplomatic. Communication is more transparent, and agendas that take everyone into account are supported.

This Solstice’s Mercury has the ambitious ego of Mercury with the stationary’s sense of destiny moderated by the aphelion position. There is egotism but it’s modulated; there is partisanship but it’s tempered; there is passion, but it’s not that intense.  We still have the shrewdness and ambition of Mercury, but the obsessive fire is tempered, and at times that’s for the best. This is a more accommodating and diplomatic version of Mercury.  It is as if Mercury is masked. This configuration is more like the Mercury you read about in astrology books: curious, intelligent, efficient, and a little bit devoid of feeling. There is greater detachment with this aspect.  Still, even beneath these conditions (stationary + aphelion), Mercury’s core nature remains, and any skeletons that lurk in its closet are still there but quieted for now. 

What Does It Mean When Jupiter Stations?

Let’s review the essential meaning of astrological Jupiter. Jupiter’s qualities are warmth, friendliness, and an easy-going nature; it’s adventurous, has a drive for leadership, and enjoys networking. It desires to win friends and influence others.  Jupiter is an energy that feels very at home in groups and it wants to participate in all the good things that life offers.  It’s a big, wide, wonderful world, and Jupiter wants to experience as much of it as possible.

When Jupiter stations, its core qualities of expansion and connection contract.  Rather than sharing its wins with others, it tends to make itself into a hero, romanticizing its past, exaggerating its successes, and finding enemies for its failures.  It can turn both allies and enemies into larger-than-life figures and make daily struggles into events of historical proportion.  “Normal” Jupiter is already prominent energy, and when this energy is turned upside down, it can mythologize itself into a kind of lone ranger who is the only one fighting on behalf of justice.

At the station, Jupiter can have identity issues and as such, express volatility.  It can become obsessed with telling its story of winning over great odds to an audience that recognizes and appreciates its heroism. Instead of being content with having a unique role within a group, stationary Jupiter needs to be center stage to avoid social hierarchies.

Stationary Neptune

The astrological Neptune is a symbol of faraway realms.  It also represents intuition, psychic abilities, and inspiration from the higher realms. Compassion, spirituality, and empathy are high expressions of Neptune, but Neptune can also represent illusion and addiction.

Stationary Neptune is about the mythos of a collectiveit could be local, it could be regional, and it could be national, or worldwide.  A mythos encapsulates the core ideology, including beliefs and values, which everyone in a particular community – families to countries to nations to the world – can embrace, and which imparts identity and belonging. There is a need to belong to a collective. It anchors communities into a sense of purpose and a meaningful relationship to their culture. Stationary Neptune also represents the ability to speak a universal language that everyone understands.  This is because when stationary, Neptune acts as a cultural conduit which is able to tap into energies that are floating in the air.  

Stationary Neptune longs for feelings and experiences that the current environment can’t provide, and so it seeks to create them through a collective experience.  It is interested in the broader culture, in social issues, cultural mores, writers, artists, musicians, politicians, but especially perhaps, in writers and musicians, which can provide the emotional tones and psychological depths that a purely intellectual view of life cannot.

The Saturn-Uranus Square

The astrology of Solstice 2021 also contains the mighty Saturn-Uranus square.  A square is  a 90° angle between planets.  Because both Saturn and Uranus are outer planets, they move slowly, which makes their effects powerful and lasting.  While their impact is personal, the changes they make to the collective are enduring.

This is an aspect of great tension, where the energies of the two planets assert their influence without cooperation or compromise.  Saturn-Uranus squares, and other mathematical aspects of tension, influence societal and personal change through creating instability, chaos, and upheaval, including wars, genocide, and economic recessions (to name a few) as worse case scenarios.  Civil unrest is also often accompanied by violence.  Historically, the changes that hard contacts between Saturn and Uranus bring will unfold over decades. (Note that hard aspects between Saturn and Pluto will have similar impacts). 

This happens when Saturn’s job to maintain the status quo overreaches, and works against the evolving needs of humanity.  Traditions,  systems, and rules are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of communities.  But when those traditions and the established way of doing things fail to keep pace with the real needs of groups and individuals, Uranus eventually intervenes to exert tremendous pressure that breaks the dynamics of prevailing sacred icons that are preventing meeting even the basic needs of a community. Undue restriction and oppression will eventually be brought down. There is tremendous pressure to overhaul unworkable structures and beliefs.  In my opinion, humanity doesn’t need to go to such extremes.  If we are keeping pace with the needs of our world, there is no need to resort to destructive tactics to return to balance.

The square began in February 2021 and is in effect the entire year, with exact aspects on February 17, June 14, and December 23. The square continues into 2022, finally separating on the second week of November 2022.  

Other Celestial Influences

Solstice 2021 is just coming out from under the influence of the May 26 total lunar eclipse at 5° Sagittarius 26.’  Lunar eclipses signal a time to declutter and let go of what did not come to fruition despite our efforts and to focus on what we need to bring in.

Mars opposes Pluto from about June 4th through June 8th. This aspect  repeats the signature tension of the intensity and confrontative issues of these times. Push and shove are one way to express these, but if we understand what these energies are telling us, mastery of their high expression can create transformative solutions.

On June 10, we have a Solar eclipse at 19° Gemini 47.’  Solar eclipses are times to be forward-looking and visionary—and it is necessary to wrap up the unfinished business brought to our awareness under the lunar eclipse before we can move forward freely.

The Full Moon is at 3° Capricorn 28′ on June 24.  The Sabian symbol keynote for 4° Capricorn is the ability to use natural resources and basic skills to achieve a group purpose.  We can achieve a great deal when we work cooperatively with a shared universal purpose.

In addition to the influences described, there is a dramatic Mars-Saturn opposition building up towards the end of June.  With Saturn stationing as Mars enters into opposition, the conflict between these two planets is intensified. At the same time, Mars squares Uranus, exerting additional pressure on the already tense Saturn-Uranus square, with Uranus at the apex of this configuration.  July 4 could turn out to be especially incendiary.  Mars’ square to Uranus begins to wane after the 4th, but tensions continue through the end of that week. This exacerbating influence will highlight the basis behind the conflicts of the Saturn-Uranus square occurring at this time in history.  The tension symbolized by this square is of course, worldwide, and it covers the entire territory of misappropriation of power and lack of planetary stewardship. Our individual and collective destinies are intertwined but that does not seem to be well understood.  Perhaps these transits will assist us to gain a deeper understanding of this.

Overview of the Central Energies of the Planets

Astrological Themes of the Stationaries: Mercury is more accommodating and diplomatic; Jupiter’s normally warm and expansive nature is in reverse. It is testy, having lost its sense of community and connection. Now it needs to be acknowledged as being special rather than being one of the crowd.  Neptune seeks a mythos that will address broader cultural and community issues where everyone can get behind a vision and a set of values that creates belonging and bonding.

Saturn-Uranus square: There is the conflict between adhering stubbornly to tradition for tradition’s sake and the need for radical adaptation to meet current needs.  Dramatic head-butting has the potential for violence.  Under this square, it is difficult to hear the other side.  The Mars-Saturn opposition aggravates the existing square, bringing the core issues to light where everyone can see them and even get a better idea of what is going on for them personally.

The overriding planetary themes center on discomfort and agitation.  Current values, rules, and infrastructures are failing to meet the needs of real people as well as the needs of an evolving civilization. At the same time, we are aware that if we can collectively agree to a vision that everyone can embrace (because its implementation will address everyone’s basic needs and create benefits for all), we can put an end to spinning our wheels.  Working together cooperatively we can achieve a great deal.  But will we do it?

The upside of so many stationary planetary influences is that we are given the opportunity to step back from business as usual.  We can take the time we need to re-evaluate the worthiness of our goals, their impact on ourselves and others. We have the time to make new intentions and create goals that are truly worthy of serving humanity.

The Human Design Chart for Summer Solstice 2021

The Human Design chart for this Solstice is a Manifesting Generator with a 2/4 profile and the incarnation cross of the Vessel of Love.  The Cross of the Vessel of Love, born of the architecture of celestial positions in specific gates, will soften the agitation of prevailing planetary energies, and in conjunction with the stationary period, give us pause from acting and induce a calmer frame of mind.

An Incarnation Cross is compromised of the Personality (Conscious) Earth and Sun, and the Design (Unconscious) Earth and Sun.  Each of these four planets occupies a gate, and the unique configuration of those gates creates a specific Cross.  Crosses identify our overarching purpose.  The Solstice chart has the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love. This Cross is about the love of the body, love of Spirit, love of humanity, and self-love.

The four gates of Cross of the Vessel of Love are the 46, the 25, the 15, and the 10.   In the 46 we have the love and appreciation of being in a human body so that we can give our spiritual purpose form and manifestation; in the 25 we remember that the reason we do anything is because of our reverence for, and gratitude to, Source; in the 15, we remember our love of humanity and our need for connection to community, and in the 10, we remember to love ourselves.  The effect of these celestial events will be long-term; thus we continue to work on creating community.  Human beings will flourish when communities are built on love, which in practice means that we create societies that support each one to be able to thrive.  At each turning of the seasons we are reminded that this is still an option.

What do we know about the Manifesting Generator? 

The Manifesting Generators’ life purpose is about doing things over and over again in various ways so that they can achieve mastery and find the shortest path to doing anything.  They are here to do the “work” of the world and build the new infrastructures that will support the sustainable and equitable approaches needed for a thriving civilization and planet.  Manifesting Generators are designed to cut to the chase and find shortcuts and the most efficient ways to accomplish any goal.

The Quantum Purpose of the Manifesting Generator (per Karen Curry Parker) is to physically manifest creativity and speed up the quantum process and linear time. 

This Solstice (and beyond) we benefit greatly from the tireless and indomitable capacity of the Manifesting Generator to launch the foundation for what will support humanity, and to be able to address, at the same time, the many facets of the work that needs to be done.

The 2/4 Profile, the Hermit Opportunist.  We all need time for unhurried isolation, for that is where we experience our deepest peace. Inside relaxation and silence we can explore, without interruption, our creativity and musings. We can re-connect to ourselves.  This profile is about the need to retreat to aloneness to find one’s inner guidance, and to integrate what we have gathered. And then it is time to return to connection, for that is where we thrive.

The Solstice Sun is in Gate 15.  In the I Ching, on which Human Design is also based, it is known as the Gate of Humility. In the translation by Deng Ming-Dao in The Living I Ching, we are told that humility is akin to compassion “in the sense that true compassion means extending one’s energy and talents on behalf of others.” 

Humility is the corollary to compassion.  The I Ching tells us that humility exists only in the wake of arrogance.  And yet, not everyone chooses to step aside from arrogance and open their hearts to suffering, their own, and others.

What do the concerns of humility and compassion have to do with the Summer Solstice 2021 charts?  Pretty much everything, and here’s why. I don’t have to tell you that no matter what category you consider, what catalog or newspaper or newsletter or Instagram or Facebook post and so on, we are alerted in no uncertain terms that we face grim realities. The political and ecological challenges (some are breathtakingly steep) are enormous. Our congresspeople are slow to create legislative solutions. Grassroots environmental groups struggle for financing. I’m fairly certain that not all those who hold seats of power are aware of the vast or multitudinous quality and quantity of suffering. If they are, their bellies have gone cold and remembrances of passion to do the right thing are memories lost in the ideological annals and given over to expediency.  

The Central Message of This Season

The moment when the Sun enters Cancer in the tropical zodiac contains a tangled hierarchy of energies.  Some of these energies clash; some are friendly to each other.  Each has its arena of concern and its take on things.  Similarly, we are not all gathered together to do the right thing, and yet, there are enough of us that know what that is.  We can make a difference.  We can get the Titanic turned around.

Let’s review the prominent energies of the astrology of this time.  Three planets have come to a station.  The symbolism is impressive.  There is a major signpost telling us how to take advantage of what we are currently immersed in. To reiterate:

The symbolism of a stationary planet is like that of a guide who has stopped her journey with the express purpose of witnessing a particular event or person.  There is something both mystical and penetrating about the station.  This quality of witness is highly focused and stamps its unique energies into the event or person, encoding it with aspects of its own nature.  The station is a time for us to stop in our tracks as it were, and witness with depth and deliberation, what we truly need.  If we have taken detours from addressing our fundamental needs, from what our hearts really want to explore, and what our gifts really want to express, we can now reconnect to those.

Each of the stationary planets – Mercury, Jupiter, and Neptune, have their concerns. They are each uniquely gifted in navigating their territory.  Although some of these energies can be prickly and fussy and not always grounded or inclined to be of service, we can nevertheless take their core intelligence and use these to break new trails. Mercury is perceptive and strategic, Jupiter has sociability and courage, and Neptune is intuitive and compassionate.

Admittedly, there is more than enough conflict to go around with the current interactions of Saturn, Uranus, Mars, and Pluto.  We have all seen the ugly aftermath of releasing these energies through the path of least resistance.  But if we understand what these energies are telling us, we will also see that mastery of their high expression is what will lead to transformative solutions. Yes, I know; easy to say and hard to do.  However, we are not on our own, so let’s act like we believe this!

Although we may tremble, we are all called to be the guides who look deep into the well of the human condition and from its murk perceive what patterns need to be disrupted.  We may not know what the new process will be, but we have faith that the answers exist and that they will come.

The Cross of the Vessel of Love reminds us once again that we have the power through our love for ourselves, for others, and for these bodies (without which we cannot make meaningful change)to bring in the new patterns.  We are also reminded by this Cross that we are here to achieve mastery through courage and dedication and that unless we sit inside of compassion and humility, we will become arrogant and forget everything we knew about the right thing to do.

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GAUQUELIN, THE SKEPTICS, AND THE ASTROLOGERS

by Patrick Jerome

In 1957 Michel Gauquelin published his first statistical study of astrology.  Using the horoscopes of thousands of French professionals (including athletes, actors, doctors, and scientists), he discovered clear correlations between planetary placement and profession.  He then repeated his study and got identical results using the horoscopes of German, Italian, Belgian, and Dutch professionals.  Throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s he continued to do studies and get statistically significant results.

Gauquelin was on the verge of proving astrology, which is a very big thing, because proving astrology is tantamount to proving the existence of God.

Members of the Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) understood this and were obsessed with proving Gauquelin wrong.  Founded in April 1976 by 25 “humanist” university professors  and one magician—the Amazing Randi—the CSICOP’s stated goal was “to not reject on a priori grounds . . . any or all such claims, but rather to examine them openly, completely, objectively, and carefully.”[1]

Sounds good, right?  It sounds downright noble.  And the weird thing is, it’s exactly what Gauquelin had been doing for twenty years—testing astrology using the tools of science—but the real goal of CSICOP was not to investigate the paranormal but to debunk it, and Gauquelin was Public Enemy Number 1.

What is interesting is that Gauquelin himself had begun his work as a skeptic.  Although he had loved astrology as a boy, making so many predictions that his classmates called him “Nostradamus,” when he entered the Sorbonne he became ashamed of those interests and staged elaborate tricks to make believers look like fools.  He once, for example, put an ad in a newspaper, “Get a free horoscope” and then asked those who responded to rate how accurate the reading was.  The overwhelming majority responded “very accurate” or “extremely accurate” when, in fact, every single person had received the same print-out, which was based on the birth information of a serial killer.

It’s a prank totally in the spirit of CSICOP, and when Gauquelin began gathering birth data, his goal was not to prove astrology, but to “bury the idiots once and for all.”

But unlike the leaders of the CSICOP, Gauquelin really did want to examine the facts “openly, completely, objectively, and carefully,” and even after he got results that contradicted his hypothesis, he had the courage to publish them.  It must be made clear, however, that Gauquelin did not prove the brand of astrology that you see in the newspapers or astrology texts.  He did not prove the validity of signs, houses, aspects, or other traditional techniques.  Indeed, his tests of those factors were negative.  What he proved was that in the charts of prominent professionals, certain planets had either just risen or just culminated with the planets depending upon which profession was being studied, and this is where his findings did validate tradition, because militant Mars was prominent in the charts of athletes and military leaders, jovial Jupiter was prominent in the charts of actors and politicians, and sober Saturn was prominent in the charts of doctors and scientists, and the profound congruence of all this was one reason why the CSICOP was so intent upon crushing him.  In the mid-1970’s, they issued Gauquelin a “challenge.” [2]

The Challenge was a classic control experiment: isolate the sports ability variable by comparing the Mars horoscopic positions of the champions Gauquelin had already collected vs. the Mars horoscopic positions of all other persons (non-sports champions)—the “control” group—born about the same time and place as the champions. If the control group exhibits the same hit-rate (a “hit”: being born when Mars resides in celestial Sector 1 or 4) as the champions, 22 percent, then clearly sports ability has nothing to do with the Mars Effect, which is thus revealed as merely a by-product of purely natural influences. This is what the top CSICOPs expected to happen. [3]

But it didn’t happen.  The results for the CSICOP-collected control group were exactly as Gauquelin had predicted: 17%.  CSICOP had “examined the facts . . . openly, completely, objectively, and carefully,” and Gauquelin had won, but instead of admitting this, CSICOP suppressed the data.  Before the experiment, confident that they would win, CSICOP had stated that all results would be published in The Skeptical Inquirer, but once it was clear that they had lost, they pretended that the challenge had never happened. As the Amazing Randi bluntly put it, “We can’t let the mystics rejoice.”  Committee member Dennis Rawlins was so disgusted that he published a scathing exposé in Fate Magazine.[4]

But it wasn’t just the skeptics who hated Gauquelin.  Many prominent astrologers—most notably Dane Rudyar—also hated him, because although Gauquelin proved a new kind of astrology—a “neo-astrology”—all tests of traditional astrology were negative, and Rudyar, who had spent most of his adult life expounding on the “deeper meaning” of signs, houses, elements, and his own statistically meaningless creation, the lunation cycle, was too set-in-his-ways to change.

Rudyar, in short, was just as stubbornly wrong-headed as the skeptics, but it was worse in a way, because at least the skeptics grasped the implications of Gauquelin’s findings:

Proving astrology is tantamount to proving the existence of God

The skeptics didn’t want God to exist, which is why they attacked Gauquelin so ferociously, but what Rudyar failed to grasp was that astrology had won.  It wasn’t his brand of astrology, but it had won, which meant that astrologers were under a moral obligation to restructure their tenets taking the new information into account.  That’s how science works.  You have a hypothesis, you do an experiment, and you adjust your description of reality based on the results of the experiment, but astrology didn’t do this.  There was no adjustment.  Gauquelin had proven a certain kind of astrology, but the vast majority of astrologers continued to practice the old, discredited kind.

And it wasn’t just old school apologists like Rudyar.  It was everyone.  Even the great scholar Robert Hand, the “Francis Bacon of astrology,” who had written that Gauquelin’s findings are “one of the strongest threats to mechanist-materialism in existence” continued to use interpretations that fly in the face of reality.  Here is Hand’s description of the 12th house:

The Twelfth House [signifies]. . . things like “self-undoing,” imprisonment, secrets in general, secret enemies, seclusion and generally being withdrawn from the world, and it is usually regarded as being one of the worst houses in the chart.[i]

But anyone familiar with Gauquelin knows that the 12th house (along with the 9th), is the strongest placement in a horoscope, not the weakest Yet Robert Hand, who has read Gauquelin and understands its mammoth implications, still can’t shake the lure of tradition.

And he isn’t alone.  Here’s what four modern astrologers, from four different websites, have written about Mars in the 12th house:

DANA GERHART:  People with a 12th house Mars often have difficulty going after what they want. [ii]

THE ASTROLOGY PLACE: [Mars in 12th house people] find asserting themselves very difficult . . . The desire to put themselves first is lacking. . . . hide from confrontation . . . no reaction to conflict  . . .

ASTRO CHERRY: take all precaution to avoid confrontation . . . unresponsive during conflict . . . experience trouble with force and assertion . . . lack the “me-first” desire[iii]

CAFÉ ASTROLOGY: Energy stifled . . . afraid to assert themselves . . . defeated before they start [iv]

If it sounds like these writers are imitating each other, it’s probably because they are, but they aren’t just imitating each other, they are imitating the ideas of pretty much every astrologer in history, from Ptolemy to Dane Rudyar.

And they couldn’t be more wrong.

In addition to his professional studies, Gauquelin did a series of keyword studies, with the goal of establishing a link between professional success and temperament.  Here are the results for 9th and 12th house Mars:

Professions showing High: Athletes, Military officers, Doctors, Businessmen

Professions showing Low:  Artists, writers, musicians.

Related keywords:  Active, ardent, belligerent, brave, combative, daring, dynamic, energetic, fearless, fighting, lively, offensive, reckless, spontaneous, strong-willed, stormy, tireless, tough, valiant, and full of vitality . . .

Think about it: the most aggressive professions show rates above chance and the gentlest professions show rates below chance—exactly the opposite of what tradition says—and the keywords bring the point home.  Here are the results in a schematic:

Keywords for 12th House Mars

Gauquelin findings Astrological tradition
Active, ardent, dynamic, energetic Energy stifled
Daring, Combative Hide from confrontation
Strong-willed Lack the me-first desire

The two lists could not be more opposite.  It’s like a car company whose Research and Development team has invented a solar car made entirely from hemp, but the sales department keeps pushing metal gas-guzzlers.  Astrologers should be using the Gauquelin data and forsaking outmoded techniques—it’s the only way astrology can move forward—and it’s frustrating to see even great astrologers give such abominable interpretations, but in all fairness there are good reasons for this.

1. Astrologers see mainly people with problems. It is often asked, “How can astrologers be so stupid?  Don’t they have any powers of perception?  How can they take the most aggressive aspect and say it’s a symbol of passivity?”  First of all, it must be understood that most astrologers are counselors, most of their clients are unhappy, and unhappy people are generally unhappy because they can’t express their true selves.  So, it’s quite possible that many Gauquelin Mars people do have “stifled energy” and are lacking in a “me-first attitude,” but it’s not because they have a 12th house Mars — it’s because they’re not expressing their 12th house Mars, and it’s the astrologer’s job to help them find their inner warrior.

2. Astrology offers a psychologically satisfying view of human nature. Traditional astrology is fun, it’s elegant, it’s visionary, it’s rich with symbolism, it offers a complete view of human nature; it draws on traditions that go back thousands of years, and once you’ve learned the symbols, you can apply them in an infinite number of ways.  What’s more, you can read astrology books, attend astrology conferences, talk shop with other astrologers, and become part of an interesting new world.  Astrologers are nice people.  They’re fun to be around.  And once you’ve experienced the brotherhood, it’s difficult to let it go.

3. The Gauquelin data is not presented in an accessible way. Astrologers want to read charts, and when they encounter something new, they immediately seek ways to apply it but that wasn’t Gauquelin’s orientation.  He presented his findings in the language of science.  He could never have defeated the skeptics if he talked like Dane Rudyar, but although it’s nice to know that there are a lot of athletes with Gauquelin Mars, what possible use is that information to a client who is overweight, hates sports, and has just had a knee operation?  Yes, Gauquelin’s findings are inspiring, but they are not useful.  There are many intelligent astrologers who would welcome interpretations based on Gauquelin if they existed.

Astrology is not a science.  It could be.  It should be.  It can be studied in the same way sociology and psychology are studied, but it’s much more significant than sociology or psychology, because the implications are so much greater.  Sociology and psychology involve the study of groups within the world, but if astrology is true, it means that human life is not limited to the physical world.  We aren’t just a conglomeration of atoms and molecules, we are spiritual beings influenced by the stars, and looking at charts, if we look correctly, is like looking at God’s plan for the creation.  But we must look correctly.  When tradition is wrong, we must discard tradition without regret, and when we get a glimpse of the truth, as Gauquelin did, we must dig like badgers to get to the bottom of it.  The Gauquelin data is not the final answer.  But we must stop dispensing interpretations that fly in the face of the facts.  It’s not just thick-headed; it’s counter-evolutionary.  It’s a failure to acknowledge our role in the creation.

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[1] http://www.answers.com/topic/committee-for-the-scientific-investigation-of-claims-of-the-paranormal

[2] One science professor, upon evaluating Gauquelin’s “Mars factor,” was heard to remark, “He has certainly proved his point, but I wish it were Venus.”  He meant this: The statistical validity of the Gauquelin data although certainly compelling, represents only half its power.  The other half comes from its eerie resonance with ancient symbolism—not the symbolism of the houses (which has been categorically refuted) but of the planets. Indeed, the data are making two statements: one, that astrology is statistically valid; and two, that those statistics are in accord with symbols that have been in use since before the birth of Christ.  Gauquelin’s astrology is certainly modern, but it has echoes of the ancient, which makes it that much scarier to the skeptics.

[3] http://cura.free.fr/xv/14starbb.html

[4] It’s weird how history becomes distorted—and it makes you wonder who is doing the distorting—because when I looked up Dennis Rawlins on Wikipedia, his brief write-up contained this sentence: “In 1976, as the only astronomer on the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, he looked into and debunked the so-called Mars effect.”  This is, in fact, the exact opposite of what happened.  Rawlins did not debunk the Mars effect, he upheld it and exposed the hypocrisy of the CSICOP members who pressured him to lie.  Rawlins tells the story in great detail in “starBaby,” which is listed in the bibliography of the Wikipedia article, although the Wikipedia author clearly never read it, or, if he did, he chose to ignore it.  Such blatant distortions can easily lead one to a paranoid world view.  As Rawlins wrote in “starBaby:” “I USED to believe it was simply a figment of the National Enquirer’s  weekly imagination that the Science Establishment would cover up evidence for the occult. But that was in the era B.C. — Before the Committee.  I refer to the “Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal” (CSICOP), of which I am a co-founder and on whose ruling Executive Council (generally called the Council) I served for some years.”

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[i] http://www.stariq.com/Main/Articles/P0002166.HTM

[ii]  http://www.astro.com/astrology/in_dgtwehouse_e.htm

[iii]  http://astrolocherry.com/post/57787717408/mars-in-the-12th-house-the-portal-of-panic

[iv]  http://www.cafeastrology.com/natal/marsinhouses.html

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HUMAN DESIGN: WHAT IT CAN AND CAN’T TELL YOU

Human Design doesn’t explain everything about your life.

It can’t. And it isn’t meant to. It is a beautiful and complex graphic of your unique configuration of energies — specifically how the gates, channels, centers, and circuits interact to show you not only how your energy is meant to flow, but also to reveal the themes that are specific to your life’s journey.  A Human Design chart is filled with signposts for your life purpose.  It is your own special map.

But your Human Design chart isn’t going to tell you the extent of your talent or how disciplined you are. Your chart is not going to tell you how good-looking you are, if you’re tall, fat, smart, or good at math. It won’t tell you if you are humble or a narcissist; it won’t tell you if you are healthy or unhealthy. It’s not going to tell you where you grew up, if you grew up in a high crime or low crime neighborhood, what your ethnicity is, or your level of education or wealth. Your chart won’t tell you if you had understanding parents or a good experience in high school. It won’t tell you the karma you came in with, how self-aware you are or what your level of spiritual evolution is.  All of these are things that YOU bring to the table. 

So what does the Human Design chart tell me?

Your chart will tell you the themes that are emphasized for you. The ones that are your gifts and your challenges. But the extent to which any of us can express the highest aspects of the chart is up to us. The reality is this: there is flexibility and range in every Human Design chart with how its specific energies (planets, gates, channels, centers, and circuits) can express. The low or unhealthy expression of any gate, channel, center, or circuit is available to be expressed, as is the high. I suspect it’s easy for most of us to hang out somewhere in the middle. And because there are many cultural and socioeconomic factors and other variable influences in a person’s life, no one can say how an individual’s unique chart themes will play out.

We know how our  personal themes speak to us; how hard they pull, and in what direction. The same themes will exert different intensities from person to person.  It’s a matter of your soul’s agenda, and the agreements you made before you got here. Regardless, everyone can use their Design to evolve and to empower themselves to move through the specific circumstances of their life with the least resistance and greatest happiness.

The bottom line for anyone, regardless of theme or Human Design Type, is their level of vitality. If you don’t have vitality, then it’s time to assess why. Are you over-giving? Are you engaged in activities that don’t respect the boundaries of your energy or don’t ask for the unique talents and intelligence you bring? Are you martyring yourself, overcompensating and pushing to get recognition and respect? When we don’t align our lives with our energy, life is going to be harsh. When we are not using our gifts, we will be drained.  And we’re not going to get what we need.

If you don’t have the energy, or it’s not your thing, don’t do it. Here I’m referring to significant asks of your energy, though making a habit of saying no when something doesn’t feel good will build your body awareness to know when to walk away from something that is not yours to do and will damage you in the long run.

No one can tell you why you have the life you have.

Why some lives are harder than others — karma, accidents, the luck of the draw, intentional choice — who knows. There are, of course, larger cultural forces at play in all of our lives, and the paradigms and assumptions about how we are supposed to live our lives can exert considerable pressure. And there are those who take advantage of others. Still, some have it easier than others. And while we can be fairly certain that we had a hand in some of what we experience, we will probably never know how much was our doing and how much was outside interference.

Even so, whatever is on our plate is what we must manage.  Maybe you have a sense of why you have the life you have, and why you’ve had the experiences you’ve had. And maybe you’re struggling to make sense of it. The important thing is to use all your experiences to keep affirming your gifts and your path. Whether or not you chose everything that happened to you, you can know, because of what happened, what belongs to you, what is yours to do, and where you need to be.

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CAN HUMAN DESIGN IDENTIFY YOUR RIGHT CAREER?

Some people come in with a strong sense of knowing what they want to do with their lives.  For most of us knowing comes gradually, and it requires that we journey deep into the faceted landscape of experience.  Knowing comes with time and with divine timing.  Even when we have inklings and inclinations of what we might become, we can be easily distracted and deterred.  Why?  Because of cultural dogma and the conditioning that follows from that.

All of us are born into a moment in time that is potent with many layers and expressions of energy — multiple aspects of consciousness — all of which are held in potential within us, waiting to be given shape and form as we live out our lives.  Sometimes our ability to follow our curiosity is unimpeded and even encouraged, and perhaps just as often, the path we wish to follow encounters roadblocks. Roadblocks and delays aren’t necessarily bad; resistance can counsel us to remain in integrity with our truth and to keep forging ahead with greater clarity and determination, or it can stop us in our tracks and make us second-guess ourselves.  And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.  Reviewing why we’re going where we’re going can illuminate if something is correct for us and if we want to go there.

I believe that we are each born with specific talents and interests that serve as both maps and compasses to guide us in our unfolding and so connect us to our soul curriculum, our raison d’être. Many of us will follow what compels us even though many do not know their Human Design, astrology, Enneagram, numerology, 9 Star Ki, and other systems that offer insights into who we are.

Does our Human Design chart compel us to express in specific ways and follow specific paths, even if we do not know this system?  Yes, it does. Your uniquely configured Human Design works in conjunction with your innate yearnings. It too serves as a map and compass.  But does this mean we will automatically and correctly engage the compass points of our Type, Profile, and Incarnation Cross? I don’t think so. The expectations of our immediate community, including, but not limited to, family and cultural traditions and expectations, religious beliefs, and what school tells us about who we need to be if we are to be successful, can obscure our inborn natural compass. (Look there for your calling).  None of us can self-actualize without information, education, and experience.

This is where the Trusted Advisor comes in: it is the Human Design Specialist’s job to guide their clients to their truth.  Through conversations that direct them back to their realizations, the Specialist can help them identify what has meaning for them and what gifts they uniquely bring to the confluence of all individuals.

Human Design identifies specific orientations about how to live your life that are not necessarily available in the codex we were handed but it won’t tell you what career to choose, or what your greatest talents are. This is what you bring to your Human Design chart via your desires, experiences, and self-knowledge.

For example, the Incarnation Cross of the Sphinx 4 has the Conscious Sun in Gate 1.  The Sun and Gate 1 are a potent force for self-expression and will push that person to find their mission, but it won’t necessarily spell that mission out for them.  Identifying what pushes us to express comes through our unfolding: through experiences that reveal our gifts, what we desire to  explore, and conversely, what we don’t want. And we can deepen our understanding of our purpose through contemplation and conversations with others.  What is clear to me is that, in the end, our purpose is where we find ourselves at home with life.

 

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HUMAN DESIGN: SAME CHART, DIFFERENT SOULS, PART III

In Part I (https://tinyurl.com/y4npv7ak) I offered my working reflections on how the same Human Design chart can express so differently in two different people.  I looked at what different souls bring to their human design, including their soul trajectory, their unique dharmas, karmas, and life purpose.

In Part II (https://tinyurl.com/yy2xu6gy) I considered how different expressions can arise from the same definition.

In Part III below, I look at how soul or life purpose is identified in the twins’ design charts. I understand the phrases soul purpose and life purpose to be interchangeable; in my book they mean the same thing. That is because a human incarnation serves as a vehicle to express the soul’s purpose, and not the other way around.  

The Chart is not the Soul.  Your Human Design is not your Soul.

To begin, the chart is not the Soul.  Every Soul is unique.  And although the themes of twin charts — fraternal or identical — are the same, they will be expressed from different foundations. The reality is that we are impacted by multiple influences. Our psychology, astrology, numerology, sociology, genetics, common sense, and upbringing are just a few of the additional influences you bring to your Human Design. Understandably, some of these will be the same for twins, notably the astrology and numerology (and perhaps the sociology), and some, but not all, of the genetics.

We each have a unique soul trajectory

Beyond that, and more importantly, we each have a unique soul trajectory that describes where we’ve been and who we’ve been, how others have treated us, and how we have impacted the lives of others, for good or ill.  Dharma and karma come into play here.

Our soul history affects the purpose and direction of our current lives. In other words, the dharma (your soul’s goals and purpose for your life) which we incarnated to expand on, and the karma (what we came to resolve and restore) for each life is influenced by our previous actions. The agreements we’ve made will also direct our path and our purpose.  All of these things are contained in our soul contract. The soul contract contains the overall focus for our lives as well as a list of things we wanted to accomplish.

Human Design charts have flexibility in how they express

Even though two or more people have the same chart, that chart will be expressed differently. Human Design charts are flexible in how their themes express; their expression depends on the goals of the soul of the person who has that chart. We also have free will and personal sovereignty over how we will apply the gifts of our unique Design. The highest expression of our charts will most effectively support our purpose.

Each part of the chart has themes that create a certain focus.  The Soul chose these specific themes to assist him or her with their path and purpose.  Therefore, our Design naturally guides us to seek out certain experiences and also helps us to express our unique desires and interests. 

In looking for life purpose, the first thing to consider is the Human Design Type

In looking for life purpose, the first thing to consider is the Human Design Type.  Each type has a different way of being in the world because the highest expression of a Type’s energy is directly tied to the strategy of that Type.  In Human Design, strategy is what we use to make a decision that is correct for our Type.  Strategy circumvents second-guessing oneself. (Second-guessing is to be avoided at all costs!) The twins in these essays are Generators, so we know that they have an overarching life purpose of right work and mastering that right work. Family is also going to be very important. Generators are born to respond and to find their right work in the context of connection with others. They are builders who contribute to the advancement of human civilization through their right work. Because they have sustainable energy, they are relied on to be actively engaged in working towards maintaining and building the infrastructures that support the well-being of humanity. But the work that Generators engage in has to honor their special interests and talents.  They need to love their work and then dedicate themselves to fulfilling their calling.  In this way, they benefit from deep personal satisfaction through their chosen vocation or through creating products, services, and information that others need.

We also look at the Profile for an indication of purpose

We also look at the Profile for an indication of purpose. The twins’ Profile is 2/4, the Hermit Opportunist. The focus of this profile is connection with others and it also needs time away from  others.  It is, overall, a profile that has a natural gift and desire for working with others. It is a profile that will be called out by others to share their abilities. They can be shy and not always aware of their gifts, but line 4 needs to be connected with a close network of friends, or people they trust.  It is through these close connections that the 2/4 profile finds their work and relationships.  The 2/4 profile has the purpose of being actively engaged in the world by working with a particular community.

The Incarnation Cross is a significant indicator of life or soul purpose

The name of the Incarnation Cross is not available on the chart image, but it is the Right Angle Cross of Planning (4), one of the variations this Cross expresses, depending on the quarter of the year.  The Right Angle Cross of Planning is here to work with its correct community to support the needs of that community. This Cross can see the details that must be addressed (and not overlooked) to create a successful outcome with a particular project.  To understand the focus of any Incarnation Cross we look at the gate placements of its four points: the conscious and unconscious Sun, and the conscious and unconscious Earth.  Respectively, these placements are in gates 9, 40, 16, and 37.  The 40-37 is a channel that is about making sustainable agreements for the peaceful administration of resources and energy, and gate 9 teaches us to prioritize our energy so we can stay focused and on task, while gate 16 gives us enthusiasm for life and teaches us to hone that enthusiasm through preparation and study so that our creations can be successful.

The Moon, Chiron, and Neptune are also important indicators of life or soul purpose

To gain greater understanding of the life purpose, we also especially consider the gates the Moon is in, as well as the gate placements of Chiron and Neptune.  In the twins’ charts, we see that the Moon is in gates 44 and 49.  In gate 44 we can see the patterns that aren’t working and how to transform them so that our patterns can be aligned with our purpose.  Our awareness of what’s possible shifts when we break out of the old patterns or paradigms that kept us stuck in our thinking.  In gate 49 there is a tendency to hold on too long to situations that don’t honor us, and at the same time, the gift of this gate is knowing when to let go.  In letting go of what does not honor us, we recognize and honor our value, and make commitments that value who we are.  The Moon in these charts refines the life purpose of working in community settings in that it enhances the level of that community’s well-being through identifying commitments to projects that will directly support the community.

Chiron in these charts is in gates 38 and 54.  In gate 38 we have the ability to know what’s worth committing to and fighting for.  In gate 54 we are a conduit for divine inspiration and learn to wait for right timing before taking action. Neptune is in gate 19 and this gives the ability to sense the emotional needs of others and the community, and also knows how to align those energies with sufficiency and sustainability. We can see from the placements of Chiron that the overarching life purpose of working in a supportive and even leadership capacity in the context of a community is enhanced with the awareness of making the right commitments in right timing.  Gate 19’s heightened sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others ensures that the community will receive the right kind of support for their continued sustainability.

Different professions for the twins

The twins are likely going to find themselves attracted to different professions according to their personalities, innate aptitudes, and natural talents and interests.  As has been noted, themes in the chart have a range of expression. If souls started completely from scratch, that is without an agenda for the life, then we would very likely see the same personality expression in each twin. The fact that individuals with the same chart express so differently highly suggests that souls come to their charts with a history and a pre-existing set of skills, talents, interests, and personal style. The natural inclinations and interests that each twin possesses will be revealed over time, and these will continue to develop. The twins will  use the attributes and themes of their Human Design to express and further evolve their gifts. That each twin will likely focus on a different vocation does not in any way undermine their Type or Design, or the chart’s themes. What we come to understand through twin charts is that there is the Human Design chart is capable of a wide range for how it can express the life purpose contained therein.

What we can deduce for the life purpose of the twins is that they will want to be involved with specific communities, communities that feel like home to them and that want their specific gifts.  This is where they can contribute their unique skills and talents in ways that demonstrably raise the capacity of their communities to experience well-being and sustainability.

In summary, to identify the life or soul purpose in the chart we look at Type, Profile, and the Incarnation Cross. We give special consideration to the gates the Moon is in, as well as the gates for Chiron and Neptune. To be sure, every planet in its gate is also going to influence the purpose of a particular Design, but I’ve touched on the most important markers for life purpose.  A reading of life or soul purpose would include all attributes of the Human Design Chart, including the open places. While definition focuses us, those places that lack definition invite us to experience a range of expression or what’s possible for that gate, channel, or center. In addition, no reading of the chart is complete without taking into consideration an individual’s talents and interests.  Our purpose unfolds when we fully utilize the gifts that we were given, applying those according to the Type and Strategy of our Human Design, and also incorporating the themes of the chart to refine and focus our purpose. 

Again, the bottom line in how any Human Design chart will express has everything to do with the Soul that took it on for that lifetime.  Souls come in with different agendas. We have specific goals (dharmas) and obligations (karmas). The more we come into awareness of what we came here to do, the greater access we have to the wisdom and gifts of our Design.

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IN THESE TIMES

We are, all of us, living through catastrophic changes. 

Although there is so much that is uncertain and terrifying, we also have the opportunity to evaluate what is truly important and listen to what our hearts are saying.

In this time of great unknown, great change, and enormous challenge, we can still make ourselves a new life with new habits and remain open to new possibilities. Now is the time to express the truth in our hearts and begin to organize our lives around bringing in what is most needed and desired.  What we most need and desire. This is a good time to imagine new dreams about where you want to be and what you want to do.  Our job is to actively, fearlessly, dream.

Not everything is yours to do or belongs to you. You are designed for certain things, and you came in with a specific agenda and purpose (dharma) for your life. It is this dharma that will help you identify what you are here to do and give.  Even now, as we’re shifting.  Even if we didn’t see this coming, and didn’t plan for it.  Here’s some good news: how you live your life and fulfill your dharma is very flexible and adaptable.

No one would deny that the shift we’re in is gigantic.  We are being pulled towards the Solar Plexus Mutation of 2027 when the Human Design bodygraph will be re-configured such that a new energetic platform will be established.  This new platform creates a much-needed foundation for the advancement of human civilization, offering new opportunities to draw down the values, the vision, and the strategies that will support life from here on out.

2020 is deeply distinguished by the Capricorn Council of Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto, of which the Saturn-Pluto conjunction, a celestial phenomenon that happens every 35 to 38 years, but only once every 500 years in Capricorn, has come together not just once, but multiple times.  Each time a conjunction repeats, the energy it brings to the material plane is grounded more deeply, brings additional nuance, and increases the success for a positive outcome.

The key to working with this transition is to recognize that aspects of what we are undergoing are part of a larger natural cycle and to surrender to that, and the part that is unnatural, that was created through ignorance and neglect, can be healed when we turn away from separation and have compassion for our great mistakes.  We are in new and scary territory, but having crossed that threshold, it is imperative that we leave behind and renounce what does not serve or belong.  It is not easy, but it can be done.  We already have the map and the compass to show us the way.

All transitions come with an ending, and the endings we are living are supra-normal and overwhelming.  During this time of disorientation and despair, a new beginning will emerge.  That is inevitable. What that looks like depends on us.  Let us be patient and kind to ourselves and each other.   We cannot force the outcome and we do not know the outcome, but we know this: the shape of the outcome will be determined by how and what we choose.

These many endings are fraught with grief and confusion.  Despite the many things we’ve had to let go of, the many deaths we’ve experienced, symbolically and literally, we can still look to this truth: with every ending there is a new beginning.    

With every new beginning an opportunity follows. Hints of the new direction may not be obvious at first.  They are often subtle and initially come with only an inner knowing.  Nevertheless, it is important to understand what is emerging within and flow with it until we understand what is required of us.

Many of us feel powerless to do much of anything.  Very few of us came in with an agenda to be a world leader where we would have a powerful platform to create change.  What is important is to mind our relationship to the global community, and to work locally, from our base.   We can bloom where we are planted by minding our soul contract.

Your power to be and do what is needed to be done is in your soul contract.  No matter the disappointment or the terrible unexpected events that force us to throw out our routines and re-invent ourselves, we still have important cards to play.  We still have access to our very own super-powers. They are the contents of our soul contract.

I want to remind all of us that our soul contract is the most sacred thing we own.  It houses the blueprint of our talents and our yearnings.  Our yearnings will inevitably lead us to our right experiences, places, and people.  Your soul contract contains the precious seeds of who you can become.

These words are not intended to make you believe that things are not as bad as they are.  These words are to remind you that you were created for very specific experiences and a purpose that has many layers, some of which are mysterious.   You also have access to a great deal of creativity; there is more than one way to express what you carry in your soul.

This is where your power is!  The more you allow the rich content of your contract to express, the more passion you will feel for creating your life.  Your soul contract completely supports your Design.  And if you work with your Design, you will be supported to create your most fulfilling life.

Your job for these times, according to your Human Design Type:

Manifesting Generators, we need you to apply your tireless reserves of energy and creativity to find the solutions that will save humanity, and to find the shortcuts that will speed up the process for finding our best outcomes; Generators, we need your devotion to life force, and we need your tireless reserves of energy and creativity to build the new safe spaces;  Manifestors, we need you to show us how to stretch the boundaries of what’s possible for the human story through your courageous initiating; Projectors, we need you to hold the energy template of what needs to be created and to clear the vibration of collective fear, and Reflectors, we need you to identify those habits and practices that no longer support the advancement of humanity, and transmute them so that you can reflect what is possible when we come from a higher consciousness.

Have patience and trust your process.  Let the process lead you.  Be guided by your feelings, by your intuition, and by the synchronicities that magically appear to show you the way. Do not commit to projects that do not appeal to you.  Embrace what feels right for you and shun what feels like an obligation. This is not the time to be obligated or to feel guilty. This is the time to take your gifts and expand them to the levels where they can meet the needs of these times.  Walk without fear and take your friends, your sense of adventure and curiosity, and most especially, your love for life and all things living, with you.

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JUNE SOLSTICE 2020 AND THE RING OF FIRE SOLAR ECLIPSE THROUGH THE LENS OF ASTROLOGY AND HUMAN DESIGN: THE GREAT RESET

What makes it June Solstice? The June solstice—occurring this year on the 20th—marks the day when the Sun is at its northernmost or southernmost arc along the celestial equator. The June solstice is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. The sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the North and makes the longest day of the year.  In the Southern Hemisphere, it is midwinter—the shortest day and longest night. 

The Astrology of Summer (June) Solstice 2020

On June 20, 2020, the Sun entered 0 degrees Cancer at 5:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time.  I am using the location of Washington, D.C., as it is the capital of the United States, and as such represents this country’s collective experience.  Let’s take a look at the symbolism of this hour of the day.  At 5:43 PM Eastern Time, the Sun and Venus were in the third quadrant (houses 7, 8, and 9). The Sun is in the third quadrant between noon and sunset.  At this time of day there isn’t as much enthusiasm to get things done as there was in the morning.  It becomes harder to concentrate on being productive.  We need a change of pace.

The symbolism of the setting sun.  The Sun is no longer at its zenith, and there is an urge to re-evaluate agreements that were made from a different state of mind in different conditions where it seemed reasonable to go about business as usual.  There is also an ‘energy’ of restlessness urging us to shake things up and take a break from business as usual.  We may not feel as committed or driven to “get it done.”  Sometimes we seek change for the sake of change, but radical philosophies and insights that question prevailing norms can also be born inside of this energy.  A good way to  expand our thinking and inspire solutions that are off the beaten path is to give ourselves permission to play with ideas that push social and intellectual boundaries. While we may not agree with everything about the devil’s advocate stance we’re trying on, it can be mind-opening to do so.  This role-playing can be helpful for getting clear on who you are and what you want, regardless of what others think. 

The Astrology of the ‘Ring of  Fire’ Annual Solar Eclipse 2020

This year, a rare event takes place — an Annual Solar Eclipse occurs at 2:41 AM EDT, just 9 hours after the Solstice.  A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight on Earth. This solar eclipse won’t be total; instead, a magnificent annular ‘ring of fire’ will be visible around the Moon. (“Annulus” means “little ring” in Latin.)  An annular solar eclipse that falls on the summer solstice won’t happen again until June 21, 2039.  The last time was in the summer of 1982.  This year the Sun will line up perfectly with the Moon’s orbit and the Eclipse will last for around 3 hours, 20 minutes.  

I am again using the location of Washington, D.C. to create the horoscope for this Solar Eclipse.  At 2:41 AM EDT, the Sun is between midnight and sunrise.  This is a time when the village is dark and most of the world is asleep. There is a special social atmosphere surrounding the sleeper.  How safe do they feel?  How secure?  If they are a child, they need to feel protected from the monsters of the night.  If they are an adult, they need to be able to turn off their conscious mind, forget their problems, and trust.  Whether child or adult, they cannot be worried about burglars.  To sleep well, they must feel safe in their physical and psychological surroundings.  They must feel they are among people they trust who will not harm them while they sleep.

The symbolism is about creating safe communities that are insulated from the dangers of the night.  Consider also the significance that the Solstice and Eclipse Sun is in the sign of Cancer, the sign of home, roots, and community. Our sense of community includes a belief that we are cared for by a benevolent consciousness, a Mother-Father-God who ensures the safety and well-being of her children.  To feel healthy, whole, strong and complete, a community must embrace a mythos — a lofty idea or high ideal.  This ideal is also often represented by a deity or religion. The ideal is always larger than each individual life, yet everyone can relate to it. Despite the diversity inside each community, everyone can get behind the same idea because the mythos holds and represents everyone’s highest ideals.  As an example, let’s look at a mythos of the United States.  Here, the population is widely diverse in creed, culture, and national origin; still, the mythos of ‘land of the free, land of equal opportunity’ is an ideal that millions can embrace.  We are still striving to bring that mythos into manifestation.

There are strong tribal impulses that create community — a belief in an over-lighting consciousness that holds the stories of humanity’s past and humanity’s dreams for the future.  The community must also work together if they are to create their dream for a sustainable way of life.  Life must be sustainable for everyone, or as history and recent events have shown, it is sustainable for no one.  There is calm, sanity, and truth in this acknowledgment. When the mythos finally becomes a universal reality, there will be nothing to rebel against as everyone is looked out for and their needs are met.   

The Annular Solar Eclipse Sun is conjunct the June Solstice Sun.  Solstice events are harbingers of what we can look forward to for the next quarter of the year, and the influence of an eclipse is said to begin six months before they occur, and six months after.  But this influence can begin earlier and last much longer! An eclipse is powerful because it catalyzes change, and keeps it going.  A solstice that takes place in tandem with an eclipse is given additional power and range of influence, and is also flavored by the nature of the eclipse.

These charts have noteworthy astrological conditions in common. In both the Solstice and Eclipse charts, Mercury and Neptune are stationary.  What this means is that each one of these planets is within a day or two of changing direction, with both Mercury and Neptune stationing to go retrograde.

A stationary planet has a somewhat different meaning than a retrograde planet. During a retrograde, a planet is symbolically reviewing and remaking territory that it has passed over and that it will pass over again as its motion turns direct.  When the motion to turn retrograde or direct is at its slowest velocity, the planet is said to be stationary, or stopped, in its motion.  The symbolism of a stationary planet is that of a silent witness who has stopped its journey with the express purpose of watching a particular person being born,  and for the rest of that person’s life, the planet takes a Godfather-like interest in them.  Something new is being born in our world culture, and we ourselves are bearing witness to it.

Stationary Neptune is about the mythos that an entire collective has in common — it could be local, it could be regional, and it could be national, or worldwide.  Stationary Neptune is about the need to belong to a collective where everyone shares a core ideology which connects and sustains everyone.  Stationery Neptune also represents the ability to speak a universal language that everyone understands.  Stationary Mercury does not have the shrewdness or fiery ambition of Mercury; the stationary is a more accommodating and diplomatic version. Communication with transparent agendas that take everyone into account is supported.

The Human Design Charts for June Solstice 2020 and the June 2020 Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse

This year the Human Design type for the June Solstice is a Manifestor.  Recall that the astrology for the Solstice is about expanding our thinking to initiate new ways of how we do things.  It has an energy of breaking away from conventional thought to bring in another perspective, one that can see beyond tradition.  Thus, the Manifestor type is the perfect archetypal representation of initiating a new way of behaving which can lead to breakthroughs.  The internal, non-verbal creativity of the Manifestor is directly connected to divine inspiration.  The influence of the Manifestor in the chart of this celestial event is to pioneer the way that breaks free of old patterns and takes down paradigms that do not support the nurture and advancement of human beings and human civilization.

The Human Design type for the June Annular Solar Eclipse is a Projector.  The astrological theme for the Eclipse centers on creating community and connection.  This theme is repeated in its Projector chart.  Projectors are here to guide and direct others and to serve in a leadership capacity. Because of their ability to read energy, they have unique insights and wisdom regarding how to best manage the flow of energy so that everyone benefits. It is the Projector’s undefined Sacral that gives them the capacity to read the energy of others, in addition to the unique penetrative capacity of their aura.  But because they do not have a defined Sacral, the Projector does not have continuous access to energy.  However, this does not mean that Projectors are not energetically available to Life!  On the contrary, they need to be with the right people — those who value and honor their gifts — and their energy will flow and they can guide with vitality.  Again, the astrology for the Eclipse is about community and connection. 

Both the Solstice and Eclipse charts have the Channel of Awakening.  This Channel can organize people around ideas and concepts that are rooted in the energies of self-love and self-empowerment.  It can speak words that inspire the imagination to see what is possible when we change existing narratives, and teach us that it is possible to write a new narrative!  New words with new ideas can change the direction of people’s lives and the communities they belong to.  In its high expression, this Channel has the power to lift us to a higher awareness and expression of self-love. Self-love powers courage, confidence, and vitality.  It empowers us to be more than what we have been, and to bring our best efforts and ideas to strengthen our communities. However, as we have often seen, in its unbalanced expression, this Channel can become “The Verbal Gunslinger,” where language is used to disempower and hurt others.

Both the Solstice and Eclipse charts have the Cross of the Vessel of Love. Each Human Design chart has an Incarnation Cross, made up of the Personality (Conscious) Earth and Sun, and the Design (Unconscious) Earth and Sun.  Each of these four planetary points occupies a gate and a line. The unique configuration of the Conscious and Unconscious Sun and Earth placements creates a specific cross.  The Cross of the Vessel of Love is about the power of love to transform — everything. 

The four gates of Cross of the Vessel of Love are the 46, the 25, the 15, and the 10.   In the 46 we have the love and appreciation of being in a human body so that we can give our spiritual purpose form and manifestation; in the 25 we remember that the reason we do anything is because of our reverence for, and gratitude to, Source; in the 15, we remember our need for connection to community, and in the 10, we remember to love ourselves.  The effect of these celestial events will be long-term, thus we continue to work on creating community.  Human beings will flourish when all communities are built on love. 

What is being empowered with the conjunction of the events of this Solstice and Eclipse?  The Solstice energy brings a restlessness to change things up and to question the way things have always been done.  There is a desire for new thinking, born from the awareness that the traditions and structures and philosophies that keep those in place are no longer adequate.  And they are not just inadequate, but created from the belief that some people are better than others and this gives them a right to more resources and opportunities.  We are currently riding the eruption of a volatile and fiery drive to restructure ingrained perceptions to expand the parameters of what it really means to be a community.  A community looks out for each of its members, and everyone needs to be looked after!  The need to belong and to be part of something greater than oneself seeks to be reformed in thought, word, and deed.  The need to create a truly inclusive community is supported and represented in these celestial events.   A new mythos is being born, and the first clue to its coming manifestation is the great resetting heralded by this Solstice Eclipse. 

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GETTING BACK YOUR MOJO

Have you lost your mojo?  And your vitality…your hunger…your passion…your hope…your freedom…your excitement…your energy…when was the last time you had the energy to do more than just sit?  Have you lost interest in pretty much everything?  Been there, done that, or even if you haven’t done that, it’s not compelling anyway.  Nothing’s all that compelling. Nothing’s that fascinating, remarkable, or worth bothering with.  It’s all mostly just — yuk and blah.

No mojo means you’re burned out.  Burnout has multiple origins, and it affects every part of our being.  We are physically tired, emotionally exhausted, unable to stay focused, and spiritually depleted.  Nothing has appeal, and there is no energy for further exploration. When you’re burned out, it’s easy to question your purpose, it’s easy to question whether whoever put you here even cares about your life.  It’s easy to believe you have been abandoned by everyone, including the Universe that created you.  When you have lost connection to meaning, to purpose, to YOU, you have lost connection to life.

Burnout can last a short time or for years. Burnout can interfere with your ability to see how things can be different and to find solutions to how you can take back your life. This state of mind can even convince you that there’s nothing you can do to turn things around, so why try.

I.  Where did my Mojo go?

Causes of burnout:

  • Have you been doing too much of “nothing;” that is, putting your time and energy into projects and endeavors that have little reward for you?

  • Have you entered into things incorrectly — was your heart in it, or did you feel obligated?  Or did you just jump in, hoping for the best?

  • Have you been subscribing to the same dream, and it still eludes you? If so, are you sure it’s your dream?

  • Have you been overdoing it, and not giving yourself enough time to recuperate?

  • Have you experienced a loss of someone you loved, including a pet?

  • Have you made a geographical move you did not want to make?

  • Did someone betray you?

  • Did you lose a job or not get the one you thought you were a good fit for?

  • Do you secretly feel like you simply aren’t good enough, talented enough, or smart enough?

  • Or attractive enough?

  • Do you put out energy and effort to cover up your belief that you’re inferior?

  • Is the food you eat nourishing you?

  • Have you experienced a sudden change in circumstances that you did not see coming and that you never would have asked for?

  • Have you forgiven yourself?

  • Have you forgiven?

  • When was the last time you experienced beauty?

  • Has everything you’ve tried to get movement, to get unstuck, yielded zero results?

  • Have you just given up on anything changing for you the way you need it to?

II.  So what can you do?

It’s time to take a break and rest. Take a break from your ideas and expectations of who you should be, of how you should present to the world, and of what you should have accomplished by now.  It will not do any good to take the bull by the horns and forge ahead. When you are burned out, heroic efforts will only burn you out more. When you are burned out, you don’t have clarity.  You will spin your wheels seeking solutions because the energy you need to get and stay focused simply isn’t there.  And then again, you might conclude that there’s just no point in trying because nothing will ever change.  You have plenty of evidence to support this.

But that is the seduction of burnout — to reach a point where we’re convinced there’s no more hope.  There’s nothing that can be done. This is a good time to review your track record and see where you have used your talents to benefit others, to remember when who you were made all the difference.  So much of what we think is important is transitory and superficial. So much of what we believe is true is nothing more than a tangled web of inoperative myths. Identify where you have been a slave to these myths.  Free yourself.  Walk away.   

The important thing is to rest, to take the break. Nurture and nourish yourself by surrounding yourself with what makes your heart sing.  The balm of nature, pets, music, poetry, and art are universally uplifting. Don’t put pressure on yourself to become anything. Do what you need to do to take care of your basic needs, and then let go. And don’t pressure yourself to feel wonderful right away because that probably won’t happen.  Have patience. The important thing is you want things to be different.

Take a ferocious stand for your life.  Decide that the only thing that matters is taking back your life. Despite the betrayals, the losses, and the shock of the unexpected, you are still in charge of your life.  You still have the power to intervene on your own behalf. Understand that you are a creation of a powerful force, and there is nothing you need to do to prove your value, your worth, or your lovability.  What you are here to do is live your life according to your soul contract.  From here on out, every decision you make, from the most insignificant to the most important, must be in service to your best interests — to you. Not to or for someone else.  YOU ARE WRITING YOURSELF INTO A NEW STORY. 

Feel into the desires of your heart, mind, and body for the future you want to bring in. Embody these desires by making every choice in service to your future, to the life you want to be living, to how you want to look and feel, to the people you want around you, and to the experiences you want to have.  Be patient with yourself.  Be kind to yourself.  Many who endured the extreme conditions of the holocaust found comfort in their good memories and in dreaming of a better future. 

III.  More things you can do:

    • Connect with the people who believe in YOU. 

    • Put on music.  Dance.  Get your energy flowing again.  

    • There is something you’re passionate about.  Reconnect with it!  

    • Believe in yourself.  Choosing to do so will create your own personal movement.

    • Trust your intuition.  Don’t second-guess yourself.

    • Focus on what is working, focus on your strengths.  Focus on what makes you feel happy. 

    • It’s OK to not know the outcome or the answers or how you will get from here to  there.  Allow the unfolding of your creativity to lead the way.

    • Surround yourself with beauty. Yes, there is still beauty!  Create beauty.

    • Write your story the way you want it to be.

    • Treat yourself with love and respect.

    • Get out of your head.  Stop the over-thinking and the second-guessing.

    • Create rhythm and consistency in your life.

    • Enjoy being YOU.

You can re-awaken your mojo by moving towards what calls to you, and taking small steps as you re-discover what it means to be alive.  Being alive holds enormous possibilities. While you are here, there is a wealth of life to be explored and enjoyed. But first: rest, surrender to the flow of life, and give up all the useless demands and expectations. There is another vision for you, another life. When you are ready, take up your bed and walk.  Go about the business of being who you are.

IV. Identify your core essential truth.  Your core essential truth is indefatigable and primal.  And it will get you moving.

There is something that endures at your core that has nothing to do with time or place. This is what gets revealed after everything has been stripped away.  This truth is what your life is anchored into.  It is unwavering and immovable.  Stay connected to this truth, and it will sustain you.  

What do you need to do to release, heal, and align to reconnect with your core essential truth?

It is part of the human condition to experience isolation, depression, loss of hope, and focus.  This is what happens when we don’t pay attention to what is going on around us, and when we ignore our own needs.  Still, it is a common human experience to reach rock bottom and then to have to find a way up from the pit we’ve fallen into (or even been thrown into).  Many have fallen, but many have found their way back out.  The thing is to not see what happened to you as permanent or as the end of everything.  Whatever happens, it is a point, an event in the overall trajectory of your life.  Something else will always follow as long as you are willing to say yes to your life.

Even if you have a sense that your original plans have fallen off their map, don’t despair and don’t give up.  Your soul is a very potent force and will find ways to create new pathways for bringing its agenda into manifestation to the greatest extent possible. Even if the elements that come together to assist your intentions are different from what was planned and the timing of things has changed.  Still, because you have a purpose, and that purpose is sacred to both the fulfillment of your intentions and the connections you planned, the force that drives their fulfillment is not easily daunted. Despite delays and alternate routes, your soul will strive to attract and create the experiences you were meant to have — the ones contained in your soul contract. 

As long as you are alive, there will be change, and there will be new opportunities. Keep your heart open, and when a hand reaches out to pull you up, take it.  Say YES to life!

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YOUR POWER COMES FROM WHAT YOU WERE GIVEN

One of the biggest issues with any system, and this includes Human Design, is the vocabulary and jargon that is used to describe its elements.   Invariably, a bigger picture is left out, and then it’s up to the students of a system to ask questions that require deeper reflection and greater honesty from the system.

It’s a common problem that many students of Human Design are made to feel disempowered and “lesser than” by the description of their type.  In this world, the “doers,” who are understood to be the energy types (Manifesting Generators, Generators, and yes, Manifestors), are seen as more important and more powerful than the “be-ers,” or the non-energy types.  In a society where the visible and palpable products of action are given higher value over invisible processes like insight, compassion, and imagination, Reflectors and Projectors are going to be made to feel like unwanted children.  But this perception that productivity has more value than process comes from the culture at large and not so much from the Human Design system itself.

Your Human Design type describes how your energy flows and interacts with others, and with the world. It describes your aura and the traits that come from how your energy flows.  But your Human Design is not all of who you are.  It is one lens, one way of accessing your psychological and physical and even spiritual profile, and there are others.  We are composed of many different attributes that cannot be described by any one system because they come from different systems.  We are layers and layers deep.  We are uniquely complex.  When we say “I am a Reflector, or a Projector, or a Generator,” we are really referring to how our energy works, and how it needs to work so that we can thrive.

You have to dig deeper, into your personal Human Design chart itself, to mine the gifts that you came in with.  And as I mentioned, we are not just our Human Design chart.  We have many attributes that can be brought to light by different systems.  Here’s a very interesting truth: who we are is our core consciousness — that is — our Soul. Our Soul is not part of any system or modality that we use to understand ourselves; instead, it makes use of those systems to help us understand who we are and to keep us on our path — our life purpose, or our dharma.  Our choice of Human Design type, astrology, and psychological profile, to name a few, orients us to behave in specific ways, and to be interested in certain things.  These attributes and profiles also endow us with the talents and aptitudes that we are going to need to fulfill our purpose, and that will compel us in certain directions so that we can fulfill our purpose.

Please don’t feel restricted by your Type – who you came here to be and what you need to focus on is going to be driven by your Purpose, and assisted by your Type. Your power, like every Type’s power, comes from your Soul — your core consciousness.  Your highly intelligent Soul will use all the circuits that you are wired with, including your Human Design, to create your right life.  If any of us has any power, it is the power that comes from fully utilizing all the tools and resources we were given. 

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SPRING EQUINOX 2020 THROUGH THE LENS OF ASTROLOGY AND HUMAN DESIGN: EMBRACING LIFE AND OUR ENORMOUS CAPACITY TO CREATE WHAT WE NEED

What makes it Spring Equinox?  It’s the astronomical moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from south to north.  Technically speaking, the equinox occurs when the sun is directly in line with the equator.  For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of spring, with daylight hours continuing to lengthen until the summer solstice in June.  For those south of the equator, it’s the beginning of autumn.

Spring Equinox is about new beginnings.  It is about new life.  It is a time to grow the dreams we planted as seeds at the Winter Solstice.  It is a time to not just remember, but to recapture the magic of life and being alive.  It is time to embrace the possibilities that only being alive can offer.  In this space of rich opportunity, we are called to be creative, and to create.  And at this time in our history, we are called to be innovative and patient.  We are being asked to let go of routine and normalcy.  Now we have the opportunity to permanently smash the old icons and paradigms that weren’t working anyway — those assumptions about how life should look, how it should be lived, not just individually, but collectively, as a society. As a world.

Our way of life has instructed us to be concerned with only ourselves and our loved ones.  We are supposed to take personal responsibility for lives, right?  But what is really going on here?  Could it be the insidious and silent inoperative myth of rugged individualism?  The individualism that says all you need to do to succeed is pull yourself up by your bootstraps and suck it up.

This thinking is deeply woven into the psyche of our civilization.  It is seductive because it presents itself as universal truth.  It insists that each individual is wholly responsible for his or her circumstances, good or bad. If misfortune befalls — if you lose your job, if you become ill, or some other life-disrupting misfortune occurs — it is up to you to bail yourself out.  You probably created it in the first place, so you need to take care of it without complaining or asking for help.  This is a culture that essentially says when you are facing a challenge, you’re on your own.  If you don’t have reserves or resources, it’s your fault.

This is the dark psychology that informs our social norms and that weaves itself into our waking lives.   There is the pervasive threat of punishment should we fail to keep our act together.  Loss of resources through unemployment, illness, or other ravages are all failures of own your making.

As a result of this pandemic that has come to us all we actually have a unique opportunity to look deeper at the structure of our society and acknowledge that the foundation this country has long stood on is that those that have will keep most of it and eventually take the rest, and those that don’t have, will get less and less.  We have a system that empowers those already in power, and those who do not have power (financial or political) have virtually no voice to make their needs and ideologies heard.  This was supposed to be a civilization where everyone had equal access to those things that ensure everyone thrives and can become their best selves, with talents maximized and contributions to others likewise enhanced.

But we know that’s not the case.  Maybe we haven’t wanted to believe it.  Maybe we can still point to enough examples of those who “made it” to convince ourselves to keep subscribing to the myth that opportunity and equal access (to: education, health care, financial well-being, right career, etc.) is universal.  But when millions of people and generations continue to flounder, we have to consider that our structures just might be woefully inadequate, and really don’t support equal opportunity, and do not actually meet the needs of the many.  How many homeless live among us?  How many have been unemployed for how long?  How many have no health care?  How many have no access to the education that could make a difference in their destiny?

It is time to get on with the business of re-building our civilization.  But how are we going to do this?

The Astrology of Spring Equinox 2020

On March 19, 2020, the Sun entered 0 degrees Aries at 11:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time.  I am using the location of Washington, D.C., as it is the capital of the United States, and as such represents this country’s collective experience.  Let’s take a look at the symbolism of this hour of the day.  At 11:50 PM Eastern Time, the Sun and Venus were in the second quadrant (houses 4,5, and 6). The Sun is in the second quadrant between sunset and midnight.  The symbolism of this time of day is that the official work day is done, and now your time is your own to do with as you please.  During this time, most people are with their families, or they’re out with their friends, or they’re playing music, reading a book, sitting around a campfire, or studying the stars.  It is a time when people are doing things that they like to do, that they want to do.  These are usually activities that bring them closer to their loved ones, things that make them laugh and weep, or give them a sense of wonder.

Because we are staying in place and practicing social distancing we may not be spending as much time with others.  But the energy of this time is about focusing on your creativity, on doing what lifts you up, on what engages your imagination and speaks to who you are.  The astrology of Spring Equinox 2020 tells us that this is the time to cultivate our gardens.  What do you want to grow?  What do you want your garden to look like?  This is the time to plant what we wish to harvest later this year.  What is that for you? What have you been wanting to make, to get your hands into?  There is time now to do many of the things that have been calling to you, that you’ve had to put off because of the endless routine of commitments that consensus workaday life demands of us.

The astrology of this Equinox also says this is a good time to focus, to practice a discipline and to quietly master a craft. It is time for quiet thinking and remembering who you are.  Now is a great time to process not just the current experience, but to allow other experiences that have been held back because of no time to reflect, to float up into your consciousness.  There are aspects of your life that have opportunity to be resolved now, without hurry.

Reflect on your history.  How did you get to where you are now? Where do you think you might want to go, now that things are different? The Equinox astrology also points to a desire to live more simply and to reconnect with self and with nature.  Now we can recover the many lost pieces of ourselves by taking the time to connect all aspects of our consciousness, from the physical to the emotional to the mental to the spiritual.

Through quietly rebuilding ourselves, we begin to rebuild civilization.  We have seen that we cannot rely on our elected leaders to include the needs of the collective in ways that are actually meaningful and that make a difference.  It is up to us to create new systems that subscribe to a different understanding, a new myth that says who our parents are doesn’t matter; that how much money we don’t have doesn’t matter; that our ancestry and genealogy don’t matter; that the country our people come from doesn’t matter; that the language we speak doesn’t matter; that the color of our skin doesn’t matter; that our gender preferences don’t matter; that how much education we have doesn’t matter; that our age doesn’t matter; that our looks don’t matter; that our religion doesn’t matter…that what matters is that we recognize we all come under the same exact inheritance. The Law of One applies to all.  Rebuilding who we are is clearly not an overnight process, but we have plenty of time to begin revisioning what we want our new civilization to look like.  And we have plenty of time to experiment, to practice, and to dream of what is possible, and to turn the old myths upside down.  It is time to demonstrate that an evolved civilization includes the needs and desires of the many.

The Human Design Chart for Spring Equinox 2020

This year the Human Design type for the Spring Equinox is a Generator with a 2/5 Profile and the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love.  What do we know about the Generator? Generators are the people who provide continual power and life-force energy to the world.  These are the people with staying power. The Sacral Center in their body is the key to their power.  It creates the vital life-force energy required for action, for living life, and creating.

Generators have the capacity to persevere and work hard.  They have the life force energy and the psychology to hang in there and do it over until they reach mastery. True, they can get frustrated when they don’t see progress, but they have the innate ability to get back to it and hang in and not give up.  They enjoy committing long-term sustained effort to the right projects.  It is clear that Generator energy is what we need to keep us going and to get us through difficult times.

We are being gifted with the Generator capacity to dig in and find solutions to our current situation.  Life as we knew it is turned upside down, and we know that sustained effort will be required to find our way through this.  We will need to be creative and patient.  And it will take time to rid ourselves of the old ways of thinking about how to do things.  We will find our way through innovation, experimentation, and imagination.  Like the Generator, we need to learn to trust our gut and not override our actual response to a situation.  Our body has wisdom that our minds don’t.  And we will be successful when we understand that we all arrive at our destination together, or we don’t arrive at all.

The 2/5 Profile.  We all need to have time for quiet isolation, for that is where we experience our deepest peace.  Inside relaxation and silence, we can explore, without interruption, our creativity and musings.  We can re-connect to ourselves. The Profile for the Spring Equinox chart is the 2/5, the Hermit Heretic. This profile is about the need to retreat to aloneness to find one’s inner guidance, and to integrate what we have gathered.  There is a need in the 2/5 profile to intentionally build in alone time, for that is where regeneration occurs.  This is a time of going inward and gaining insight and coming back together to share our discoveries.

The Cross of the Vessel of Love. Each Human Design chart has an Incarnation Cross, made up of the Personality (Conscious) Earth and Sun, and the Design (Unconscious) Earth and Sun.  Each of these four planets occupies a gate and a line. The unique configuration of the Conscious and Unconscious Sun and Earth placements creates a specific cross, a cross that speaks to your purpose. This Spring Equinox has the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love. This Cross is about the power of love to shatter what does not support life, to heal what is broken, and to restore balance in all the places that need them.  Spring Equinox 2020 is a big opportunity to remember that we are in this together.  Most of us are feeling this reality very deeply.  The flip side of this is that we can continue to live as though we are separate beings, taking what we need at the expense of letting others go without.

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The Solar Plexus Mutation is Upon Us

We are always inside of global cycles, and cycles within cycles, all the way to the cycles that impact each one of us personally.  We are living the astrology of our times.  We have had some powerful celestial events this year that include a Full Moon lunar eclipse on January 10, and on January 12, a Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn.  This last conjunction in Capricorn took place about 500 years ago.  Saturn and Pluto make a conjunction approximately every  34 years.  Saturn has a 29.5-year cycle, and Pluto takes 248 years to make one revolution around the Sun.

The Full Moon lunar eclipse took place at 20 degrees of Capricorn, with Sun and Mercury at 20 degrees Capricorn, and Saturn and Pluto at 22 degrees of Capricorn, within minutes of exact contact.  On January 12, Saturn and Pluto were exactly conjunct at 22 degrees of Capricorn, and the Sun was also at 22 degrees, with Mercury at 23 degrees. The Sun calls for new leadership and Mercury for transparent communication.

When Saturn and Pluto travel together, their influence challenges the prevailing paradigms around all structures generally, of our notion of norms and morés, of government, statehood, styles, and customs. There is always a breakdown (destruction) which is eventually followed by the creation of systems and structures that are in alignment with what is needed for civilization to thrive, as we understand it in those times.

These two planets, Pluto and Saturn, are karmic — when they show up, it is to address imbalance and injustice.  Their influence is inescapable and will be felt.

• In 1517, Martin Luther writes the Ninety-Five Theses challenging Roman Catholic clergy practices: Saturn and Pluto quickly coming to a conjunction in Capricorn

• World War I: Saturn and Pluto conjunct in Cancer

• World War II: Saturn square Pluto (Taurus-Leo)

We are currently under the influence of a powerful Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn. Structures and systems are breaking down. They have not been of universal service to all people, and now we see the myth of the rugged individualist exposed for what it is: a lie. You can pull yourself by all the straps and boots you want, but if you have no job, shelter, or opportunity for same, it doesn’t matter how many pairs of bootstraps you own. The truth is, bootstraps (synonym for available resources) are also a fiction.

How does the Human Design solar plexus mutation of 2027 fit into this conversation?  The Human Design chart of the mutation will have the Incarnation Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix.  We will have entered a new cycle of 400 years.  We are pulling out of the Cross of Planning where the concerns of humanity were very tribal and not as concerned with the needs of the collective.  The new gates for this Cross are 34, 20, 55, and 59. We are redefining power with Gate 34; we are changing the way we create, organizing around making and sharing sustainable resources with Gate 59; we are doing the work of compassion with Gate 55, seeing others as part of our extended family because we understand that we are all from the same Source; and in Gate 20 we acknowledge that each person has value and a unique contribution to make.

The new energetic platform is already here.  What is that platform?  It is about a new shift in consciousness, a shift that will open our awareness to our connection to each other, and to this planet and all its beings.   We have the possibility of creating a civilization that will support all life.  We can create a society where everyone’s needs are met.  As we know, meeting basic human needs is paramount to establishing justice.  Meeting basic human needs is paramount to creating peace as well as joy.  We must understand that it is imbalance that creates war, crime, and misery for all living beings.

Personal creativity and global problem-solving can increase by leaps and bounds if we open our hearts and recognize that we are not separate.  It is the belief that we have no responsibility for each other because we are separate and different that has created untold eons of grief and cruelties that never needed to happen.  The truth is that Universal Consciousness recognizes that we only exist in relation to others, and that others are part of our existence.  When we actively work from this truth, we will manifest our highest potential as human beings.   We have the opportunity now to do this.  To actually get started.   It will not be easy.  We will fumble and we will struggle to find the correct solutions, but we are not doing it alone.  We must not give up or pass over this opportunity.  It is time to run our best race ever!

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THE QUEST FOR RIGHT VOCATION

Rather than struggling to identify a specific vocation (or career) focus instead on this: What do you care about? What did you love to do when you were very young? Look there for clues to a particular vocation. What is compelling for you? What creates excitement in you? What do you consider an adventure? What will cause you to leap out of bed? There are clues here that point to specific vocations. The activities you are naturally drawn to, what you long to learn about or explore, will point you to your next career. In other words, follow what calls you and your career will find you.

What do you love to do? You want to enjoy your work.

• What types of activities or situations bring you so much joy that you forget your troubles?

What did you used to love to do, but have essentially forgotten about or given up on because it didn’t work out at the time or simply made no sense? Or you didn’t get much support for it? Revisit it. Re-engage it. These things, whatever they are, are yours. These are your gifts. They are to be used in service to others and for your own continuing development.

What are you really good at? Again, what you’re good at is also what is fun and meaningful for you.

What are you really passionate about? Where do your yearnings lead you? Your passion will get you over humps, writer’s block, self-doubt, waiting for an invitation, pretty much anything that rears its ugly little head and tries to talk you out of embracing your natural design. Or, put another way, your inclinations and your yearnings.

• What are you passionate about sharing or teaching others? If you don’t think this points to your vocation, think again.

What have you acquired much knowledge in just because you enjoyed going there? In other words, what have you really been training for all your life?

What are you really good at? Take stock here. What you’re good at is more than a hint of where you should put your time, energy, and attention. What vocations does this translate to?

Having said the above things, consider whether your passions and yearnings best express themselves through a single vocation. Or even as a standard, conventional vocation.

We have been enculturated to believe that one’s talents and passions can best be expressed — or only expressed — through a particular vocation. That may not be the case for you. You may not be here to do “normal” or conventional work or specialize in just one area. Maybe you are here to explore, experiment, and do many things! Your passions and talents will likely connect naturally to several types of vocations or careers, but it is best to steer yourself away from thinking that what is out there in the ordinary workaday world will necessarily be your perfect match. What is important is that you put your attention and energy into what calls you. Follow that, and you will make the ‘career’ connections you need. In other words, you can find the right path for your gifts.

Understand that it is not uncommon that what you do for a living does not always require or ask for the highest expression of your gifts. Your official job may not be as fulfilling for you as a “hobby” in which you find a lot of joy, and where others also benefit. Our way of thinking is that what we do for a living has to match up with what brings us the most joy, and where we have the greatest impact. This is actually not true, and in real life, such jobs are not always easy to get, though it may work out that way. What is important is that you create the space to use your gifts, even if you are also working a regular job. In this way, you continue to cultivate your unique presence in the world, and most importantly, be your most effective self. You will also have the peace that comes with knowing you are being and doing all you can.

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WINTER SOLSTICE 2019 THROUGH THE LENS OF ASTROLOGY AND HUMAN DESIGN: HONOR WHO YOU WERE AND WHO YOU ARE BECOMING

What Makes it Winter Solstice?

What is the magic that creates the Winter Solstice? It’s the astronomical moment when the Sun enters the Tropic of Capricorn. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the moment in the year when we have the shortest day and the longest night. The Solstice marks the official start of winter. Because of the angle of the earth’s tilt, the Sun appears to stand completely still during the Winter Solstice. The word “solstice” comes from two Latin words: sol, meaning “sun,” and sistere, meaning “to stand still.” Winter is the season of standing still, of going within.

The Winter Solstice is a time for contemplation. It is time to get quiet and go within. It is time to enter the silence and be still. It is time to enter, both metaphorically and literally, the darkness that nurtures deep and restful sleep. In this space of silence and stillness you can dream. What do you truly care about, what calls to you? What do you want your life to look like? What is the work that you are to be about? Allow the answers to unfold in their own time, without expectations or demands.

The Winter Solstice is an excellent time to review the year. Giving yourself the space to reflect, without judgment, leads to energetic re-balancing and renewal. It is from this space of quiet that we can release what has made us tired and worn us down, and what is no longer ours to do. At this time we do well to allow the quiet gathering of all the pieces that will bring in new life to come. Now we review what needs to be released, healed, aligned, and brought to our attention, so that we can deliver our purpose to our right places and right people.

How long do we remain in quiet contemplation? On December 25th, the Sun appears to start moving again, symbolizing that letting go and re-visioning is a process begun in stillness, and one that evolves over time, in the same way that light begins its return. This re-visioning and evolution is unique to you, to your internal timing. The light of insight and ideas increases gradually as the days increase in length, as the Sun takes up more and more of day. As the balance of dark and light tips, we move towards new life, increasing warmth, and the coming of Spring. If we are truly taking advantage of the meaning and symbolism of the Winter Solstice, we are also moving into a deeper understanding of our purpose, a purpose that we will nurture through the time of growing light.

The Astrology of Winter Solstice 2019: the Significance of the Time of Day

Time of Day. The Sun entered 0 degrees Capricorn at 11:20 PM Eastern Time. I am using as the location Washington, D.C., as it is the capital of the United States, and as such represents this country’s collective experience. Let’s take a look at the symbolism of this hour of the day. At 11:20 PM, Eastern Time, the Sun and Venus were in the second quadrant (houses 4,5, and 6). The Sun is in the second quadrant between sunset and midnight. During this time, most people are with their families, or they’re out with their friends, or they’re playing music, reading a book, sitting around a campfire, or studying the stars. It is a time when people are doing things that they like to do, that they want to do. These are usually activities that bring them closer to their loved ones, things that make them laugh and weep, or give them a sense of wonder.

The second quadrant is about feelings and freedom. That doesn’t mean there is no sense of responsibility or duty – because there is – but the domain of interest has shifted. The sense of duty is no longer to the world; it is to the heart. The question is no longer, “What can I do to be rich and successful?” but “What can I do to be happy?”

The second quadrant is about being true to yourself It’s about trusting your inner voice, allowing yourself to play, to see God in other people, in the rocks and trees, in all of nature — and in yourself. It’s about breaking free of convention and following your bliss. It’s about joy and inspiration.

The essence of this energy is about simplicity. It’s about living a simple life and having a circle of friends that accept you. It’s about being true to your real feelings, your passions, and your calling.  Often this means veering off the main road and seeking your destiny on the road less traveled. Again, this is the time to release what is not yours to do or be, but to allow what is yours to make itself known. Let go of all those identities that are not you! From this space of newness and new beginnings, we can hear the heart speak. Your heart will set you on your right path.

The Human Design Chart for Winter Solstice 2019

This year the Human Design type for the Winter Solstice is Projector with a 2/5 Profile and the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love. This Profile and Cross also showed up in the chart of the Fall Equinox.  We are being given additional opportunity and time to integrate what these energies offer us!

What do we know about the Projector archetype? Projectors are here to guide and direct others, and to serve in a leadership capacity. Because of their ability to read energy, they have unique insights and wisdom regarding how to best manage the flow of energy so that everyone benefits. It is the Projector’s undefined Sacral that gives them the capacity to read the others’ energy, in addition to the unique configuration of their penetrating aura. But because they do not have a defined Sacral, the Projector does not have continuous access to energy. However, this does not mean that Projectors are not energetically available to life. On the contrary. They need to be with the right people — those who value and honor their gifts — and their energy will flow. Projectors are here to allow energy to move through them in service to their purpose.

The Quantum Purpose of the Projector (per Karen Curry Parker) is to hold the energy template of what’s to come and to clear the vibration of the collective consciousness. Projectors are constantly cleaning the energy of the planet, and holding the subtle body template of the planet together. The Projector continually scrubs the planetary grid to help its energy to flow unimpeded.

The 2/5 Profile. We all need to have time for quiet isolation, for that is where we experience our deepest peace. Inside relaxation and silence, we can explore, without interruption, our creativity and musings. We can re-connect to ourselves. The Profile for the Winter Solstice 2019 chart is the 2/5, the Hermit Heretic. This profile is about the need to retreat to aloneness to find one’s inner guidance, and to integrate what we have gathered. There is a need in the 2/5 profile to intentionally build in alone time, for that is where regeneration occurs.

The Cross of the Vessel of Love. Each Human Design chart has an Incarnation Cross, made up of the Personality (Conscious) Earth and Sun, and the Design (Unconscious) Earth and Sun. Each of these four planets occupy a gate and a line. The unique configuration of the Conscious and Unconscious Sun and Earth placements creates a specific cross, a cross that speaks to your purpose. This Winter Solstice has the Incarnation Cross of the Vessel of Love. 

Putting it All Together

This Winter Solstice is a big opportunity to reconnect with who we are, who we need, and what we need to be happy, all of which connects us to our purpose. The stillness of the Solstice brings us closer to our center. It is here that we can get an intimate look at what we value, what we believe, and what we believe in. This Winter’s Solstice was born in the time between sunset and midnight, placing it in the second quadrant. The second quadrant is about being true to yourself. It’s about trusting your inner voice and following your bliss. This Winter’s Solstice moment of ingress into Capricorn also gives us the human design type of Projector. The Projector’s unique abilities to read and recognize energy allows her to orchestrate its flow so that it can be articulated into specific form. This is your opportunity to get your energy flowing in your right direction. The Projector has the sacred task of keeping the subtle body template of the planet aligned, anchoring it to the physical, making sure it’s strong enough to hold whatever is coming next. When you are anchored by your truth, you have the resiliency to handle the unexpected. The 2/5 profile gives us the space of stillness and quiet, so that we can connect to our deeper truths.

This season we have special access to the power of love via the Incarnation Cross. It is my wish that you avail yourself of the highest expression of this healing energy, and that it continues to unfold in your life throughout this next year.

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WHAT IS IN YOUR SOUL CONTRACT?

Your life is about completing what you were put on Earth to do. Your agenda, or soul intentions for what you planned to accomplish, is contained in your soul contract. You took on many agreements, some large and some small, to fulfill over the course of your life. Each one of you has a soul contract brimming with agreements, and these include your overarching mission, a.k.a. your dharma, as well as the incomplete transactions that seek resolution and balance — also known as karma. How do you find out what those are?

Look at your history and notice where you’ve spent your time and given your energy and attention — notice what you’ve gone out of your way to access and investigate. Especially take notice of what you’ve been willing to move Heaven and Earth to do! These actions reveal your soul’s interests and desires. Your actions, motivated by your desires, are clear indicators of your dharma and your karma — what you are here to work on and complete. Additionally, how you take action on the way to fulfilling your desires is a clear indicator of two critical pieces of information: your gifts, and where you are to be of service.

The best way to find out what is in your soul contract is to follow what compels you. Most of us don’t know at the beginning of our lives why we are here or what we are supposed to do, but we can find out! Each one of us has built-in natural gifts that will not be ignored, and that the world needs. Every single one of you has important gifts. Your ability might be to make others laugh, it might be getting along with people, it might be cooking, it might be working with complex ideas, it might be bringing order and organization, or it might be holding space for others. There are as many gifts as there are people. Everyone has at least one significant gift (and the truth is you each have many), and they are waiting to be used to in service to the life you agreed to live, with the bonus that you will also experience deep fulfillment.

One more time, how can you really know what is in your soul contract?

Imagine that God and your Higher Self worked with you to create your current life. Then you were placed on this Earth and told to go out and do what you agreed to do, to begin unfolding the precious contents of your soul contract. What would God and your Higher Self have pointed you towards?

Would it be being a good person?

Would it be a specific career? Musician, dancer, actor, singer, doctor, scientist, lawyer, teacher…

Would it be doing well in your career?

Would it be about becoming famous?

Would it be about donating time and money to charity?

Would it be creating wonderful works of art to inspire the world?

Would it be helping others with your unique gifts?

Would it be a peacemaker?

Would it be a civil rights activist?

Would it be bringing in innovative solutions to humanity’s many problems?

Would it be animal rights?

Would it be teaching and inspiring others to have confidence and courage?

Would it be healing of the mind, body, and spirit?

Would it be to create communities that meet the needs of their members and in turn serve the greater good?

Would it be about becoming a visionary leader?

Would it be amassing as much money as you possibly could so you could buy nice things?

You were put here for a reason and whatever that reason is, you need to discover it and then fulfill it. You have plenty of skills, and many interests that will lead you to develop even more skills. When you are working directly with your soul contract, not only will you feel contentment, you will find that your ability to understand life and what is happening with you becomes more clear and even more profound.

When you experience joy in being around certain things or having certain experiences, you have been given the clues to identify the contents of your soul contract.

When we see a work of art that we admire, when we see the smile of a child and it brings us joy, when we give of ourselves to others and feel joy in helping a person, when we help someone get a job, when we sit outside in nature and view the trees and flowers, when we spend time with someone we love, when we meet someone and we find an immediate spiritual connection, the world has been made more wonderful. All of these things are powerful, and we derive true ecstasy from experiencing positive and nurturing things. Your soul contract is intended to bring you joy.

The most important thing you can do with your life is to accomplish what you came here to do and make the absolute most of yourself. Are you listening to the urgings of your soul contract? Are you stepping up to meet its call? Acting from your own initiative is primary, but you are not alone. Your contract was created in committee, albeit a very personal one. Your Higher Self and primary Guides will support and encourage you.

There is nothing more important than carrying out your soul contract because in doing so, everyone benefits. Your gifts are meant to be shared. They are part of an intricately interwoven matrix where each one’s gifts and callings are interconnected. Each time someone agrees to do what they came here to do, all of life is lifted up, and the healing and evolution that happens for everyone, including the Cosmos, is beyond measure.

P.S. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or if you feel that you haven’t made much headway. As long as you are alive, there is always something you can do to fulfill your soul contract.

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