In Part I (HUMAN DESIGN: SAME CHART, DIFFERENT SOULS, PART I), I offered my working reflections on how the same Human Design chart can express itself so differently in two different people. I examined the various aspects that different souls bring to their human design, including their soul trajectory, unique dharmas, karmas, and life purpose.
In Part II (HUMAN DESIGN: SAME CHART, DIFFERENT SOULS, PART II), I considered how different expressions can arise from the same definition.
In Part III below, I demonstrate how the twins’ design charts reveal their soul or life purpose, which is central to understanding why identical Human Design charts express themselves differently. Soul purpose and life purpose are, for my purposes, interchangeable. Human incarnation serves as a vehicle for the soul’s purpose, highlighting that the Human Design chart is not the soul itself.
To illustrate the main argument, it is crucial to understand that the chart is not the Soul: each Soul is fundamentally unique. While twin charts may share the same Human Design themes, those themes will always express differently, owing to each individual’s unique foundation and multiple influences such as psychology, astrology, numerology, and upbringing. Some of these influences are shared, but the soul remains the differentiating factor.
More importantly, our unique soul trajectory encompasses our history, experiences, and the impact we have on others, for good or ill. Dharma and karma come into play in this context.
Our soul history affects the purpose and direction of our current lives. In other words, dharma—defined here as your soul’s goals and purpose for this life that you incarnated to express and expand on—and karma—defined as what you came to resolve or restore based on prior actions—both influence each lifetime. The agreements we’ve made also direct our path and our purpose. All of these are part of what I refer to as the soul contract: the overall focus for our lives and a list of experiences and accomplishments we intend to achieve in this incarnation.
Even with identical charts, Human Design themes express differently because the soul’s intentions guide expression. Free will and personal sovereignty shape how gifts are used. The main argument is that the chart’s highest expression aligns with and supports the unique purpose determined by the soul.
Each part of the chart has themes that create a particular focus. The Soul chose these specific themes to guide them on their path and to fulfill their purpose. Therefore, our Design naturally guides us to seek out particular experiences and also helps us to express our unique desires and interests.
When searching for a life purpose, the first thing to consider is your 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 refers to the approach 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 finding the right work and mastering it. Family will also be very important. Generators are born to respond and see 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. However, the work that Generators engage in must honor their special interests and talents. They need to love their work and then dedicate themselves to fulfilling their calling. In this way, they derive deep personal satisfaction from their chosen vocation or from creating products, services, and information that others need and value.
We also look at the Profile for an indication of purpose. In Human Design, the Profile represents a combination of two numbers that describe a person’s character and life approach. The twins’ Profile is 2/4, known as the Hermit Opportunist. The primary focus of this Profile is balancing periods of connection with others and time for solitude. It describes a person who is drawn to working in groups but also requires alone time to recharge. This Profile is characterized by a natural talent that often requires others to recognize and acknowledge it. While there can be shyness or unawareness of their gifts (from the Hermit, line 2), line 4 (the Opportunist) requires close connections with friends or trusted associates. It is through these close personal networks that the 2/4 Profile finds its work opportunities and relationships. Ultimately, their purpose is to engage with the world by contributing to a specific, familiar 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; however, it is the Right Angle Cross of Planning (4), one of the variations that 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 focused on establishing sustainable agreements for the peaceful management of resources and energy. Gate 9 teaches us to prioritize our energy so we can stay focused and on task. At the same time, 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.
To gain a 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 identify patterns that aren’t working and learn how to transform them so that our patterns align with our purpose. Our awareness of what’s possible shifts when we break free from the old patterns or paradigms that have 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 by enhancing the level of well-being within that community through identifying commitments to projects that directly support it.
Chiron in these charts is in gates 38 and 54. In gate 38, we can identify what’s worth committing to and fighting for. At gate 54, we serve as a conduit for divine inspiration, learning to wait for the right timing before taking action. Neptune is in gate 19, which enables the ability to sense the emotional needs of others and the community. We can see from the placements of Chiron that the overarching life purpose of working in a supportive and leadership capacity within a community is enhanced by the awareness of making the right commitments at the right time. Gate 19’s heightened sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others ensures that the community will receive the right kind of support for its continued sustainability.
Despite identical charts, twins often tend toward different professions due to their unique personalities, inclinations, and soul histories. This diversity strongly supports the main argument: souls come with pre-existing talents, interests, and backgrounds that determine how a chart’s themes and purpose are expressed. Each twin’s evolving path affirms the Human Design chart’s flexibility while upholding its foundational themes.
What we can deduce about 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 recognize their unique gifts —where they will find fulfillment and meaning in the work they do. 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 examine the 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 also influences 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. Also, a thorough review of the chart requires consideration of an individual’s unique 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.
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