An Overview of the Human Design Energy Types

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You can find your personal energy type at the top of your chart or bodygraph.
You’ll see either Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector. Your energy type comes with its own unique characteristics and ways of operating in the world.

MANIFESTORS

If it says you’re a Manifestor, then you’re approximately 9% of the population & here to be an initiator. In fact, you’re the only energy type that’s intended to initiate from your own thoughts & ideas. You have the potential to be a mover and a shaker because you’re here to get things started.

Don’t be afraid to chart your own path and take people along for the ride. You’re designed to create momentum around the ideas that are in alignment for you. Having said all of this, I’m giving you permission to let go of the pressure to feel like you have to finish what you started. Remember, you’re here to initiate, not necessarily to complete the “big thing”

The goal is for you to work toward alignment so that you can make magic happen by living out your purpose!

When anger shows up this is a sign you’re out of alignment and that you are probably making too many compromises.

Remember to unplug, put your feet up, and follow those creative urges. Notice all the times you feel peace during your day & celebrate that those are moments your energy is aligned.

GENERATORS

For all you Generators out there - welcome to the club! 36% of the world are generators. This is my energy type & am still experimenting with the strategies that work best for being in alignment. The cool part is that we are powerhouses of productivity.

We've got this incredible, sustainable energy that allows us to work hard and play hard. However … Generators need to be doing, or working on the things that light us up! When we're doing work that we're passionate about, we thrive.

Our strategy for an easier way to walk through life is to respond to things that physically show up for us then trusting our gut to know which ideas are correct & aligned for us.

When you feel frustration, take a step back and recognize that you are out of alignment. Maybe you made a decision that wasn’t aligned for you, or you’re not doing enough things that light you up.

Be sure to get lots of exercise during your week and look for the times you feel satisfied so you can reinforce those moments of alignment.

MANIFESTING GENERATORS

Manifesting Generators make up about 32% of us and are a type of Generator, with a few differences. You’re meant to go, go go all day, as long as you’re doing something that lights you up. However, efficiency and getting things done in your own unique way are some of your superpowers. Just be careful you don’t skip the wrong steps in your process.

Allow yourself to be the multi-passionate individual that you are here to be and don’t beat yourself up about floating from one thing to the next as you progress through your day.

Your strategy is the same as the Generator where you want to respond to things that physically show up for you. Checking in with your gut is important to know what to move forward with and what isn’t right for you. For many of you, the first sound out of your mouth is usually the right answer for you, so pay attention to that.

Frustration is also going to be your sign that you’re out of alignment, and sometimes you may feel anger as well. Pay attention to those times that you feel satisfied and peaceful to be more aware of the things that are aligned for you.

Work to expend all your energy throughout your day so that you can hit the pillow for a good night’s sleep.

PROJECTORS

For those of you that see the word Projector at the top of your bodygraph, you’re one of 22% of the population. You might find that you have an incredible knack for seeing the big picture.

You're here to guide and lead the rest of us and your energy is always working - even when you’re just resting on the couch! Projectors thrive when they're recognized for their wisdom and invited into the right opportunities, so if you have a projector in your life be sure to show them the love.

Waiting for the invitation can feel like a difficult strategy for people when they first learn they are a Projector. Pay attention to the times you are invited into something, such as an email, a look, an ‘actual’ invitation. Do things generally go smoothly? Then compare it to times that you’ve tried to initiate things without someone extending that invitation. How did that work out for you?

During those times when things don’t work out, or you’re not in alignment, you will probably feel bitterness, and it might not look like the definition of bitterness that we’re used to, but pay attention so you can identify it when it shows up and not beat yourself up about feeling that way. Now you can recognize it for what it is and move on.

Rest is important for you and keeping you from burn-out. Develop a nightly routine that involves you lying down ‘before’ you’re even tired. This will help you let go of some of the energy that you’ve been borrowing from others throughout the day.

REFLECTORS

Reflectors are our last energy type and you make up only 1% of the population! You’re like the mirrors of society. You have this incredible ability to reflect back the energy of your environment. If you’re a reflector, then you’re here to show us what's working and what's not, acting as a sort of barometer for our entire collective energy.

Look for the surprise in life to keep yourself grounded. It will be easy for you to feel disappointment, which is the sign that you are out of alignment, but it will also represent the fact that you are so good at seeing the untapped potential in others. When timing is right, feel free to share this reflection to them so they can work to fulfill their purpose.

It’s important that you trust the universe and follow your 28-day cycle for making decisions. Surround yourself with people that are right for you & learn to set firm boundaries.

You are here to celebrate your uniqueness and to truly live in the moment.
Understanding your energy type can be a game-changer when it comes to living in alignment with your true self.

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Happy exploring!