Human Design Profiles Explained

The 6 Lines Of The Hexagram

Just as in astrology, your energetic configuration is created at a specific time, depending on where and when you were born. Your moment of birth locks in your personality traits and your unique Human Design.

When we look at a Human Design chart, we are usually only looking at the

 body graph, the triangle that is the “map” of your energy. The gates and lines that create the definition on your body graph are a snapshot of the positions of the planets and gates at the moment of your birth.

The six lines are:

Line 1: The Investigator  (The Resource)

The Investigator needs information and feels safe when they have sufficient data.  (The internet was created for Line 1 Profiles.) 

The highest expression of the Line 1 is to lay the information foundation for the security and safety of us all.  This is where in Quantum Human Design The Investigator becomes The Resource and when their curiosity is peaked to learn something new, the information gathered will serve a need for all of us.

Line 2: The Hermit  (The Responder)

Line 2 Profiles need alone time to integrate experiences and to reset their energy.  The Hermit needs space to feel good and grounded. There is a certain magic to having a Line 2 in your Profile. Once you have taken time away, it’s almost as if other people energetically perceive that you are ready to be invited out to do things and be a part of the community again. Your friends and family seem to always find you when you hide and will call you back out into life.

The Quantum expression of the Line 2 is the Responder who has a mature understanding of the need for alone time to integrate wisdom, knowledge and experience.  It is also trusting and waiting for the readiness to be called out by others to share their wisdom with the right information and the right energy.

Line 3: The Martyr  (The Explorer)

The Martyr must experiment with their ideas and be allowed to make mistakes without judgment. There’s no getting it wrong for the Line 3 Profiles, only figuring out what works based on their understanding of what doesn’t work. 

As the Martyr matures into the Explorer (in Quantum Human Design), the Line 3 follows the flow of curiosity and exploration. They understand the need to explore and to find the most elegant solutions to share with others so they don’t have to go through the same ‘trial and error’ experience. 

Line 4: The Opportunist  (The Stabilizer)

The Opportunist builds a foundation of friendships and needs to network as well as share. Line 4 Profiles need people to accept them for who they are; they need to know what’s next and be prepared to feel safe. (Line 4 Profiles don’t handle being  in limbo well.) 

The Stablizer is here to build and be a part of a community to prepare the way for sharing and spreading of ideas.

Line 5: The Heretic (The Visionary Leader)

The Heretic is here to teach whatever they’ve experienced in life. They are considered karmic mirrors and are often subject to the projections of others. It’s through relationships with Line 5 Profiles that others discover what they need to heal the most within themselves. Line 5 Profiles need to trust that you will see the truth about them to feel safe, and they sometimes hide their truth very deep when you first get to know them. 

As the Heretic becomes the Visionary Leader in Quantum Human Design they lead others to the fulfillment of personal and collective expectations sustainably and healthily.  To teach, lead and inspire those who are ready and to be able to gauge who you are here to lead.

Line 6: The Role Model  (The Adept)

The Role Model literally models for others what they are here to share and give the world. Line 6 Profiles need to “walk their talk.” They travel through three distinct life phases: The first phase (birth until age thirty) is a youthful phase of experimentation and experiential learning. The second phase (ages thirty to fifty)  is a long cycle of healing, growth, and studying. The final phase (over fifty) is a  cycle of living what they’ve learned. Line 6 Profiles need to feel that what they are participating in is worth their effort in order to find meaning and energy in life.

As the Adept, the matured version of the Role Model, they are here to experience, integrate and demonstrate the highest potential of consciousness on the planet and to quietly show us how to live it.

Some lines have similar themes, giving certain combinations of lines more inner harmony than others. Some line combinations, on the other hand, contain inherent energetic challenges.

Lines 1 and 4 are harmonious.

Lines 2 and 5 are harmonious.

Lines 3 and 6 are harmonious.

Line 1 is dissonant with Lines 5 and 6.

Line 2 is dissonant with Lines 4 and 6.

Line 3 is dissonant with Lines 4 and 5.

This dissonance is not about creating suffering but about helping you master your personal inner challenges so that you can grow and evolve. When you master the dissonance in your own chart, you grow in self-awareness and self-love, and you are better able to live a harmonious life.

Remember that there is no suffering in Human Design. The places where we have inherent energetic challenges are always there for a reason and are powerful catalysts for growth on our life path and for our personal evolution in this lifetime. Ultimately, when you live your type and strategy, a lot of the inner conundrums in the chart soften and become less challenging.

Understanding Your Human Design Profile

When you look at the numbers (Gates) next to each planet symbol on your Chart, you will see that each Gate number has a smaller number next to it. For each Gate there are six different Lines, each line being a further expression of your uniqueness. The lines of the Gates do not show up on the BodyGraph itself and their meaning can be revealed to you during a Human Design Reading.

Each line has a specific expression or personality. The position of your Gates is expressed, also in lines, giving you even more insight into how that Gate will be expressed in your life. Each line has a specific energy that will influence how the Gate is expressed.

Lines 1 through 3 in the Profiles are intrapersonal lines and are energies that are self-focused and all about personal experience and understanding. Lines 4 through 6 in the Profiles are about transpersonal energy and all about experiences in relationships with others. Some people, by design, are focused more on their own life process, and others are more oriented toward relationships.

One other thing – the first number in your profile is your Conscious Personality, which means that you are aware of that aspect of your personality and how it affects you. The second number is you Unconscious Body, which you may not be aware of, but it still affects you in the background.

Alright – let’s jump right into it

The 12 Human Design Profile Numbers and Types

Note: The names in brackets above are the Quantum Human Design (QHD) names for these Types. QHD helps us to reframe the ‘Not-Self’ or conditioned self in Human Design to explore the potential of the deconditioned self and to live more in alignment with our inner truth. 

The 1/3 Profile: Investigator/Martyr (The Resource / The Explorer)

 

Both the 1 and the 3 lines are in the lower trigram, so there will be an intense focus on your internal processes throughout life. You are naturally very sceptical and you can always detect a lie. The 1/3 Profile needs to investigate and study. Don’t be too cautious though— allow yourself to experiment.  The investigator energy of the 1 takes control, and you are scared to experiment because you feel like you aren’t ready. Let your experiences be your teacher so you can find out what truth really means for you.

Learn more about the 1/3 Investigator / Martyr (Resource / Explorer) here.

The 1/4 Profile: Investigator/Opportunist (The Resource / The Stabilizer)

The 1/4 Profile is very rare. The 1 brings a depth of knowledge and a longing to deeply investigate the things you are passionate about. Alone time is important for making sense of your knowledge. Being in a community with people who respect your knowledge, will naturally create an environment in which you share your discoveries. You will become an authority on what you have mastered when you find the correct people to surround you in your network.

Learn about the 1/4 Investigator / Opportunitist (Resource / Stabilizer here.

The 2/4 Profile: Hermit/Opportunist (The Responder / The Stabilizer)

There is tension between the 2 and the 4— you’re never quite sure if you want to be alone or if you want to be out among your community. It’s important for you to create a peaceful environment for rest. This space must be where you can go deep into your internal processes to get the rest you need.  It is equally important for you to develop a safe and welcoming community of people who will see your natural gifts. Your gifts and talents are so inherent you are unable to see them yourself. This is why you’ll need people you trust to draw them out of you.

Learn more about the 2/4 Hermit / Opportunist (Responder / Stabilizer) here

The 2/5 Profile: Hermit/Heretic (The Responder / The Visionary Leader)

The 2/ 5 Profile leads people to project onto you, and expect your particular natural talents to come to their rescue. It’s important for you to decide what you really want to spend your time and energy on, and then decide what to say yes to and what to say no to. Use your strategy and your alone time to tune inward and get to know what’s aligned with your authentic self’s desire. 

Learn more about the 2/5 Hermit / Heretic (Responder/Visionary Leader) here

The 3/5 Profile: Martyr/Heretic The Explorer / The Visionary Leader)

You are a catalyst for change and, for better or worse,  people like to live vicariously through you. It can be difficult for you when you’ve experimented and “failed” after everyone has been projecting their plans onto you,  and holding you to their expectations. Embrace life’s ups and downs, and the inherent messiness of life regardless of what people think. You will draw the correct people to you in the end. When you get into this energetic flow, you’ll have some of the most magnetic energy of all the Profiles.

Learn about the 3/5 Profile Martyr / Heretic (Explorer / Visionary Leader) here. 

The 3/6 Profile: Martyr/Role Model (The Explorer / The Adept)

The first part of your life is all about experimenting. When you reach the end of your Saturn return you will begin to operate as a 3/3. After the age of 30, you may find more contrasting thoughts within yourself.  Do you want to continue to experiment? Do you want to turn inward and settle down to hone in on your passions? You may be unsure. It is okay to ask for space when you need it to let your inner voice speak to you.

Learn to love and appreciate the chaos of life— it’s your greatest teacher. Learn to forgive yourself for mistakes and recognize the wisdom that comes from them. When you do, others won’t be able to ignore your wisdom in the later years of your life.

Learn about the 3/6 Profile Martyr / Role Model (Explorer / Adept) here

The 4/6 Profile: Opportunist/ Role Model (The Stabilizer / The Adept)

Your whole life is about your external world, but you still have a personal karma so it’s okay for you to be absorbed in your process. For your first 30 years there will be a lot of experimenting; particularly with interpersonal relationships. 

You experience a push and pull between wanting to be among your community and wanting to be alone. This internal conflict can be very challenging for you. You have a fear of rejection and it’s important not to seek the external validation you crave. Settle into who you are with the people you love and respect.

Learn about the 4/6 Profile Opportunitist / Role Model (Stabilizer / Adept) here

The 4/1 Profile: Opportunist/Investigator (The Stabilizer / The Resource)

You are true to your innermost self. You have a strong moral compass which allows you to stick to your truth, and share the findings of your investigations about life with your close community. You may be known for externalizing everything you take in, but don’t let anyone stand in your way.

Remember you can always take your time when you are changing things up – there is no rush.  When it feels like you’ve lost touch with your passion, or identity, always go back to the important energy of your sun gate.

Learn about the 4/1 Profile Opportunist / Investigator (Stabilizer / Resource) here

The 5/1 Profile: Heretic/Investigator (The Visionary Leader / The Resource)

You want to be a hero. You want to go to the depths of your knowledge base and offer it up to everyone. You love the process of learning, change, new projects and challenges.  5/1s aren’t afraid to go against the grain if they need to. You have a magnetic quality that draws people in who want to know what you have to offer. 

There is a chance that others will project onto you, which can feel like a lot of pressure -especially if people have expressed disappointment with you in the past. Following your strategy and learning to say no will help you avoid bitterness. Keep asking questions, becoming an authority on what lights you up, and owning who you are.

Learn about the 5/1 Profile Heretic / Investigator (Visionary Leader / Resource) here

The 5/2 Profile: Heretic/Hermit (The Visionary Leader / The Responder)

By design, you are internally motivated and you are here to share what you know with the world. You must discover your own genius, and the inherent gifts you want to release into the world. Others might not see your inner hero right away because you often hide your gifts and knowledge. If the world hasn’t “discovered” you yet, work on honing your own abilities through experimentation and interactions with others.

If you wait for others to recognize you you may become bitter, angry, frustrated or disappointed. Ask yourself: where are you separating yourself from others? Are your expectations of others too high of a standard? What is it that you are good at? How can you recognize yourself more? It’s okay to put yourself out there.

Learn about 5/2 Profile Heretic / Hermit (Visionary Leader / Responder) here

The 6/2 Profile: Role Model/Hermit (The Adept / The Responder)

Prior to your Saturn return, the 6 line operates as a 3, so everything will be about experimenting and letting life be your teacher. Trial and error is your process, even if your 2 line sometimes wants to retreat following a failure. After 30 years old, there can be a time of deep retreat and aloofness. This time is for deep healing from the pain of your experimental years and a time for going inward to deepen your skills and self-understanding. When the time is right, others will recognize you for your wisdom and come to draw you out of the depths of your process. Don’t resist this, you were born to be a wise role model in this lifetime.

Learn about the 6/2 Role Model / Responder (Adept / Responder) here

The 6/3 Profile: Role Model/Martyr (The Adept / The Explorer)

Like the 3/6, for the first 30 years of your life, you’ll operate as a 3/3. These years are full of experimentation with the world around you and your internal self.  The experimentation might slow down after your Saturn return, but never really ends. You may feel restless – like you are forever searching for the missing piece. It’s important to forgive yourself, and life, for not being perfect and to stay hopeful. Responsibility and deep wisdom come naturally to you. Learn to balance the structure of what you’ve learned with the natural ebbs and flows of being human.

Learn about the 6/3 Profile Role Model / Martyr (Adept / Explorer) here

How Your Profile Influences Your Life

Your unique Profile influences how your energy moves and how others see you. The conscious and unconscious parts of your Profile work together to create a unique combination of energies that dictate how you approach your life’s journey. Sometimes just understanding your Profile numbers can be enough to help you understand some of your core inner dilemmas, as well as reveal your ideal way to approach change, relationships, learning, and your energy and influence.

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