How I use my Human Design at work
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Everything started clicking when I discovered Iām a āManifestor.ā It was like someone handed me a very confirming cheat sheet for how my energy actually works.
Human Design teaches us that each of us carries a completely unique energy signatureāand when weāre brave enough to be ourselves, stop conforming to societal norms, and start aligning with our natural rhythmā¦ things really begin to flow.
I recommend Jenna Zoeās podcast and app to everyone I knowāand whenever Iām in a funk, I always go on a walk and re-listen to my chart for an empowering reminder of my true nature.
Human Design has also helped me work more productively, make better decisions about what clients to work with, and confirmed that freelancing is the right path for me.
To optimize your workflow, check your āenergy type,ā āauthority,ā and āsun gate personalityā ā there are endless aspects of your chart, but these are a good place to start. Below is a breakdown of mine and how theyāve helped shape my career path and style.
Look up your own Human Design chart here ā
ā My Energy Type: Manifestor
My energy type in HD is a Manifestor, which means Iām either firing at 200% or 10%. My energy works in surges ā so some days Iāll get a monthās worth of work done (cc: my Substack that was set up & launched in one night), and some days Iāll get next to nothing done.
Even before I knew this about myself, I felt it ā and if Iām being honest, this was one of the top things that made a traditional 9ā5 feel impossible for me. The idea of sitting at a desk, trying to look busy or keep the Slack light onā¦ after Iād already finished the amount of work I was paid for in like a dayā¦ I just couldnāt do it.
Being my own boss allows me to get my work done when Iāve got the muse ā not on a time clock ā and this is critical if Iām going to do my best work.
ā My Authority: Emotional
My motto: āLet me give that some thought and get back to you.ā
Your authority is what you use to make decisions; mine is Emotional. For me, this means thereās no truth in the momentā¦ itās better for me to sleep on things before deciding what I want.
Instead of making a choice when Iām in a high or a low, I ride out the wave and see what makes me feel good when Iām in a neutral emotional landscape. I used to be someone who said āYES!!!ā way too fast to potential projects, collaborations, and jobs (and dates š). On a high of excitement, Iād over-commit only to realize days later that I didnāt want to do that thing at all.
Knowing this about myself, I honor my Emotional Authority instead of committing to projects or pricing on the spot. Nobody has ever pushed back when I say, āLet me give that some thought and get back to you.ā And if Iām forgetting to get back to someoneā¦ Itās a pretty clear sign the clientās not aligned.
ā My Sun Gate Personality: Gate 21
One of my favorite parts of HD that not many people know about ā the Sun Gate Personality is the energy that activates your purpose. Whatever youāre doing ā whether itās your dream job or a bridge experience ā you can align with your purpose by expressing these qualities. This will help you either excel in or ascend from your current circumstances.
Your Sun Gate Personality is the first number in your Incarnation Cross ā mine is the Left Angle Cross of Endeavors, making mine Gate 21ā¦ This is all about knowing the best way to use resources for good outcomes, self-created abundance, and total control over my life.
I used to wonder if I should get a ānormalā job ā but this shows me itās a forever NO. The resources piece makes total sense to me too, as Iām always recommending people for projects, hiring, making strategies, roadmaps ā etc.! My sense is the more I lean into these things, the more my purpose clicks on.
Whatās your Human Design? How has it helped you work-wise? I want to know!
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ā what else do we need to know about work and our HD?ā Thanks for reading :) Iām here to help you on your self-employed journey. To start making money, grab my e-course How to Go Freelance or book a 1:1 Office Hours session where we can dig into your dreams and goals. Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, and shop my WFH Essentials here.
Another great aspect of your chart to look into re: work is your Environment! Aka - what type of environment does your energy function best in? Are you a mountains, valleys, shores, markets, kitchens, or caves person? You can check in the Align app (by Jenna Zoe). So fun! I'm shores. @Grace what is yours?
Love how you used real life examples and memories to explain how your HD functions. I'm constantly contemplating my HD and it's given me so much permission to be myself.
Sacral MG with gate 1 as my conscious sun. I've realised that if I'm postponing a decision, then the answer is no. If it's a yes, well, I'll know because I'll find myself already doing it š I'm also a caves environment - I really need my quiet space alone to be creative (gate 1).