Finding the gifts for your Human Design type when in isolation
Collectively, we find ourselves in an interesting place; between worlds. Energetically speaking, many systems and structures we’ve “believed in” are being challenged and we have the chance, in this moment, to pave a new path - one that aligns with our deepest desires and is an expression of our truest values.
On an individual level, we each possess unique gifts which are ours to contribute to the rest of the world, be it with our closest tribe or the world at large.
I feel like now is an opportune time to become aware of the fact that EACH OF US is unlike ANYONE else and we all have a role to play in maintaining the harmony of the whole. We must remember the same life-force pulses through us all, even though its expression is very much individual.
Depending on your energy type (you can find yours out here) there is a special gift to be found in this period of self-isolation or quarantine. By leaning into the gift of the lesson this time is here to teach, you will invariably become more connected to yourself and learn how to take advantage of the energy type you have and contribute most meaningfully to the world, now and always.
Manifestor
For those with the Manifestor energy type, this period is here to help you practice patience, stillness and acceptance. It’s also here to help you cultivate a stronger relationship with your energetic impulses and the Divine urges you receive that you are designed to ACT upon. This is what it is to use your strategy - TO INITIATE - correctly. Sure, you can initiate any old action that you desire, but true alignment with your energy lies in your ability to notice those urges and then do something about it. A true urge, will likely make no sense, if you can rationalize acting upon an “urge” it’s not a Divine impulse, but rather your ego-self running the show. Urges come to people with Manifestor energy when they are comfortable in stillness, during the “in-between” (not in the constant “doing” that society has cultured us to prioritize) so learning to cultivate patience and befriend the in-betweens is a valuable lesson to master and your key to fast-tracking your journey to the full expression of your potential. Don’t forget, Manifestor energy is inconsistent and comes in bursts. You will have all the energy in the world to act upon a true urge. A false urge may deplete you, or you lose interest in doing it quickly.
TAKE AWAY
No urge, no need to act. Be still and allow the Divine to whisper the next moves to you.
Manifesting Generators
Forever ever on the go, forever moving and fast as lightning. For those with Manifestor Generator energy this is a great time to release self-judgement and judgement towards others. Because your energy is hungry to taste it all, and taste it all now, you might sometimes feel that the world is much slower than you and judge them for not being able to keep up. Or, if you’re someone that internalizes your natural variety and pace, you might feel as though something is wrong with you because you often don’t finish something you start, or that all of your interests and desires, of which there are many, aren’t taking you anywhere your mind deems as “specific”. Notice the ways you might judge yourself for doing something that feels so natural to you (even if others don’t get it), and also, how you might judge others for how they do things that are different to you. Chronic judgements fall under your not self feelings of frustration/anger. You may alleviate these feelings by freeing yourself of any commitments you’re holding onto that no longer light you up or feel good (even if it’s a project or book you just started). It’s important to give yourself permission to explore your mutable nature free of judgement and control. You will experience more energy and flow when you bounce between your desires in a non-linear fashion.
TAKE AWAY
Changing your mind often is OK and shows others what’s possible in life.
Generators
The life-force energy of the world, how essential Generator energy is to evolving society and making people feel good. You know you’re a good and valuable worker, and so often you’ve placed your worth in the positive feedback of another because you receive appreciation and praise for working as well as you do and that feels good. But here’s the catch, you’re designed to do what makes you feel good, not that which gives you praise. That’s how you cultivate a sustainable sense of self esteem and now is the time do focus on this. Using this collective pause to re-connect to your deepest desires affirmed by the reliable gut sensation you experience as part of your Generator energy. All generators have a defined sacral zone which is directly in tune with what it does and doesn’t like. If you feel disconnected from your gut response, spend time asking it small Yes/No or This or That questions (open ended questions confuse the gut, be direct in order to generate the response). Generators are designed to act in accordance to their lit up gut response. This time can be used to cultivate a strong relationship to your gut instinct and follow its preferences. You’ll build up confidence along the way and may find yourself exactly where you’re meant to be in the process.
TAKE AWAY
You help the world when you follow your desire to feel good
Projectors
Hooray! Now you’re forced to slow down. For those with Projector energy, this time is here to guide you inward, to use your energy of seeing others so clearly on yourself. Now that it’s much harder to prove to the world that you’re the hardest, most efficient worker in order to gain that recognition you so deeply desire, you can instead cultivate more time to rest and rejuvenate. This is the time to focus on going inwards and seeing yourself and learning to not need the recognition of others, but instead learning to give that gift to yourself. It’s also a powerful time to cultivate trust in others, that they will start to see you and your magic once you see it in yourself. It is then you’d realize that you don’t actually have to work as hard as you have been in order to be truly seen for the natural leader you are and we need you to be.
TAKE AWAY
Become friendly with the silence in-between and use it to master your craft and see yourself.
Reflectors
It’s going to feel strange for those with Reflector energy in this time of self-isolation. Unlike the other energy types, you so often need others in order to feel the depth of life’s pulse. This time is here for you to release all of the negative energy or conditioning you may have been carrying with you in your open centres. It’s the ultimate energetic detox and it’s important you do not judge yourself in the process because you will come to realize you’re not here to fit in a box, but instead degust all the goodness in life by going where feels good. It’s a chance to transmute any ego-based personalities you identify with into deep wisdom of the human condition. You will do this by leaning into the gift of your natural mirroring energy. Because you’re designed to wait a lunar cycle before taking action, this time is also a great chance to consider all of the things you dream of doing and then in 28 days’ time revisit the list and whatever still makes you feel good is your for the taking. Toss the rest.
TAKE AWAY
Wisdom is gained slowly by not attaching to the highs of the lows of energy