Human Design is a tool that helps you manage your energy and improve your life by getting to know yourself. In this article, we will cover how Human Design came to be, who channeled it, and what systems it is made up of. 

In this article, we cover the following:

• What are the origins of Human Design?

• Where does Human Design originate?

• When did Human Design start?

• Who channeled Human Design?

• Who is Ra Uru Hu?

• What systems does Human Design involve?

• What tools does Human Design have?

• How did Human Design come to be?

• Where does Human Design come from?

THE STORY OF HUMAN DESIGN and ra uru hu

Human Design was established in 1987 by a man named Ra Uru Hu, who channeled the system within 8 days and 8 nights. Ra’s given name was actually Robert Allan Krakower. He was a Canadian man who attended college at Sir George Williams University. He was an advertising executive, magazine publisher, media producer, and atheist. He decided one day to leave it all behind and found himself traveling the world.

Ra came to Ibiza for a slice of paradise. But one night, coming home to the place he was staying with his dog, he encountered a peculiar “voice,” as he called it. He received the transmissions about the interworkings of the universe and how all the ancient systems like the chakra system, astrology, kabbalah, and Chinese I’ching are all interconnected. And then, ultimately, what came to be what is now the Human Design System. Also, during this time, he emerged with the name Ra Uru Hu. After he received the teachings, he spent the next 25 years developing the system, teaching Human Design worldwide, and even opening up his own Human Design school.

WHAT IS HUMAN DESIGN?

Human Design is a tool to understand your body and manage your energy. Human Design helps you understand yourself better allow you to tap into your highest potential. Keep reading to understand what systems Human Design uses to understand your body’s mechanics.

Human Design is a tool that can help you:

• Make better decisions

• Attract the right opportunities by working with your energy

• Move through life with more ease

• Feel good throughout the day

• Become more in alignment with your highest self

• And SO much more!

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THE SYSTEMS WITHIN HUMAN DESIGN

Human Design integrates various systems recognized in esoteric traditions, offering a unique framework for understanding human behavior and potential.

The systems that are in Human Design include:

• Chinese I’Ching

• Kabbalah - Tree of Life

• Astrology

• Chakra System

• Neutrinos (Quantum Physics)

• Genetics

• Biology

• Psychology

The Chinese I’Ching

The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination manual and book of wisdom. It interprets hexagrams—symbols made up of six stacked horizontal lines—formed by tossed coins to provide answers to questions about the future. For thousands of years, it has served as a philosophical taxonomy of the universe, a guide to ethical living, a manual for rulers, and an oracle for personal and state futures. The I’Ching also provides insights into human behavior and natural cycles, aligning with the Human Design framework.

Kabbalah - Tree of Life

Central to Kabbalistic teachings, the Tree of Life diagram represents ten energy centers connected by 22 pathways, symbolizing different aspects of human consciousness and universal principles.

Astrology

Astrology, with over 2,400 years of history, is grounded in the belief that celestial bodies influence our lives. Human Design, sometimes called “the new astrology,” incorporates Tropical (Western) astrology and uses the time of birth as a foundational element. While astrology takes a symbolic approach linked to the passage of time and recurring life themes, Human Design integrates these concepts into a more structured system.

Chakra System

The Chakra System goes back to 1,500 BC and describes a disk of energy that runs along our spine, creating 7 energy chakras (root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown).

Most yogis are familiar with the chakra system, which is a way to empty out and release stuck energy in the body.

In Human Design, we are 9-centered beings vs. 7-centered beings.

Quantum Physics

In Human Design, quantum physics is incorporated through the concept of neutrinos. Neutrinos are subatomic particles that have a tiny mass and are incredibly abundant in the universe. The theory within Human Design suggests that as neutrinos pass through the human body, they carry and impart information, influencing our energy and consciousness. This idea links the system to modern scientific concepts, although it is more of a metaphysical interpretation rather than a strictly scientific one.

Genetics

Genetics in Human Design is reflected in the parallels drawn between the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching and the 64 codons of human DNA. Each hexagram, which corresponds to a "gate" in Human Design, is associated with specific traits and characteristics. The Gene Keys, a system closely related to Human Design, further explores these connections by looking at the genetic expressions of these gates and their potential for personal and spiritual development. This integration highlights the idea that our genetic makeup can influence our life patterns and behaviors.

Biology

Beyond genetics, Human Design also considers biological aspects such as the body's systems and processes, suggesting how different designs may have different physical strengths and vulnerabilities.

Psychology

Human Design integrates psychological concepts, particularly in understanding personality types, decision-making processes, and interpersonal dynamics.

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