Human Design: Why the 'Cousin of Astrology' Is Taking Over

We’ve probably all heard of astrology and read our horoscopes a time or two. It can be fun to see if any of the predictions ring true in our day-to-day lives. For those seeking more than what the stars have to offer, human design is definitely worth exploring. It’s become quite a trend recently, with some people paying big bucks to learn about their true selves.

According to the Good Trade, a man named Ra Uru Hu had a life-changing experience that revealed to him the human design system.

“The Human Design System synthesizes aspects of two types of science: The ancient observational systems of Astrology, the Chinese I’Ching, the Hindu-Brhmin Chakras, and The Tree of Life from the Zhar/Kabbalist tradition; and the contemporary disciplines of Quantum Mechanics, Astronomy, Genetics, and Biochemistry,” Hu explained.

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Human Design Pushes You To Embrace Your Authentic Self

Mari Smith, a certified human design analyst and faculty member with the International Human Design School, told Self that many of us live inauthentically because we feel compelled to conform to societal expectations.

“We end up deviating away from that inner knowing, that genetic imprint, that we basically got at birth,” Smith said.

Living this way, and not being our true selves, can be a very uncomfortable existence for many people. Smith claims that when you find your true self, you can live a happier life.

According to the Jovian Archive, in human design, there are four types of people: manifesters, generators, manifesting-generators, projectors, and reflections. The type of person you are dictates how you move through life. There is also your inner authority, nine centers, and several gates and channels.

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The Jovian Archive believes human design matters for all of us.

“Human Design is not a belief system—it’s a practical tool for experimentation. It invites you to test its principles in your own life and see what works for you. By following your Strategy and Authority, you can make decisions that align with your true nature, reduce resistance, and experience greater ease and flow,” the Jovian Archive explains.

If you’re interested in learning about human design, you can create your free human design chart here.