The Aura Types of Human Design
Your aura type is the foundation of your design: it describes how your aura works and the strategy that lets life flow with the least resistance. Five core aura types organize every chart, and within each live distinct subtypes, shaped by definition and authority, that we explore in depth. Start with yours.
Generator
The Generated natal design is the life force of Human Design. Learn its strategy (wait to respond), the frustration not-self, and how to find work that satisfies. Subtypes: Emotional Generator, Sacral Generator.
Read more → 02 / 5 about 33%Manifesting Generator
The Manifesting Generated natal design is Human Design's multi-track builder. Learn its strategy (wait to respond), the frustration-anger not-self, and how to thrive. Subtypes: Emotional Manifesting Generator, Sacral Manifesting Generator.
Read more → 03 / 5 about 20%Projector
The Projected natal design is built to guide, not to grind. Learn its strategy (wait for recognition and invitation), the bitterness signature of the not-self, and how it succeeds. Subtypes: Ego-Projected Projector, Emotional Projector, Mental Projector, Self-Projected Projector, Splenic Projector.
Read more → 04 / 5 about 9%Manifestor
The Manifested natal design is built to initiate. Learn its strategy (inform before you act), the anger not-self theme, and how to find peace and real impact. Subtypes: Ego Manifestor, Emotional Manifestor, Splenic Manifestor.
Read more → 05 / 5 about 1%Reflector
The Reflected natal design is Human Design's rarest type. Learn its strategy (wait a lunar cycle), the disappointment not-self theme, and how to live by the Moon.
Read more →Type is where the chart starts. For how the planets in your chart add layers on top of Type, Strategy, and Authority, read Why Your Type and Authority Are the Foundation, Not the Whole Chart. For what self-actualization looks like in each type, read one example for each Type.
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