Characteristics of the Four Human Design Aura Types
Aura is more than colors. Exploring the energetic Types.
Understanding our Aura and Its Impact
The first thing that we want to learn with The Human Design System is our Aura Type.
Type is how our energy is coming in and out of our auric field. It’s just that unspoken feeling you pick up when you're around people… peopling.
Our aura is an electromagnetic energy field that surrounds our body. It's our first non-verbal form of communication. Reflecting the full expression of who we are without saying a word. Influencing how we connect with and are perceived by others.
Characteristics of the Four Human Design Aura Types:
Generator and Manifesting Generator Aura Types: Open and Enveloping.
A defined Sacral Center is indicative of the Generator Type. Whereas, the Sacral Center AND a motor Center connected to the Throat Center is indicative to the Manifesting Generator.
They have that guttural response to life because that’s their way of knowing what will bring them satisfaction and avoid frustration. Their Sacral motor doesn’t give up until what it has committed to is accomplished. Exerting their daily dose of creative Sacral energy brings a restful sleep.
Projector Aura Type: Focused and Absorbing.
An Undefined Sacral Center and no motor Center connected to the Throat Center is indicative to the Projector Type.
They are focused and absorbing other people. Engaging with people on a deep energetic level. They’re able to see into others’ G Center, that’s the hub of direction, love, self, and purpose, often considered the seat of the soul. They’re here to guide others, but will feel bitter if not recognized and invited to guide them. Otherwise, they experience success. Success can be more than just a career.
Manifestor Aura Type: Closed and Repelling.
An Undefined Sacral Center and a direct or indirect connection between the Throat Center and one or more of the 3 remaining motor Centers is indicative to the Manifestor Type.
They act independently and initiate action to impact others, not requiring outside assistance. They cannot understand why others care about what they do, let alone want to try to control them. They have an underlying pressure to make an impact and to make things happen. To find peace and avoid anger, it’s a good idea to inform others of what they’re doing.
Reflector Aura Type: Resilient and Sampling.
No defined Centers are indicative to the Reflector Type.
The unusual way Reflectors process and experience energy is quite different from that of the other Types. They are quietly unobtrusive in their auric presence. Easily sensing who is living authentically and who is living more in their conditioned selves. They sample, reflect, and judge the quality of the environment. Feeling the physical or emotional health of an environment, community, or group. They are here to objectively share or reflect what they have sampled. It’s ideal for them to wait a lunar cycle (28 days or so) before making big decisions. This will help them find clarity, leading to a life of more surprise and less disappointment.
Side Note: The Manifesting Generator is a variation to the Generator. It isn’t a separate Type. It’s a subtle distinction that lies in the auric frequency because they have a defined Sacral Center AND a motor Center connected to the Throat Center.
The Human Design System: Beyond Personality Traits
Our Type relates to our physical form and genetics, not to psychology or personality traits. Each Type has a unique mode of operating energetically.
Understanding our Type involves grasping the subtle and often unconscious dynamics of human interaction through our aura. Our body's genetic makeup, as represented in our Human Design Bodygraph, shows us how we communicate through our aura.
Recognizing our aura Type allows us to let it work for us. Embracing our uniqueness with compassion and appreciating the distinctiveness of others stems from self-awareness.
Once we understand this form of auric communication among the different Types, we can experiment with our Strategy and our inner Authority. Explore more on my previous post: Human Design: Type, Strategy, and Authority.
Projector Type’s
For example, here’s a photo of my Human Design Bodygraph Chart. My Sacral Center isn’t defined and I have 2 centers defined without either connecting to the throat. This is the identifying signs of being a Projector Type.
Projectors are known for having a powerful and magnetic presence, naturally drawing recognition of their unique gifts and receiving invitations from others.
However, this intensity can sometimes be intimidating, as people may feel deeply seen by Projectors. Therefore, Projectors get better results when they are recognized and invited into conversations, relationships, and/or projects. They receive less resistance and are fully heard this way.
When I first learned that I was a Projector Type, I took it negatively, thinking it meant I projected my stuff onto others. After further investigation, I discovered that it’s not about projecting my stuff onto others at all. Instead, it means I’m here to fully understand other people.
Although it’s interesting to learn about my own Type, it’s been even more fun to learn about my child, friends, and family. That’s typical of being a Projector though.
The Importance of Auric Awareness
Our decisions connect us to energies that can either empower or constrain us. Being aware of this purity of the auric field emanating from people we accept into our lives is crucial for our overall well-being.
I spoke a little bit about the different Types, but there’s an entire rabbit hole one can venture into if desired.
Do you know your Human Design aura Type? You can find out by getting a free copy of your Bodygraph chart on MyBodyGraph.com and/or GeneticMatrix.com
What’s your Type and did this resonate with you?
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*References: The Definitive Book of Human Design The Science of Differentiation by Lynda Bunnell
What is 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-Brahmin Chakras and The Tree of Life from the Zohar/Kabbalist tradition.
The contemporary disciplines of Quantum Mechanics, Astronomy, Genetics and Biochemistry.
As a logical, empirical and practical system, Human Design does not ask you to believe anything. It merely offers you the opportunity to explore and experiment with the mechanics of your nature. Your evolving consciousness in order to find out for yourself exactly what works for you.” – The Definitive Book of Human Design by Lynda Bunnell.
The following Youtube describes in more detail about our Human Design aura Types:
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Hi Lori, An excellent description of human design. I've had mine done but it still alludes me. Thx for this.