How Human Design Changed My Life
How I Use It Every Day
There was something life-shifting about the moment I found out I was a Projector. Human Design didn’t just give me new information but rather it gave me permission. Permission to stop pushing. To stop trying to keep up. To begin trusting the way my energy naturally works.
For the first time, I had a framework that made sense of so much I’d always felt but never had words for.Projector Recognition + The Art of the Invitation
Something clicked when I realized that I was designed to wait for the invitation and be recognized for my gifts. I started to see my past, especially the moments of frustration or burnout, in a whole new light. I wasn’t meant to initiate or insert myself everywhere. I’m here to guide, but only when someone truly sees me.
This isn’t always easy especially when I feel like I can see a more efficient way to do something than most people. But learning to pause, read the room, and feel whether someone is open to what I have to offer has changed the way I interact with others (especially new people).
When I’m invited and recognized, my insights land. When I’m not, I’ve learned to lovingly hold back. It’s subtle, but powerful.
Learning to Trust My Emotional Authority
Another game changer? Realizing I have emotional authority.
This means I’m not meant to make quick decisions. I need time to feel things out, ride the emotional wave, and wait until I’m in a neutral place before committing. I’ve started saying things like, “Let me sleep on it,” or “I’ll get back to you”. Taking that time to pause has saved me from so much misalignment.
Even better? My daughter has emotional authority too. Modeling emotional clarity and patience for her has felt incredibly empowering in a world that values instant answers.
Embracing My 6/2 Profile
My 6/2 profile also helped me understand why I’ve always needed so much alone time. The 2 line in particular explains my deep need for rest, retreat, and space to recharge. As a Projector with a 2 line, alone time isn’t just a luxury, it’s also so essential. I truly do my best work from the comfort of my bed, soaking in perspective, and letting ideas land before they’re shared with the world.
The Small Details That Validate So Much
Even the finer layers of my chart have brought massive validation, which include having a Shores environment and cold thirst digestion. I’ve always loved the beach, felt most alive near water, and needed to be able to see my surroundings from different angles (my bedroom views give me life). And I’ve always craved ice water even when people insisted warm water was better for me. This is where my cold thirst comes in and now I just smile, grab my iced glass, and know it’s exactly what my body needs.
Using Human Design With My Family
One of the most supportive parts of learning Human Design has been understanding the people closest to me. I know who in my life carries a 4 line and needs that cozy sense of community. I’ve learned how to better support my 3/5 husband, who’s here to experiment, make mistakes, and joyfully fix what he wants to fix (not what I think he should fix). It's helped me meet him and everyone else with more compassion and less resistance.
Human Design didn’t just change the way I see myself. It changed how I move through the world, parent, partner, rest, and express myself. It has helped me create more ease, flow, and alignment in my everyday life.🎧 Want to learn the basics of Human Design?
If you’re brand new to Human Design and want to understand the foundation I have a podcast episode for beginners. In this episode, I share the origins of Human Design, how it’s created from ancient systems like Astrology and the I Ching, and why it’s so important to get a sense and awareness of the energy you were born with.
Listen to the podcast episode:Also available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
📖 Want to Learn How to Read Your Own Chart?
Your Human Design + Astrology charts hold the blueprint of your energy, but they can feel overwhelming at first. That’s why we created a beautiful, beginner-friendly guide to help you make sense of it all, especially while you are listening to the Stellar Sisters podcast.
Inside, you’ll learn how to find your Type, Strategy, Authority, Profile, planets, houses, and more. It is all broken down in a way that actually makes sense and easy to digest.
Download our free guide: How to Read Your Charts
