Resources
The DEFINITIVE Book of Human Design
I recommend this book to anyone looking to go deeper into Human Design. It’s not exactly light reading, as it’s basically a biology, astronomy, and quantum physics textbook all rolled into one, but it’s a great overview of the whole system and loaded with information. Human Design isn’t a belief system, but this book is considered a bible to many.
The Gene Keys
This system is an empowering offshoot of Human Design. Each gate in the Rave I’Ching corresponds to a particular piece of DNA, and Richard Rudd poetically distills the messages of each gate here. Like all energy these gates have different wavelengths, and their potential can be expressed as the Shadow, Gift, or Siddhi (transcendent gift). I often suggest clients check out their Free Profile, which is an elucidating look at the four gates of your Incarnation Cross (your karma), which he calls your Activation Sequence.
Human Design Circuitry: the complete guide to Circuits, Channels and Gates
This is another book by Richard Rudd, but written before he developed The Gene Keys. It’s a wonderfully simple book that details the different circuits of Human Design (Collective, Tribal, Individual) and the channels/gates that comprise them. It’s more of a simple and short reference book than a dense read, as each page focuses on one topic. If you wish to finally understand gates/channels then this book is for you.
The Transits
The founder of Human Design said that the most effective and affordable way to understand Human Design is by studying the transit field. Every day the thirteen positions of the planets have the potential to radically effect your own design, and being aware of these transits can help you deeply understand their impact on you and the world around you. You can find the current positions here and read descriptions here about the gates/lines being activated. The most important position is the Sun, as 70% of the neutrinos impacting you are from that large, close by star. One example of how knowing the transits can be important: if they create a defined Solar Plexus in your design (which is otherwise undefined) then it’s best to take time to process your emotions before making decisions.
2022 Quantum Human Design Evolution Guide: Using Solar Transits to Design Your Year
This book (published annually) puts the sun’s transits on paper with simple explanations of the activated gate and meditative questions. Since the sun moves to a new gate every 5 days it’s a slimmer book than you think. It makes tracking the celestial weather easy, and the moon phases are also listed, which is helpful. It’s also available in digital formats (Kindle/Apple Books) for easy, travel friendly reference.
The Human Design Collective Podcast
This is my favorite podcast about Human Design, and the hosts Amy and John are also wonderful teachers I studied with for a while. They host an array of incredible guests, many of whom worked closely with the founder of Human Design, and they have a brilliant way of asking questions and exploring the wonder of it all. You can find their podcast on Apple and Google Podcasts.
The Power of Now
This book found me over a decade before Human Design did, but its message is at the core of Human Design too. We live in a mind obsessed world, and this beautiful book helps to break the spell of the mind and its endless chatter. It also serves as a portal to the very state it’s written about—the present moment. When we surrender to the Strategy and Authority of our design we allow the mind to become a peaceful witness to our life, as it’s no longer responsible for our every decision. This book brings us back to what is real, as the past and future exist only in our heads.
Alexis Smart Flower Remedies
Finding these flower remedies was a major catalyst in my self growth and expansion. I have taken several of them now, and each upleveled me in a gentle and permanent way. I liken them to walking up a staircase to your higher self, where each step magically becomes the floor. The creator, Alexis, uses Dr. Bach’s original 38 flower remedies to blend these potent formulas. I can’t recommend her work enough. If a remedy calls to you just be sure it’s addressing your current state. It’s vibrational medicine, like music, so you want to be sure you’re tuning the right string! (i.e. Don't listen to your brain saying ‘that remedy looks great!’ Instead, choose the remedy that speaks to your current mental and emotional state. We have many layers, like an onion, so it’s best to start peeling from the surface.)
