How to Read a Human Design Chart

Co-authored by Amber Crain Reviewed by Stina Garbis

Last Updated: July 2, 2024 Fact Checked

Human design theory is a fascinating system, but the charts (also known as bodygraphs) are pretty confusing! If human design terminology is new territory and you aren't sure how to interpret all the drawings, lines, and numbers on your chart, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explain the human design system and what it's based on. Then, we'll take you through the basic elements of a chart and explain what everything means. If you're ready to read and understand your human design chart, scroll down!

Things You Should Know

Human design is a self-exploration system that draws on traditions like the I-Ching, the Kabbalah, chakras, and astrology.
Your human design chart, or bodygraph, is a blueprint of who you are. It reveals information about your personality, tendencies, and energetic aura.
Use a free online generator to get your human design chart. Then, use the chart to help you recognize, understand, and embrace your innate gifts.

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What is human design?

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Human design is a self-exploration system that combines ancient and modern beliefs. Human design draws on traditions like the I-Ching, the kabbalah, the chakra system , and astrology to help you understand what makes you unique. You can use this system to explore your personality and psychology, and the overall goal is to provide you with the tools to help you live your best life. ^{[1]
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- Though human design isn’t based on science or studies, it is founded on ancient and respected traditions. If your bodygraph fits you well, that’s great! If it doesn’t, then there’s no need to stress. At the end of the day, you define yourself.
- You might also hear human design referred to as the Science of Differentiation, the New Astrology, or the Science of The Aura.
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A human design chart is a blueprint of who you were born to be. As a system, human design is probably most similar to astrology since the chart is generated based on your birth information (similar to a natal chart in astrology ). The chart, also known as a bodygraph, reveals information about your personality, natural tendencies, and energetic aura. You can use it to help you recognize and embrace your innate gifts. ^{[2]
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- Your human design chart will include information you’d normally find through personality tests like Enneagram and Myers-Briggs , but it delves much deeper since it includes the astrological side of things, as well.

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How do I get my human design chart?

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There are plenty of websites that will generate a chart for you! You just need to know your birth date, the exact time of your birth, and your birth location. Once you get your chart, you’ll notice that many sites provide little to no insight on how to read or understand it—that's where we come in! ^{[3]
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