What is an Energy Type?

The first place to start with Human Design, is to understand your Energy Type.  We are all composed of energy, but not all in the same way. When you understand the type of energy you are designed with it will help you make sense of how you operate in the world.  It tells you how to use your energy effectively and move through life (relationships, experiences, pursuits, etc) with more ease.  Understanding your Energy Type allows you to get in the driver’s seat of the vehicle that is best for you.

When you understand your energy type you also gain the freedom from using your energy in a way that is incorrect for you.  We aren’t all meant to use our energy in the same way.  In fact, when we try to force ourselves to respond to the world around us in ways that aren’t aligned to our type, we experience living in our “Not-Self.”  This offers us an indication that we are off track.  This is that little indicator light that goes off in our vehicle to let us know that we are not using our vehicle or energy correctly.

There are 5 different energy types:

Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector and Reflector. 

Each energy type has its own unique “Strategy” that offers a way to create the most alignment in your life.  

Getting to know your energy type and how to use its specific strategy is the jumping off point in your Human Design journey.  This will set you on the road and help you hit more of those green lights along the way!