# Human Design

> Gates, channels, centers, types, profiles and authorities in the Human Design system

Source: https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd

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Gates

Full descriptions for each gate](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates)[36

Channels

Channels connect two centers and create energy flow](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels)[9

Centers

The nine energy centers of the bodygraph: what defined and undefined centers mean and how each shapes your decisions and well-being.](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers)[5

Types

The five Human Design types: Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Manifestor and Reflector. Strategy, signature, aura and share of population for each.](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/types)[12

Profiles

The twelve Human Design profiles from 1/3 to 6/3: how conscious and unconscious lines combine into your life role and way of meeting the world.](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles)[8

Authority

The eight inner authorities in Human Design: emotional, sacral, splenic and the rest. How each one makes decisions and why the mind is not on the list.](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority)[50

Glossary

Human Design terms and concepts explained: types, centers, gates, channels, profiles, authorities and definition.](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/glossary)

## Gates

[1\. Self-Expression](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/1)[2\. Direction of the Self](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/2)[3\. Ordering](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/3)[4\. Formulization](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/4)[5\. Fixed Patterns](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/5)[6\. Friction](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/6)[7\. Role of the Self](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/7)[8\. Contribution](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/8)[9\. Focus](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/9)[10\. Behaviour of the Self](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/10)[11\. Ideas](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/11)[12\. Caution](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/12)[13\. The Listener](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/13)[14\. Power Skills](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/14)[15\. Extremes](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/15)[16\. Skills](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/16)[17\. Opinions](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/17)[18\. Correction](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/18)[19\. Wanting](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/19)[20\. The Now](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/20)[21\. The Hunter/Huntress](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/21)[22\. Openness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/22)[23\. Assimilation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/23)[24\. Rationalization](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/24)[25\. Spirit of the Self](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/25)[26\. The Egoist](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/26)[27\. Caring](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/27)[28\. The Game Player](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/28)[29\. Perseverance](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/29)[30\. Feelings](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/30)[31\. Leading](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/31)[32\. Continuity](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/32)[33\. Privacy](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/33)[34\. Power](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/34)[35\. Change](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/35)[36\. Crisis](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/36)[37\. Friendship](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/37)[38\. The Fighter](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/38)[39\. The Provocateur](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/39)[40\. Aloneness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/40)[41\. Contraction](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/41)[42\. Growth](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/42)[43\. Insight](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/43)[44\. Alertness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/44)[45\. The Gatherer](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/45)[46\. Determination of the Self](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/46)[47\. Realization](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/47)[48\. Depth](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/48)[49\. Principles](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/49)[50\. Values](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/50)[51\. Shock](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/51)[52\. Stillness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/52)[53\. Beginnings](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/53)[54\. Ambition](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/54)[55\. Spirit](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/55)[56\. Stimulation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/56)[57\. Intuitive Clarity](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/57)[58\. Vitality](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/58)[59\. Sexuality](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/59)[60\. Acceptance](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/60)[61\. Mystery](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/61)[62\. Details](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/62)[63\. Doubt](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/63)[64\. Confusion](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/gates/64)

## Channels

[Channel of Inspiration](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/1-8)[Channel of the Beat](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/2-14)[Channel of Mutation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/3-60)[Channel of Logic](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/4-63)[Channel of Rhythm](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/5-15)[Channel of Intimacy](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/6-59)[Channel of the Alpha](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/7-31)[Channel of Concentration](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/9-52)[Channel of Awakening](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/10-20)[Channel of Exploration](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/10-34)[Channel of Perfected Form](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/10-57)[Channel of Curiosity](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/11-56)[Channel of Openness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/12-22)[Channel of the Prodigal](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/13-33)[Channel of the Wavelength](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/16-48)[Channel of Acceptance](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/17-62)[Channel of Judgment](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/18-58)[Channel of Synthesis](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/19-49)[Channel of Charisma](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/20-34)[Channel of the Brainwave](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/20-57)[Channel of the Money Line](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/21-45)[Channel of Structuring](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/23-43)[Channel of Awareness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/24-61)[Channel of Initiation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/25-51)[Channel of Surrender](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/26-44)[Channel of Preservation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/27-50)[Channel of Struggle](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/28-38)[Channel of Discovery](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/29-46)[Channel of Recognition](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/30-41)[Channel of Transformation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/32-54)[Channel of Power](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/34-57)[Channel of Transitoriness](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/35-36)[Channel of Community](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/37-40)[Channel of Emoting](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/39-55)[Channel of Maturation](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/42-53)[Channel of Abstraction](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/channels/47-64)

## Centers

[Head Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Head)[Ajna Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Ajna)[Throat Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Throat)[G Center (Self)](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/G)[Heart Center (Ego)](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Heart)[Sacral Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Sacral)[Solar Plexus Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/SolarPlexus)[Spleen Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Spleen)[Root Center](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/centers/Root)

## Types

[Generator](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/types/generator)[Manifesting Generator](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/types/manifest-generator)[Projector](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/types/projector)[Manifestor](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/types/manifestor)[Reflector](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/types/reflector)

## Profiles

[Investigator / Martyr](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/1-3)[Investigator / Opportunist](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/1-4)[Hermit / Opportunist](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/2-4)[Hermit / Heretic](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/2-5)[Martyr / Heretic](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/3-5)[Martyr / Role Model](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/3-6)[Opportunist / Role Model](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/4-6)[Opportunist / Investigator](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/4-1)[Heretic / Investigator](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/5-1)[Heretic / Hermit](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/5-2)[Role Model / Hermit](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/6-2)[Role Model / Martyr](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/profiles/6-3)

## Authority

[Emotional Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/emotional)[Sacral Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/sacral)[Splenic Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/splenic)[Ego Manifested Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/ego-manifested)[Ego Projected Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/ego-projected)[Self-Projected Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/self-projected)[Lunar Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/lunar-authority)[Mental / Environmental Authority](https://app.astroway.info/en/kb/hd/authority/no-center-of-inner-authority)

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