The Four Main Human Design Types 

The system of Human Design generally splits people into four types - Manifesting Generators (32% Pop), Generators (38% Pop.), Projectors (20% Pop.), Manifestors (9% Pop.), and Reflectors (1% Pop.). Each type has different mechanisms of functioning. Even their names sound as if they have been taken from out of a mechanics manual. Generators & Manifesting Generators generate life force; Projectors illuminate the path for others & guide; Reflectors reflect, mirror those around; Manifestors, manifest.

     The Generator’s aura is open & embracing, in order to allow opportunities to approach and either accept them or not. A Generator’s strategy is to respond or not. When a Generator follows their strategy, they feel satisfied & they spread that satisfaction to those around, instead of feeling stuck & frustrated. 

A Manifestor’s aura is closed & repelling, provoking suspicion in others. It is closed in order to protect its uniqueness from outer influences. Let’s say a Generator comes into contact with a Manifestor. The Generators open & embracing aura will shrink. This happens mechanically, not intentionally. The natural interaction of both auras leads to an unconscious resistance in the Generator. Generators can’t sense what the Manifestor will do, thus prefer to withdraw. This results in the Manifestor’s dilemma – Manifestors need to integrate, however, the world not only resists them but also tries to control them. Tension builds up & can provoke anger in the Manifestor. And here comes the Manifestors strategy, to inform, to inform before taking an action. This allows the Manifestors to evaluate what is the right thing for them is, & how it will impact others. In this way, they will be able to enjoy peace.

The Manifesting Generator is a hybrid of the Generator & the Manifestor.

     A Projector’s aura is penetrating & is directed to others. Projectors are interested in others & their gift is to guide by recognising the potential & energy in others. Their question is: Who is the other? To be able to achieve this, the Projector needs to be recognised & invited in order to be successful & to avoid bitterness. The Projector strategy is to wait for an invitation.

     A Reflector’s aura is testing & reflecting. It works pretty much like a sieve. It samples in order to evaluate & thus Reflectors have a central role in each community. They act like barometers for the physical, emotional, spiritual, mental health & wealth of a community. Generators, Projectors, & Manifestors are Solar types, while Reflectors are Lunar types. Their strategy is to wait the duration of a moon cycle (around 28 days) before making an important decision. When it comes to making mundane decisions, it is enough for them to do what makes them feel well at the moment. When Reflectors follow their strategy they experience surprises & avoid disappointments.