What is Gate in Human Design? In fact, this is one of the most important aspects of our DreamRave chart and as a consequence of our nature. You can also say that it is a filter that imposes certain characteristics on how we perceive the world around us, and how we behave in everyday life. Everything related to the Gates in Human Design is related to the Chinese book of changes I Ching. It speaks of the world as an endless series of situations. As a matter of fact, one situation is equated to one Gate (hexagram). There are 64 hexagrams in total, and surprisingly, this number corresponds to the number of codons in human DNA.
The incredible connection between hexagrams and codons was of great interest to scientists. After all, it turns out that the knowledge available to the sages from ancient China is directly related to the mystery of human nature. And thus, the I Ching can be called the basis of Human Design.
And here we can endlessly talk about how the ancient Chinese could know the secrets of the genetic nature of man. One thing is clear for sure: the Human Design system is not only based on ancient knowledge that has passed the test of time, but is also based on the biochemical laws of human nature.
Let’s take a closer look at what the Gate is. These are a kind of innate personality traits that define what we may call “self.”
Technically speaking, the Gate is what forms the Channels. If you look at the Bodygraph, you can see the connections between certain Centers. The connections themselves are the Channels. But the points that connect them are the Gates.
There is also the so-called Hanging and Sleeping Gates. These are certain Bodygraph Gates that do not form Channels. The former are in open Centers, the latter – in defined ones. The peculiarity of such Gates is that they look for the opposite Gates in order to form the missing Channel. And it is in this way that electromagnetic connections are formed between people – when there is a merger of complementary energies.
The Human Design chart may have a maximum number of activations – 26 gates out of the total number of existing gates – 64.13 are located on the left on the chart (red) – this is your inheritance, unconscious traits and 13 on the right on the chart (black) – these are your conscious traits, what you may call your true nature, which somehow makes itself felt.
By itself, the presence of certain Gates in your Bodygraph does not yet open the only right direction in life for you. It only points you to the opportunities that you could pursue by following Strategy and Authority. In other words, if your Bodygraph is a guidebook that would be nice to use in life, then the Gates are the most interesting geographical locations where you would highly appreciate staying to discover something new.
Each Gate also has a so-called maturation stage – Lines. There are only 6 of them – this is a kind of development level. Depending on which Line these or those Gates are manifested, their energy can manifest itself in absolutely different ways.
Lines are divided into two categories: lower and upper trigram.
The lower trigram includes Lines 1,2,3. They are introspective, that is, they are more attuned to the process of self-discovery. The upper trigram includes Lines 4,5,6. They are extroversive – they manifest themselves fully only when interacting with other people. Reading below the description of your Gate, you will clearly understand the difference between Lines 1 and 6.
It turns out that the presence of certain Gates in your Bodygraph determines your unique qualities, and the Lines describe how strongly or weakly these qualities will be expressed.
Gate 1 Self Expression is the gate of the artist and actor. Such people always attract attention, although they love to create in solitude. Their philosophy is to do everything in their own special way. Such creativity has an ebb and flow. It can flare up or disappear in an instant. People with 1 gate…
People with activated Gate 2 of Higher Knowledge are people with a subtle foreboding of an innovative and successful direction in life. Throughout life, they are driven by a craving for beauty, love and creative work. People with Gate 2 have an innate sensitivity to innovative, successful direction in life, and it works for themselves,…
People with The Gate 3 of Ordering want to work on something new. Their river has no banks and no channel. If they do not expect opportunities from life, but invent them themselves, by this they only intensify the chaos around them, and their innovative potential cannot manifest itself. In the channel of Mutation 3-60,…
People with The Gate 4 of Formulation appreciate difficult and deep questions. It is important to remember that their answers are only guesses that need to be tested empirically. Therefore, not all of their answers are valuable. Some, on the other hand, may be useless or wrong. Their need to provide answers is related to…
It is important for people with The Gate 5 of Fixed patterns to maintain their natural temporal rhythm of life. The easiest way is for them to work in a specific rhythm and a familiar schedule. They connect people with the uniform rhythm of the universe and through this bring them a sense of security…
People with The Gate 6 of Friction are created to distinguish between sexuality and feelings, to be aware of emotionally and sexually. These people are learning how to curb their emotions. They are like border guards, on whose decision it depends – whether they let you get closer or not, they are open for communication, intimacy,…
People with The Gate 7 of Self Roles are endowed with potential and passion for leadership. They lead to a better future by their example. It is important for them to be recognized in this role, chosen, invited to the leadership. The gate of leadership symbolizes the power behind the throne. Without gate 31, gate 7…
The gift of people with the Gate 8 of Facilitation is to draw attention to the truth, to the creativity and love of the Creator. These people make their unique contribution to society or help others to make their work visible and successful in the role of creative agents. They find those whose creativity they…
People with the Gate 9 of Focus have the ability to concentrate on working with details and nuances for a long time, as long as they are not distracted by anything else. This is the gate of determination and dedication, perseverance and endurance. These people are able to deeply focus on something and understand in…
The whole life for people with The Gate 10 of Self Behavior is an expression of their uniqueness and love for themselves, enjoying their uniqueness. It is the gate of love to being yourself. In conjunction with the Gate 20, the Gate 10 can express this love for themselves in words, and without this connection…
The mind of people with the Gate 11 of Ideas is the source of a variety of ideas, most of which are not meant to be expressed. There is a constant stream of ideas in the heads of people with the Gate 11, many of which will not be realized. Most of their ideas are…
People with the Gate 12 of Caution are cautious about whether other people understand them correctly. They are waiting for the right moment when they can influence others. And those who are susceptible to their influence. It is important for such people to show restraint, meditativeness, inaction in the face of temptations. They influence the world…
People with the Gate 13 of Listener are natural listeners. They guide others through experiences they have witnessed. People with the Gate 13 hear what others do not. They listen to the revelations and secrets of others, like a priest in confession. A wide variety of experiences and stories are attested. You involuntarily open up…
The creative potential of people with the Gate 14 of Power Skills is to passionately love their work and find application for their material talents. The power to find your own unique direction in life lives in the Gate 14. These people have the skills and passion for creative work. People with the Gate 14…
People with the Gate 15 of Extremum with the need to change their rhythm of life in response to changing circumstances. In society, they adhere to various extremes in self-expression and lifestyle and, like no one, are able to take extremes in others. Their actions are guided by love for humanity. In the life of…
What they already know is never enough for people with the Gate 16 of Skills. They experiment with different skills, abilities and eventually achieve mastery in them. People with the Gate 16 hone their creativity or technical ability through constant repetition and skill improvement. Inside them lives the spirit of the experimenter, which pushes them…
People with the Gate 17 of Opinions have their own opinions on many issues. They make various assumptions about topics of concern to them. Their gift is to foresee the future by observing the present. A well-built opinion, confirmed by details and facts, can serve many people, show systematically and logically what is happening now…
The gift of people with the Gate 18 of Correction is in everything and always to see defects, imperfections and imperfections in order to correct, improve them. To make the world more perfect and people’s lives safe. People with 18 Gate can always see what is wrong. In the world, in work, in other people.…
People with The Gate 19 of Need financially and emotionally successful interactions with other people. Such people press on others to draw attention to needs: personal or those of those around them. Their inner drive always satisfies the basic needs for food, shelter and sex. People with 19 Gate need their own home, communication with…
People with The Gate 20 of Now only see the present moment. They are aware of everything important at the moment of “Now”. This moment connects them to the present as much as possible and is recognized by others as wakefulness. People with The Gate 20 of Now are able to notice and distinguish between…
Material independence is important for people with The Gate 21 of Hunter. Leaders by nature. They flourish when they are able to control others, and when they gain such freedom that no one can control them. The gift of these people to control everything that is significant in their lives, especially money, food, territory and…
People with The Gate 22 of Openness are always under incredible pressure to express their feelings, to influence them on the emotions and sense of self of other people. With their emotional openness, they reveal other people, make them receptive to the adoption of new, transformational knowledge. People with Gate 22 know how to conduct…
The recognition and success of people with The Gate 23 of Assimilation depends on the timeliness of what they say, on their skill in word, communication skills. People with Gate 23 have the potential to explain just the most difficult concepts. The goal of the Gate 23 is to strengthen others with their insights, and…
People with the Gate 24 of Rationalization constantly return to the same mystical questions in an attempt to comprehend them and find practical solutions and applications for them. These people are trying to comprehend the stream of consciousness that they receive from the 61st Gate. They want to find practical meaning in the mysteries of…
People with the Gate 25 of Self Spirit connect others with their truth through the manifestation of innocence and unconditional acceptance of the individuality of each, regardless of the circumstances. From people with the Gate 25, the light of one, all-embracing, unconditional love emanates. They are able to deeply sympathize with all living things and…
The goal and gift of people with the Gate 26 of Egoist is to receive the maximum reward for the minimum effort. It is beneficial to use your ingenuity, audacity and resourcefulness to the benefit of yourself and your community. The Gate 26 represents the archetype of the contagious merchant. They can even turn out…
People with the Gate 27 of Care are born to protect, protect and support themselves and others. They derive satisfaction from activities that enable them to take care of themselves and others. It is important for people with the Gate 27 to learn to take care of themselves and others. In their potential, they are…
People with the Gate 28 of Player are ready to risk a lot for the sake of their goal and meaning in life. They are looking for a goal to which they can devote themselves entirely. The 28 gates contain knowledge – what is worth fighting for and what is not. What a game is…
People with the Gate 29 of Concord can trust a new life opportunity, surrender to it directly and irrevocably, completely not knowing where it will lead them. In terms of its strength, the Gate 29 is very powerful. This is the energy of determination and resilience. If such a person says “Yes” to a new…
People with the Gate 30 of Feelings will never be free from desires. Desires drive them and there is nothing personal about it. This gate is the source of all emotional passions and ardent desires. People with Gate 30 may not know what they are hungry for. They are driven by the desire to try…
A person with the Gate 31 of Leadership is an influential leader who calls for systematic action, order, and discipline so that the future of his followers is safe and joyful. The Leader’s Gate Man is easy to hear. It sounds exactly like that – smartly, commanding, inviting, mature, confident. Whether you hear an adult…
People with an innate instinct for continuous material growth of their personal or social. People with the Gate 32 of Continuity are instinctively empathetic. Their gift is to quickly adapt to changes, to feel when it is time to move from expectations to active action. Not earlier, not later, but at the most materially beneficial…
Only in solitude people with the Gate 33 of Privacy are able to see the value of what happened to them, to highlight the essence and benefits for themselves and those around them. The energy of the Gate 33 wants to retire from time to time to reflect on past experiences and events before continuing…
The actions and interests of people with the Gate 34 of Force are independent and self-centered. First of all, they want to do what will strengthen and satisfy themselves. This is how they bring the most value to others and feel the thrill of being busy. People with the Gate 34 are filled with the…
People with the Gate 35 of Changes try many different things in life and not all hands become masters. They lead people or projects out of crises and stagnation into progress and rapid development. People with the Gate 35 are always ready to try something new and often do not even think about the consequences.…
People with the Gate 36 of Crisis grow through deep emotional experiences and help other people grow in what they went through themselves. The energy of the Gate 36 drives such people to changes and inner transformations through pain and confusing, incomprehensible experience. Pushes them to change in order to bring light into darkness. Their…
For people with the Gate 37 of Friendship, it is important that the family or community recognizes in them the value of their magnetism, emotional support, and volitional qualities. The Friendship Gate brings a sense of family life to the community. The emotional health of a community or family depends on this gate. The Friendship Gate is…
People with Gate 38 Fighter show their best qualities when confronting difficulties. Warriors and fighters for their highest goal. They resist any external influence if it separates them from their Highest goal. In this Gate lives the gift of knowing the value of struggle, challenge, confrontation. And to discover that the fight is not waged…
The task of people with the Gate 39 of Provocateur is to provoke the Spirit of others into material and spiritual abundance. People with the Gate 39 provoke the emotions of other people, and this is how their Spirit is tested. Provocations can be very different. They can provoke even by their inaction or silence.…
It is important for people with the Gate 40 of Loneliness to find a healthy balance between work and rest, to find time for themselves and their desires. The energy of the Gate 40 of Loneliness is part of the Community channel. Such people are naturally separated from the group or family. They are always…
People with the Gate 41 of Compression never stop wanting new feelings. Their dreams come true when they focus only on them and cut out the rest. The Gates of Dream are moving decisively to meet their desire, then they retreat. In retreat, they prepare for the next action. Their gift is to limit themselves…
People with the Gate 42 of Growth have pressure to complete what they started, to strengthen others, and through this to achieve growth, development and wisdom. The energy to finish the experiments and businesses started. Bring processes to results. In this gate lives the wisdom that the next step can only be taken after completing the previous…
People with the Gate 43 of Insight think creatively, sometimes brilliantly. They catch insights on topics of interest. Their insights go beyond logic and common sense, which is why for others they may not be obvious, even bizarre. These people often find simple solutions to popular problems. The ability of such people is to discover…
People with the Gate 44 of Vigilance have an instinctive knowledge of the business ability and material needs of others. Feel the directions that lead to success, and the people with whom this success is possible. The energy of the Gate 44 keeps the memory of what leads to success and what threatens it. They…
People with the Gate 45 of Gatherer lead the community to material prosperity and well-being. Unite people around a common goal. They increase the education and competence of their people. They bring a sense of synergy to their Kingdom. The energy of the Gate 45 of King affects the material well-being of other people. Allows others to…
People with the Gate 46 of Self Determination are the favorites of fortune, when they let go of any expectations – as everything should be, and keep the body healthy. There comes a point when it is the body that helps them succeed where others fail. The Gate of love to your body or the…
People with the Gate 47 of Realization are always thinking about life. They relate it to personal experience and reveal previously hidden meanings. They tune people’s thoughts in a more positive way, help others to see positive meanings in the most unpleasant events and life situations. The energy of the Gate 47 transforms confusion and…
People with the Gate 48 of Depths may not notice their wisdom until others pay attention to it. They are recognized for a deep perception of people and life, for an understanding of the root causes. Such people can find a solution to any problem. People with 48 are a source of natural wisdom. They…
The Gate 49 of Principles establish a fair distribution of resources within the community. These principles help to separate us from others. Personal boundaries are a prerequisite for their health and well-being. People with the Gate 49 defend the principles of justice in society and can ignite a revolution if their principles are violated. If…
People with the Gate 50 of Values bring a sense of responsibility, law and order to society. Establish the rules of safety and well-being necessary for order and safety in society. The gate of laws and regulations. Such people dictate the rules in the communities and control their observance. Their rules are all about caring and making…
People with the Gate 51 of Shock temper and awaken their Spirit when they manifest themselves boldly and recklessly. So they awaken in others their uniqueness, become the best or the first in their business. The name of the gate speaks for itself. People with this energy come up with shocking statements or actions. It…
People with the Gate 52 of Inaction have tremendous strength of endurance and concentration. The most important thing for them is to understand what to direct this endurance and focus on. It is important for them to feel useful and serve the community. Inaction is the gift of these people. In peace and immobility, the understanding…
People with the Gate 53 of Beginning are under constant pressure to start new, regardless of the changes that new beginnings may bring. People with the Gate 53 of Beginnings have great potential for mutation. From time to time, they give impetus to the beginning of a new business or process and thus bring changes…
People with the Gate 54 of Ambition have a powerful craving to become financially successful, to climb higher on the social ladder – material or spiritual. People with the Gate 54 have big ambitions. They enjoy doing something great and ambitious. They want to jump over their heads. They want to climb to the very…
Deeply melancholic, musical and romantic people with the Gate 55 of Spirit who are driven by the desire for abundance in the spiritual or material. It is important for them to learn to respect the changeability of their moods and the intensity of their feelings. They deeply feel emotions and influence them on other people.…
People with the Gate 56 of Stimulation use the experience of their past to express it as an idea or concept and to stimulate others with it. People with the Gate 56 bring meaningful ideas into the world, which are often expressed in the form of stories. They are fascinating storytellers and teachers who are…
People with the Gate 57 of Intuitive Insight guarantee their survival, health and material well-being by trusting the prompts of their own intuition. The Gate of Intuitive Insight is anatomically associated with the right ear. With their right ear, they hear what is happening in the present moment, in the “now”. The Gate of Insight…
People with the Gate 58 of Vitality people love to challenge authority simply because they enjoy it. Most of all, they rejoice when they make this world perfect, correct what hinders it. These people have a thirst for life. It manifests itself in the desire to improve and correct everything around. People with the Gate…
People with the Gate 59 of Sexuality in communication with others easily and naturally establish trusting intimacy or intimacy. They are genetically disposed to reproduce children or create the fruits of creativity. People with the Gate 59 are seducers. The sacred power of sexuality is available to them. It can manifest itself in the desire…
People with the Gate 60 of Acceptance have the potential to transform the way things are. They bring innovation and knowledge to the world that mutate the community. Wisdom is revealed to people with the Gate 60 when they accept their disabilities and work with what is. The accepted restrictions as a result lead to…
People with the Gate 61 of Mystery are pressured by thoughts to learn the unknown, the hidden, to unravel the mystery of Life. The Gate of Inner Truth can mutate a community with its desire to unravel the mystery of life. They ask strange questions that others don’t even think of. Some of their thoughts…
People with the Gate 62 of Details are interested in details and facts, and are very attentive to them. They want to see the logic in what is happening and be able to explain it to others. This Gate is good where you need an attentive, detailed look. To substantiate their vision of the situation,…
People with the Gate 63 of Doubt are the most skeptical by nature. They question everything, even the most convincing, if they find logical inconsistencies or gaps in it. People with the Gate 63 test logical statements for strength. It is with them that all logical analysis begins. These people are looking for answers to…
People with the Gate 64 of Confusion are under constant pressure to comprehend the meaning in the events of the past. People with the Gate 64 are abstract thinkers. They see the world as a jigsaw puzzle and want to put it together as a whole. They discover and constantly scroll through these pieces of…