Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 5 - Conditioning And The Role Of The Undefined Centers In Relationships
Part 5: Conditioning and the Role of the Undefined Centers in Relationships Based on the original teachings of Ra Uru Hu “Conditioning is when you are living someone else’s energy instead of your own.” — Ra Uru Hu In Human Design, conditioning refers to the external influences and energies that shape the way we think, feel, and behave. These influences often come from our upbringing, society, education, and the people around us. While some conditioning is positive and supportive, much of it distorts our authentic design, leading to misaligned decisions and conflict in relationships. The concept of undefined centers is central to understanding how conditioning affects us. These centers are areas in the bodygraph chart that are not consistently defined by fixed energy. They are open and susceptible to the influence of external forces. In relationships, this plays out as mirroring or amplifying the energy of others, often leading to confusion, frustration, and the feeling of being disconnected from your true self. What Are Undefined Centers? In Human Design, the centers in your chart represent different aspects of your life: the Mind, Emotions, Willpower, Identity, and so on. Some of these centers are defined, meaning that the energy in these areas is consistent and reliable for you. However, other centers are undefined, meaning that their energy is open to external influences. When a center is undefined, it is a receptive area. You may feel this as a sense of lack or inconsistency in that part of your life. You are not meant to express the energy of that center in the same consistent way as someone with a defined center. Instead, you are designed to receive, sample, and sometimes mirror the energy of others in those areas. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 6 - The Dynamics Of Definition And The Importance Of Being You
Part 6: The Dynamics of Definition and the Importance of Being You Based on the original teachings of Ra Uru Hu – from “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” “You cannot be in a correct relationship until you are correct with yourself.”— Ra Uru Hu Understanding Definition in Human Design One of the central elements in Human Design is the concept of definition. When Ra Uru Hu speaks about "definition," he refers to the consistent energetic patterns that make up the core of who you are. These are the parts of your Human Design chart that are colored in — your defined centers, channels, and gates. Your definition is the stable, reliable frequency that operates within you. It doesn't change, and it's not influenced by other people. It is the voice of your truth, your natural expression in the world. In contrast, the undefined areas in your chart are where you are open — not broken, but open to life, influence, and interaction. Ra would often emphasize that in relationships, what brings clarity is not compromise, but recognition of each other's definition. Definition = Identity Definition tells you what is consistent and reliable about you. These parts of your design are where your genetic truth lies. When you follow your Strategy and Authority — the way you're mechanically designed to make decisions — you begin to trust and live your definition. Think of it this way: Your definition is your signature frequency. It is not about behavior, it is about mechanics. Living your definition means staying true to your energetic consistency, not chasing homogenized ideals or conditioning. This is especially important in relationships, where people often try to adapt, fix, or improve themselves for the other. But the moment we do that, we abandon our own design, and the relationship becomes built on illusion. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 7 - The Chemistry Of Connection - Channels, Gates, And Attraction
Part 7: The Chemistry of Connection - Channels, Gates, and Attraction From the original teachings of Ra Uru Hu – “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” “There is nothing more seductive in the world than chemistry. But chemistry alone is not correctness.”— Ra Uru Hu What Is Relationship Chemistry in Human Design? When Ra Uru Hu spoke of chemistry, he wasn’t talking about romance novels or casual attraction. He meant something mechanical and precise — the actual interaction of gates and channels in two people’s charts. When two people come together, their combined bodygraphs create a new energetic map called the Connection Chart. This chart shows how their definitions, activations, and openness interact. Within this map lies the secret to understanding what brings people together, what pushes them apart, and what may lead to deep growth or deep challenge. Chemistry isn’t magic — it’s mechanics. But it can feel magical when it’s correct. Gates: The Magnetic Keys of Attraction Each gate in Human Design is like a frequency broadcasting from one of the 64 hexagrams of the I’Ching. Gates represent specific themes and archetypes — such as logic, love, power, ideas, or sensitivity. When one person has a gate, it’s like half of a magnet. If someone else carries the other half of the same channel, the energy wants to bridge and connect. For example: Gate 59 (Sexual Openness) + Gate 6 (Emotional Clarity) = Channel 59-6 (Intimacy). One person has 59, the other has 6 → Strong attraction. This “click” between gates is often felt instantly as sexual attraction, emotional curiosity, or mental fascination. But here's what Ra emphasized:Chemistry ≠ Compatibility.Just because something “feels strong” doesn’t mean it’s healthy or correct for you. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 8 - Compromise & Dominance - The Hidden Power Struggles In Connection
Part 8: Compromise & Dominance - The Hidden Power Struggles in Connection Based on the original teachings of Ra Uru Hu – “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) “It is not love that breaks relationships. It is the mechanical tension of energy trying to assert itself.”— Ra Uru Hu The Silent Undercurrent of Power in Relationships Every relationship has a dynamic — a push and pull of energies, a rhythm of who leads and who follows, who initiates and who responds. Ra Uru Hu revealed something crucial about these dynamics: that many of the deepest conflicts in relationships come not from emotion or values, but from mechanical configurations. Among these, Ra focused deeply on Compromise and Dominance connections. These aren't psychological games or roles we play — they are energetic realities that shape how we interact and whether we thrive or suffer in a relationship. Understanding Compromise Channels A Compromise happens when: One person has a full channel (both gates defined) The other person has only one gate of that same channel This means that in one person, the energy flows independently — they are self-contained in that frequency. In the other person, the energy is incomplete — and when they enter the relationship, they are overridden by the other’s full expression of that channel. Why is this a challenge? Because the person with the hanging gate may feel: Invisible or suppressed in that area of life That their perspective or rhythm is always overwritten That their energy is constantly compromised, even if unintentionally The person with the full channel is usually unaware of this — they’re simply being themselves. But the one with the hanging gate may feel they’re always “off” in this relationship, unable to find their natural flow. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 9 - The Four Types In Relationship - Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, Reflectors
Part 9: The Four Types in Relationship – Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, Reflectors Based on the original teachings of Ra Uru Hu – “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) “You can’t love someone correctly if you don’t understand what kind of being they are. Types aren’t roles — they are mechanical realities.”— Ra Uru Hu The Heart of Human Design: Type In Ra’s teaching, everything in Human Design begins with Type — the four primary energetic configurations that define how we’re designed to interact with life, with work, with decisions — and with each other. Understanding Type is the foundation of correct relationships, because it teaches us: How someone moves through life How they are meant to be recognized What kind of energy they bring into a relationship What not to expect from them So let’s explore how each Type behaves in relationship, according to Ra’s deepest transmissions. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 10 - Open Centers In Relationships - The Source Of Pain And Transformation
Part 10: Open Centers in Relationships – The Source of Pain and Transformation Based on the original teachings of Ra Uru Hu – “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) “Your openness is where you are conditioned. In relationships, it is where you are most vulnerable — and most distorted. But it is also where you can become the most wise.”— Ra Uru Hu What Are Open Centers? In the BodyGraph, every center is either: Defined (colored in): consistent, reliable energy Undefined or Open (white): inconsistent, receptive energy When a center is open, it is not broken. But Ra made it clear: “It is open to conditioning. That means in relationship, it’s where you try to be what you’re not.” The Trap of Open Centers in Relationship We are deeply attracted to what we’re open to. But we’re also most distorted by it. Example: You have an open Emotional Solar Plexus. Your partner has it defined. Result: You will feel their emotions amplified. You may become afraid of emotional waves. You’ll avoid confrontation to keep the peace — not because you’re peaceful, but because you are avoiding discomfort. In this way, we try to please, fix, manage, or control our partners — not out of love, but out of conditioning. Ra called this: “The not-self love strategy. Trying to be what you think your partner wants, based on your openness.” "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 11 - Definition & Split Definition - Bridging Gaps In Intimacy
Part 11: Definition & Split Definition – Bridging Gaps in Intimacy From Ra Uru Hu’s original teaching: “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) “Definition is your fixed life. It’s what you bring into the relationship that doesn’t change. Splits are the bridges we seek — but also the illusions we chase.”—Ra Uru Hu What Is Definition? In Human Design, Definition describes what is consistent in you. These are the areas of your chart that are colored in — activated by gates and channels. Definition determines: How your energy operates How you process information How you make decisions How you experience consistency In relationships, your Definition is what you carry into every connection — it’s what your partner must learn to respect and not fix. Ra said: “Definition is what cannot be conditioned. It’s who you are. You don’t change it for love — you live it in love.” Single vs. Split Definition There are several types of Definition: Single Definition – all centers are connected Split Definition – two or more areas of definition are not connected Triple Split Quad Split Each form carries a specific relational dynamic. Let’s begin with the most common: Split Definition. Split Definition: The Core Relational Mechanic Split Definition means you have two defined areas that are not connected — there is a gap in your design. You naturally seek to bridge this gap — and relationships are one of the primary places this happens. What Happens in Relationships? You may feel incomplete on your own You feel attracted to those who bridge your split (have the gates/channels that connect your defined areas) You experience a strong chemistry or “click” when the split is bridged But this bridging can lead to dependency or illusion Ra said: “The bridge is not love. The bridge is comfort. The bridge is relief from internal tension. But it can also be a trap.” "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 13 - Compromise, Dominance & Companionship - The 3 Mechanics Of Connection
Part 13: Compromise, Dominance & Companionship - The 3 Mechanics of Connection Based on Ra Uru Hu’s “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) “There are only three things that happen when two designs come together: someone dominates, someone compromises, or they walk side by side.”— Ra Uru Hu Introduction to Connection Mechanics When two people enter a relationship, Human Design shows us not just what attracts us — but how the energy between us operates. This isn’t about personalities or emotions. It’s about mechanics. Ra identified three primary ways designs interact: Dominance Compromise Companionship These three determine: Who leads or influences whom Where the power struggles happen Where the ease, resistance, or chemistry lies Understanding them is critical to creating lasting, correct, and respectful relationships. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 14 - Connection Charts - Reading The Composite Of Two Designs
Part 14: Connection Charts - Reading the Composite of Two Designs From Ra Uru Hu’s “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) “The composite chart is the relationship. Not the two people — the design that’s born between them.”—Ra Uru Hu What Is a Connection Chart? When two people come together, their individual designs merge to form a third entity — the Connection Chart (or Composite). This chart isn’t “you” or “them” — it’s the mechanical being that emerges between you. Ra taught: “When you enter a relationship, you are no longer alone. There’s a third passenger in the vehicle now.” The Connection Chart reveals: Who dominates, who compromises. What centers become defined when you’re together. Where the magnetism and tension arise. Which themes emerge that don’t exist individually. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"
Human Design Academy By Ra Uru Hu: Part 16 - The Role Of Openness - Where We’re Conditioned In Relationships
Part 16: The Role of Openness - Where We’re Conditioned in Relationships From Ra Uru Hu’s “Understanding Our Design in Relationships” (1998) "The open centers are where you are vulnerable to conditioning. It’s where the world plays with you."—Ra Uru Hu What Does “Openness” Mean? In Human Design, openness refers to the centers in your chart that are undefined (white). These centers are not fixed or consistent like the defined ones — they are open to influence, to conditioning by the people and environment around you. Ra described them as the “soft spots” of our designs. They’re the places where we’re impressionable and reactive. The problem is, most people don’t know they’re being conditioned by others. "When you're open, you are like a sponge, absorbing energies. If you don’t understand this, you’re likely to be pulled into something that’s not you." Which Centers Are Open? There are nine centers in the Human Design system: Head (Inspiration) Ajna (Conceptualization) Throat (Communication) G Center (Identity, Direction) Heart (Ego, Will) Solar Plexus (Emotions) Sacral (Response) Spleen (Instinct) Root (Pressure) When any of these centers is white in your chart, it means that energy is open, and it is subject to external influence from the people around you. "Don’t miss out — click ‘Get Link’ now to unlock the full post and exclusive video!"