THE PROJECTOR

THE ENERGY TYPES

In Human Design, there are 5 different energy types which describe the nature of your aura, the way in which your energy is in continual collaboration with the universe and your ecosystem. Each energy type is informed by the energetic circuitry within your aura based on the energy expressed in the atmosphere the precise moment you were born and when your soul incarnated to the Earth.

The 5 different types are the Generator, Manifesting Generator, Manifestor, Projector, and the Reflector. The energy type is not a personality type, but rather the nature of how your aura relates to the outer world, other people, and how it co-creates with the universe. The Human Design chart, the Bodygraph, contains a multitude of key aspects and many nuances, but the energy type is the most important part to understand to begin to live according to your aura energetics.

ENERGY DYNAMICS

Each energy type has their own Strategy, which is the specific method for getting into alignment and living the truth of your energetic circuitry so you can find more grace and fulfillment in life. Inherent to the energy type is what we call the Signature, the state of being and feeling you will experience when you are living in accordance to your true nature, when you act according to your Strategy. Your Signature is a byproduct of living your Strategy. This sensation is the embodied marker that gauges your alignment and directs you to your life purpose. With awareness and acceptance, the Signature can be perceived as an embodied physical sensation that indicates that you are on your path to purpose and actualization of your innermost potential. The more you are able to experience your Signature in life, the more purpose and beauty you will experience. It’s not an end goal, but rather the internal vibe you want to embody as much as you can to live the truth of your essence.

The Not Self Theme is what comes when you fall off track from your Signature when you move away from your Strategy. Similar to the Signature, it can be felt in the body. When you act in a way that actively goes against your Strategy, you move further away from your Signature and enter your Not Self Theme which is an unpleasant state of awareness that informs you that you are moving away from your purpose, falling out of alignment, and losing connection with your soul essence. The Not Self Theme affects your lived experience as well as how others perceive you and the impact you have on them. So the more you fall out of alignment, the less you will be able to share your light with others, and the more you live according to your energetics, the more magnetic and radiant you become, creating value and beauty in the world. The more you live in accordance to your Strategy, the more fulfillment and purpose you will feel as you experience your Signature, living out your authentic gifts and radiate your unique essence.

Each energy type has a specific role in the evolution of consciousness and a unique purpose in the world. They are all inherently crucial for the function of society and work together in countless ways. I believe that we are all born with a specific purpose in the evolution of humanity, and that we are all born destined for greatness. The less we resist this and the more we live according to our true nature, the happier and more fulfilled we become. Human Design helps us to understand our own individuality so we can live our design, our inherent greatness to its fullest to maximize our potential and lead truly beautiful lives.

PROJECTORS

Projectors are very astute people with a specific eye for innovation and success. Projectors are individuals who can pierce through the aura of others and recognize their soul on a deep level. Projectors have a penetrating aura that cultivates a deep recognition and understanding of others. They are able to understand and connect with others in a deep and beautiful way. Projectors are very intelligent and have a way of seeing things that makes them highly individual. Their purpose in the world is to share what it is that they see so clearly with the people who are open to hearing their unique perspective, and to show us that life can be done at our own pace.

Projectors have inconsistent energy levels and work best intermittently with plenty of rest in between focused work. Because of this aspect of their energetics, projectors can push themselves to exhaustion when they go against their design. They are highly capable of making improvements to what they can recognize as something that could operate better. Projectors have an inherent gift to recognize things that are working and things that aren’t, and how to make them better. They have a knack for systems and innovation. Projectors are able to create abundant success for themselves but oftentimes they get distracted by creating success for others, working too hard and too much as if they had consistent energy levels. When a projector works nonstop every day for years for the success of another and doesn’t take the rest they need, they will burn out. Projectors need to rest since they have inconsistent energy. When they try to function like the rest of the world, they get burnt out. They can get lost in the flow of other people and forget their own unique rhythm. The projector has a special rhythm and flow of energy that is unique to them, and the more they lean into their own way of doing life, the more aligned they will become.

It is very important for the projector to be in environments where they feel seen for their gifts. They have very special characteristics that set them apart from others, and when they are recognized for this and invited to share their gifts, they will connect to their purpose. When a projector is purposeful and aligned, they are in an environment that recognizes their talent and creates space for them to embody and express that. Projectors can feel under appreciated and unseen when they are not aligned, because they aren't valuing their own unique perspective and purpose. They have to do things their own way at their own pace.

The Strategy of the projector is to wait for the invitation. Because the projector is so intelligent and advanced in innovation, they will most likely have lots of ideas, suggestions, tips, guidance, and advice for how things can be improved or done better to create more success. However, because they have a penetrating aura, a projector continually sharing what they see with others when not invited to do so will lead to rejection. Their voice may be turned down, unheard, ignored, or actively rejected. This is because the other person hasn’t created space in their aura to receive the insights from the projector. When the projector has waited for an invitation to share their gifts, the gifts will be deeply appreciated, respected, and even revered as something profound, perhaps life changing. It’s important for a projector to understand what an invitation is, what isn’t, and what both of these experiences feel like in their body. An invitation isn’t always a formal written invitation, but often a spontaneous alignment to something they’re interested in, a local event for their niche, or a new patron of their services.

The projector is not meant to just be waiting around for invitations, but rather to create invitations by staying focused on what they love to do, master their craft, hone in on their vision, and refine their practices to become more magnetic to the things that are meant for them. It’s important for the projector to rest, take care of themselves, work smart, refine their gifts, focus on their niche, gather information, and step into the right spaces. They will benefit from creating their own lifestyle and workflow based on the rhythm of these parts of life that feel attuned to their inner cycles. The more focused they are on their niche knowledge and take the time to observe, gather information, and refine their gifts, the more invitations they will cultivate around them when they step into the correct environments. They are more likely to receive aligned invitations when they are actively working towards success in their own life and when they immerse themselves in environments where they are seen and recognized. When projectors begin saying no to invitations that don’t feel correct and step away from the environments that take their gifts for granted, they step closer to their purpose.

The Not Self Theme of the projector is bitterness. When the projector is continually moving against their strategy, they become bitter. When they don’t wait for invitations and instead chase after things that they think are meant for them, they will be further away from alignment. They will be rejected and misunderstood when they try to share their gifts with those who don’t appreciate them and haven’t created the space within to receive them. When projectors are repeatedly rejected, this bitter feeling arises and keeps them from entering the relationships and environments that will recognize their gifts and bring them success. Projectors can feel bitter because others don't see them as clearly as they can see others. They may also feel bitterness when comparing themselves to generators or manifesting generators who have consistent energy levels and don’t wait for an invitation and seem to move through life in a faster way, but this is an illusion. This does not define success, and the projector can have the same if not more success than anyone, as long as they follow their own Strategy.

Sometimes the bitterness arises from a place of unrequited recognition. They are sensitive to their surroundings and must be in spaces that feel nourishing and receptive. The projector can harbor resentment that stems from the consistent feeling of bitterness from not waiting for an invitation. When they expect others to recognize them right away or be open to their vision and insights, they close themselves off to the potential of connection or collaboration. Projectors will be aligned when they realize that people don't want to see what they're not ready to see. People will be turned off when projectors try to convince them of something they aren't ready for, or didn't ask for. Then, projectors can become bitter and resentful, and are often burnt out by this point. When projectors force things, they fall out of alignment. They have to trust in divine timing and honor their own pace of life.

Success is the signature of the projector. When the projector follows their Strategy of waiting for the invitation, they create an energetic pathway for success. Success can mean many things and is of course highly individual. It’s very important for the projector to define their own meaning of success. The experience of success will arise from helping others to achieve success through the invited sharing of their gifts, vision, talents, and expertise. When others succeed, they succeed and vice versa. The projector lives in authenticity when they recognize themselves first, honor their own energy, live in their own unique way, and understand their relation to others through self awareness. They are highly capable of accomplishing success in a way much bigger than their biggest dream.