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Preliminary Research on the Human Design System
and Health
By Eleanor Haspel-Portner, PhD, Ra Uru Hu, Marvin M.
Portner, MD, Erik Memmert, Charles Haspel
Abstract: Type, a key construct in Human Design System theory, was verified in 5
samples of 5000 birth records drawn at random from a general population. Type holds
up as a highly significant differentiating variable in all groups far beyond the 99% level
of confidence. Furthermore, all groups tested have consistent frequency of occurrence of
each Type.
Introduction
The Human Design System (HDS) is a synthesis of astrology, the Hindu Chakra System,
the Kabbalistic tree of life, and the I-Ching. It holds the promise of allowing people to see
their basic energy design in a visual image and to follow that design in their lives.
The findings presented in this paper begin scientific documentation showing the reality
and validity of the Human Design Body Graph matrix as well as the DreamRave
Mammalian matrix. As far as we know, this paper represents the first time an esoteric
system has this kind of scientific validation for mapping the structure of energy flow in
the body.
Purpose of Study
As interdisciplinary scientists and interested professionals we have studied esoteric and
astrological systems and their clinical applications for more than 20 years. The ease and
the depth of insight that Design provides people is amazing. In the past year, we have
begun research on Design to document it clinically and statistically in order to validate its
truth.
Although the Human Design Body Graph seemed to be of value subjectively, any
theoretical system holds up only when subjected to statistical analytic methods. The task
of Rave Life Sciences has been the documentation and validation of the Human Design
and associated systems and to prove that these systems can stand the rigors of testing.
Only when so tested can we say with certainty that the Body Graph differentiates
meaningful constructs in the general population.
One of the key concepts of Human Design is Type. According to the theory, based on
birth time and place, individuals may be energetically classified from their Body Graph
as: Manifestor, Generator, Projector, Reflector, or Manifesting Generator. The
Manifesting Generator is a sub classification related to the Generator Type. Individuals
find the knowledge of Type useful as a construct and helpful in knowing how to live their
life in a way that makes them feel at ease within themselves. This concept is an important
one in Design theory. Consequently, it is a key aspect to study and a crucial part of
Design theory to validate.
Human Design Concepts and the Body Graph
Illustration 1 shows the Human Design Body Graph as it is mapped for an individual.
Two calculations are represented. The Black numbers and lines represent the Personality
(Conscious) calculation that is based on the exact time and place of a persons birth. The
Rave Life Sciences Software performs the astrological calculation and then converts the
zodiac degrees for each planet to the Hexagrams of the I-Ching which correspond to
specific astrological degrees.
The second calculation, shown in Red numbers and lines, represents a persons Design
(Unconscious) and is calculated astrologically at 88 Solar degrees (about 3 months)
before birth. This astrological calculation is similarly converted by zodiac
correspondences into the Hexagrams of the I-Ching and entered into the Body Graph.
The resulting Body Graph shows the pattern of energy flow in a person.
Illustration 1: Princess Diana
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Definition of Terms
Terminology is specific in design. This section explains some terminology to provide a
basic understanding so those unfamiliar with The HDS can comprehend the significance
of this research and put it into a conceptual framework.
The Body Graph shows areas defined, i.e., where two of the nine energy centers are
connected; it also shows areas of activation, i.e., Gates that are colored but do not connect
to the Gates on the other side and, thus, always seek connection. The term Centers refers
in design to nine specific energy areas of the body. Centers may be defined or undefined
depending on whether or not there are activated Gates connecting to them.
Illustration 2: Body Graph with Names of Centers
A Manifestor is an individual who has a Fuel or Motor Center connected directly or
indirectly to the Throat Center and who does not have the Sacral Center defined. A
Generator is an individual who has the Sacral Center defined but does not have a Motor
or Fuel Center connected to the Throat Center. A Projector is an individual who has at
least two centers connected, but who does not have the Sacral Center defined and no
Motor or Fuel Center reaches the Throat Center. A Reflector has no definition in their
design. A Mainifesting Generator is an individual who has the Sacral Center defined and
who also has a Motor/Fuel Center (which may be the Sacral Center) connected directly or
indirectly to the Throat Center. Illustration 3 shows Body Graph examples of each Type.
Throat Center
Head Center
G Center
Splenic
Root Center
Solar Plexus
Sacral Center
Heart Center
Ajna Center
Motor/Fuel
Illustration 3: Examples of Each Type
Research Design
Sampling is of critical importance in any scientific study. Preliminarily, a group of 5000
general population birth dates were randomly chosen by Neutrinos for Rave Life Sciences
for the years of 1917 through 1975 to approximate the clinical subgroup populations with
which we were working. Birth chart data was imported into the Statistical Package for the
Social Sciences (SPSS) for analysis.
After initial frequency statistics were run, we replicated the results with two other groups
of 5000 random birth dates also between 1917 and 1975. To further replicate the results,
we ran two additional randomized groups of general population charts provided by
Jigsaw, a different astrological program, for the years 1900 through 2000. Thus, we
analyzed 5 general population samples of 5000 each and compared them for frequency of
occurrence of Type.
Findings
Since all populations yield similar frequency distributions by Type, Table 1 and Graph 1
present the frequency distribution for Type in a representative sample of 5000. Z-Tests
were run for differences between groups in occurrence of each of the Types, e.g., the
frequency of occurrence of Manifestors in one group was compared to the frequency of
occurrence of Manifestors in another group. All groups were compared to each other in
this way. No significant differences were found in any of the general population groups,
i.e., frequency of distribution of Type is consistent for all general populations tested.
Table 1
Type: Frequency and Percent Occurrence (N=5000)
TYPE Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Manifestor 401 8.0 8.0 8.0
Generator 1839 36.8 36.8 44.8
Projector 1043 20.9 20.9 65.7
Reflector 43 0.9 0.9 66.5
Manifesting Generator 1674 33.5 33.5 100.0
Total 5000 100.0 100.0
Graph1: Percentage of Type Frequency in General Population (N=5000)
Table 1 and Graph 1 show that in a general population, 8% of the population are
Manifestors, 36.8% of the population are Generators, 20.9% of the population are
Projectors, 0.9% of the population are Reflectors and 33.5% of the population are
Manifesting Generators.
Frequency percentages were analyzed using a Z-Test to determine that the differences
between Type, i.e., the frequency of occurrence of each Type measured something that
would not be due to chance alone. The Z-Test is a non parametric measurement, which
tests for significant differences between two groups. Table 2 shows the results of the z
tests.
Table 2
Z-Test Values for General Population of 5000 by Type
Generator Projector Reflector Man/Gen
Manifestor -35.950 -16.050 8.950 -31.825
Generator 19. 900 44. 900 4. 125
Projector 25.000 -15.775
Reflector -40.775
C.V. = 3.29 @ 99% DF=9998
Note that in all cases the differences between each Type and every other Type to which it
was compared show statistical significance far beyond the 99% level of confidence.
Moreover, the significant values are considerably higher than one would expect at the
99% level of confidence. Table 2 reflects the similarity or differences and their
significance in the frequency of occurrence of the Types. From Table 2 no conclusions
can be drawn about the qualitative differences in Type only about the similarities and
differences in occurrence of Type and whether Type actually differentiates something
real between the groups.
Discussion
Type as defined by the HDS differentiates a real component that appears to be stable
across many populations. It is based on birth time and place. Manifestors make up 8% of
the population and Reflectors make up less than 0.9% of the population, making them a
minority in the population. 70.3% of the population are Generators (Generators and
Manifesting Generators). Projectors represent 20.9% of the population.
Verifying that Type represents a replicatable construct in so many populations is
extremely important. Type helps people determine the coping strategies built into their
Design that can be of use to them in how they live. In Design theory, Manifestors are
those in the population who are able to take action because they have a Motor/Fuel
Center which reaches the Throat Center, the Center of Manifestation. Since in Western
culture, we tend to encourage and expect all individuals to do and to take action,
recognizing that people who are designed to manifest action easily are, in fact, a
minority, can be extremely freeing to others who are not so designed.
Generators and Manifesting Generators together comprise about 70% of the population.
Their design tunes them in to their Sacral response, which lets them know what is
correct for them in terms of action in the world. Since their response is key, in this
system we often emphasize that Generators and Manifesting Generators do well when
they are asked if something is correct for them before they are expected to take action.
Such a practice allows them to respond appropriately for themselves in situations.
Projectors have no motors defined to the Throat Center and thus have no way to manifest.
They also have no way to respond from their Sacral Center (which is undefined). Thus,
Projectors can neither manifest nor generate. They are a non energy Type in HDS theory.
They need others to recognize them. The strategy of the Projector is to wait for the
invitation. Once invited a Projector can gain secure and reliable access to the energy
environment.
Reflectors have no definition in their design. Transiting planets, especially the Moon,
affect Reflectors by giving them regularly cycling definition throughout their design in
accord with their Body Graph configuration. Knowing they have a regular cycle through
which they move can be very liberating for them.
Conclusion
Type as used in the HDS differentiates a significant construct in the general population. It
provides knowledge for education in growth of self awareness that is groundbreaking and
revolutionary. It helps people live according to their energy configuration. Since Type is
determined at birth, it is not subjective or changeable. Unlike other assessments of Type,
this differentiation does not depend on self report or on subjective experience. More
research on subgroups and other distributions of Type within the Body Graph itself is
underway to determine if Type is relevant in certain psychological and/or medical
concerns.
To contact the authors email: ehp@ravelifesciences.com
The Authors
Eleanor Haspel-Portner, PhD received her degree from The University of Chicago,
Committee on Human Development. She works as a Social Scientist and
psychological/spiritual consultant. She currently leads the research team at Rave Life
Sciences.
Ra Uru Hu was put in trust of the Human Design System and its associated information
in 1987. He currently teaches in the U.S. and Europe and oversees the dissemination of
all Design knowledge for its truth and integrity.
Marvin Portner, MD is a Board Certified Internist & Allergist in a private practice of
holistic medicine. He has been involved in the application and clinical documentation of
design knowledge.
Erik Memmert is a Computer Software developer who designed the Software
programs for Human Design System and for Rave Life Sciences and has
been instrumental in facilitating the research applications.
Charles Haspel is a Computer Scientist who has helped streamline the implementation of
the Research design and information; he designed the Rave Life Sciences web site along
with Ra Uru Hu.
Note: Special thanks to Jon Lovette, Ph.D. for his consulting help with the statistical
analyses.
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