Human Design Profiles
Understand your unique life role and purpose through your Profile numbers.
What is a Human Design Profile?
Your Human Design Profile is made up of two numbers (like 1/3 or 6/2) that describe your life path and purpose. It's determined by the position of the Sun and Earth in your chart at the time of your birth.
The first number represents your conscious personality—how you see yourself and interact with the world. The second number represents your unconscious personality—your natural behaviors and underlying motivations.
There are six lines in Human Design, each with its own theme:
- Line 1: The Investigator - Foundation, security, research
- Line 2: The Hermit - Natural talents, selective interactions
- Line 3: The Martyr - Experimentation, trial and error, process
- Line 4: The Opportunist - Community, networking, stability
- Line 5: The Heretic - Projection, problem-solving, savior
- Line 6: The Role Model - Three phases of life, wisdom
These lines combine to create 12 possible Profiles, each offering a unique perspective and life purpose.
1/3 Profile
The 1/3 profile combines the investigative qualities of line 1 with the experimental nature of line 3. People with this profile learn through research and personal trial and error. They tend to dive deep into subjects, experimenting with what they learn, often discovering what doesn't work before finding what does.
Key Qualities
- •Thorough researcher
- •Learns through experimentation
- •Values security
- •Discovers through trial and error
- •Natural problem solver
1/4 Profile
The 1/4 profile combines deep research abilities with a foundation-building approach. These individuals study thoroughly before taking action and build strong networks of influence. They often become experts in their field and are recognized for their foundational knowledge.
Key Qualities
- •Deep researcher
- •Network builder
- •Foundational expert
- •Values stability
- •Influential through knowledge
2/4 Profile
The 2/4 profile combines the natural gifts of line 2 with the networking abilities of line 4. These individuals have inherent talents that need to be recognized by others. They tend to be selective about their social connections and thrive when their natural gifts are called upon by their network.
Key Qualities
- •Natural talents
- •Selective socializing
- •Needs recognition
- •Strong networker when engaged
- •Values solitude
2/5 Profile
The 2/5 profile brings together the natural gifts of line 2 with the projected expectations of line 5. These individuals have inherent talents but often face external projections and expectations. They may struggle with the contrast between wanting privacy and being seen as a savior or solution to others' problems.
Key Qualities
- •Natural talents
- •Faces high expectations
- •Needs recognition
- •Values privacy
- •Often seen as a problem solver
3/5 Profile
The 3/5 profile combines the trial-and-error approach of line 3 with the projected expectations of line 5. These individuals learn through experimentation and often face high expectations from others. They have tremendous transformative potential once they embrace their process of discovery through trial and error.
Key Qualities
- •Learns through experience
- •Faces high expectations
- •Transformative presence
- •Resilient through failure
- •Natural problem solver
3/6 Profile
The 3/6 profile combines experimentation with the three phases of the line 6 role model. These individuals spend the first 30 years learning through trial and error, then a period of introspection, before emerging as wise role models in their later years. They have tremendous wisdom to share after processing their life experiences.
Key Qualities
- •Three-phased life journey
- •Learns through trial and error
- •Becomes a role model
- •Deep wisdom from experience
- •Transformative presence
4/6 Profile
The 4/6 profile combines the networking abilities of line 4 with the role model qualities of line 6. These individuals build strong foundations and connections, moving through the three phases of line 6 to eventually become wise guides for others. They thrive in community and offer stability to those around them.
Key Qualities
- •Strong networker
- •Three-phased life journey
- •Community builder
- •Eventual role model
- •Values stability
4/1 Profile
The 4/1 profile brings together networking abilities with foundational research skills. These individuals build communities and networks while researching deeply to create secure foundations. They often become resources for their community based on their thorough knowledge.
Key Qualities
- •Foundation builder
- •Community networker
- •Deep researcher
- •Resource for others
- •Values security
5/1 Profile
The 5/1 profile combines the projection field of line 5 with the investigative nature of line 1. These individuals face expectations from others and respond by thoroughly researching before acting. They often become practical problem solvers with universal solutions.
Key Qualities
- •Projected upon by others
- •Thorough researcher
- •Universal problem solver
- •Practical solutions
- •High expectations
5/2 Profile
The 5/2 profile combines external projections with natural, hidden talents. These individuals face expectations from others while also having gifts that need to be called out. They often struggle with the contradiction between wanting privacy and facing public projection.
Key Qualities
- •Natural talents
- •High external expectations
- •Values privacy
- •Needs recognition
- •Selective engagement
6/2 Profile
The 6/2 profile combines the three phases of the role model with the natural gifts of the hermit. These individuals have a distinct three-phase life journey while possessing natural talents that need recognition. They often become wise guides after a period of withdrawal and introspection.
Key Qualities
- •Three-phased life journey
- •Natural talents
- •Needs recognition
- •Values privacy
- •Becomes a wise guide
6/3 Profile
The 6/3 profile brings together the three phases of the role model with the experimental nature of line 3. These individuals learn through trial and error while moving through a distinct life journey. They often become powerful role models after processing their many life experiences.
Key Qualities
- •Three-phased life journey
- •Learns through experience
- •Resilient through failure
- •Transformative presence
- •Eventually becomes a wise guide
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Your Profile shapes your life journey and how you interact with the world. Understanding your Profile can help you recognize your natural tendencies, embrace your unique path, and navigate life's challenges with more ease.
While your Type tells you how to navigate the world (your strategy), your Profile tells you what your life is about—your role and purpose in this lifetime.
By honoring your Profile, you can:
- Understand your natural approach to life and relationships
- Recognize patterns in your life experiences
- Embrace your unique gifts and purpose
- Navigate challenges with greater awareness
- Make decisions aligned with your authentic self
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