The 36 Human Design Channels
A channel joins two centers through the gates at its two ends. When both gates are activated, the channel is defined and gives a consistent theme, a way of working that's always there.
Circuits
The 36 channels are grouped into circuits, families of channels that work in a similar way, and the circuits form three groups. The Individual circuits are about empowerment, being authentic and creative, and bringing something new into the world. The Tribal circuits are about support, providing for and protecting one another. The Collective circuits are about sharing, offering what's been learned for the benefit of everyone. The Integration Channel, the four channels between the gates 10, 20, 34 and 57, goes with the Individual circuits without being one of them.
Knowing circuit
The Knowing circuit is the larger of the two Individual circuits, whose theme is empowerment. It's acoustic and focused on inner truth, its energy is melancholic and deeply creative, and it brings mutation, change that comes from within and can't be explained in advance.
Channels 1-8 Inspiration, 2-14 the Beat, 3-60 Mutation, 12-22 Openness, 20-57 the Brainwave, 23-43 Structuring, 24-61 Awareness, 28-38 Struggle, 39-55 Emoting
Centering circuit
The Centering circuit is the smaller of the two Individual circuits, whose theme is empowerment. It's rooted in deep individuality and concerned with self-love and behavior, and it has an impact on others through example.
Channels 10-34 Exploration, 25-51 Initiation
Integration Channel
The Integration Channel joins the gates 10, 20, 34 and 57 through four channels, and it goes with the Individual circuits, whose theme is empowerment. It's about self-empowerment and survival, knowing intuitively how to behave and act in the now.
Channels 10-20 Awakening, 10-57 Perfected Form, 20-34 Charisma, 34-57 Power
Ego circuit
The Ego circuit is the larger of the two Tribal circuits, whose theme is support. It manages the material world through willpower, bargains and support, so that the tribe has what it needs.
Channels 19-49 Synthesis, 21-45 Money, 26-44 Surrender, 32-54 Transformation, 37-40 Community
Defense circuit
The Defense circuit is the smaller of the two Tribal circuits, whose theme is support. It's focused on survival through reproduction and nurturing.
Channels 6-59 Mating, 27-50 Preservation
Logic circuit
The Logic circuit, also called Understanding, is one of the two Collective circuits, whose theme is sharing. It tests and validates patterns through repetition and experiment, looking for logical solutions that make sense for the future.
Channels 4-63 Logic, 5-15 Rhythm, 7-31 the Alpha, 9-52 Concentration, 16-48 the Wavelength, 17-62 Acceptance, 18-58 Judgement
Abstract circuit
The Abstract circuit, also called Sensing, is one of the two Collective circuits, whose theme is sharing. It reflects on the past and is driven to make sense of experiences, so that what they taught can be shared.
Channels 11-56 Curiosity, 13-33 the Prodigal, 29-46 Discovery, 30-41 Recognition, 35-36 Transitoriness, 42-53 Maturation, 47-64 Abstraction
1-8 Inspiration
It connects the G Center and the Throat.
The theme of Inspiration is a creative way of being that stands apart, and that inspires others by example rather than by persuading them.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
2-14 the Beat
It connects the G Center and the Sacral.
The theme of the Beat is being a keeper of keys, holding the energy and resources that power a new direction for people and projects. The direction comes and goes, and the resources are there to empower others more than to be kept.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
3-60 Mutation
It connects the Sacral and the Root.
The theme of Mutation is change that comes in pulses, with long quiet times and sudden bursts, which brings something new into the world.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
4-63 Logic
It connects the Ajna and the Head.
The theme of Logic is doubt that looks for answers, testing ideas against patterns to understand what can be expected in the future.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
5-15 Rhythm
It connects the Sacral and the G Center.
The theme of Rhythm is living in a steady flow, with fixed habits and routines, while accepting the many different rhythms of other people.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
6-59 Mating
It connects the Solar Plexus and the Sacral.
The theme of Mating is intimacy, the energy to break through barriers and to bond with others, and to create, in every sense.
Circuit Defense circuit, Tribal group
7-31 the Alpha
It connects the G Center and the Throat.
The theme of the Alpha is leadership that people choose, showing the way forward once others recognize the direction.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
9-52 Concentration
It connects the Sacral and the Root.
The theme of Concentration is the focus and determination to stay with something and to work through its details.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
10-20 Awakening
It connects the G Center and the Throat.
The theme of Awakening is living by higher principles in the moment, and expressing them as they are lived.
Circuit Integration Channel, Individual group
10-34 Exploration
It connects the G Center and the Sacral.
The theme of Exploration is the energy to follow personal convictions and to stay true to them, whatever others think.
Circuit Centering circuit, Individual group
10-57 Perfected Form
It connects the G Center and the Spleen.
The theme of Perfected Form is behaving in ways that keep a person alive and well, guided by intuition and by enough love of self to stay true to it, which leaves the surroundings more beautiful by example rather than by intention.
Circuit Integration Channel, Individual group
11-56 Curiosity
It connects the Ajna and the Throat.
The theme of Curiosity is searching for ideas and experiences, and turning them into stories that stimulate others.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group
12-22 Openness
It connects the Throat and the Solar Plexus.
The theme of Openness is social grace and expression that depends on mood, at its best when the timing and the feeling are right.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
13-33 the Prodigal
It connects the G Center and the Throat.
The theme of the Prodigal is listening, collecting experiences and keeping them, so that they can be shared later as lessons.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group
16-48 the Wavelength
It connects the Throat and the Spleen.
The theme of the Wavelength is talent built through depth and repetition, until a skill can be expressed with ease.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
17-62 Acceptance
It connects the Ajna and the Throat.
The theme of Acceptance is organizing opinions with facts and details, so that they can be explained and understood.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
18-58 Judgement
It connects the Spleen and the Root.
The theme of Judgement is the drive to correct and improve, and the joy of perfecting patterns so that they serve people better.
Circuit Logic circuit, Collective group
19-49 Synthesis
It connects the Root and the Solar Plexus.
The theme of Synthesis is sensitivity to needs, and bonding with others through principles and the sharing of resources.
Circuit Ego circuit, Tribal group
20-34 Charisma
It connects the Throat and the Sacral.
The theme of Charisma is energy that turns straight into action, always busy and doing things as they come up.
Circuit Integration Channel, Individual group
20-57 the Brainwave
It connects the Throat and the Spleen.
The theme of the Brainwave is an intuitive awareness that sees through things clearly, and speaks in the moment.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
21-45 Money
It connects the Heart and the Throat.
The theme of Money is managing material resources, being in control of them and providing for the people who depend on them.
Circuit Ego circuit, Tribal group
23-43 Structuring
It connects the Throat and the Ajna.
The theme of Structuring is individual insight, ideas that come all at once and need the right timing to be explained.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
24-61 Awareness
It connects the Ajna and the Head.
The theme of Awareness is thinking about the mysteries of life, going over them again and again until they make sense.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
25-51 Initiation
It connects the G Center and the Heart.
The theme of Initiation is the courage to be first and to take risks, with a competitive spirit that can shock others awake.
Circuit Centering circuit, Individual group
26-44 Surrender
It connects the Heart and the Spleen.
The theme of Surrender is the gift of selling and convincing, built on a memory of what worked before.
Circuit Ego circuit, Tribal group
27-50 Preservation
It connects the Sacral and the Spleen.
The theme of Preservation is caring for others, with a strong sense of values and responsibility for the people around.
Circuit Defense circuit, Tribal group
28-38 Struggle
It connects the Spleen and the Root.
The theme of Struggle is a stubborn search for purpose, finding meaning in what's worth fighting for.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
29-46 Discovery
It connects the Sacral and the G Center.
The theme of Discovery is committing fully to an experience, and so succeeding where others give up.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group
30-41 Recognition
It connects the Solar Plexus and the Root.
The theme of Recognition is a desire for new experiences, with feelings and fantasies that build up before they're lived.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group
32-54 Transformation
It connects the Spleen and the Root.
The theme of Transformation is the ambition to rise in the world, driven to achieve material success and recognition.
Circuit Ego circuit, Tribal group
34-57 Power
It connects the Sacral and the Spleen.
The theme of Power is energy guided by intuition, acting powerfully in the moment to stay safe and alive.
Circuit Integration Channel, Individual group
35-36 Transitoriness
It connects the Throat and the Solar Plexus.
The theme of Transitoriness is the hunger for new experiences and change, and the wisdom that comes from having lived through them.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group
37-40 Community
It connects the Solar Plexus and the Heart.
The theme of Community is the bargain that holds families and groups together, giving support in return for being supported.
Circuit Ego circuit, Tribal group
39-55 Emoting
It connects the Root and the Solar Plexus.
The theme of Emoting is moodiness and spirit, feelings that go up and down and that can provoke emotions in others.
Circuit Knowing circuit, Individual group
42-53 Maturation
It connects the Sacral and the Root.
The theme of Maturation is growing through cycles, starting things and seeing them through to their end.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group
47-64 Abstraction
It connects the Ajna and the Head.
The theme of Abstraction is a mind that makes sense of past experiences, sorting through images and memories until they become clear.
Circuit Abstract circuit, Collective group