Projectors in Human Design
PROJECTORS IN HUMAN DESIGN
Hellooo my fellow projectors! When I first came across human design a couple of years ago, I was blown away by the accuracy of my chart. I felt seen in ways I’d been yearning for for so long. My patterning finally made sense - the way I work, the way I communicate, where my blindspots are, etc. So! This blog post is for you! My hope is that you feel more seen upon getting to know your design more deeply.
First, the basics. In human design, a "Projector" is one of the five types of energy that a person can have. Projectors make up about 20% of the population and are thought to be best suited for roles as advisors, consultants, and teachers. They’re often considered strategic ‘overseers’ - like birds in a tree, they’re able to see the ‘lay of the land’ and direct accordingly from a bird’s eye view. Projectors are great at seeing the bigger picture and developing a plan for getting to the finish line.
Projectors tend to be more reflective and introspective than the other types of energy, and often need more time alone to process and recharge. They are often seen as wise and understanding, and may be sought out for advice and guidance by others.
They often need longer stretches of rest and solitude to process than the other design types, and they are highly productive and focused in shorter spurts.
It is important for projectors to recognize and honor their own energy and not try to force themselves into roles or behaviors that do not align with their natural tendencies.
Projectors thrive on ‘words of affirmation’ and blossom when they are acknowledged and encouraged for their work.
In terms of relationships, projectors may do well with other projectors or with individuals of the other energy types, depending on the dynamic between the two individuals. It is important for projectors to be mindful of their own energy and to communicate their needs and boundaries clearly in their relationships.
CAREER IDEAS FOR PROJECTORS
Projectors are thought to be best suited for roles as advisors, consultants, and teachers. These types of careers may allow projectors to use their natural strengths, such as their ability to receive information and guidance from others and their strong sense of purpose and mission.
Some specific career options that may be well-suited for projectors include:
Counselor or therapist
Coach or mentor
Teacher or professor
Consultant or strategist
Advisor or facilitator
Writer or editor
Researcher or analyst
It’s important for projectors to consider their own interests, skills, and values when choosing a career, as well as their own unique energetic makeup as determined by their human design chart. Follow your intuition!
FAMOUS PROJECTORS
Barack Obama, Brad Pitt, Nelson Mandela, Marilyn Monroe, and Princess Diana.
MORE RESOURCES:
I’ve interviewed some of the best Human Design Experts in the biz on the Lifted Podcast! Here are a couple for you to check out!
🎙 The Lifted Podcast with Erin Claire Jones
🎙 The Lifted Podcast with Amy Lea
🎙 The Lifted Podcast with Rachel Graham
