Human Design Collective Podcast

In this episode, we explore the relationship between the true self and the not-self, and how these two experiences of self interact in daily life. Rather than treating the not-self as something to eradicate, we examine how it operates through identification, attention, and the stories we tell about ourselves, and what happens when we stop feeding those narratives.

Throughout the conversation, we reflect ...

Maria Mateus is a longtime astrologer who has studied traditional and modern systems of astrology working within the lineage of ancient hermetic astrology, while developing her own techniques through years of research and empirical study. Her approach focuses on the foundational grammar and principles of the astrological language, bringing clarity to concepts that have been lost or obscured in modern practice.

In this episode, Mari...

In this episode, we explore the open areas of the chart and the lived experience of the undefined centers. Rather than treating openness as a problem to fix, we look at how the whole BodyGraph includes both consistent definition and receptive space, and how our relationship to these open areas evolves over time through awareness and experience.

Drawing from personal examples, we examine what it means to ...

In today’s conversation, we look at a more nuanced layer of the not-self by examining the “distortion of definition.” Rather than focusing only on conditioning in undefined centers, we explore how external pressure, rejection, and early-life dynamics can also contort or suppress the very life force that is meant to be consistent and reliable within us.

Through practical examples and channel-level discussion, we co...

Our spotlight episodes explore current themes related to Human Design. They are intended to support both newcomers seeking understanding and experienced students seeking clarity, depth, and a renewed perspective.

In this episode, we reflect on the rapidly evolving knowledge landscape in the age of widespread online resources and AI. We discuss the shift from information delivery to meaningful human conne...

Our spotlight episodes explore the core principles and concepts of Human Design. They aim to provide grounding for newcomers to the system and a reminder of what is simple and essential for those who have gone deep into the details.

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to “run an experiment.” We discuss shifting from belief to direct observation, applying Strategy and Authority pra...

Jenni Crowther is a 5/1 Splenic Projector on the Left Angle Cross of the Clarion. She brings a bright combination of precision, insight, and humility to her work with Human Design, which she has been immersed in since 2016. With a background in yoga, meditation, and retreat facilitation, Jenni approaches the system through both practical embodiment and mythic perspective.

In this episode, Jenni shares he...

Our spotlight episodes focus on core design concepts.  If you are new to Human Design, these can offer insights into the foundation of the system.  And if you are more experienced or have gotten lost in the details, these are reminders of what is simple and essential.

In this Episode, we revisit Inner Authority through lived experience and practical inquiry. Through real-life examples and our discoveries, we explore the n...

Rosie Cutter is a 1/3 Sacral Manifesting Generator and a Queen of Clubs in the Destiny Card system who brings a mix of humor, depth, and synthesis of knowledge through her own lived experience.

Her work draws from a lifelong curiosity about how ancient systems meet the modern world and is enriched by having given thousands of readings using The Cards of Destiny, astrology, and Human Design.

Keith Walters is a 2/4 Generator on the Cross of the Unexpected. With nearly a decade of experience integrating Human Design with traditional plant medicine practices, Keith facilitates retreats emphasizing embodied deconditioning, sacred reciprocity with nature, and a right relationship with oneself.

In this episode, Keith shares his experiences working with ayahuasca and iboga, exploring Human Design, ...

Melanie Halpert is a Quad Right 5/1 Splenic Projector with the Perfected Form and Alpha channels. She is an IHDS-certified analyst, LYD Guide, and Family Practice Specialist with nearly 30 years of experience in Holistic Health. Currently, she serves as a Ra.TV Live Show Host and Community Facilitator.

Join Melanie Halpert as she takes us on a transformative journey through her Uranus cycle, where unexpe...

Jakub Stritezsky has worked with Human Design since 2006 and is a certified analyst, teacher, and trainer. As a 2/4 Manifesting Generator, he naturally shares the system, especially in his home regions, the Czech and Slovak Republics.

His years of apprenticeship with Genoa Bliven, the director of Human Design America, have shaped Jakub’s unique understanding and approach. His work reflects his Inca...

Darshana Mathews is a long-time Human Design teacher and analyst at the International Human Design School. Her journey has taken her from the stages of New York City to spiritual communities across Europe and Asia. With a background in theater, music, anthropology, and multiple healing modalities, Darshana's lifelong quest to understand existence led her to discover Human Design in 2005.

As a Splenic Projector on the Incarnation Cr...

Alokanand Diaz is a prominent Human Design teacher currently living in Spain. His life changed after he met Ra Uru Hu in Ibiza in 1993, which led him to become one of Ra's first students and a Certified Human Design Analyst and Teacher. He spent years traveling with Ra and serving as his Spanish translator.

In this episode, Alok returns to speak with us about his journey with Human Design, emphasizing th...

In this episode, we are speaking with Christine Spicer, a 6/2 Reflector and founder of Human Design New Zealand. With over a decade of experience as an IHDS certified Analyst and Teacher, Christine shares her entry into Human Design and her exploration of transits and deconditioning, especially through spending a month entirely alone. We discuss her approach to teaching in aura drawing from her expertise as both a fac...

In this episode, we are speaking with Peter Schöber, a 3/5 Emotional Generator and long-time Professional Human Design Teacher. In this second conversation with Peter, we delve into how he came to work with transits and developed his unique approach. We discuss the experience of feeling the transits’ energy before and after events and explore the conditioning influences on different types. Peter shares his insig...

Nisarg Nikiel is a 2/4 Reflector, a certified Human Design Analyst and Teacher, with a rich background in energy therapies and psychological practices, including time spent with Osho in Poona. Nisarg's initiation into Human Design began in 1999 with a reading from Ra Uru Hu, followed by extensive training under Ra's guidance. With over 21 years of experimentation in the Human Design System, Nisarg now shares her wisdo...

Nisarg Nikiel is a 2/4 Reflector, a certified Human Design Analyst and Teacher, with a rich background in energy therapies and psychological practices, including time spent with Osho in Poona. Nisarg's initiation into Human Design began in 1999 with a reading from Ra Uru Hu, followed by extensive training under Ra's guidance. With over 21 years of experimentation in the Human Design System, Nisarg now shares her wisdo...

Maria Mateus is a 6/3 Emotional Manifesting Generator on the Left Angle Cross of Duality. She has been studying and practicing astrology since her teens and has recently come off the roof in her 6th Line process. Maria has a BA in Psychology and one of a handful of MA degrees in Astrology from Kepler College. Her research has culminated in a deep understanding of astrology as a language apart from its common use as a ...