Human Design Split Definition in the world of work

Sometimes we don’t feel as one inside. Body and mind are not in flow and we don’t know why. Various causes of this fragmentation are possible. The theory of the Human Design Split Definition is one way of interpreting this inner “disjointedness”.

Human Design Split Definition general

A Human Design Chart can have several definition areas. This aspect is also referred to as a Human Design split definition. We speak of this split definition when not all defined Human Design Centers in the chart are connected with each other, but certain “islands” are formed. In other words, our defined centers cannot communicate with each other consistently. One or more communication bridge(s) in the form of channels are missing somewhere.

Below is an example of a simple split in a human design chart.

In the chart (above), the sacral center and the solar plexus center form a unit (island), just as the inspiration center and the mind center form a unit. In order to create a holistic connection, i.e. a bridge between these islands, further gates would have to be activated between them. In this example, this could be gate 35 and gate 56 or gate 35 and gate 17 to form channels that connect all the defined centers with each other.

Different types of splits

Apart from the Human Design Type Reflector, which has no definition area because all centers are undefined, there are four different definition forms.

Simple definition

A single definition area exists when all defined centers of a Human Design Chart are connected by channels and there are no gaps. There is therefore no split. A person with only one definition area feels like a single unit. In a professional context, it is easy to work alone for longer periods of time. Apart from other aspects in the Human Design Chart, the simple definition does not need any external energy support to be motivated to get to work. As a person, you are basically able to make (quick) decisions without feeling torn inside.

Single split definition (46% of the population)

Two separate definition areas are referred to as a single split definition (see also example above).

People with two areas of definition are particularly attracted energetically to people who have aspects that connect their areas of definition. The connection can be made via bridge gates (see section below).

In professional life, it can therefore be helpful to connect energetically with the right colleagues or business partners. If such a person is found who brings the right bridge(s), a feeling of wholeness is experienced – probably unconsciously. However, this does not mean that you should make yourself dependent on this person. You are not meant for each other just because a split in the Human Design Chart has been bridged. Rather, this is about fruitful cooperation.

Triple split definition (11% of the population)

With three definition areas in the Human Design Chart, there are three areas (islands) that are not connected to each other – i.e. two splits. In a business environment, these splits are most likely to be bridged if you are dealing with several people at the same time. Of course, one person can be enough if they have the right bridge gates.

This is not to say that it is not important to have time for yourself. The challenge is to find a balance between working for yourself and working with others. Of course, other aspects of a chart must always be taken into account in order to make a holistic recommendation.

Quatruple split definition (1% of the population)

With four definition areas in a human design chart, there are a maximum of three splits. The latter is extremely rare (approx. 1% of the world population). In this case, at least eight centers of a chart must be defined. Working alone can feel like working in a group with four people or personality parts. Therefore, as with the triple-split definition, it makes sense to mingle with people at work.

The effects of a human design split definition

The Human Design Split Definition aspect, for example, influences the decision-making process. If all defined centers are connected via the channels in a chart, decision-making is usually fast. Everything flows and the decision is made quickly. But the more definition zones a chart has, i.e. the more splits we have, the longer the decision-making process can take.

In practice, you then feel torn – according to some clients. People with splits also always need a little longer in team processes because they want to think through their decisions carefully, especially if bridge gates have not been activated, for example because they are working remotely and are not in the same room as a group.

In addition, we may feel that we have several personality traits in several areas of definition. We may feel torn, or our head and gut may not agree. This does not always have to go hand in hand with decisions (decisions should never be made with the head anyway). Perhaps it is also a feeling of confusion or “sometimes I want this, sometimes that”.

It is important to note that the different personality traits are an illusion and should rather be seen as a mental construct. A fragmentation of the personality only takes place in an invented world in the mind. In reality, each of us has an ego or a self.

Bridging a human design split definition

Undefined gates that would connect our areas of definition are called bridge gates, as mentioned above. These bridge gates represent, among other things, a certain desire that we have. When we fulfill this wish, we can feel – as if by activating the gate – in a certain way complete and internally connected. In the example above, gate 35 stands for feeling emptiness, gate 56 for making people laugh or cry and gate 17 for having your own opinion.

Bridge gates and the wishes associated with them can be of decisive importance in life and influence our character. In general, it is important to know that we are complete with our individual chart, even if we do not always feel inwardly connected to it. We do not need the bridge gate to be a “complete” person or to be satisfied in our profession.

Activating the bridge gates of a human design chart

A single bridge gate or several bridge gates in a Human Design Chart can connect definition areas. Areas (islands) that are far apart from each other often require more than one bridge gate to unite. In the example above, there are at least two gates. The wishes that are hidden behind several bridge gates in a graphic can be combined in their statement and concretize our wish. It is always interesting to analyze which gates/channels can be used to connect the unconnected definition areas and which wishes are behind them.

We also have the option of mingling with people (e.g. in a café or office) in order to use their defined gates as bridge gates to connect the definitional areas, i.e. for bridging. Ultimately, human design always relates to our energy and the exchange of energy with our fellow human beings.

Success and fulfillment at work do not depend on a bridge gate. However, it can be seen as an additional potential that influences our being. Our potential unfolds through the desire behind the bridge gate. I would be happy to explain what this desire is in a Human Design Reading.

But now to you? Do you know the feeling of having two, three or four souls in your chest? Let me know and write it in the comments below.

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