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 are possible. The theory of the Human Design Split Definition is one way of interpreting this inner “disunity”.

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) is missing somewhere.

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

In the chart (above), the sacral center and the emotional 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.

Different types of splits

Apart from the human design type reflector, which has no definition range because all centers are undefined, there are four different definition forms.

Simple definition

A single definition area exists when all defined centers of a diagram are connected by channels and there are no gaps. There is therefore no split. A person with a definition area feels “whole” and can therefore work well alone. Apart from the other aspects in the Human Design Chart, the simple definition can motivate you well and does not require any energetic support from outside. The person is 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 example above).

People with two areas of definition are particularly attracted energetically to people who have aspects that connect their areas of definition (see below for bridge gates). In professional life, it is important to connect with the right colleagues or business partners. When the right person is found who brings the right bridge(s), a sense of wholeness is experienced. However, this does not mean that you should make yourself dependent on this person. You are not meant for each other, only if a split in the Human Design Chart has been bridged.

Triple split definition (11% of the population)

With three definition areas in the Human Design Chart, there are three areas that are directly connected to each other – i.e. two splits. In a business environment, these splits are most likely to be bridged when dealing with several people at the same time. This does not mean that time alone is not important. The challenge is to find a balance between working for yourself and working with others. Of course, other aspects of a chart also need to be considered.

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 must be defined. Being 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 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 it takes us to make a decision. In practice, you then feel torn. People with divisions also always need a little longer in team processes because they want to think their decisions through carefully.

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”.

Bridging a human design split definition

Undefined gates that would connect our areas of definition are called bridge gates. These bridge gates represent a certain desire that we want to express. When we fulfill this wish, we feel complete and internally connected in a certain way. In the example above, gate 35 stands for “feeling the 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 successful 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 that are far apart often require more than one bridge gate to join. In the example above, there are at least two gates. The wishes that are hidden behind several bridge gates in a chart can be combined in their statement and concretize our wish. It is always exciting to analyze which gates/channels can be used to connect the unconnected definition areas and which wish is 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.

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