If you’ve recently discovered Human Design and found out that you are a Projector, you might be wondering what this means for you. Projectors are one of the four Human Design types, each with their own unique energy, purpose, and strategy for living. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of Projectors and explore what it truly means to embody this energy type.

In Human Design, everyone falls into one of four main types: Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and Reflectors. There is also a fifth type, the Manifesting Generator, which is a subtype of the Generator.

The determination of your Human Design type relies on which centers in your chart are defined (colored in) and which are undefined (white). Let’s take a closer look at the Projector type.

The Energy of Projectors

Projectors make up about 22% of the population and are known as the guides and advisors of Human Design. Unlike Generators and Manifesting Generators, who are designed to have consistent access to energy, Projectors have a more unregulated supply. This means that they need to be more deliberate about how they use their energy. And understand how to use it efficiently.

Projectors live in a Generator world

Projectors live in a Generator world – around 70% of the population being Generators. Systems, working schedules, output expectations, and timescales for completing tasks have been constructed to suit Generators

A Generator has a defined sacral centre – this is a motor centre and generates renewable vital life force energy on a daily basis. The Generator is designed to physically use up that sacral energy on a daily basis by building, creating and working. When a Generator sleeps, the Sacral Centre is designed to re-new itself and the following day ready to work again. Generators are designed to go to bed exhausted each night for this reason – they have a renewable motor.

Undefined Sacral Centre

The Projector on the other hand has the Sacral Centre undefined. This means they do not have access to this Sacral energy… but often they don’t recognise that. Because undefined centres are receiving and amplifying the energy from the environment around them. Projectors are being conditioned (energetically) Generators on a daily basis.

Projectors are receiving and amplifying the Sacral energy from Generators around them and feeling as if it’s their OWN energy to use. The result of this is Projectors acting like Generators on borrowed energy. And once the Projector detaches from the Generator, leaves the office or spends time alone they slump into this energy coma, and feel exhausted.

For others looking in at the office, they see nothing put a productive Projector who can get more done than anyone else in the room. What they don’t see is how this impacts the Projector’s health long term, or how they feel when they arrive home exhausted every evening.

Projectors are designed to guide and lead, not to simply work. Their primary ability lies in directing the energy of others—deciding where to allocate their own energy and recognizing their unique gifts.

Understanding the sacral centre is one of the Projectors biggest lessons in life.

The Projector’s Aura

One of the key characteristics of Projectors is their aura. Projectors have a penetrating and focused aura that allows them to see deeply into others. They can understand others unique talents, abilities, and potential. This aura is like a focused beam of light that can illuminate the truth in others and guide them towards their authentic path.

The Projectors Aura looks directly into the others G Energy Centre. This is the centre of direction and identity and this is what the Project begins to uncover just by being in the same space as the other. As a Projector, you can see at the core, who this person really is, and where they are designed to go.

The Projector Aura can sometimes feel uncomfortable for others. The Projector sees things in the other, that they possible don’t recognised themselves yet, and sharing these insights can sometimes spook the other person. This is why the Projector must wait for the invitation – their strategy – before sharing what they can see.

The Projector’s Role

The primary role of Projectors is to guide, advise, and leads others. They are not meant to be the ones doing all the physical work but rather the overseers. Projectors are the ones who can see the bigger picture and provide valuable insights and direction. Projectors are gifted at recognising the potential in others and helping them to actualise it.

As a Projector, your purpose is to master a system and then guide others using your expertise. This system can be anything from cooking, gardening, or hairdressing to engineering, coaching, or any other field.

The key is to focus your energy on becoming an expert in your chosen area. Then share your knowledge with others.

Ra Uru Hu, the founder of Human Design, passionately supported Projectors. He was so passionate that he offered them a 30% discount on his lecture fees and courses to facilitate their mastery of his system

It’s important when deciding as a Projector what you will master that you look at your Human Design chart to understand your natural talents. The Projector Aura causes Projectors to focus into the other, seeing others talents, but rarely understanding their own. Understanding your Human Design chart can help with this.

By natural talents, I mean talents and skills that are naturally energetically available to you. Not something you have learned to do that is out of alignment with your design.

Here’s an example:

I used to say one of my talents was multi-tasking at work. I completed tasks quickly and efficiently, making sure everyone was safe and sufficiently prepared. (This is when I worked in TV production management). Despite receiving consistent praise for my multitasking abilities, every evening ended with me collapsing as soon as I walked through the door.

Just because I was good at it, didn’t mean it was a natural gift!

It was actually my defined root centre driving action to be taken as an energy Projector. Alongside my undefined spleen that was worried and fearful of what would happen if I didn’t double check everything. Then my undefined heart centre was over delivering to ensure everyone saw my value. My undefined sacral was then taking in all the Generator energy in the room and amplifying it.

It was making me feel like I could work and work work.

This thing I was good at – multitasking – was really a fear response driven from the conditioning within my chart.

So, a reminder. There are many skills we have learned and become great at in our life that have come from a form of conditioning in our chart. Understanding your chart can help you locate these and uncover what you are truly, sustainably, talented and skilled at.

Waiting for Invitation

One of the most important things for Projectors to understand is the concept of waiting for an invitation. Because Projectors experience an inconsistent energy supply from the sacral and possess a focused Aura, they require invitations to share their wisdom and guidance.

Ahead of the invite needs to come recognition.

Projector’s role involves actively sharing their mastered skills in a mutual space, enabling others to recognise their gifts.

Once a Projector is recognised, they are then invited.

Waiting for the invitation is not sitting around not doing anything and hoping someone will find you.

Projectors who try to force their way into situations or offer unsolicited advice can quickly become depleted and bitter. By waiting for the right invitations, Projectors can conserve their energy and have a more significant impact when they do choose to engage.

The Importance of Rest and Alone Time for Projectors.

Another crucial aspect of being a Projector is the importance of rest and time alone. Because Projectors have an undefined Sacral Centre they need to be intentional about taking time to recharge and take care of themselves. It is only when a Projector is not in the environment with Generators that they are not taking on an amplifying the Sacral energy. This is the only time Projectors can really sense what it is like to have an undefined Sacral centre.

Projectors who neglect their need for rest and alone time can quickly become burnt out and unable to function at their best. By prioritising their well-being and bringing awareness to the undefined Centres in their chart, Projectors can maintain their energy and be more effective in their role as guides and advisors.

As a Projector, understanding and embracing your unique energy type can be life-changing. This was certainly the case for me. When I first discovered that I was a Projector, I felt a wave of relief and self-compassion. I finally understood why I couldn’t keep up with the energy levels of the Generators around me in my 9-5 at the time. And why I often felt exhausted by the end of the workday.

By learning about my Projector energy and how to work with it I was able to make changes in my life and career that allowed me to thrive. I learned to focus my energy on mastering my craft. To wait for invitations before offering my guidance, and to prioritise rest, self-care and regular alone time to connect with how I really felt.

If you’re a Projector, know that you are not alone in your experiences.

Many Projectors struggle with feeling like they don’t fit in or can’t keep up with the world around them. But by understanding and honouring your unique energy type, you can begin to create a life that truly works for you.

Remember, as a Projector, your role is to guide and advise others from a place of mastery and wisdom.

You are not here to do all the work yourself, but rather to illuminate the path for others.

You will need to embrace your need for rest, focus your energy on mastering your chosen system. You’ll also need to trust that recognition will bring the right invitations your way.

By doing so, you’ll be able to step into your authentic power as a Projector and make a meaningful impact in the world.

Want to find your Purpose as a Projector without searching endlessly on google?

If you’re ready to dive deeper into your Projector energy and learn how to create a life and career that truly works for you then click here to receive my Burnout to Breakthrough Projector Masterclass. You’ll receive a video of my step by step guide on how to live your Human Design as a Projector. Get your chart and a notepad ready!

Remember, your Projector energy is a gift. Embrace it, honour it, and trust in the unique role you’re here to play. The world needs your wisdom and guidance, now more than ever.