Human Design The 64 Gates

The traditional theme of Gate 2 is Receptivity, giving this gate its name, The Direction of the Self. Worked with consciously, Receptivity matures into Orientation as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Higher Purpose.

Gate 3 — Ordering — is built around Difficulty at the Beginning. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Mutation, and at its fullest expression contributes New Order to those it touches.

Known as Formulization, Gate 4's hexagram theme is Youthful Folly. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Youthful Folly toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Answers, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Logic.

Gate 5, Fixed Rhythms, carries the core theme of Waiting — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Waiting to the steadier capacity for Patience, with Consistency as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 6 is Conflict, giving this gate its name, Friction. Worked with consciously, Conflict matures into Intimacy as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Emotional Boundaries.

Gate 7 — The Role of the Self — is built around The Army. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Leadership, and at its fullest expression contributes Direction to those it touches.

Known as Contribution, Gate 8's hexagram theme is Holding Together. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Holding Together toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Individual Contribution, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Style.

Gate 9, Focus, carries the core theme of Small Taming — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Small Taming to the steadier capacity for Attention to Detail, with Concentration as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 10 is Treading, giving this gate its name, Behavior of the Self. Worked with consciously, Treading matures into Self-Love as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Authenticity.

Gate 11 — Ideas — is built around Peace. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Harmony, and at its fullest expression contributes Concepts to those it touches.

Known as Caution, Gate 12's hexagram theme is Standstill. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Standstill toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Discretion, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Articulation.

Gate 13, The Listener, carries the core theme of Fellowship — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Fellowship to the steadier capacity for Witness, with Empathy as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 14 is Great Possession, giving this gate its name, Power Skills. Worked with consciously, Great Possession matures into Competence as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Resources.

Gate 15 — Extremes — is built around Modesty. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Rhythm of Nature, and at its fullest expression contributes Humanity's Diversity to those it touches.

Known as Skills, Gate 16's hexagram theme is Enthusiasm. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Enthusiasm toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Versatility, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Mastery Through Repetition.

Gate 17, Opinions, carries the core theme of Following — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Following to the steadier capacity for Perspective, with Logic as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 18 is Work on the Decayed, giving this gate its name, Correction. Worked with consciously, Work on the Decayed matures into Improvement as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Integrity.

Gate 19 — Wanting — is built around Approach. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Need, and at its fullest expression contributes Sensitivity to those it touches.

Known as The Now, Gate 20's hexagram theme is Contemplation. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Contemplation toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Presence, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Self-Awareness.

Gate 21, Control, carries the core theme of Biting Through — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Biting Through to the steadier capacity for Authority, with Material Resources as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 22 is Openness, giving this gate its name, Grace. Worked with consciously, Openness matures into Social Sensitivity as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Emotional Awareness.

Gate 23 — Assimilation — is built around Splitting Apart. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Individuality, and at its fullest expression contributes Unconventional Truth to those it touches.

Known as Rationalization, Gate 24's hexagram theme is Return. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Return toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Realization, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in New Beginnings.

Gate 25, The Spirit of the Self, carries the core theme of Innocence — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Innocence to the steadier capacity for Universal Love, with Higher Cause as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 26 is Great Taming, giving this gate its name, The Egoist. Worked with consciously, Great Taming matures into Willpower as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Persuasion.

Gate 27 — Caring — is built around Nourishment. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Responsibility, and at its fullest expression contributes Altruism to those it touches.

Known as The Game Player, Gate 28's hexagram theme is Great Preponderance. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Great Preponderance toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Purpose, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Struggle.

Gate 29, Perseverance, carries the core theme of The Abysmal — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward The Abysmal to the steadier capacity for Commitment, with Saying Yes as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 30 is Clinging Fire, giving this gate its name, Feelings. Worked with consciously, Clinging Fire matures into Desire as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Fate.

Gate 31 — Leading — is built around Influence. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Democracy, and at its fullest expression contributes Leadership Through Voice to those it touches.

Known as Continuity, Gate 32's hexagram theme is Duration. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Duration toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Endurance, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Adaptation to Change.

Gate 33, Privacy, carries the core theme of Retreat — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Retreat to the steadier capacity for Reflection, with Storytelling as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 34 is Great Power, giving this gate its name, Power. Worked with consciously, Great Power matures into Strength as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Empowerment.

Gate 35 — Change — is built around Progress. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Experience, and at its fullest expression contributes Restlessness to those it touches.

Known as Crisis, Gate 36's hexagram theme is Darkening of the Light. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Darkening of the Light toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Intensity, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Emotional Experience.

Gate 37, Friendship, carries the core theme of The Family — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward The Family to the steadier capacity for Loyalty, with Community as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 38 is Opposition, giving this gate its name, The Fighter. Worked with consciously, Opposition matures into Purpose Through Struggle as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Individuality.

Gate 39 — Provocation — is built around Obstruction. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Emotional Testing, and at its fullest expression contributes Spirit to those it touches.

Known as Aloneness, Gate 40's hexagram theme is Deliverance. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Deliverance toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Self-Reliance, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Willpower.

Gate 41, Contraction, carries the core theme of Decrease — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Decrease to the steadier capacity for Fantasy, with New Experience as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 42 is Increase, giving this gate its name, Growth. Worked with consciously, Increase matures into Completion as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Maturity.

Gate 43 — Insight — is built around Breakthrough. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Knowing, and at its fullest expression contributes Inner Vision to those it touches.

Known as Alertness, Gate 44's hexagram theme is Coming to Meet. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Coming to Meet toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Instinct, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Pattern Recognition.

Gate 45, Gathering, carries the core theme of Gathering Together — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Gathering Together to the steadier capacity for Resources, with Community Leadership as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 46 is Pushing Upward, giving this gate its name, The Determination of the Self. Worked with consciously, Pushing Upward matures into Love of the Body as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Serendipity.

Gate 47 — Realization — is built around Oppression. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Understanding, and at its fullest expression contributes Making Sense to those it touches.

Known as Depth, Gate 48's hexagram theme is The Well. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of The Well toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Wisdom, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Adequacy.

Gate 49, Principles, carries the core theme of Revolution — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Revolution to the steadier capacity for Rejection, with Sensitivity to Needs as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 50 is The Cauldron, giving this gate its name, Values. Worked with consciously, The Cauldron matures into Custodianship as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Law.

Gate 51 — Shock — is built around The Arousing. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Initiative, and at its fullest expression contributes Awakening to those it touches.

Known as Stillness, Gate 52's hexagram theme is Keeping Still. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Keeping Still toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Restraint, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Concentration.

Gate 53, Beginnings, carries the core theme of Development — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Development to the steadier capacity for Gradual Progress, with Starting Over as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 54 is The Marrying Maiden, giving this gate its name, Ambition. Worked with consciously, The Marrying Maiden matures into Drive as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Transformation.

Gate 55 — Spirit — is built around Abundance. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Mood, and at its fullest expression contributes Emotional Freedom to those it touches.

Known as Stimulation, Gate 56's hexagram theme is The Wanderer. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of The Wanderer toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Storytelling, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Seeking Experience.

Gate 57, Intuition, carries the core theme of The Gentle — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward The Gentle to the steadier capacity for Instinctive Clarity, with Penetrating Insight as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 58 is The Joyous, giving this gate its name, Vitality. Worked with consciously, The Joyous matures into Aliveness as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Correcting Flaws.

Gate 59 — Sexuality — is built around Dispersion. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Intimacy, and at its fullest expression contributes Bonding to those it touches.

Known as Limitation, Gate 60's hexagram theme is Acceptance. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Acceptance toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Realism, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Mutation.

Gate 61, Mystery, carries the core theme of Inner Truth — the hexagram's traditional keynote. Its expression ranges from a reactive, low-frequency pull toward Inner Truth to the steadier capacity for Inner Knowing, with Wonder as its highest, least common expression.

The traditional theme of Gate 62 is Small Preponderance, giving this gate its name, Detail. Worked with consciously, Small Preponderance matures into Precision as a dependable strength, and at its rarest and most refined opens into Facts.

Gate 63 — Doubt — is built around After Completion. Left unconscious it shows up reactively; brought into awareness it becomes a source of Logic, and at its fullest expression contributes Pattern Questioning to those it touches.

Known as Confusion, Gate 64's hexagram theme is Before Completion. This gate moves along a spectrum from the raw pull of Before Completion toward the more grounded, everyday quality of Diffuse Impressions, culminating — rarely, and only with real awareness — in Mental Pressure.