Human and Raves

The distinction between "Human" and "Rave" in Human Design reflects two distinct operational modes in how we process thoughts, memories, and interact with the world. While the Human aspect is active and refers to a more traditional and controlling approach to life and thinking, based on strategies and the need for direct action, the Rave aspect is passive, indicating a tendency to be guided by internal processes that operate autonomously, without the need for conscious control. Human (Active): Refers to the traditional mode of operation, where the mind and brain are actively engaged in processes of strategic thinking, planning, and action. This mode is directed by conscious control and individual initiative. Rave (Passive): Indicates a more recent mode of operation, characterized by receptivity and passivity. Here, the mind and brain operate in a non-strategic manner, absorbing and processing information without the need for active control or conscious intervention. The world is still predominantly oriented towards the human mode of operation, based on strategies and activities. This poses a challenge for those with Rave components in their design, who may feel out of place or pressured to conform to a way of life that is not natural to them. Education and society at large still favor an active and strategic approach, which can make it difficult to recognize and value the unique talents and capabilities of those with a more Rave functioning. The ability to recognize and harmonize the human and Rave elements within ourselves is crucial to navigating this period of transition, allowing each person to honor their true nature while contributing to the collective evolution of the species. By embracing both aspects, we can move towards a more inclusive and understanding society, where all forms of intelligence and ways of being are valued and nurtured.

Human Brain vs. Rave Brain: Active vs. Passive

The distinction between an active human brain and a passive Rave brain is crucial for understanding how we process information and interact with the world around us in Human Design. Human Brain (Active): This type of brain is characterized by the ability to actively select the information it considers important to store and consciously retrieve later. People with an active human brain have the responsibility of choosing what to remember, applying conscious effort and repetition to ensure memorization. This process requires focus and active pressure on the brain to function effectively. Rave Brain (Passive): Unlike the active human brain, the Rave brain operates passively, automatically absorbing all available information in the environment without discrimination. This type of brain does not require conscious effort to remember or store information, as it does so indiscriminately. However, accessing this information later may be a challenge as it is released according to an internal mechanism that operates independently of conscious will. Challenges for the Rave Brain: One of the main difficulties for individuals with Rave brains is the pressure to operate strategically in a world that values active thought and conscious memorization. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy or concerns about their ability to remember and process information. However, the key to success with a Rave brain is to trust in its passive process of absorbing and releasing information, without trying to force or control the flow of data. Living with a Rave Brain: For those with Rave brains, it is important to recognize and accept their passive nature, trusting that the necessary information will be available when needed, without the need for conscious effort to memorize or store data. This requires a shift in perspective and possibly a reeducation on how to approach learning and memory.

Determination

Determination in Human Design reveals a unique and personalized approach to food intake, emphasizing that how we eat and the conditions under which we consume food are as important as the food itself. This system identifies six basic types of digestive systems, each with two variations, resulting in 12 specific methods by which our bodies prefer to receive nutrition. The essence of this perspective is that, for many people, what they eat may be less critical than how and where they eat.

Key Aspects of Nutrition in Human Design:

Individuality in Nutrition: The approach to food consumption varies significantly among individuals, with certain people being more sensitive to the environment in which they eat, while others may need to focus more on specific aspects of how they consume their food.
Importance of Environment and Method: For approximately half the population, environmental conditions during meals — such as the need for silence, for example — are more impactful for proper digestion and nutrient absorption than the foods consumed themselves. This underscores the importance of understanding the unique needs of each digestive system.
Focus Beyond Foods: While some people must pay strict attention to the types of foods they consume, others will benefit more from adapting their eating habits to better match their unique design, focusing on "how" rather than "what" they eat.
Correct Food Conditions: Following the correct dietary regimen as indicated by Human Design can clear the cognitive "muck," allowing areas of the brain that need nourishment to receive exactly what they require. This results in a clearer mind and a decision-making process more aligned with the true self.
The Challenge of Conditioning: Many are conditioned from a young age to follow diets and eating habits that do not align with their unique digestive needs, leading to health and cognitive issues that can significantly deviate from innate potential.
The Importance of Eating Right: A diet aligned with individual design in Human Design is crucial not only for digestive health but also for proper brain function and living a life aligned with each individual's unique purpose and design.

The 6 Diets of Human Design The 6 diets of Human Design are unique concepts that suggest specific ways of eating based on a person's bioenergetic individuality. Here they are, explained clearly and objectively:

One Ingredient at a Time Diet (Alternating/Consecutive): Some people benefit from eating only one food at a time, without mixing it with others. This may mean eating all items on their plate sequentially (consecutive) or alternating between them with each bite, but without mixing flavors in the mouth (alternating). This approach simplifies digestion and can improve nutrient absorption.
Selective Diet (Open/Closed): This diet suggests a highly selective and consistent dietary regimen, with minimal changes over time. People with this regimen should focus on consuming only foods they truly enjoy and benefit from, potentially eating the same set of foods repeatedly (open to new experiences slowly, closed to rapid changes).
Stimulating Diet (Hot/Cold): Indicates the importance of food temperature. Some people need hot foods to stimulate digestion (hot), while others benefit more from cold foods to balance excessive internal heat (cold).
Internal State Diet (Calm/Nervous): The focus here is on emotional or activity state during meals. Some need a calm and peaceful environment to digest well (calm), while others need stimulation or activity, such as eating while working or moving (nervous).
Sound Diet (High/Low): This diet highlights the influence of sound environment on digestion. Some need quietness and silence when eating (low), while others benefit from a richer or even noisy sound environment (high).
Sunlight Diet (Day/Night): Refers to the best time of day to eat, based on exposure to light. Some people digest better during the day, with natural light (day), while others have more efficient digestion at night or in low-light environments (night).

Each of these diets aims to align eating habits with the unique energetic design of a person to optimize health and well-being. The idea is that by following the diet that best aligns with their individual design, one can improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and ultimately overall health.

Study and Memorization Type: The six ways of studying and memorizing in Human Design are approaches tailored to the unique learning needs of each individual, similar to nutritional diets. Here they are explained clearly and objectively:

One Subject at a Time (Consecutive/Alternating): These people concentrate better on one task at a time. The consecutive ones should complete a task before moving on to the next, while the alternating ones can switch between tasks but without multitasking. Interruptions should be minimized.
Highly Selective (Open/Closed): Individuals with this study approach are extremely selective about what they study, needing to find subjects that truly interest them. The open version is more willing to explore options, while the closed one waits until something of particular interest catches their attention.
Non-Boring Information (Hot/Cold): Students in this group need stimulating and motivating study material. Those on the "hot" side should keep warm and avoid cold during study, while those on the "cold" side should avoid overheated environments and ensure adequate fluid intake.
Internal State (Calm/Nervous): The effectiveness of study for these individuals depends heavily on the environment. The calm ones need a quiet environment, potentially studying alone, while the nervous ones benefit from some stimulation or presence of others.
Sound (High/Low): For those whose study type is influenced by sound, those on the "high" side need background noise or music to concentrate better, while those on the "low" side need silence or very soft, non-distracting sounds.
Light (Day/Night): Preference for study time varies between studying during the day, with abundant natural light, for those of the "day" type, and during the night or in indirect light environments for those of the "night" type. Study environments should be adjusted according to this preference to maximize learning effectiveness.

Each type highlights the importance of recognizing and adapting the study environment and learning approaches to the unique needs of the individual, thus facilitating the retention and understanding of the material studied.

Cognition in Human Design

Smell (Instinct)

Scent-driven: uses smell to assess food, opportunities, and dangers.
Instinctive reaction: acts quickly based on fear and protection.
Theme of "sticking with it": focused and intense, always on alert.
Right smell environment: seeks a specific aroma environment that conveys security.

Taste (Instinct)

Selective taste: develops food preferences over time, enjoying specific flavors.
Decisions based on taste: tastes before deciding, seeking the ideal flavor.
Taste for more than just food: can develop preferences for other sensory experiences.
Familiar taste environment: prefers environments with familiar smells and stimuli, but open to novelty.
Rigorous selection process: takes time to accept changes in the environment and preferences.

Outer Vision (Mental)

Internal visual stimulus: needs to see food before and during ingestion, seeking anomalies and visual stimuli.
Need for breaks: requires intervals after activities that involve intense visual processing.
Visually stimulating environment: seeks decorations and lighting that provide visual stimuli.
Occasional breaks from the environment: needs moments in less visually stimulating places.

Inner Vision (Mental)

Inner focus: prefers calm environments without visual distractions to connect with its inner self.
Undisturbed visualization: uses visualization to make decisions, seeking mental quietude.
Minimalist and zen environment: prefers quiet and organized spaces to facilitate meditation.
Forgetting the light: may forget to turn on the light because of focusing on its inner world.

Electromagnetic Fields (Emotional)

Aura sensitivity: perceives emotional vibrations from people, places, objects, and sounds.
Information through frequency: absorbs information through the aura, often unconsciously.
Need for physical contact: needs to be close to something to capture its auric frequency.
Emotional influence: decisions and choices are strongly influenced by its emotions.
Emotional eater: may eat in response to emotions when the sense is on the inner side.
Sensitivity to auric changes: perceives subtleties in the emotional vibrations of others.

Psychic Touch (Emotional)

Touch for information: needs to touch food before consuming it to aid in digestion.
Information through touch: receives emotional information by touching objects and people.
Cutaneous sensitivity: may have allergies or adverse reactions to chemicals and textures.
Clean and simple environment: prefers environments with little dust and objects to avoid sensory overload.
Touch to know: needs to touch someone to know if they are the right person.
Discomfort in crowds: feels overwhelmed by excessive physical contact in crowded environments.

Environment

Ideal Environment: The six types of environments in Human Design offer a unique perspective on how physical space and environmental characteristics influence our well-being, effectiveness, and interpersonal connections. Each type of environment has its own qualities and polarities, reflecting the diversity of human needs regarding the space they inhabit.

Caves (Selective/Mixed): This environment evokes safety and introspection, similar to the refuge of a cave. The selective polarity favors environments that allow carefully chosen and deep interactions, while the mixed appreciates greater openness and variety in connections while maintaining the ability to seclude when necessary.

Markets (Indoor/Outdoor): Symbolizes spaces of exchange and dynamic interaction, reminiscent of the vibrancy of markets. Indoor markets indicate a preference for integrating social and professional aspects in personal space, such as working from home, while outdoor markets describe the energy found in public and commercial environments outside the home.

Kitchens (Wet/Dry): Represents places of transformation and creation, where ideas and materials are "cooked" and metamorphosed. Wet kitchens are collaborative and fluid environments, conducive to teamwork or joint projects. Dry kitchens favor more structured and individual spaces, where concentration and solitary work prevail.

Mountains (Active/Passive): Refers to spaces that offer elevation, distance, and a broad view, conducive to vision and inspiration. Active mountains encourage action and challenge from a high perspective, while passive mountains emphasize contemplation, learning, and reflection, valuing serenity and detachment.

Valleys (Narrow/Wide): Environments that emphasize communication and the flow of information, similar to movement through valleys. Narrow valleys are preferred by those seeking depth and focus in interactions, while wide valleys attract individuals who benefit from a diversity of stimuli and connections.

Edges (Natural/Artificial): Highlight the importance of being at the boundaries between two distinct spaces, exploring transitions and potentials. Natural edges focus on interaction with boundaries defined by nature, encouraging exploration and reflection on natural cycles. Artificial edges explore divisions created by humans, such as cultural and social, promoting diversity and the ability to connect different worlds.

Each of these environments highlights how the spaces we choose or find ourselves in can nurture different aspects of our naturalness and how we can better align with these spaces to live more authentically and satisfactorily. Recognizing and respecting the type of environment that resonates with our individual design is key to optimizing our energy, health, and happiness.

Environment Style

Environmental Style: In Human Design, the Environmental Style indicates how a person interacts with their surroundings and absorbs the energies of the environments they are in. It is represented by an arrow on their chart, pointing left or right. Environmental style in Human Design can be Observer or Observed.

Observed Style (Arrow to the Left):

Receptive energy: Absorbs the energies of the environment and processes them internally.
Prefers calm and tranquil environments: To feel comfortable and recharge their energies.
Needs time to adapt to new environments: May feel overwhelmed or anxious in highly stimulating places.
Benefits of an Observed Style:
- Highly intuitive and sensitive.
- Deeply connects with people and environments.
- Excellent observer and analyst.

Observer Style (Arrow to the Right):

Active energy: Projects their own energy into the environment and influences people around them.
Prefers dynamic and stimulating environments: To feel energized and motivated.
Adapts easily to new environments: Feels comfortable in different situations.
Benefits of an Observer Style: