Breaking Free From The Not Self

The Path to Unique Differentiation

In the profound mechanics of Human Design, the "Not-Self" is not merely a concept but a pervasive, species-wide phenomenon that traps humanity in a state of profound conditioning and dysfunction.

 

Ra Uru Hu, the founder of Human Design, starkly asserts that humanity is largely "mad" due to living in this Not-Self, constantly avoiding what truly matters and being perpetually "in a hurry."

 

This "madness" is deeply ingrained in the very "bones of humanity" and is reinforced, generation after generation, as children are taught to conform to its dictates.

It represents a state of being disconnected from one's true nature, living in a "homogenized world" conditioned by external forces and the outdated ways of seven-centered beings.

 

It is a "great trap" rooted in the inherent genetic imperative to succumb to attraction, leading individuals to lose their unique identity, their true nature, and the "promise of being abnormal."

 

Within this homogenized reality, even fundamental concepts like "good or bad, right or wrong, great or small" are nurtured within the Not-Self, meaning "they don't really mean anything."

 

Humanity, caught in the "density" of the Not-Self, cannot be "saved" in a mass movement; transformation is a "one person at a time" endeavor.

 

The knowledge of Human Design serves as a mechanical key to understand this trap and to potentially liberate oneself from its grip.

The Not-Self primarily operates through the open (undefined) centers in an individual's Human Design.

 

These open centers are where conditioning is absorbed and amplified, laying the framework for a "homogenized purpose" that dictates what is considered important for the species as a whole.

 

Each individual, when not operating correctly, lives out a variation of this homogenized purpose through their unique openness.

 

Ra Uru Hu details the specific "madness" that arises from the conditioning of each undefined center:

The Head Center (Undefined - 70% of humanity)

Head Center

The not-self purpose here is "avoiding thinking about things that do matter." This leads to a state of profound "ignorance," where individuals collectively shy away from crucial issues (e.g., pollution, relationship problems), perceiving themselves as "too busy" or "in a hurry" to engage with what truly matters. The mentality is, "If you don't think about it maybe it'll go away."

The Root Center (Undefined)

Root Center

This center's conditioning manifests as a relentless pressure to "be in a hurry; rush, rush, rush, rush." This constant state of busyness prevents individuals from stopping to reflect on what truly matters, leading to a life of perpetual motion without genuine purpose.

The Ajna Center (Undefined)

Ajna Center

The "madness" here is being "terrified of being uncertain" and the constant, insistent need to "always be certain." This compulsion drives individuals to "make up any lie to save itself from uncertainty," fostering a "blindness" to truth.

The Sacral Center (Undefined - Manifestors, Reflectors, Projectors)

Sacral Center

For non-sacral types, the not-self leads to a "madness to never give up," even when persisting is futile or detrimental. This becomes a control mechanism, preventing individuals from quitting even when it is correct for them to do so.

The Splenic Center (Undefined - ~50% of humanity)

The Spleen

An undefined spleen creates a deep, primal fear for survival, leading to an "incredible madness—hold on, don’t let go." This manifests as clinging to things and people that are not good for them, often driving addictive behaviors in a desperate search for security.

The Solar Plexus Center (Undefined - 49% of humanity)

Solar Plexus Center

This powerful emotional center, when undefined, leads to the "madness of avoiding confrontation." This avoidance, often seen in societal behavior, ultimately leads to the avoidance of truth and a passive acceptance of oppressive situations.

The Throat Center (Undefined)

Throat Center

The not-self here is characterized by an "enormous need... to get as much attention as they possibly can" and "showing off." This drive for attention, often seen in modern media, leads to destructive "comparison" and a deep underlying "sickness."

The Heart Center (Undefined - ~70% of humanity)

Ego Center

The open heart center is a profound source of madness, bringing the theme of "unworthiness" and the feeling of "I am not good enough." This is linked to the societal pressure to "keep your promises" and the suffering that comes from breaking them, leading to self-blame and a lack of self-love.

The G Center (Undefined)

G Center

The "saddest of all is looking for love" externally. This "madness" manifests as a "search, this yearning, this longing, this looking" for love outside oneself, resulting in "distorted bonds" because true love can only exist when one loves oneself.

Living as the Not-Self has profound and often devastating consequences, both for the individual and for the collective:

 

A "Lousy Life": When one's "frequency isn't correct" due to operating as the Not-Self, it leads to a life that "becomes lousier day by day, heavier, the density of it, and the weight of it."

 

Distorted Frequency and Transference: The "not-self" leads to a "dysfunctional frequency" in the holistic vehicle (body and life). This distorted frequency causes the Magnetic Monopole (the force that holds us together and directs us) to "capture" information incorrectly, a process called "transference," which results in a loss of connection to oneself.

 

"Lao Tzu's World": When the frequency is incorrect, it leads to "Lao Tzu's world," characterized by a "mean spirit," "greed," "all the ugliness" of homogenization, and the "complete uninhibited release of the strategic killer monkey, this blood bath planet." This is what humans become when their frequency is not correct.

 

Loss of Spirit and Potential: The "blame game of the melancholy" (for individuals) "tears away their spirit and then they do not feel that they can make it in this life." A life without creativity, particularly for individuals, is "hell" and "strips them of their spirit."

 

Mind Ruining Lives: The "not-self mind" is described as an "insane thing" that "ruins people's lives" by dictating actions and preventing surrender to the body's natural intelligence. It constantly seeks "reason" and "blame," even for natural chemical shifts like melancholy, transforming them into suffering.

 

Inability to Transcend: Individuals cannot find transcendence or true balance on the material plane until they find their unique "signature" (peace, satisfaction, success, or surprise), which is impossible when operating as the Not-Self.

 

The Human Design system offers a mechanical pathway out of the Not-Self's trap, leading to a life of "unique differentiation" and authenticity:

Strategy and Authority: The Tuning Fork:

The primary solution is to "operate correctly mechanically" by following one's personal Strategy and Authority. This acts as a "tuning fork" that puts the individual "in tune," correcting their frequency and allowing the Magnetic Monopole to capture information correctly. This is the "only way that the passenger can get out of it" and begin to perceive beyond the program's conditioning.

Surrender to the Vehicle:

This path requires "absolute and complete and total surrender to the vehicle" (the body). The body is the true intelligence and the artist; talent is inherent in the form, not something the mind can create. By surrendering to the body's wisdom, the "passenger" (consciousness) is liberated from the mind's torment, allowing inherent creativity and uniqueness to emerge.

Re-educating the Personality:

 

 

 

The mind (personality) is not designed to be the inner authority. Its "non-fixedness" makes it prone to distortion. "Education is for the personality" to teach the mind how to "fix the color" to its correct trajectory, allowing it to serve as a pure "outer authority" for unique expression.

Awareness Through Observation:

 

Becoming "aware" is crucial, and it is rooted in "observation." This means disengaging from the mind's constant "planning, worrying, debating" and its "this and that" dualism. By simply watching the mind without identifying with its distortions, the individual can align with their true trajectory.

 

Embracing "Enlightened Selfishness":

The journey is about becoming "abnormal, different, unique" from the homogenized world. This involves "enlightened selfishness"—a total commitment to living one's own truth and trusting in oneself above all else. This self-trust is the foundation of self-love and allows one to live correctly and be treated correctly, eliminating resistance and enhancing well-being.

 

 

One Person at a Time:

The transformation from the Not-Self is an "exceedingly difficult process" due to humanity's deep conditioning. It is a "one person at a time" endeavor, as the homogenized collective is resistant to change.

By embracing these principles, individuals can shed the "seven-centered baggage" of inherited moralities and societal expectations, leading to profound self-knowledge and the fulfillment of their unique potential.

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Important Note: While these settings will bring your Genetic Matrix chart as close as possible to a Cosmic Human Design chart, it may not be an exact replica. However, for most people, it will be very close and highly accurate.

 

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Step 2: Astrology System Settings

 

 

Scroll down within the settings until you locate the section titled 'Astrology System Settings'.

  • Click inside the relevant box or dropdown menu until you find and select: True Sidereal - C (Chimenti).

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Find the 'Astro HD House Setting' option.

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Locate the 'Astro HD Sidereal Settings' section.

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