Zodiac Basics that will Help You Understand Your Human Design

When it comes to understanding your Human Design chart, getting the basics of the astrological signs can give you a leg up. When looking at the basic view of your chart, you can see the planetary glyphs that show you which planets are activating the gates in your chart – but you may not be able to see the zodiac signs associated with each gate. Am I saying there’s more to the story here? As always, yes. 

When you view the Mandala version of your chart or the Astro HD view on GeneticMatrix, you can see the full expanded view of what’s happening behind the scenes. Underneath every Human Design gate number, there is a corresponding zodiac sign (and I Ching elements but one thing at a time!). 

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Astrology is the backbone for the Human Design chart and if you can grasp the archetypes of the 12 zodiac signs, you can further understand how the gates filter and expand your experience of each. If you’re new to astrology, spend some time getting to know the 12 zodiac signs and the energies they represent. This will allow you to ground and clarify what the Human Design gates mean and also give you a better understanding of the overarching archetypes at play in your design. You don’t have to memorize the meaning of every single Human Design gate to understand that as someone with a lot of Sagittarius in your chart, higher learning and exploration is a big deal for you. 

If you’re ready to get the dish on the zodiac signs and what they signify, check out this easy-peasy guide.

Aries

  • Element: Fire

  • Modality: Cardinal

  • House Ruler: 1st

  • Planet: Mars

  • Symbol: Ram

  • Qualities: Self-assured, eager, competitive, fiery disposition.

Taurus

  • Element: Earth

  • Modality: Fixed

  • House Ruler: 2nd

  • Planet: Venus

  • Symbol: Bull

  • Qualities: Down-to-earth, sensual, dependable, and creative.

Gemini

  • Element: Air

  • Modality: Mutable

  • House Ruler: 3rd

  • Planet: Mercury

  • Symbol: Twins

  • Qualities: Quick-moving, intellectual, outgoing, expressive, and curious.

Cancer

  • Element: Water

  • Modality: Cardinal

  • House Ruler: 4th

  • Planet: Moon

  • Symbol: Crab

  • Qualities: Intuitive, nurturing, protective, sentimental.

Leo

  • Element: Fire

  • Modality: Fixed

  • House Ruler: 5th

  • Planet: Sun

  • Symbol: Lion

  • Qualities: Confident, vibrant, courageous, out-going, and sometimes dramatic.

Virgo

  • Element: Earth

  • Modality: Mutable

  • House Ruler: 6th

  • Planet: Mercury

  • Symbol: Maiden

  • Qualities: Organized, analytical, practical, service-oriented, and loyal.

Libra

  • Element: Air

  • Modality: Cardinal

  • Planet: Venus

  • House Ruler: 7th

  • Symbol: Scales

  • Qualities: Social butterfly, impartial, diplomatic, and graceful.

Scorpio

  • Element: Water

  • Modality: Fixed

  • Planet: Pluto (formerly Mars)

  • House Ruler: 8th

  • Symbol: Scorpion

  • Qualities: Intuitive, passionate, mysterious, brave, and transformative.

Sagittarius

  • Element: Fire

  • Modality: Mutable

  • Planet: Jupiter

  • House Ruler: 9th

  • Symbol: Archer

  • Qualities: Adventurous, extroverted, philosopher, witty, and spiritual.

Capricorn

  • Element: Earth

  • Modality: Cardinal

  • Planet: Saturn

  • House Ruler: 10th

  • Symbol: Goat

  • Qualities: Disciplined, focused, go-getter, powerful, and inspirational.

Aquarius

  • Element: Air

  • Modality: Fixed

  • Planet: Uranus

  • House Ruler: 11th

  • Symbol: Water-bearer

  • Qualities: Dynamic, original, innovative, deep-thinker, and stead-fast.

Pisces

  • Element: Water

  • Modality: Mutable

  • Planet: Neptune (formerly Jupiter)

  • House Ruler: 12th

  • Symbol: Fish

  • Qualities: Artistic, psychic, affectionate, and deeply empathetic.

Human Design Basics, PlanetsKate Good