The 12 different profiles show the basic way of how people live their lives. Exact information of course is always based on the interplay of all the different details within a chart.
The profile also determines the ‘ANGLE‘: A right angle (profiles 1/3 to 4/6) indicates a fundamental inward orientation, which in Human Design is referred to as “personal destiny.” A left angle (profiles 5/1 to 6/3) indicates a fundamental outward orientation, referred to as “transpersonal karma.” The juxtaposition profile (1/4), which lies exactly in between, represents a special straightforwardness and is called “fixed fate” in Human Design.
 Profile 1 / 4
about 2% of humanity The conscious side shows – just like in the 1/3 – the theme of investing the foundation to become an authority over time. The unconscious 4 notices that there are other people ‘out there’. Their theme is to externalize something and look after friendship and networks, always waiting for the right moment and opportunity. The ‘investigating opportunist’ is waiting for the right timing and friends to externalize their foundation. |
 Profile 2 / 4
about 15% of humanity The conscious side shows a withdrawn ‘natural’ who is busy with their own stuff whereas others project on them what they think might be good for them. The unconscious side shows again a friendly opportunist who waits for the right moment. This profile needs to be called out. Education and support are important and the phase of dependency and care may last longer. |
 Profile 2 / 5
about 2% of humanity The conscious side again shows a hermit like in the 2/4. ‘Leave me alone’ and ‘why are they all bothering me?’ are general themes. The unconscious 5th line represents the potential for practical and general solutions. The 5 carries like the 2 the theme of projection. Projections from the outside may lead to paranoia in this withdrawn personality and therefore ‘distance’ is a very important aspect here. |
 Profile 3 / 5
about 15% of humanity The conscious side shows the anarchist and martyr. They stumble into situations and relationships to find out what does not work. Learning from mistakes and a lot of variety is very important. The unconscious side speaks about universalizing things. The heretic who questions standards and rules and the general who is expected to find solutions in time of crisis. With this profile it is vital to realize that mistakes are part of any development. |
 Profile 3 / 6
about 2% of humanity This is one of the (four) profiles that mark a life of 3 phases – 0-about 30, 30-50, after 50. Here until about 30 years of age both the conscious and the unconscious side are dominated by the theme of trial and error. Chaos, mistakes, pessimism and broken relationships belong into this first phase of life. It is especially important not to be punished for ‘mistakes’ as they are a vital ingredient of the learning process. After about 30 years of age the viewpoint changes, these being turn into observers, administrators and authorities. Objectivity grows out of 30 years of experience and stamina. The real challenge begins after about 50 years of age. Beings with a 6th line profile are meant to become the living example and discover what ‘soul mate’ is all about. |
 Profile 4 / 6
about 15% of humanity The conscious side shows again the opportunist, who is fixed and very busy looking for friendship and the possibility to externalize their truths to the world. The unconscious side goes through the 3 phases mentioned above. 30 years of chaos, 20 years of aloofness and in the end becoming a role model. For profile 3/6 and 4/6 this is an unconscious process, unaware to the conscious side of the personality. |
 Profile 4 / 1
about 2% of humanity This profile is the bridge between personal destiny and transpersonal karma. The conscious side shows again the opportunist who waits until out of friendship comes a good opportunity. The unconscious side demands a solid foundation. The base must be correct to be externalized without a change, friendly and fixed, without chaos or adaption. A sound education is especially important for such beings because the foundation is meant to last a lifetime and therefore has to be very stable. |
 Profile 5 / 1
about 15% of humanity The 5th line has to reach out and be a part of relationships and connections and universalize their truths. The result of other people’s projection is a good reputation which only lasts if the 5/1 truth is practical and applicable. The unconscious side is pointing at foundation work again. The base has to be correct so that the expectations may be fulfilled. Too much pressure and expectations at an early age can lead to paranoia. |
 Profile 5 / 2
about 2% of humanity Like in 2/5 we see a double projection field. Here the expectation on the conscious side is that these beings are a saviour, the projection on the unconscious side leads to everybody thinking that they know what might be good for them. Distance is very important but makes them even more attractive. It is difficult to involve these beings into anything because they can only motivate themselves. The potential power and perfection needs preparation and education. 5/2 children need peace and distance to avoid the building up of paranoia. |
 Profile 6 / 2
about 15% of humanity Again we see an indication of the 3 life phases, this time on the conscious side. Until the age of about 30 trial and error is a main theme here. But the true theme is to be a role model, something that is expected of them right from the start. The unconscious side has to deal with expectations therefore the possibility of retreat is very important but can only be accomplished in the second phase, after the age of 30. Then these beings can become the objective observer and gain influence in society. After the 50th birthday the 6/2 has to get involved again with the world, give up the observing and become a living example. |
 Profile 6 / 3
about 2% of humanity This profile too lives through 3 phases in life, in the first phase the trial and error is represented on both the conscious and the unconscious side. 3/6 children need extra support to go through the chaos but at the same time have to be able to experience many things without outside interference or expectations. It is very important that they learn to see the positive side of any mistake and not get punished for it. In the second phase their aloof time of objectivity is not undisturbed, because the unconscious 3rd line keeps on trying things out. The third phase marks a time of being a role model. Although the retreat was rather turbulent and the distance could not be kept up for a long time but the collected experience is now valid and large. |
