In Human Design, Determination refers to an individual’s optimal way of taking in and processing food and information, ensuring that they maintain their health and well-being. No matter what your aura type, your Human Design Determination is a tool to aid you in caring for your body and mind in the manner that you digest the world around you.
Digestion in Human Design can be found through the arrow in the top left corner of the bodygraph. It shows you how to best nourish your body into alignment and also highlights how you digest sensory information and life itself. Determination originated in the Primary Health System and is directly tied to your Human Design Variable. How you experience your Human Design Determination will vary depending on what channels and gates you have. Additionally, each aura type will experience their determinations in a different way.
Consider a car. Determination, in the Human Design Framework, is a piece of the Primary Health System. The beauty of Human Design is that it offers us a toolbox that contains a variety of different tools that help us know and accept ourselves. We can go through life and make choices in accordance with our Human Design type and strategy and live an awesome life.
It’s too easy to want to codify and label parts of the chart, such as the determination, without looking at the synthesis of all of the parts of the chart and the entire story that the chart reveals. When we grossly simplify this process by only looking at one element to tell us “everything” about important aspects of life - such as health - we miss the main point of the chart. Your chart does not reveal what you are, but HOW you are. In addition, every element in the chart represents a potential with a shadow side and a high side. We’re not a “this” or a “that”. We are living possibilities that are responsive to life in every single moment of our existence.
Being aware of your Human Design Determination can be very beneficial to how you live your life. All Human Design requires experimentation and using the knowledge of your Human Design Determination will take time and patience. Determination is a much deeper dive into your Human Design and can feel challenging at times.
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Human Design is a complex system. Our design shows us how to express ourselves, where we are vulnerable to social conditioning, where we limit ourselves, and how to make decisions. It shows us who we are at our most aligned and who we are when we are out of alignment.
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Understanding Taste in Human Design
In Human Design, Taste is one of the primary senses or modes through which an individual is designed to interact with and experience the world. In Human Design Determination, Conditions vs. Appetite, Taste, and Thirst are considered to be Conditions. Condition refers to what is happening inside the body.
Sensory Orientation: Taste as a primary sense means that an individual is particularly attuned to their gustatory sensations. Environmental Influence: Individuals with Taste as a dominant sense may prefer environments where they can savor different flavors and have diverse culinary experiences. Personal Interaction: For people with Taste in their design, sharing meals and culinary experiences with others can be a significant way to connect and bond. Learning and Comprehension: These individuals might learn best through experiences that involve tasting or experimenting with flavors. Health and Well-being: Emphasizing gustatory experiences can enhance well-being. Relationships: Understanding the importance of taste can improve relationships, as these individuals enjoy sharing and experiencing flavors with others.
The second condition is Taste. Taste is being selective about what you choose to put into your body. Some may consider this to be picky or even snobbish.
There are different types of taste that can influence your diet. They are:
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- Open Taste Determination
- Closed Taste Determination
Next, we will explore Closed Taste Determination in detail.
Closed Taste Explained
Closed Taste advice: You operate best by sticking to what you already know. You prefer to be in control of what you eat, including ingredients and preparation. You are able to tell if you will like something before you even taste it.
Closed Taste tends to stick with what they know they enjoy.
Understanding your Human Design can provide valuable insights into how you can optimize your life and well-being. By recognizing and embracing your unique sensory orientation, you can create an environment and lifestyle that supports your health, relationships, and overall fulfillment.
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