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So, it turns out I am a splenic projector! And it's SO RIGHT! The alone time, the leading folk, the teaching... Yes! Off to take a deeper dive but thanks both for this inspiring conversation.x

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oooh! Hi Projector buddy :-) I love this has landed so much for you Lindsay, it's been amazing for me, listening to that voice instead of overriding it with all the shoulds! looking forward to chatting more anon x

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Ooooooh love this, and so curious to hear more about perhaps decisions you have made based on that very instant instinctive voice. Do share any insights you discover, I love hearing how it all lands for others when they land into it. xxx

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Thank you both for this, fascinating conversation! Human design is completely new to me (apart from what you told me about it, Layla) and I will definitely find out more! The only thing I've tried that would come close to this is a personality test on 16personalities.com - finding out I'm an Advocate (INFJ-A), and basically that there's nothing wrong with me, was a huge relief.

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Ahhh yes Annette, that sense of being seen for who we are and not havig to ‘fix’ anything is so soothing. I am glad you found this conversation interesting and would love to hear more of what you uncover if you do dive in a little deeper. I have also done the 16personalities test and it was very reassuring as well, the only thing I question with these — and why I love HD so much — is that I still think when we are answering questions we have a mental bias towards things that could have been skewed by our lived experiences and the world around us. So the beauty of HD is that there really isn’t anything we can do to influence the outcome of the chart because it is literally written in the stars!!! Ultimately though, anything that makes us feel like we can be more of our true selves is a wonderful thing. Thank you so much for listening and your comment here, hope you have some fun exploring it more. xxx

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Lauren, thank you so much for your response. Of course I went and put my date of birth in a HD website, straight after reading your post. Problem is, I don't recognise myself at all in the MG energy type. You talked with Layla about that sense of knowing deep down, yet this energy type goes against most things I I know myself to be. Does this happen often? Please tell me I'm not the only one...

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It does happen, often it is that we have been so used to operating in a certain way that it can be quite alien to us, but also there is so much nuance below the layers. What is it specifically that doesn't resonate? Did you look at the profile numbers at all as that can be really helpful if the energy type is tricky to integrate? It could also be that you have certain channels that might make you operate in a way that would feel almost more like a different energy type... so many things that could be explored! I love that you are getting curious with it all. x

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fascinating response Lauren, all the layers. so glad I had someone help me navigate through it, lucky those who have you :-)

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OK, it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one! Thank you for that Lauren. And you're spot on when you say I'm quite overwhelmed by it all. What doesn't resonate is the flitting around quickly from one thing to the next, and the seemingly boundless energy, when I usually like to go slow and deep. My profile numbers are 5/2, but I haven't looked into them yet. It sounds like a proper reading is required... Thanks again for your thoughtful responses x

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It may be that you are just simply very intuitively aligned with the things that light you up, perhaps you haven’t felt that pivot energy because it has always just naturally flowed and you have been honouring that already? I also think, for me anyway, there are common threads that have weaved their way through many of the things that I have done, so while I have often felt like I am moving from thing to thing, to others there are similar themes to what I am doing and it was more me thinking I am ‘supposed’ to do things a certain way. There are many ways that you can explore, but perhaps take something from the strategy or authority as a starting point and experiment with them… so the response strategy - seeing what comes into your environment, and perhaps your authority - which could be emotional or sacral. You don’t have to digest it all at once at all… and only then pursue it if you feel curious and called to, otherwise you can just see it as a little fun. xxx

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Hi Annette, I can't quite answer your question, except to say that I did not REALLY have that sense of feeling seen etc. until I had a reading with someone, who was a) looking at my chart (everyone's chart is different, so - and Lauren please correct me if I'm wrong! - it was as much about the nuances of my reading, rather than a general 'projector' type that felt so, so true.) b) I think it is all quite confusing without having a human talking to you about it the first time, and then going off and discovering yourself. I was lucky this was gifted to me, but it did really make all the difference...

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I absolutely agree Layla, that sometimes it is the many layers beneath the energy type that give you that true resonance, and there is so much more than just that surface ‘type’… I definitely feel like having someone reflect it back to you through a reading is really helpful and helps to integrate the information a little more, it can be very overwhelming otherwise. x

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Thanks for that Layla, much appreciated 🙏🏻. So much to uncover and unpack, I'm even more curious now.

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This was so interesting! Thank you both, I loved hearing what a difference HD made in your lives and had a very happy hour starting to explore it 💕

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so glad you enjoyed listening and dipping your toe in to it as well Jaimie xx

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So glad you found it interesting Jaimie, I hope you have fun exploring it and do get in touch to share any insights you discover. x

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Thank you both for accompanying me on my walk in the woods this morning! I loved your conversation and it has certainly inspired me to revisit my HD chart as I feel at a threshold in my life and feel drawn to aligning myself with my design more intentionally. I did some deep diving into my chart back when I discovered it in 2016 ish but life has changed somewhat since then! There were so many things you both said that sparked realisations for me, like about the nature of my work since becoming a mother as a Projector. I have definitely criticised myself in recent years for finding it impossible to return to the work I was doing before but I now realise that perhaps the problem is with the work/societal expectations/set up rather than me. I also resonated deeply with your words about writing a book Layla. I am embarking on a book project for the first time and am so excited by the prospect of alone-time, research and the whole process. I loved hearing both of your insights, it was such a nourishing and inspiring conversation, thank you! Xx

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So loved that we joined you on your walk Lyndsay, feels so special! I definitely think that our explorations come in layers and we get what we need from the information at the time, but then suddenly see something new when we look from a different perspective. At the core though of course our being doesn’t change, but the environment around it does. I think there is so much de-conditioning to be done for all energy types in different ways because truly… very few people actually thrive operating in the way that we are ‘told to’. I am so excited for your book. xxx

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wonderful response here Lauren, very wise:-) And YES so excited to hear about your book Lyndsay ... follow that river of creation x

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I agree, she’s a wise one! Thank you Layla, and likewise. I also hope you had the most magical time on your writing retreat, what a dream xx

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Yes you’re so right about the layers, it’s like discovering things when we need them and things landing differently in different chapters of our lives. Thank you L and for your early support for my book dream xx

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So fascinating, I love how human design brings so many threads together, and also like that it’s anchored in a birth chart, in time-space coordinates. I resonated with both of your personality descriptions, and am now very curious about my own!

It does make me wonder about this human tendency of ours to not only want to understand ourselves, but to seek out exterior validation that we’re “ok” as we are. As you say, often what human design and so many modalities reveal is stuff we already know… and yet we need that stamp of approval.

At least that’s what I’ve been working on these past years: understanding and accepting “this is me,” this is what works best for me to feel safe, at ease, nourished, inspired etc.

Lauren, I like that you describe your role as encouragement to be who we are.

Gosh… sometimes it feels like I’ve spent 52 years figuring myself out!

Will definitely investigate HD further, thanks to you both!

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I love all of these reflections Marguerite, I think you raise such important topics of conversation. I agree… we do like to have some form of validation in our experiences, and that is very much what Human Design gave me, or at least a permission slip to be the version of myself I knew I was deep down. It is often said that HD is for the ‘children’… by which I think it means that if we treat the younger generations now as the unique beings that they are, they won’t have to do so much unlearning as they grow and will hopefully be equipped with a little more understanding and acceptance that the way they operate is in fact totally right for them (and needed). I am always cautious of over ‘labeling’ but also finding the balance between things that I feel really do sit right in my ‘bones’ and HD, for me, has done that. I always do say take what you need from it, and let go of anything that doesn’t resonate right now. I am so glad that the conversation has sparked a curiosity in you, I think that is so exciting. xx

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And I love the idea of the younger generations having more direct access to self-knowledge. Agree too about information landing in the body-heart before onboarding.

Will be in touch privately about a consultation! xx

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just dropping in here to say very much enjoyed reading this conversation between you both - and the questions and reflections you had Marguerite and your thoughts, too, Lauren. Given me much food for thought, too. x

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SUPER excited to listen to this, will return here with many thoughts I'm sure xx

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Can’t wait to hear how you receive it xxx

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Looking forward to this, Layla! I’ve long been curious about human design.

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Would love to hear your thoughts after listening Marguerite, it’s certainly been a big catalyst for many areas of my life. Do feel free to ask any questions you might have. X

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I find it fascinating, and have also found it most helpful in my life! interested to hear what you think x

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