Gate 19 (Gene Key 19) is the Gate of Sensitivity; explore its position in the human design chart, the 19-49 channel, and the Root Center; embody Gate 19’s sensitivity;

Introduction to Human Design Gate 19 and Gene Key 19

Human Design Gate 19 is The Gate of Synthesis. In Human Design circles, we refer to it as The Gate of Sensitivity. People with Gate 19 are Highly Sensitive Persons or HSP’s. They’re often able to communicate with animals and with those in other realms.

They may feel the tags on their clothing or be incredibly particular about the texture of their food. There is a pressure with this gate defined to know that your needs will be met. It’s like you flirt with life to see if it will send you someone to meet your needs.

Having your basic needs met is of utmost importance. You want a full pantry, a loving embrace, and a home to call your own.

You may be naturally drawn to physical touch with Gate 19 defined. Or not.

Location of Gate 19 in your Human Design Chart

Gate 19 is located in the Root center of the bodygraph or human design chart.

The 19-49 Channel and Gate 19’s Human Design Circuitry

Think of Human Design Circuitry as the circuit board that lies beneath the rest of your design. Circuitry is the thing that all other aspects are placed upon. It lays the foundation and the energies here never change.  

There are 3 main circuits in Human Design: Individual, Collective, and Tribal. 

Gate 19 forms part of the Channel of Sensitivity.
Channel 19-49 is a Projected Channel that is part of the Ego Circuit.

Agreements are of utmost importance to people with this channel. Gate 49 is known as the Gate of Rejection. With this channel defined, you’ll experience waves of emotion, based on your experience with your tribe. You may experience rage or bursts of anger when your needs in a relationship (including sexual needs) are not being met.

Your tribe is of utmost importance to you with this channel defined. You want to eat, sleep and breathe with them. Food, specifically meals, should be eaten together as often as possible.

When an agreement is broken, the rejection will be felt strongly by those with either Gate 19 or 49 or the entire channel. 

Tapping into Gate 19’s Energy

How does Gate 19 show up in your chart, and how can you tap into that sensitive energy? Start by taking a look at your own chart to see if Gate 19 is defined (the line is colored in)  or undefined (the line is blank). Next, look at the Root Center to see if it is defined (colored in) or undefined (blank).

Here are the possibilities:

Defined Gate 19 in a Defined Root Center

If Gate 19 is defined for you in a defined centre you have access to this energy always. It’s part of who you are. You’re a sensitive person who is deeply in tune with the needs of your tribe. It’s important for you to understand that your own needs will be met in order for you to feel ok.

Defined Gate 19 in an Undefined Root Center

If Gate 19 is defined for you in an undefined centre it is considered dormant. It will be activated when you are with someone who has Gate 49 (the Gate of Rejection) defined OR when a planetary transit defines Gate 49. The themes of hanging gates in undefined centres often play out in relationships.

Accessing Energy with an Undefined Gate 19

If Gate 19 is undefined for you, fear not! 
You’ll have access to the energy of this gate when you are with others who have it defined and/or through planetary transits. You can borrow this energy by being in the aura of someone who has it defined.

Unveiling The Shadow of Gate 19

The shadow of Gate 19, according to Gene Keys, is co-dependence, of course.
Richard Rudd (Gene Keys) explains that in the movie of your life, you’ll have supporting characters that you’ll naturally be drawn to as they’re here to help you to learn the lessons of your life. The danger here, with Gate/Gene Key 19, is to become codependent and unable to stand on your own as you move through life as a sensitive soul.

A personal exercise for Gate 19 awareness

Look at the people in your tribe. Do they make you feel safe and cared for? Do you know that your needs will be met? If not, jot down some of the things you’re not feeling secure in and have a discussion, over a meal, about how it would feel to be cared for.

Embrace the Human Design Gate 19 Mantra:

I am sensitive to my own needs and the needs of others. I take comfort in having my basic needs met.

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Human Design is all about the nuances. Each reader/specialist/guide has his or her own way of interpreting the messages encoded in the Human Design chart. I’ve learned from many teachers:
Karen Curry Parker, Ra Uru Hu, Richard Rudd, and Phoebe Kuhn, to name a few.
These articles are my own contemplations of the Human Design System.