Gate 27 (Gene Key 27) is the Gate of Nourishment; explore its position in the human design chart, the 50-27 channel, and the Sacral Center; embody Gate 27’s compassion;

Introduction to Human Design Gate 27 and Gene Key 27

Human Design Gate 27 is the most healing energy in the Human Design bodygraph.
This is momma bear energy.
With this gate, you’re being called to care for yourself and THEN care for the others in your life. There’s a particular affinity to the young and the elderly with this gate defined. With this gate defined, you move through the world nurturing others as a way of life.

Location of Gate 27 in your Human Design Chart

Gate 27 is located in the Sacral center of the bodygraph or human design chart.  

The Channel and Gate 27’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. 

This is part of the Channel of Preservation (50-27).
It’s a Generated channel and is part of the Defence Circuit. This is aura busting energy. You have the ability to break down others’ defences quickly. The challenge is to know who you’re responsible for, really. This channel is all about preservation of our lineage. It’s caring for offspring and being sure they learn the principles that will guide them to survive and thrive.

Tapping into Gate 27’s Energy

How does Gate 27 show up in your chart, and how can you tap into that nurturing energy? Start by taking a look at your own chart to see if Gate 27 is defined (the line is colored in)  or undefined (the line is blank). Next, look at the Sacral Center to see if it is defined (colored in) or undefined (blank).

Here are the possibilities:

Defined Gate 27 in a Defined Sacral Center

If Gate 27 is defined for you in a defined centre you have access to this energy always. It’s part of who you are. You naturally nurture and nourish those around you. Be careful not to fall into martyrdom and to know when you’re responsible for someone and when you are not.

Defined Gate 27 in an Undefined Sacral Center

If Gate 27 is defined for you in an undefined centre it is considered dormant. It will be activated when you are with someone who has Gate 50 (the Gate of Values), defined OR when a planetary transit defines this gate.

Accessing Energy with an Undefined Gate 27

If Gate 27 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 27

The shadow of Gate 27, according to Gene Keys, is selfishness.
Richard Rudd (Gene Keys) explains that Gene Key 27 moves from selfishness, through altruism, to selflessness. Other words for altruism are consideration, compassion, and charitableness. With this gate (Gene Key) defined, you’re meant to be compassionate and nurturing, selfless even. BUT… and that’s a big but, selflessness requires that you care for yourself so that you give from your overflow, considering others needs as they come up.
You know this, right?
In Human Design, we refer to the shadow of this gate as martyrdom. This is a theme in my own design and I feel this word (martyrdom) deeply.

A personal exercise for Gate 27 awareness

Am I nourishing myself well? Do I have what I need to be able to care for others from my overflow? If your answer is no, get some ‘me time’ on your calendar STAT.

Embrace the Human Design Gate 27 Mantra:

I am worthy of my own compassion and care.

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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.