Gate 16 (Gene Key 16) is the Gate of Skills; explore its position in the human design chart, the 48-16 channel, and the Throat Center; harness Gate 16’s wisdom;

Introduction to Human Design Gate 16 and Gene Key 16

Human Design Gate 16 is the Gate of Skills. People with Gate 16 defined can never have enough skills! This isn’t a gate of natural talents. It’s a gate more akin to “practice makes perfect.” Repetition of skills in order to master them is key here.

Location of Gate 16 in your Human Design Chart

Gate 16 is located in the Throat center of the bodygraph or human design chart.

The 48-16 Channel and Gate 16’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 16 forms part of the Channel of the Wavelength. Channel 48-16 is a Projected Channel that is part of the Understanding Circuit.

This channel is all about going deep into the well. There’s an insatiable need to learn everything about a topic here. With this channel defined, you’ve no interest in staying on the surface level. It’s about wisdom and a depth of knowledge. These are people who are drawn to take every certification and gain all of the knowledge that they can as they go through life.

The great fear of people with this channel is one of inadequacy. Under all of their learning and skills, they struggle with feelings of inadequacy.

Tapping into Gate 16’s Energy

How does Gate 16 show up in your chart, and how can you tap into that insightful energy? Start by taking a look at your own chart to see if Gate 16 is defined (the line is colored in)  or undefined (the line is blank). Next, look at the Throat Center to see if it is defined (colored in) or undefined (blank).

Here are the possibilities:

Defined Gate 16 in a Defined Throat Center

If Gate 16 is defined for you in a defined centre you have access to this energy always. It’s part of who you are. You possess a lot of skills and are always ready to dive in and learn another, practicing it until you have it down pat.

Defined Gate 16 in an Undefined Throat Center

If Gate 16 is defined for you in an undefined centre it is considered dormant. It will be activated when you are with someone who has Gate 48 (the Gate of Depth) defined OR when a planetary transit defines Gate 48. The themes of hanging gates in undefined centres often play out in relationships.

Accessing Energy with an Undefined Gate 16

If Gate 16 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 16

The shadow of Gate 16, according to Gene Keys, is indifference.
Richard Rudd (Gene Keys) explains that this 16th Gene Key moves from indifference to mastery. In order to unlock the genius that lives within Gene Key 16, you must be willing to go deep and do the work. It won’t always come easily.

A personal exercise for Gate 16 awareness

Make a list of all of the skills that you possess. Notice which ones come naturally and which you’ve honed over time. Celebrate yourself! You know how to do a lot of things!

Embrace the Human Design Gate 16 Mantra:

I am disciplined. I honour my genius by honing my skills through practice.

✨ NOTE ✨

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, Phoebe Kuhn, and Erin Clarie Jones, to name a few. These articles are my own contemplations of the Human Design System, in my own words.