Gate 18 (Gene Key 18) is the Gate of Correction; explore its position in the human design chart, the 18-58 channel, and the Spleen Center; harness Gate 18’s perfection;

Introduction to Human Design Gate 18 and Gene Key 18

Human Design Gate 18 is The Gate of Correction. This gate finds fault everywhere, and it does it so effortlessly!! This is a gate of judgement, including self judgment. People with Gate 18 see the faults in everything. They see where improvements could be made in order for us to experience joy and vitality, as often as possible. In effect, they see how we should/could correct patterns that aren’t serving us so that we can experience joy.

Often, with this gate defined, you’ll have a resistance to those in authority in your life or to anyone trying to control you. You’re probably also a perfectionist.

Location of Gate 18 in your Human Design Chart

Gate 18 is located in the Spleen Center of the bodygraph or human design chart.

The 18-58 Channel and Gate 18’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 18 forms part of the Channel of Judgment.
Channel 18-58 is a Projected Channel that is part of the Understanding Circuit.

People with this channel are lifelong perfectionists. They’re often people who will challenge authority at every turn. It can often feel like people with either Gate 18 or 58 or both, will never be satisfied. They see EVERYTHING that needs improving. The trick is to wait to be asked to share, lest you seem like a judgmental beast.

Without Gate 48 also defined in your Human Design, you’ll see what needs correcting but won’t always be able to offer the solution. You know that something’s not working but don’t know how to correct it. 

Tapping into Gate 18’s Energy

How does Gate 18 show up in your chart, and how can you tap into that perfectionist energy? Start by taking a look at your own chart to see if Gate 18 is defined (the line is colored in)  or undefined (the line is blank). Next, look at the Spleen Center to see if it is defined (colored in) or undefined (blank).

Here are the possibilities:

Defined Gate 18 in a Defined Spleen Center

If Gate 18 is defined for you in a defined centre you have access to this energy always. It’s part of who you are. You’ll naturally see things that need to be corrected everywhere. You’ll naturally want to share this with others but it won’t land well if they haven’t asked for it.

Defined Gate 18 in an Undefined Spleen Center

If Gate 18 is defined for you in an undefined centre it is considered dormant. It will be activated when you are with someone who has Gate 58 (the Gate of Vitality and Joy) defined OR when a planetary transit defines Gate 58. The themes of hanging gates in undefined centres often play out in relationships. 

Accessing Energy with an Undefined Gate 18

If Gate 18 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 18

The shadow of Gate 18, according to Gene Keys, is judgment – go figure.
Richard Rudd (Gene Keys) explains that the downside here is noticing things that have been spoilt (which is how the i-ching refers to this gate) but not doing anything about them. In the highest expression, the 18th Gene Key invites us to move with integrity through corrections into perfection. Try not to think of this perfection as a need to be perfect. It’s perfection for the whole, the drive to experience vitality and joy.

A personal exercise for Gate 18 awareness

Observe your tendency to judge yourself, situations, and people in your life.
Notice how hard it is not to share everything you see that ‘could/should’ be corrected – and yes, I’m speaking from experience here.
It’s a constant lesson! 

Embrace the Human Design Gate 18 Mantra:

Noticing things that are not quite right comes naturally to me. I share these things only when the timing is right, only when asked, and always for the purpose of increasing joy for someone. 

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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.