In the Human Design system, the topic of Crystals plays a very important role in the structure of our energetic system. In fact, Crystals are what define us.
What is their role?
To understand it, we need to grasp a few aspects. In simple terms:
Every particle in the universe is made up of energy particles — from the smallest (quarks, protons, etc.) to larger ones (atoms, compounds, etc.) to the largest, including substances, organs, objects, plants, and beings. These energy particles are connected to form specific structures. What binds these particles into a structure is so-called “information.” It is “Information” that determines the way atoms combine to form a larger structure.
For example, as humans, we are trillions of energy particles, structured through information in a coherent way that creates our cells, organs, and body parts.
On a larger scale — beyond us and Earth — the entire universe is one vast collection of energy particles connected by “Information.” This “Information” shapes and co-creates every object in the universe (including us).
The field of information is made up of particles called Neutrinos.
Our bodies “read” the information coming from neutrinos. This “reading” occurs through Crystals. We can imagine it as the walls of the Crystals polarizing the neutrino stream in such a way that the cells of our body are subjected to a specific frequency of neutrino influence, as determined by those Crystals. This frequency creates the “Program” that operates within us.
You can learn more about the Program in the article: https://soulguiding.org/blog/what-is-the-program-in-human-design-2
Our Profile and BodyGraph (the graphical presentation of our Profile) represent our energetic map. They show how energy flows through our body and psyche (thoughts, emotions, etc.).
In Human Design, Crystals are not physical crystals (they are more energetic) but metaphorical representations of aspects of our consciousness and how it operates.
There are two main types of Crystals:
- The Consciousness Crystal
- The Design Crystal
(I use the English terms here because it’s difficult to find suitable equivalents in Polish. For example, “Project” would be very inaccurate.)
What Are the Crystals of Consciousness?
Crystals are the places where we respond to the energy of neutrinos. This is where the connection between the cosmos and our nature occurs.
Crystals bring with them specific information and traits that influence the unique life path of each individual.
They represent fundamental components of individuality and are crucial in determining each person’s unique traits and potential.
They help us understand how we process information, make decisions, and respond to the world around us.
They are the medium through which “life energy” or “aura” permeates, shaping personality and destiny.
Crystals define the unique characteristics and potential of each person, influencing how they process information and react to the world. They also account for our “dual consciousness” (what Ra Uru Hu refers to as “Binary Consciousness”).
Below is a brief description of the role and functioning of the Crystals:
The Design Crystal (Body Consciousness Crystal):
This Crystal relates to the genetic aspect — the programs inherited from our ancestors. It concerns the construction of our physical body and the physical form of life on Earth.
It is connected to the Ajna Center, located around the “third eye.”
This Center is associated with our mind, logical thinking, etc., but the Crystal also governs the foundational information that shapes and builds our physical body.
It influences our health, vitality, and the way we physically respond to the environment.
More on this topic can be found in the article “Passenger and Vehicle”:
The Consciousness Crystal (Soul Consciousness Crystal):
This Crystal represents the aspect of personal identity, awareness, and the mind.
The “mind” here refers not only to logical thinking but also to broader aspects far beyond the current scientific understanding of brain function — including phenomena such as telepathy, extrasensory perception, receiving information from the “information field,” and the influence of thoughts on material and living objects, even though science today may not fully recognize these.
We can compare this Crystal to our soul.
The Soul represents our Consciousness and our timeless nature.
This Crystal appears in our body during the third trimester of pregnancy.
In simple terms, the Soul chooses a specific body — already partially formed — and a particular family and “set of subconscious programs” inherited from ancestors.
The body already has its Design Consciousness and a pre-defined life path where it will experience certain events necessary for its life’s purpose.
The Soul chooses the body to experience the situations and lessons it has set for this life.
The growth of consciousness happens from the lowest level, life after life, ascending to the highest degree of awareness.
This is the path from Shadow toward Gifts and Siddhi.
More about the development of Consciousness can be found in the article: https://soulguiding.org/blog/how-do-you-identify-your-archetype-how-do-you-work-with-it-what-are-the-shadow-and-the-gift
This Crystal is connected to the Head Center in our Profile (BodyGraph chart).
This Center is responsible for thought processes, information processing, abstract thinking, and more.
This Crystal “governs the way” we interpret the world, our thoughts, beliefs, and our sense of identity — who we believe we are.
The role of the Soul is to experience life’s events and “receive lessons,” growing toward universal love.
It involves moving from the frequency of Shadow toward Gift and Mastery.
In the analogy of the Vehicle, this element corresponds to the Passenger:
“The Passenger sits in the back and observes the road.”
The Magnetic Monopole:
This is the third element. It is associated with the G/Identity Center, which governs our identity, life direction, major life experiences, and self-love. This element is responsible for our life experiences, most important relationships, and defining events. The Magnetic Monopole is particularly connected with Gate 2 (“Receptivity”).
More about Gate 2 here: https://soulguiding.org/blog/gate-2-where-am-i-and-where-am-i-going-may-3-9
In the Vehicle analogy, this element corresponds to the Driver: “The Driver steers our life toward specific, predefined events.”
Summary:
Crystals in Human Design are like mirrors that reflect neutrino streams, giving each person a specific way of receiving information.
The role of Crystals is a complex but fascinating aspect of the Human Design system, shedding light on the unique nature of every human being.