Ever have one of those weeks where everything just feels a little off? Your energy is weird, your clients are all bringing up similar themes, and you’re wondering if Mercury is retrograde again… but it’s not?
You might be feeling the influence of Human Design transits, a powerful but often overlooked layer in the Human Design system that can explain a lot about what’s going on energetically in your life (and in your coaching sessions).
In this post, we’ll explore what Human Design transits are, how they work, and how you can begin to work with the transits to better support your coaching clients (and yourself!).
What Are Human Design Transits?
Just like in astrology, the planets are constantly moving. And as they do, they activate different Gates in the Human Design chart. These temporary influences are what we call Human Design transits.
Think of them like the cosmic weather. Your birth chart (i.e., your BodyGraph) doesn’t change—just like your home address doesn’t change when it rains. But what you feel and experience can shift dramatically depending on what’s happening up in the sky.
Transits don’t change who you are. But they do flavor your energy, your mindset, your emotions, and even the way you show up with your clients.
How Human Design Transits Show Up in the BodyGraph
Every planetary body activates a specific Gate in the Human Design Mandala as it moves. When a gate is activated by a transit, that energy temporarily lights up in your chart, even if it’s not part of your natal design.
If you already have that Gate defined, you may feel that energy amplified. If it’s undefined in your chart, it may feel new or different, like a temporary theme influencing your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.
Temporary Channel Activation
Here’s where things get really interesting: sometimes, a transiting planet activates the Harmonic Gate to one of your own hanging gates. This creates a temporarily defined Channel, which can even define a Center that’s usually open for you.
For example, if you normally have an undefined G Center but a transit creates a full channel between the G and the Sacral, you might suddenly feel a burst of identity, direction, or purpose… only to feel it fade a few days later. This can be incredibly validating (and enlightening!) to track, both for yourself and your clients.
How to Generate a Transit Chart (and Why It Matters)
To go deeper than the general energetic “weather,” you can actually generate a chart that overlays the current transits on top of your personal Human Design chart. This lets you see exactly how the planets are impacting your individual design and energy.
How to Do It
My favorite tool for this is the Neutrino Design app, which allows you to:
- View current transits in real time
- Look at past dates (great for reflecting on energy during launches, big life events, or client breakthroughs)
- Check future dates to anticipate upcoming energetic themes
As a coach, you can also use this tool with your clients. It adds even more depth and compassion to your sessions when you can say, “Hey, this Gate is being activated right now—how are you experiencing that energy?”
Themes of the 13 Celestial Objects in Human Design
In Human Design, there are 13 planetary bodies that influence your chart, both at birth and through ongoing transits. Each one brings its own unique energy:
| Celestial Object | Theme in Human Design Transits |
|---|---|
| Sun | Life force, themes of expression |
| Earth | Grounding, growth, balance |
| Moon | Motivation, what drives you emotionally |
| North Node | Future direction, karmic path |
| South Node | Past patterns, where you’ve been |
| Mercury | Communication, thinking, ideas |
| Venus | Values, relationships, aesthetics |
| Mars | Drive, aggression, immaturity |
| Jupiter | Expansion, blessings, life philosophy |
| Saturn | Discipline, responsibility, lessons |
| Uranus | Innovation, rebellion, surprises |
| Neptune | Spirituality, dreams, illusion, confusion |
| Pluto | Death and rebirth, shadow themes |
Not sure where to begin? I recommend tracking the Sun, Earth, and Mercury transits each week. These tend to have the most noticeable day-to-day effects on mindset, mood, and the conversations you’re having with clients.
Pssst. Every month, I send my email subscribers a detailed Energetic Forecast for the month ahead based on the upcoming Gate activations. Click here to subscribe so you get the next edition!
Why Human Design Transits Matter in Coaching
So why should you, as a coach, care about Human Design transits?
Because your clients are living in the same energetic soup as you are. When you understand what themes are active, you gain a powerful lens for interpreting shifts in each client’s:
- Mood
- Energy levels
- Focus
- Emotional expression
- Communication patterns
Let’s say the Sun is transiting Gate 36, the Gate of crisis and emotional upheaval. Suddenly your clients are all talking about heightened emotions, unclear decisions, or impulsive behavior. You’re not imagining it! This is exactly what Human Design transits help explain.
Being able to name and normalize these patterns in a session can instantly relieve pressure and create a sense of empowerment. “Ohhh, that’s what this is. I’m not crazy.”
Tracking Transits in Your Coaching Practice
You don’t need to become an expert astrologer to understand and use the Human Design transits as a coach. Start small and observe.
How to Begin
- Pick 1–2 planets to follow each week (start with the Sun and Earth).
- Use a tool like Neutrino Design or Genetic Matrix to check daily or weekly Gate activations.
- Reflect on patterns in your own energy and in your client sessions.
- Journal what you notice. This builds your understanding of how different Gates feel over time.
Real Coaching Example
When the Sun was in Gate 18 (the Gate of Correction), I had three clients bring up “things they need to fix” in their life. Patterns they’d been ignoring were suddenly glaringly obvious. That’s the power of transits: They bring certain energies to the surface, and knowing this can help you hold space for your clients with more compassion and clarity.
How to Use Human Design Transits With Clients
Ready to bring this into your sessions? Here are a few easy ways to begin:
- Normalize energy shifts, especially for undefined Centers and Gates.
- Use journal prompts related to activated gates: “What’s changing right now?” or “What are you being invited to see differently?”
- Prepare clients for periods of intensity or potential clarity.
- Watch for temporary definition in their BodyGraph (especially Channels that might give them a temporary “energy boost” or defined Center they don’t normally have).
This doesn’t mean every coaching session becomes a Human Design reading, but adding this awareness can help you hold space for what’s really going on under the surface.
Final Thoughts: Working With the Weather, Not Against It
Think of Human Design transits as the energetic forecast. You don’t need to cancel your plans because it’s raining, but you might bring a raincoat or leave your fancy shoes at home. ☔️
As coaches, this awareness allows us to meet ourselves and our clients with more empathy, aligned timing, and focused perspective. Over time, you’ll start to feel the transits before you even check the chart. And that intuitive connection? That’s where the magic happens.
Ready to Go Deeper?
If you loved this blog post and want to integrate Human Design more deeply into your coaching, check out my signature course: Human Design for Coaches. You’ll learn how to confidently interpret each client’s unique chart to personalize your sessions and help your clients get results that stick.
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