I always felt like I was swimming against an invisible current. Everyone around me seemed to run on an endless supply of energy, effortlessly moving from one thing to the next. I thought that because I couldn’t keep up, there must be something wrong with me. I’d experienced burnout in my early twenties and although I’d learned not to push myself past my limits, I felt resentful of others that seemed to make life look easy.
During the first Covid lockdown in early 2020, I discovered Human Design through a mentor. She was a Manifestor, so effortlessly living her truth that I craved a piece of her life. I remember entering my birth details and feeling curious – could something like this really change anything?
Learning that I was a Projector with a 3/5 personality profile didn’t mean anything to me, at first. But the more I found out what that meant about me, the more everything made sense.
Learning that I was a Projector was both a relief and a revelation. Projectors don’t generate endless energy like Generators or Manifesting Generators, and our gift lies not in doing but in guiding. We’re meant to observe, see patterns, and offer unique insights. The idea made sense, but it was completely at odds with how I’d been living.
I began reflecting on how hard I’d try to keep up with everyone around me. I always assumed I was “lazy” or not trying hard enough when I felt done in and they were still going.
Perhaps the greatest lesson was realising that Projectors work best when invited to share their wisdom. Since I can remember, I’ve wanted to help and share my expertise with everyone. I’d feel annoyed when people didn’t take my advice. Learning to be selective with who I am here to serve was a lightbulb moment!
But understanding myself as a Projector wasn’t the only layer of this transformation. Human Design didn’t stop at explaining my energy type—it went deeper, unfolding the essence of my 3/5 profile.
As a 3/5, I learned that my life path is all about trial and error, experimenting with what works and what doesn’t. My natural inclination to experience everything in life wasn’t random—it was my path to growth and understanding. This profile is known for its resilience and ability to “grow through what you go through”, which explained so much about why I’d felt drawn to dive headfirst into things, and why I felt I was always messing up!
Seeing this aspect of my profile felt liberating. The “3” in my profile meant that my life would be full of ‘mistakes’, an adventurous path that some might call messy, but one that leads to personal wisdom. And the “5” represented my desire to help and offer solutions to others. I started to see that every misstep, every setback I’d ever faced, was part of a larger purpose. Rather than feeling defeated by challenges, I was meant to rise, adapt, and turn my experiences into lessons that could help others.
Understanding the 3/5 profile gave me a new sense of grace for my past mistakes. I saw how every failed endeavor had taught me resilience and brought insights that I could share with others. No longer was I burdened by the need to be “perfect” or always “right.” Instead, I could embrace the beauty of my journey, knowing that each fall was a step toward deeper wisdom.
As I honored my Projector energy and embraced the “trial and error” nature of my 3/5 profile, something beautiful happened. Life began to flow. Opportunities that once felt forced now came naturally, almost effortlessly, once I stopped trying to be everything to everyone. By honoring my need for rest and allowing myself time to process, I found myself in a state of genuine creativity and insight.
And with that alignment came a profound sense of ease. I found my voice in ways I never had before, knowing that I could offer guidance not because I had all the answers but because my experiences had taught me enough to share something meaningful. I learned that being a Projector didn’t mean I had to stay on the sidelines; it simply meant that my role was different—I was here to guide, to offer insight, and to wait for those invitations to share what I’ve learned.
Today, I’m no longer striving for someone else’s idea of success. I’m living a life that feels authentic and aligned. I’ve embraced the power of my Projector nature and the lessons of my 3/5 profile, letting go of the pressure to fit into a world that wasn’t built for my energy type. I’ve found peace in the knowledge that my path is uniquely my own, unfolding with each new experience and each lesson learned.
For anyone struggling to understand their place in the world, I wholeheartedly recommend Human Design. It’s a tool that not only teaches you about your strengths but also invites you to honor the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to ignore. As a Projector, I’ve learned that my power isn’t in doing—it’s in seeing, guiding, and waiting for the right moments. And as a 3/5, I’ve learned to embrace my journey, mistakes and all, trusting that each misstep is leading me to a deeper wisdom.
If you’re looking to reconnect with your true self, to live in alignment and peace, Human Design may be the key you’ve been searching for. It certainly was for me.
