Dr Nicolya Williams

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What do the four arrows in human design mean?

Human design is a comprehensive system that breaks down all of the fine details and nuances of who you are designed to be.

The biggest mistake I see people make when they learn about human design is that they focus so much on human design type. While that does provide details into your design, it’s the most general aspect of the entire system.

Meaning if someone says they are a woman and you identify as a woman as well that does not say a whole lot about your personality.


With human design you have your type, profile, strategy, authority, variables, signature, non self theme etc. and all of these things together give you a beautiful picture of the authentic version of you and the tools you need to come home to yourself.

Variables are actually one of my favorite parts of the human design chart. Variables is an advanced area of the Human Design System which offers you an in-depth look at your digestion, manifestation style, perspective and environment.


Understanding your variables can free you from the conditioning so you can express your own unique awareness.

Today I want to share more about your variables, what each one means and how you can begin to play with these to live your life more aligned by design!

Variables are the top four arrows around your head center on your human design chart. Variable is an advanced area of the Human Design System which offers you an in-depth look at your cognitive design and uniqueness. Variables show you how you experience life. Your Variable calculation is derived from a combination of both your Personality and Design Sun and Earth as well as your North and South Nodes of the Moon.

And cool fact: the variables are actually connected to the right and left side of the brain.

So let’s break down what each one means specifically for you.

***Be sure to have your chart handy!


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