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The Profile in Human Design and the 6 Personality Archetypes
A Profile in Human Design is a personality type derived from the line numbers of the Sun Gate—conscious or unconscious. The Sun sign is the first element that appears on the chart columns representing your Design (unconscious) and your Personality (conscious) in your Human Design Chart.
The line numbers are the smaller numbers to the right of the larger ones. These numbers always range from 1 to 6 and appear in specific combinations separated by a slash, like 5/1 or 3/6 (though not all combinations are possible).
There are 6 lines that combine with each other, forming conscious and unconscious pairings. Each line represents a particular archetype or themes associated with that archetype. A Profile is essentially the way that archetype is lived out in our lives. Like your Energy Type, your Profile represents how you interact with the world, but unlike Energy Type, it extends beyond just your auric force. The Profile also highlights recurring themes or patterns throughout your life.
Just as we are all born with a Purpose, we are also born with a Profile that guides us toward that Purpose, giving us a personality shaped by specific traits.
Since your Profile is made up of two lines—one conscious and one unconscious—this means there are two archetypes within your personality: one that others can clearly see (the unconscious line), and one that you are more aware of internally (the conscious line), but which is not always obvious to others. We have no control over the unconscious line—it simply exists within us.
The 6 Lines and Their Archetypes
Line 1 – The Investigator
The Investigator is tireless in their pursuit of information. This is the kind of person who needs to study every possibility before making a decision. The Investigator reads all the reviews about a product before buying it and checks every single one of its specifications. An Investigator is a well of knowledge because they are always on the lookout for it. They love learning and love asking questions.
The Investigator is that friend who wants to see the full list of ingredients for a dish before ordering it at a restaurant.
Line 2 – The Hermit
The Hermit needs time and space to be alone. In truth, the Hermit is someone special, as they possess one or more innate talents that they are often unaware of—and, being a Hermit, they tend to hide or downplay these talents. The Hermit only comes out into the world when they are called to use their gift—otherwise, they stay at home.
The Hermit is that friend who, reluctantly, agrees to go to a party, but once you finally drag them onto the dance floor, turns out to be the best dancer of all.
Line 3 – The Martyr
The Martyr came into this world to learn through mistakes. It is through constant experimentation that the Martyr grows and matures. It is important that a Martyr has the opportunity to make mistakes without being judged or criticized. While we all learn from our mistakes, no one does it better than a Martyr, who is willing to jump into a freezing pool just to find out what hypothermia feels like.
The Martyr is that friend who’s always getting into accidents, bumping into things, and making a fool of themselves—but who never lets it get them down.
Line 4 – The Opportunist
The Opportunist loves meeting people, making connections, and sharing them with others. They tend to be in the right place at the right time. For the Opportunist, opportunities seem to appear easily, and not only do they seize them, but they also share them with others who might benefit—opening paths for both themselves and those around them.
The Opportunist is that friend who always knows someone, no matter where you go.
Line 5 – The Heretic
The Heretic wants to save everyone. They act as a karmic mirror, serving as a projection screen through which others can see their own wounds. The Heretic doesn’t leave anyone behind, and for that, they often feel the need to say yes to everything in order to please everyone. When they fail to meet those expectations, the Heretic is harshly criticized and even cast out. There’s very little room for error in a Heretic’s life. This makes it crucial for them to build a high level of trust in their relationships before they can fully open up—lest someone throw them into the fire at the first sign of disappointment.
The Heretic is that friend who picks up your phone calls in the middle of the night when you just need someone to talk to.
The Role Model is someone who serves as an example for everyone around them. However, this role is not something they’re born into. The Role Model goes through several life phases before becoming the person others look up to and admire. Until the age of 30, the Role Model goes through a rebellious phase, trying out many different experiences. From 30 to 50, they enter a period of integration and learning. Finally, after the age of 50, the Role Model puts all that experiential and intellectual learning into practice, becoming a person full of wisdom.
The Role Model is that friend who, in their youth, was all about parties and wild nights—and later became the one with the most successful career and family life.
The 12 Human Design Profile Types
Profiles are derived from the combination of lines, but because they descend like a DNA helix, they always skip one line. As such, the valid combinations are as follows:
1/3 – The Investigator / The Martyr
1/4 – The Investigator / The Opportunist
2/4 – The Hermit / The Opportunist
2/5 – The Hermit / The Heretic
3/5 – The Martyr / The Heretic
3/6 – The Martyr / The Role Model
4/6 – The Opportunist / The Role Model
4/1 – The Opportunist / The Investigator
5/1 – The Heretic / The Investigator
5/2 – The Heretic / The Hermit
6/2 – The Role Model / The Hermit
6/3 – The Role Model / The Martyr
Although each line has its own defined characteristics, when they come together to form a Profile in Human Design, they interact and take on slightly different nuances. For example, a conscious Investigator will use that line differently than someone with it unconsciously defined. A 1/4 Profile (Investigator/Opportunist) may thoroughly research places where they could meet someone who might offer them a job, and once they’re in that setting, the opportunity presents itself. Meanwhile, a 4/1 Profile (Opportunist/Investigator) might meet someone by chance who opens a door for them, and then they bombard them with questions that lead to a job offer.
Some profiles naturally complement each other, while others may present internal tension. A 5/2 Profile (Heretic/Hermit) might have a deep desire to save the world, but lack the drive to leave the house or talk to anyone—making the task more difficult. A 2/5 Profile (Hermit/Heretic), on the other hand, may find themselves thrown into the spotlight no matter how much they try to avoid it.
The Profile is a key component of our Human Design. It helps us uncover and accept essential traits of our personality, which, in turn, allows us to align more deeply with our Purpose and to honor our energy in the way it was meant to be expressed.
