The Channel of Awakening (10-20)

What it means

The Channel of Awakening links the G centre's love of self with the Throat's expression in the now. It carries the potential to live true to oneself and to voice that truth in the moment, which awakens it in others.

It is not about preaching. It is about behaving authentically, right now, and letting that be the example.

The two gates

• Gate 10
• Gate 20

Its circuit

It belongs to the Integration channels, the self-empowering core of the Individual circuitry. Its energy is about survival and self-love, and it is complete in itself.

Questions

What does Channel 10-20 mean in Human Design?

Channel 10-20 is the Channel of Awakening: a design of commitment to higher principles. The Channel of Awakening links the G centre's love of self with the Throat's expression in the now. It carries the potential to live true to oneself and to voice that truth in the moment, which awakens it in others.

Which centres does the Channel of Awakening connect?

It connects the G centre, through Gate 10, Treading, with the Throat centre, through Gate 20, The Now. Having the channel defines both centres.

What if I only have Gate 10 or Gate 20?

Then it is a hanging gate, half of the channel. The Channel of Awakening completes whenever a transiting planet or another person activates the other gate, for as long as that lasts.