The Channel of Mating (6-59)

What it means

The Channel of Mating, also called Intimacy, connects the Sacral's drive to bond with the emotional discernment of the Solar Plexus. It is a strong aura for breaking down barriers and creating closeness, whether that leads to a child, a partnership or a creative collaboration.

The emotional side means intimacy is never instant clarity. The right people and the right timing become obvious over the wave, not in the first rush of attraction.

The two gates

• Gate 6
• Gate 59

Its circuit

It belongs to the Tribal circuit's Defense branch, which nurtures, protects and preserves the people one is responsible for.

Questions

What does Channel 6-59 mean in Human Design?

Channel 6-59 is the Channel of Mating: a design focused on reproduction. The Channel of Mating, also called Intimacy, connects the Sacral's drive to bond with the emotional discernment of the Solar Plexus. It is a strong aura for breaking down barriers and creating closeness, whether that leads to a child, a partnership or a creative collaboration.

Which centres does the Channel of Mating connect?

It connects the Solar Plexus centre, through Gate 6, Friction, with the Sacral centre, through Gate 59, Sexuality. Having the channel defines both centres.

What if I only have Gate 6 or Gate 59?

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