The Channel of the Alpha (7-31)

What it means

The Channel of the Alpha connects the G centre's role of the self in interaction with the Throat's voice of influence. It is a design for logical, future-oriented leadership: seeing where a group should go and saying so.

That leadership works when it is recognised and invited. Elected leaders are followed; self-appointed ones meet resistance, however good the plan is.

The two gates

• Gate 7
• Gate 31

Its circuit

It belongs to the Collective circuit's Logic branch, which looks to the future, tests patterns and shares what it finds for the good of everyone.

Questions

What does Channel 7-31 mean in Human Design?

Channel 7-31 is the Channel of the Alpha: a design of leadership for good or bad. The Channel of the Alpha connects the G centre's role of the self in interaction with the Throat's voice of influence. It is a design for logical, future-oriented leadership: seeing where a group should go and saying so.

Which centres does the Channel of the Alpha connect?

It connects the G centre, through Gate 7, The Role of the Self, with the Throat centre, through Gate 31, Leading. Having the channel defines both centres.

What if I only have Gate 7 or Gate 31?

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