Cheat Sheet: Human Design, Gene Key Gate Names and Alternatives
We’re going to do this in two ways, first organized sequentially, and then grouped by center. Depending on your contemplation, both/either can be super helpful!
Sequentially
| Gate Number | Human Design | Quantum HD | Gene Key | I-Ching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-expression | Freshness | Initiating | Purpose |
| 2 | Direction of the Self | Orientation | Responding | Allowing |
| 3 | Ordering | Innovation | Beginning | Innovation |
| 4 | Formulization | Understanding | Childhood | Possibility |
| 5 | Fixed Patterns | Patience | Needing | Consistency |
| 6 | Friction | Diplomacy | Contention | Impact |
| 7 | Self in Interaction | Guidance | Multitude | Collaboration |
| 8 | Contribution | Style | Union | Fulfillment |
| 9 | Focus | Determination | Little Accumulation | Convergence |
| 10 | Behavior of the Self | Naturalness | Fulfillment | Self-Love |
| 11 | Ideas | Idealism | Advance | Conceptualist |
| 12 | Caution | Discrimination | Hinderance | The Channel |
| 13 | Listener | Discernment | Seeking Harmony | Narrative |
| 14 | Possession in Great Measure | Competence | Great Harvest | Creation |
| 15 | Extremes | Magnetism | Humbleness | Compassion |
| 16 | Skills | Versatility | Delight | Zest |
| 17 | Opinions | Far-sightedness | Following | Anticipation |
| 18 | Correction | Integrity | Remedying | Re-alignment |
| 19 | Wanting | Sensitivity | Approaching | Attunement |
| 20 | Now | Self Assurance | Watching | Patience |
| 21 | Hunter/Huntress | Authority | Eradicating | Self-Regulation |
| 22 | Openness | Graciousness | Adorning | Surrender |
| 23 | Splitting Apart | Simplicity | Falling Away | Transmission |
| 24 | Rationalization | Invention | Turning Back | Blessings |
| 25 | Spirit of the Self | Acceptance | Without Falsehood | Spirit |
| 26 | Egoist | Artfulness | Great Accumulation | Integrity |
| 27 | Caring | Altruism | Nourishing | Accountability |
| 28 | Game Player | Totality | Great Exceeding | Adventure/Challenge |
| 29 | Perserverance | Commitment | Darkness | Devotion |
| 30 | Feelings | Lightness | Brightness | Passion |
| 31 | Influence | Leadership | Mutual Influence | Leader |
| 32 | Continuity | Preservation | Long Lasting | Endurance |
| 33 | Privacy | Mindfulness | Retreat | Retelling |
| 34 | Power | Strength | Great Strength | Power |
| 35 | Change | Adventure | Proceeding Forward | Experience |
| 36 | Crisis | Humanity | Brilliance Injured | Exploration |
| 37 | Friendship | Equality | Household | Peace |
| 38 | Fighter | Perserverance | Diversity | The Visionary |
| 39 | Provocation | Dynamism | Hardship | Recalibration |
| 40 | Aloneness | Resolve | Relief | Restoration |
| 41 | Contraction | Anticipation | Decreasing | Imagination |
| 42 | Growth | Detachment | Increasing | Conclusion |
| 43 | Insight | Insight | Eliminating | Insight |
| 44 | Alertness | Teamwork | Encountering | Truth |
| 45 | Gatherer | Synergy | Bringing Together | Distribution |
| 46 | Determination of the Self | Delight | Growing Upward | Embodiment |
| 47 | Realization | Transmutation | Exhausting | Mindset |
| 48 | Depth | Resourcefulness | Replenishing | Wisdom |
| 49 | Principles | Revolution | Abolishing the Old | The Catalyst |
| 50 | Values | Equilibrium | Establishing the New | Nurturing |
| 51 | Shock | Initiative | Taking Action | Initiation |
| 52 | Stillness | Restraint | Keeping Still | Perspective |
| 53 | Beginnings | Expansion | Developing Gradually | Starting |
| 54 | Drive | Aspiration | Marrying Maiden | Divine Inspiration |
| 55 | Spirit | Freedom | Abundance | Faith |
| 56 | Stimulation | Enrichment | Traveling | Expansion |
| 57 | Intuitive Insight | Intuition | Proceeding Humbly | Instinct |
| 58 | Vitality | Vitality | Joyful | Joy |
| 59 | Sexuality | Intimacy | Dispersing | Sustainability |
| 60 | Acceptance | Realism | Restricting | Conservation |
| 61 | mystery | wonder | inspiration | inner truth |
| 62 | Details | Precision | Little Exceeding | Preparation |
| 63 | doubt | curiosity | inquiry | after completion |
| 64 | confusion | divine transference | imagination | before completion |
By Center
Head/Crown Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Quantum HD | Gene Key | I-Ching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | mystery | wonder | inspiration | inner truth |
| 63 | doubt | curiosity | inquiry | after completion |
| 64 | confusion | divine transference | imagination | before completion |
Ajna Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Formulization | Understanding | Childhood | Possibility |
| 11 | Ideas | Idealism | Advance | Conceptualist |
| 17 | Opinions | Far-sightedness | Following | Anticipation |
| 24 | Rationalization | Invention | Turning Back | Blessings |
| 43 | Insight | Insight | Eliminating | Insight |
| 47 | Realization | Transmutation | Exhausting | Mindset |
Throat Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Contribution | Style | Union | Fulfillment |
| 12 | Caution | Discrimination | Hinderance | The Channel |
| 16 | Skills | Versatility | Delight | Zest |
| 20 | Now | Self Assurance | Watching | Patience |
| 23 | Splitting Apart | Simplicity | Falling Away | Transmission |
| 31 | Influence | Leadership | Mutual Influence | Leader |
| 33 | Privacy | Mindfulness | Retreat | Retelling |
| 35 | Change | Adventure | Proceeding Forward | Experience |
| 45 | Gatherer | Synergy | Bringing Together | Distribution |
| 56 | Stimulation | Enrichment | Traveling | Expansion |
| 62 | Details | Precision | Little Exceeding | Preparation |
G / Identity Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-expression | Freshness | Initiating | Purpose |
| 2 | Direction of the Self | Orientation | Responding | Allowing |
| 7 | Self in Interaction | Guidance | Multitude | Collaboration |
| 10 | Behavior of the Self | Naturalness | Fulfillment | Self-Love |
| 13 | Listener | Discernment | Seeking Harmony | Narrative |
| 15 | Extremes | Magnetism | Humbleness | Compassion |
| 25 | Spirit of the Self | Acceptance | Without Falsehood | Spirit |
| 46 | Determination of the Self | Delight | Growing Upward | Embodiment |
Ego/Will Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hunter/Huntress | Authority | Eradicating | Self-Regulation |
| 26 | Egoist | Artfulness | Great Accumulation | Integrity |
| 40 | Aloneness | Resolve | Relief | Restoration |
| 51 | Shock | Initiative | Taking Action | Initiation |
Sacral Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ordering | Innovation | Beginning | Innovation |
| 5 | Fixed Patterns | Patience | Needing | Consistency |
| 9 | Focus | Determination | Little Accumulation | Convergence |
| 14 | Possession in Great Measure | Competence | Great Harvest | Creation |
| 27 | Caring | Altruism | Nourishing | Accountability |
| 29 | Perserverance | Commitment | Darkness | Devotion |
| 34 | Power | Strength | Great Strength | Power |
| 42 | Growth | Detachment | Increasing | Conclusion |
| 59 | Sexuality | Intimacy | Dispersing | Sustainability |
Spleen / Splenic Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Correction | Integrity | Remedying | Re-alignment |
| 28 | Game Player | Totality | Great Exceeding | Adventure/Challenge |
| 32 | Continuity | Preservation | Long Lasting | Endurance |
| 44 | Alertness | Teamwork | Encountering | Truth |
| 48 | Depth | Resourcefulness | Replenishing | Wisdom |
| 50 | Values | Equilibrium | Establishing the New | Nurturing |
| 57 | Intuitive Insight | Intuition | Proceeding Humbly | Instinct |
Emotional Solar Plexus Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Friction | Diplomacy | Contention | Impact |
| 22 | Openness | Graciousness | Adorning | Surrender |
| 30 | Feelings | Lightness | Brightness | Passion |
| 36 | Crisis | Humanity | Brilliance Injured | Exploration |
| 37 | Friendship | Equality | Household | Peace |
| 49 | Principles | Revolution | Abolishing the Old | The Catalyst |
| 55 | Spirit | Freedom | Abundance | Faith |
Root Center
| Gate Number | Human Design | Gene Key | I-Ching | Quantum HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Wanting | Sensitivity | Approaching | Attunement |
| 38 | Fighter | Perserverance | Diversity | The Visionary |
| 39 | Provocation | Dynamism | Hardship | Recalibration |
| 41 | Contraction | Anticipation | Decreasing | Imagination |
| 52 | Stillness | Restraint | Keeping Still | Perspective |
| 53 | Beginnings | Expansion | Developing Gradually | Starting |
| 54 | Drive | Aspiration | Marrying Maiden | Divine Inspiration |
| 58 | Vitality | Vitality | Joyful | Joy |
| 60 | Acceptance | Realism | Restricting | Conservation |
