Center in Human Design
Heart (Ego)
Willpower, matter, commitments, the healthy self-interest
- Function
- Willpower, matter, commitments, the healthy self-interest
A steady willpower. You can make and keep promises. You have the right to be self-interested.
When defined
The Heart (Ego) center is defined — you have constant access to willpower. You can make decisions that require effort and you can keep your promises. This is a relatively rare definition (about 37% of people have the Heart defined). The healthy use is rest after the wave: the Heart works in sprints, not marathons.
When open
The Heart is open — there is no steady willpower. That doesn't make you weak; it means will is not your tool. The main trap is trying to prove your worth to the world through achievement, promises, persistence. The body will not last that long. The wisdom is to know that your value needs no proof.
Not-Self & Wisdom
Not-Self: Constantly proving yourself to yourself and to the world; over-promising; over-extending; measuring worth by achievement.
Wisdom: Worth is not earned. You are valuable by the fact of existing.
FAQ
What does the Heart (Ego) center do?
Willpower, matter, commitments, the healthy self-interest
What does “defined” mean?
The Heart (Ego) center is defined — you have constant access to willpower. You can make decisions that require effort and you can keep your promises. This is a relatively rare definition (about 37% of people have the Heart defined). The healthy use is rest after the wave: the Heart works in sprints, not marathons.
What does “open” mean?
The Heart is open — there is no steady willpower. That doesn't make you weak; it means will is not your tool. The main trap is trying to prove your worth to the world through achievement, promises, persistence. The body will not last that long. The wisdom is to know that your value needs no proof.
What is the not-self of this center?
Constantly proving yourself to yourself and to the world; over-promising; over-extending; measuring worth by achievement.
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