what is a Human Design Unpack? how it works and who it's for
why the strange title, what it really means and why you should indulge in one (or more) of these mind-blowing, aha-exclaiming experiences
Hello you,
It struck me this week just how odd the phrase Human Design Unpack really is. Of course by now it rolls off my tongue and I hardly notice it. But you might. And you might be curious. What is it? Who is it for? What really happens inside that space?
Great questions - let me share…
What does a Human Design Unpack actually do?
Maybe, like me, you’ve tried doing alll the right things… you’ve read the books, followed the advice and done the inner work - and you still feel something is missing, there’s something you’re not getting.
And someone mentions Human Design. You’re intrigued. You get the free chart, you take a look and you think “what the…??!” And you step away.
I get it, that chart is a LOT! That was me, too. And I walked away a few times before I let it go ahead and change my life.
Or maybe, you read a bit, and it feels like there is something in this crazy map, but still it doesn’t exactly fit. It’s tantalisingly close, but not quite enough.
This is the moment for an Unpack.
Kate shared this about her reasons why 👇
“I initially turned to free online resources after seeing my chart but only ended up more confused and overwhelmed. I resisted, and rejected the idea of human design at first, despite feeling a deep knowing that it was true.
Then I connected with Sarah, and everything changed. Exploring my design with her has been a journey of self-discovery, helping me finally accept that it’s okay to be me.”
Because that’s just it. You’re not broken - you’ve just been living by someone else’s rules all this time.
Your Unpack isn’t about learning yet more information, it’s about having your energetic rulebook unlocked for the first time, it a way that makes it entirely accessible, useful. Actually usable.
It’s literally a big permission slip to stop trying to fix yourself and start living as YOU.
Who is a Human Design Unpack for?
I could say the obvious thing here (everyone) but actually it’s not for everyone.
It’s not for you if everything is going smoothly, business is growing the way you want, and you’re acing the parenting thing (unless you want to get super-clear on how you’re actually doing it and how to keep it up!)
It’s not for you if you’re cynical about profiling based on astrology, or if you’re not open to experimenting with new ideas.
But it is for you if…
You’re constantly second-guessing your decisions, big or small.
You feel like you’re spinning your wheels, doing “all the things” with little to show for it.
You’re exhausted from trying strategies that seem to work for everyone else but never quite click for you.
You compare yourself to others and feel like you’re somehow missing a piece.
You’re craving clarity, grounding, and the self-trust that lets you stop outsourcing your power.
It’s for women who are tired of hustling, of balancing all the things, caring for everyone and putting themselves last on the list.
It’s for entrepreneurs who’ve tried everyone else’s growth strategy and are wondering why they’re burned out.
It’s for leaders and visionaries who want to lead differently - anchored in alignment instead of comparison, procrastination and doubt.
It’s for curious humans who are open to doing things differently.
And it’s for you, you feel anything like the way Heba felt when she first came to work with me👇
“I was confused and couldn't understand why I felt the way I did, and I felt stuck in old patterns of decision making. It was exhausting to spend so much time justifying myself and trying to be who others expected. Despite coaching and therapy, I felt out of place, and my business was suffering too.”
And after her initial Unpack we worked together for a while longer, coaching around Heba’s chart as she learned exactly what works for her, and how to navigate her world with that new information… Looking back, she describes the experience as “enlightening” and she told me this…
“It was one of the first times in my life that I finally felt understood, not just by someone else, but by myself.”
What actually happens in an Unpack?
Quite simply, when we meet for your Unpack, I talk you through the key parts of your chart, the ones that have the potential to make the biggest impact for you, starting right away.
But I don’t just give you information - you can get that from the internet, and maybe already have done - instead, we go deep into what this means for YOU.
We always start by exploring your Aura Type, your Strategy and your Authority to begin with. Once you understand these, you’ll know exactly how your energy works in the world, how you best interact with the universe and how to make decisions that are just right for you - powerful stuff that can uplevel you immediately as a leader, business owner or parent.
And we spend time looking for the places where you’re out of alignment (and using your specific examples is great for this) before identifying small, subtle shifts you could make now to start releasing the old stories, the old conditioning, everything that’s been in your way.
Some of my clients have already had Unpacks with other practitioners before they come to me, and left those sessions without clear next steps, not fully understanding what to actually DO with the information they got. Because I’m a qualified coach, as well as a certified human design guide, I give you the practical tools you need, instead of sending you away to figure it out for yourself.
Once we cover the basics, I’ll choose a couple of other juicy bits to share with you - I do this intuitively, so it’s not always the same. But it will be just what you need to know on that day. It might be something to do with your Profile (how you show up in the world), your Centres (where you take in others’ energy) or your Incarnation Cross (kind of your purpose in life).
What I don’t do (and look out for this if you book an Unpack somewhere else) is promise to tell you about every detail of your chart. And that is NOT great value.
Why? It’s just too much. It’s simply a heap information thrown at you quickly over an hour. We’re not designed to take things in like that. Chances are you’ll walk away confused and leave an un-read PDF gathering dust in a drawer.
Human Design, and yours specifically, is life-changing stuff. In our hour together I would much rather go way deep with you on one thing that will fundamentally shift your world - in a good way - than prove to you how many things I know.
Your Unpack is about you, not me.
What you’ll walk away with…
This is the part that my clients tell me again and again:
A clear way to make decisions that feel right for you (no more second-guessing).
Practical strategies you can apply in your business, relationships or parenting immediately.
Validation and a deep exhale of relief: “I’m not broken. I’m designed this way.”
Confidence in your energy, your timing and your way of leading.
Permission to stop forcing and start flowing.
In their own words…
“Wow! Life feels so much easier, in balance, it flows.”
'“One of the most valuable takeaways was recognising how to approach launching and selling in a way that feels energetically aligned, rather than forcing strategies that don’t work.”
“The clarity, lightbulb moments, and renewed sense of purpose I gained have been more valuable than any personal development tool I’ve tried before.”
And what next?
Of course, you might wonder if that’s it?
Maybe. Yes, maybe you take away a few key things and shift your world. Some clients do.
And maybe not. Many clients come back, either for another one-off session, or for longer term coaching. The ones that come back know that there is more to explore, and they recognise the value of the coaching and accountability. We dive into business challenges (I bring a lot of biz experience to our calls) or figure out why that particular person feels draining, or look at their children’s charts to understand how their energy needs supporting.
The results? Actually living as YOU becomes second nature, you stop fighting against yourself and create the success you want, you stop outsourcing your power and have the impact you deserve.
Are you ready?
If you’re craving clarity, confidence and alignment in your business and your life, your Human Design Unpack is waiting.
It’s time to stop trying to fix yourself and start building success in a way that feels natural, nourishing, and completely you.
I’m sending love,
Sarah xx
PS. Work with me!
1-1 coaching (self-confidence + human design) - a nourishing journey to discover YOU and learn to live by your own rules, for more freedom, growth and impact.
Human Design Unpack (reading) - discover the fundamentals of your design and begin the experience of living as YOU
Hello you, I’m Sarah
I’m designed to create safe spaces for growth and change. I especially love to do this through a blend of nourishing coaching and insightful human design. Clients say I am “a transformative and grounding guide—someone who helps them feel calm, safe, accepted, and empowered to trust their design and take aligned action.”
Are you ready to discover what you’re designed to do in the world? Let’s chat 💬
