The Electromagnetic Connection
In Human Design composite analysis, one of the most important connections is the electromagnetic. It occurs when one person has a gate at one end of a channel, and the other person has the gate at the opposite end. Together they complete a channel that doesn't exist in either of them separately.
This creates a powerful energy flow between two people — literally a "spark" that both sides feel physically. This is why electromagnetic connections are often associated with romantic attraction and "chemistry."
The Mechanics of Electromagnetism
Each channel in the bodygraph connects two centers through a pair of gates. For example, channel 1-8 connects the G Center (gate 1) and Throat Center (gate 8).
If you have gate 1 defined and your partner has gate 8:
- Separately, you each have only "hanging gates" — potential without realization
- Together you create the complete channel 1-8 (Inspiration) — a flow of creative energy from identity to expression
- This channel exists only in your shared field — it "switches on" when together and "switches off" when apart
The Programming Partner
A Programming Partner is someone with whom you have the maximum number of electromagnetic connections. This term isn't used in a romantic context — it's a mechanical concept.
A Programming Partner literally "programs" you — through electromagnetic channels they activate parts of your bodygraph that are normally inactive. This can be:
- Extremely beneficial — if centers and channels that help you function better are activated
- Potentially destructive — if you become dependent on this energy and lose the ability to function without the partner
Electromagnetic vs Other Connection Types
In a composite, there are four channel connection types:
- Electromagnetic — most powerful, creates a new channel. Attraction and "chemistry."
- Compromise — both people have gates at the same end of a channel. Competition for expression of one flow.
- Dominance — one person has a complete channel, the other only one gate. Unequal influence.
- Partnership — both people have the same complete channel. Deep understanding but possible monotony.
The electromagnetic connection is the most transformative because it creates something that exists in neither partner alone.
How to Work with Electromagnetic Connections?
- Create a composite with your partner to see all electromagnetic channels
- Note which centers are activated by electromagnetic channels — these are the zones of greatest influence
- Remember: this energy only exists together. Don't make decisions based on feelings that only appear near your partner
- Use your authority for decisions, not electromagnetic "chemistry"
Programming Partner and Deconditioning
Understanding electromagnetic programming is critically important for deconditioning. Many people live making decisions based on energy that only exists in the presence of a specific partner. When the partner leaves, this energy disappears — and the decisions turn out to be "someone else's."
That's why Ra emphasized: always make decisions from your authority, regardless of who's nearby.
"The electromagnetic connection is the most powerful drug available to humanity. Beautiful but potentially destructive if you're not living as yourself." — Ra Uru Hu