What is Channel 37-40 in Human Design?

Channel 37-40 is the Channel of Community, connecting the Solar Plexus and Heart (Ego) through Gate 37 and Gate 40. The bargain — friendship contracted through willpower, the channel of the community.

Which gates form the 37-40 channel?

Gate 37 and Gate 40. Gate 37 is in the Solar Plexus; Gate 40 is in the Heart (Ego). Both must be activated for the channel to be defined.

What happens if I only have one gate of Channel 37-40?

You have a hanging gate, not a defined channel. Gate 37 or Gate 40 alone stays open, looking for its partner gate in other people — a common source of attraction to those who complete it.

What circuit is Channel 37-40 part of?

The Defense Circuit, within the Tribal Circuit group. Channels in this group share the keynote of support.

Which Centers does Channel 37-40 connect?

The Solar Plexus and Heart (Ego). When both Gate 37 and Gate 40 are defined, both Centers become defined as well.

Solar Plexus ↔ Heart (Ego) Gate 37 ↔ Gate 40

Channel 37-40: The Channel of Community

Channel 37-40 is the Channel of Community, formed by Gate 37 and Gate 40 across the Solar Plexus and Heart (Ego). The bargain — friendship contracted through willpower, the channel of the community.

What is the 37-40 channel?

The 37-40 channel forms when both Gate 37 (Solar Plexus) and Gate 40 (Heart (Ego)) are defined in a chart. When both gates are activated, the channel is complete: current flows between the two Centers and both become defined. If only one of the two gates is activated, it is a hanging gate, not a defined channel — the design is drawn to people who carry the missing gate.

What does the Channel of Community mean?

The bargain — friendship contracted through willpower, the channel of the community. Channel 37-40 belongs to the Defense Circuit, part of the Tribal Circuit group, whose keynote is support.

Which gates and centers form it?

Gate 37 sits in the Solar Plexus; Gate 40 sits in the Heart (Ego). See Gate 37 and Gate 40 individually, or the channels overview for how the Tribal Circuit fits with the other six circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Channel 37-40 in Human Design?: Channel 37-40 is the Channel of Community, connecting the Solar Plexus and Heart (Ego) through Gate 37 and Gate 40. The bargain — friendship contracted through willpower, the channel of the community.
Which gates form the 37-40 channel?: Gate 37 and Gate 40. Gate 37 is in the Solar Plexus; Gate 40 is in the Heart (Ego). Both must be activated for the channel to be defined.
What happens if I only have one gate of Channel 37-40?: You have a hanging gate, not a defined channel. Gate 37 or Gate 40 alone stays open, looking for its partner gate in other people — a common source of attraction to those who complete it.
What circuit is Channel 37-40 part of?: The Defense Circuit, within the Tribal Circuit group. Channels in this group share the keynote of support.
Which Centers does Channel 37-40 connect?: The Solar Plexus and Heart (Ego). When both Gate 37 and Gate 40 are defined, both Centers become defined as well.