The 1/3 Human Design Investigator Martyr
You have something called the “profile” in your Human Design chart. Simplified, think of the FBI having a file on you. You open that profile, and it shows your common traits and tendencies.
Your profile makes up 70% of your Human Design chart and directly informs your incarnation cross (often called your ‘life’s purpose.’)
To find your profile, generate your Human Design chart.
In the middle, you’ll find your profile.
The 1/3 child, aka the mad scientist
The 1/3 child could seem antisocial when they are in discovery mode. They have a question, head into their room or safe spot, and begin cobbling things together to find the answer.
They teeter between taking something and accepting it as fact versus questioning it.
If the 1/3 child questions something, they will poke at the answer to ensure it holds up.
If it holds up, they can let it go.
If it doesn’t, they could feel insecure about what to do next, like their foundation has collapsed from beneath them.
For example, the 1/3 child physically hurts their sibling. You chastise the child and ask, “Why would you do that?” That 1/3 child could believe slapping their sibling was the best reaction. In their soul, they stand by it.
But as a parent, this is unacceptable. You can ask the 1/3 child why they did it, and “because [the sibling] hurt my feelings!” isn’t a satisfactory answer. When you try to convince that child they’re wrong, they feel like their world just turned upside down because you’re trying to let them know that what they thought to be true doesn’t work.
You can’t force that understanding into the 1/3 child. However, if that child is receptive to what you said, they may attempt different ways to solve the issue next time. They are also prone to making “mistakes,” so give them grace for trying.
They may recluse during this time. They don’t intentionally push people away; they do better without interference. They also struggle to explain to others what they’ve learned and could use the extra help in learning communication.
Being unable to explain isn’t the same as a lack of understanding. 1/3 of children can have an answer internally.
✨ Children with a ‘3’ in their profile believe they are failing. They need plenty of support when something doesn’t work out how they thought it would. It can be humiliating and embarrassing. Throughout life, they will be told they’re ‘insane’ for trying the same thing and getting the same result.
They need encouragement. Without it, the world will miss out on ground-breaking perspectives, inventions, and discoveries. The child will get their feelings hurt and sometimes have physical accidents, which is terrifying for any parent or guardian. But they are brave. ‘3’ children are considered the most resilient of profile because their cuts become scabs over the years. A supportive environment builds for ‘3’ adults who push the limits.
All children need balance. A guardian must balance their design with keeping them reasonably safe.
The ‘1’ Investigator in 1/3 Investigator Martyr
The ‘1’ in 1/3 is the Investigator.
These people need security and safety through knowledge. Think of the architect spending years on a structure. They don’t feel ready to show it to the world unless they know the foundation is solid and they have a thorough understanding of how it was built.
They enjoy tried-and-true methods and feel insecure when things don’t work (which seems contradictory when you read about the ‘3’ Martyr side).
They won’t be receptive to what you’re sharing if something works for them. They may nod their heads, but if they feel hand-kneading dough is better than using a mixer, they will keep doing what they’re doing.
They are thorough people. They are well-read, well-researched, and strive to see all sides of an argument because they know this is the only way to truly understand.
The ‘3’ in 1/3 Investigator Martyr
The ‘3’ is the Martyr.
These experimenters bring the ‘madness’ to the 1/3’s ‘mad scientist.’
They struggle to take the tried-and-true for fact. They want to poke and ask questions to test the foundation, but sometimes, they won’t stop until they find the cracks.
The ‘1’ and ‘3’ are the twins who are opposites
In this post's ‘1’ part, I shared how the ‘1’ is like the architect who thoroughly creates a strong foundation.
Imagine the ‘1’ proudly sharing its new structure. Years of hard work resulted in it finally bringing their project to the world.
Then its twin, ‘3’, nonchalantly brings an overflowing cup of coffee out of the corner deli. ‘3’ bumps into the structure and a few pieces of scaffolding fall off.
It’s easy to blame the ‘3’ for being clumsy. However, the ‘3’ should also be commended because now the ‘1’ can see some cracks it didn’t realize existed.
Yes, this creates insecurity for the ‘1’, and it no longer wants to share the structure. On the bright side, ‘1’ never shies away from rebuilding a better foundation.
They live in this fun neverending cycle ☺️
Look into a 1/3’s life: Pablo Picasso
Picasso is a confirmed 1/3 mental Projector.
Picasso is considered one of the most respected and prolific artists of the 20th century. He’s known for pioneering cubism and inventing collage.
People have compared his work to that of a five-year-old and can’t understand how something that looks unrefined could be so popular. What’s so 1/3 about Picasso was that he was capable of realism but opted for abstract.
His piece, The Bull (1945), exemplifies his versatility, which is what the ‘1’ in 1/3 is all about.
Pablo Picasso, The Bull, 1945
‘3’ people are discoverers, so it’s not surprising that he contributed to non-traditional forms of art despite his thorough background and capability in the traditional
And just for fun, here’s a lovely Picasso quote:
"I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them."
I love this quote because it sums up how the ‘1’ influenced his creativity. It served as a true understanding in foundation while the ‘3’ stretched the possibilities.
Plus, he was a mental Projector. Their minds are always buzzing with information that has been reflected back to them by their environment. He was known for being inspired by people he admired, including the women he was in relationships with. He owned a constant source of inspiration with that defined head center in his authority.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso
