What’s the difference between a Human Design Chart and a Mandala Chart?

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

A Human Design Chart (also called a Bodygraph) shows your energy centers, gates, channels, Type, Strategy, Authority, and Profile — it’s the most direct view of how your energy operates and how you’re designed to make decisions.

A Mandala Chart, on the other hand, is a circular, expanded version that adds more context by combining your Bodygraph with the I Ching wheel and the zodiac wheel. It gives deeper insight into your life purpose, incarnation cross, and gate placements, offering a fuller energetic picture.

In short:

• Human Design Chart = core energy map and practical decision-making tools

• Mandala Chart = expanded view including astrology and life path themes

Both charts are available and customizable with Bodygraph.com.