What is “amplification” in Human Design?

The other day while having dinner at a friends place, I wondered, “why do I feel drunk? I haven’t had any alcohol”

I realized that I was in the presence of four Generators 😂 As a Manifestor, my open sacral takes in and amplifies the sacral buzz coming from others.

The Sacral is a very powerful motor. Satisfied, healthy sacral energy feels so good and energizing in my body. It can feel like a drug sometimes. I often have a hard time sleeping after I’ve been amplifying sacral energy as it takes time for the buzz to leave my system. There can also be a crash I experience after spending a lot of time in aura with Generators, as I’ve been running on borrowed fuel… similar in concept to the crash one feels after being up all night partying.

Frustrated sacral energy, which is far more common, is one of the most uncomfortable and icky sensations. We live in a Generator world and most Generators are deeply frustrated. This is one of the reasons why I can feel an aversion to spending too much time in public spaces; With my open sacral, I have no shield against the frustration. Just like those with an open emotional center have no shield against taking in and amplifying the emotions of others.

When I returned home from the farmers market yesterday, I felt crazy. I felt chaotic, foggy, and unable to focus. It was so uncomfortable, I felt the compulsion to take Adderall for the first time in over a month- Thankfully, I understand my mechanics, so I let my body shake and I waited… and slowly the energy that wasn’t mine started to leave my body and I was able to focus.

I have a lot of opennness in my design. Three open motors, plus G and Spleen. I am very much effected by my environment and those in it.

I have no ‘defense’ against this, but I am finally cultivating awareness. I’m learning what my own frequency feels like, so that when I’m amplifying the energies of others, I can detect it in real time and I know it’s not mine. And, I am learning how to come back to myself.

What’s your experience amplifying the energies of others?