Ra Uru Hu (Robert Alan Krakower)

The Architect of Differentiation: The Life and Legacy of Ra Uru Hu (Robert Alan Krakower)

In the late 20th century, a new system emerged that claimed to bridge the gap between ancient mystical traditions and modern scientific theory. This system, known as Human Design, was not the result of years of academic research or collaborative study. Instead, it was founded by one man following a profound, mystical experience on the island of Ibiza in 1987. That man was Alan Robert Krakower, who later became known to the world as Ra Uru Hu.

Human Design has since grown into a global phenomenon, described as the “Science of Differentiation.” It offers individuals a literal map of their genetic code, providing insights into their personality, health, psychology, and decision-making processes. To understand the system, one must first understand the journey of its founder.

Biography: From Robert Alan Krakower to Ra Uru Hu

Robert Alan Krakower was born on April 9, 1948, in Montreal, Canada. A passion marked his early life for the arts and media. He grew up in a well-to-do family and eventually found success in the world of advertising as an executive. He was also a filmmaker, a publisher, and a magazine editor. By all external measures, Krakower was a successful professional navigating the fast-paced world of 20th-century commerce.

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However, beneath the surface of professional success, Krakower harbored a deep disillusionment with his life and the state of the world. In the early 1980s, he abandoned his career, left his family, and set out on a journey of self-imposed exile. He eventually found himself on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza, living as a “social hermit” in a ruined, primitive hut in the mountains.

The turning point of his life occurred in January 1987. During this time, the world witnessed the 1987A Supernova, a cosmic event that Human Design practitioners believe bombarded the Earth with a massive influx of subatomic information through a neutrino stream.

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An Introduction To The Human Design System With Ra Uru Hu

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Between January 3rd and January 11th, 1987, Krakower claimed to have had a deconstructing experience involving what he referred to as “The Voice.” For eight days and nights, he received a transmission of immensely detailed and scientific information about the nature of the universe, the evolution of the human species, and the mechanics of the human body. When he emerged from this experience, he was a changed man. He shed his old identity and adopted the name Ra Uru Hu, dedicating the remaining 24 years of his life to organizing and teaching the Human Design System.

During these 8 days, Ra didn’t eat, drink, or sleep. He lay in a trance-like state, in immense pain unless he was writing. The voice, which he described as sounding like a 150-year-old cigar-smoking woman, dictated to him a complex system linking the I Ching, astrology, the Kabbalah, the chakra system, genetic science, and quantum physics. He claimed no prior knowledge of these fields. This download also included insights about neutrinos, subatomic quantum particles that later became a scientific reality, suggesting a cosmic mechanism that proved astrology’s influence via energetic particles. So interesting stuff.

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Ra Uru Hu’s Encounter with the Voice – The Origins of the Human Design System

Q&A with Ra Uru Hu: ADHD

The Work: The Science of Differentiation

Ra Uru Hu spent the years following 1987 testing the system. He was initially a skeptic—given his background in physics and his naturally cynical outlook—and he sought to prove the system wrong. Instead, he found that the data was remarkably consistent.

The “Work” of Ra Uru Hu is the synthesis of four ancient wisdom schools and two modern sciences:

  1. The Western Zodiac (Astrology)
  2. The Hindu-Brahmin Chakra System
  3. The Jewish Kabbalah (Tree of Life)
  4. The Chinese I Ching
  5. Quantum Physics (Specifically the study of neutrinos)
  6. Epigenetics and Genetics

The core of his teaching was that human beings are “nine-centered” creatures, a shift that he claimed occurred in 1781 with the discovery of Uranus. Before 1781, humans were seven-centered (corresponding to the traditional Chakra system), but we have since evolved into Homo Transitus—a transitional species.

Ra Uru Hu taught that our minds are not designed to make decisions. Instead, every individual has a specific “Strategy and Authority” based on their unique BodyGraph. By following these mechanical rules, a person can align with their true nature, reducing resistance in their life and achieving what he called “Self-Love.“

The Aura Types – Ra Uru Hu – Human Design System

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Published Materials and Books

Ra Uru Hu was a prolific teacher. While many of his students have gone on to write their own interpretations of the system, his original teachings remain the “Source” material.

1. The Definitive Book of Human Design: The Science of Differentiation

Co-authored with Lynda Bunnell, this is considered the “Bible” of the system. It covers every aspect of the BodyGraph, from the four Types (Manifestors, Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors) to the 64 Gates and 36 Channels.

2. The 64 Gates: A Guide to the Gates of the Human Design BodyGraph

This work dives deep into the I Ching connection, explaining how each gate corresponds to a specific hexagram and a specific genetic trait in the human body.

3. The Prophecy of Ra Uru Hu

This book explores the “Hidden History” of humanity and the future transition predicted for the year 2027. Ra Uru Hu prophesied that the “Cross of Planning”—the social and institutional structures we have relied on for 400 years—is coming to an end, to be replaced by a more individualistic and spiritual era.

The 2027 Prophecy: The Sleeping Phoenix

One of the most compelling and controversial aspects of Ra’s work is his prediction regarding the year 2027. He taught that we are approaching a massive evolutionary turning point. According to the system, a physical genetic mutation will occur in the Solar Plexus center of children born after 2027, leading to the birth of a new species called “Raves.” These beings will possess a collective consciousness and a permanent awareness of the spiritual realm, marking the end of the human era as we know it. This era is defined by the “Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix,” a time of profound internal awakening.

Legacy and Impact

Ra Uru Hu passed away on March 12, 2011, at his home in Ibiza, just one month shy of his 63rd birthday. He left behind a global community of practitioners and analysts. His legacy is not found in a religion or a cult of personality—Ra was famously adamant that students should “not believe a word he said,” but rather “experiment with the mechanics” for themselves.

Today, Human Design is used by psychologists, business consultants, and health professionals to help people understand their unique energetic blueprint. It has influenced other major systems, most notably The Gene Keys by Richard Rudd, who was a close student of Ra’s for many years.

Conclusion

Alan Robert Krakower was a man who lived two lives: one as a standard participant in the “Maya” of the modern world, and one as the messenger of a system that challenges the very foundation of how we perceive our reality. Whether one views his experience with “The Voice” as a mystical truth or a psychological phenomenon, the system he left behind—Human Design—continues to provide thousands of people with a practical tool for self-discovery. In a world that often demands conformity, Ra Uru Hu’s greatest gift was a roadmap to being uniquely, unapologetically oneself.

Official Websites and Resources

For those looking to explore the original source material, the following official platforms are the most reliable:

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