109. Are systems like Human Design, Gene Keys and Astrology helpful on your spiritual journey?
As an Akashic Records teacher, Suzie Ridley explores a question she is asked often: are systems like Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and personality tests genuinely helpful on the spiritual path? This episode offers a grounded perspective on how these tools can support self-understanding, while also becoming distractions if we get overly attached to labels or definitions.
Suzie explains why these systems exist in the first place, and how they often help us understand the “little self” rather than the soul-level “Big Self” that spiritual development ultimately points us towards. She shares a nuanced view on astrology, the role of self-study across esoteric traditions, and the importance of staying connected to your inner guidance rather than outsourcing your truth to any framework.
In this episode, you’ll learn
How to use Human Design, Gene Keys, and astrology as supportive lenses without letting them define or limit you
The difference between understanding the “little self” and the deeper purpose of spiritual self-realisation
Why these systems can become egoic distractions, especially when they replace spiritual practice
A clear sign your relationship with a system is becoming unhelpful (and what to do instead
How to stay rooted in intuition and inner guidance, even when a framework suggests otherwise
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction & Podcast Appreciation
0:37 Today's Topic: Are Spiritual Systems Helpful?
1:31 Why These Systems Exist: Understanding the Little Self
2:42 Astrology: A Deeper Cosmic Perspective
3:44 Ancient Wisdom: Self-Exploration Leads to God Realisation
5:11 The Danger: When Systems Become Egoic Distractions
5:41 Personal Example: Using Human Design Without Attachment
7:44 Warning Signs: When Systems Become Hindrances
8:41 The True Purpose of the Spiritual Journey
9:29 Final Thoughts & Closing
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About Wisdom from the Akasha
Wisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.
Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.
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