Self-Concept & the Power of Your Incarnation Cross
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Self-Concept & the Power of Your Incarnation Cross
Imagine if your entire reality could shift just by altering the way you see yourself. I’ve been really into the teachings of Neville Goddard lately. In case you don’t know who that is, let me tell you quickly. Neville Goddard is a renowned teacher of metaphysical spirituality. And his teachings focus on the law of assumption and the knowledge that your self-concept is the blueprint that shapes your external world.
Basically, if you see yourself as worthy, capable, and abundant, your life will begin to reflect those beliefs. But if you have doubts and see nothing but limitations around you, you’ll notice your reality mirroring those internal states just as equally.
Enter Human Design—a system that maps out your unique energetic blueprint, revealing your life’s purpose through the Incarnation Cross. The Incarnation Cross represents the specific energies you’re here to embody, and the themes you’re meant to express.
But what if your self-concept is misaligned with this blueprint?
You may feel stuck, frustrated, or like you’re constantly swimming upstream, struggling against the natural flow of life.
This blog post is here to guide you on how to blend Neville Goddard's teachings with the wisdom of your Human Design Incarnation Cross, helping you align your self-concept with your soul’s purpose and create a life that feels truly aligned and abundant.
Neville Goddard's Teachings on Self-Concept
Neville Goddard’s philosophy centers around the idea that “Imagination creates reality.” To Goddard, our self-concept is the master key to manifesting our desires. He emphasized that the beliefs and assumptions we hold about ourselves shape the world around us. If you believe you are worthy, deserving, and capable, you’ll naturally draw experiences that confirm those beliefs. However, if you see yourself as lacking or unworthy, your external reality will echo that back to you.
A foundational tool in Goddard’s teachings is the concept of assumption. He taught that to create a new reality, you must first “assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled.” This means acting, feeling, and thinking as though you already are the person you want to be—even before there’s any external evidence of it.
Example Expansion: Consider a coach just starting their business who feels insecure about their value. Despite their marketing strategies, they constantly attract clients who question their worth or seek discounts. Why? Because the coach’s inner world is operating from a belief that they aren’t truly valuable. When they shift their assumption to “I am a coach whose services change lives, and my clients are eager to invest in themselves through my offerings,” the outer world begins to reflect this belief. The clients they attract now resonate with their newfound confidence.
This process isn’t about pretending or “faking it until you make it.” Instead, it’s about genuinely reprogramming your internal beliefs, aligning them with the reality you wish to create. And that’s where the magic happens.
The Incarnation Cross in Human Design: Your Soul’s Blueprint
Human Design offers a unique roadmap to understanding your life’s purpose, gifts, and the energies you’re here to share with the world. At the heart of this system lies the Incarnation Cross, which reveals the themes and life direction your soul is meant to embody. Your Incarnation Cross is made up of four gates in your chart: your Conscious and Unconscious Sun and Earth placements. It acts as a guiding force, showing you how to live in alignment with your highest potential.
Example:The Right Angle Cross of Rulership (22/47 | 26/45)
This cross represents a natural ability to lead and influence others with grace, using insight, charm, and authority to guide and manage resources or people effectively.
Think of the Incarnation Cross as your soul’s mission statement. It gives you insight into why you’re here and the energies you’re meant to express. However, if your self-concept is out of sync with these themes, you’ll face unnecessary resistance and frustration, as if you’re constantly fighting against the natural current of your life.
Think of it this way…. Imagine your Incarnation Cross carries the theme of being a catalyst for change, inspiring others to transform. If your self-concept is rooted in self-doubt or the belief that your voice doesn’t matter, you’ll resist stepping into roles where you’re meant to be a change-maker. You may avoid opportunities to share your insights or downplay your ideas, even when they’re exactly what others need. However, when you align your self-concept with the belief, “I am a catalyst for transformation, and my voice makes a profound impact,” you’ll find yourself naturally stepping into roles where your influence is valued and needed.
How Self-Concept and the Incarnation Cross Work Together
Here’s the key intersection between Neville Goddard’s teachings and the Incarnation Cross: Your Incarnation Cross provides the energetic blueprint of your purpose, while your self-concept acts as the filter through which this purpose is expressed.
When your self-concept aligns with the energies of your Incarnation Cross, you create a life that feels authentic, purposeful, and fulfilling. But if your self-concept is at odds with this blueprint, you’ll feel disconnected, lost, or like you’re always just missing the mark.
Another example for you…. Let’s say your Incarnation Cross is centered around leadership and guidance, but you’ve always seen yourself as someone who’s not meant to lead. Maybe you’ve believed that leadership is reserved for those with more experience, charisma, or authority. This misalignment means you’ll avoid situations where your leadership is needed, or you’ll second-guess yourself when opportunities arise. However, when you shift your self-concept to embrace the idea that “I am a natural leader, and my guidance is valuable,” your external reality begins to mirror that belief. You’ll find yourself stepping into leadership roles with ease and attracting opportunities where your guidance is sought out.
Practical Steps to Align Your Self-Concept with Your Incarnation Cross
Here’s how you can start aligning your self-concept with your Incarnation Cross:
Identify Your Incarnation Cross: Begin by understanding the themes of your Incarnation Cross. What energies are you here to embody? Leadership, transformation, nurturing, communication? Dive deep into these themes to understand how they show up in your life.
Don’t know your Incarnation cross? You can run your chart here.
Reflection Question: How do the themes of my cross show up in your life, and where am I already living them?
Examine Your Current Self-Concept: Reflect on your beliefs about yourself. How do you view your abilities, worth, and potential? Are these beliefs in harmony with the themes of your Incarnation Cross, or do they contradict them?
Reflection Question: What beliefs about myself are holding me back from fully expressing my Incarnation Cross?
Use the Law of Assumption: The Law of Assumption is a powerful tool to shift your self-concept and visualization can help lock in the belief that what you want is already yours. Begin by imagining yourself as someone who fully embodies the energies of your Incarnation Cross. How would you think, feel, and act?
Action Step: Visualize yourself already living out the themes of your Incarnation Cross. For example, if your Cross involves nurturing others, imagine yourself confidently providing support and care to those around you.
Daily Embodiment Practice: Consistently reinforce your new self-concept through daily practices such as journaling, affirmations, subliminals, or visualization. Commit to embodying the energy of your Incarnation Cross, even in small ways.
Action Step: Each morning, write down one affirmation that aligns with your Incarnation Cross. For instance, “I am a leader who inspires others to reach their highest potential.”
Notice the Signs of Alignment: As you begin to align your self-concept, pay attention to the signs and synchronicities that show you’re on the right path. These could be opportunities that come your way, people recognizing your gifts, or simply feeling more at ease and authentic.
Reflection Question: What signs am I noticing that indicate I’m aligning with my Incarnation Cross?
Why This Works: Energetic Alignment in Action
The magic happens when you align your self-concept with Byour Incarnation Cross. As you shift your inner beliefs to match the purpose and themes you’re here to express, life begins to flow in your favor. You’ll find that the right opportunities, people, and experiences naturally gravitate towards you, reinforcing that you’re living in alignment with your soul’s purpose.
Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Unique Blueprint
The journey of aligning your self-concept with your Incarnation Cross is one of the most transformative paths you can take. It’s about more than just achieving external success—it’s about embodying the truth of who you are and living out your soul’s purpose with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Neville Goddard teaches us that our self-concept is the foundation upon which our reality is built. Human Design shows us the unique blueprint we’re here to express. When you bring these two elements together, you create a life that’s not only abundant and fulfilling but one that feels deeply you.
So, ask yourself today: Who do I believe myself to be, and how can I start embodying the energy of my Incarnation Cross right now?
Your soul's purpose is waiting to be expressed, are you ready to step into it?
