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Authority: Your Inner Compass in Human Design

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If your Energy Type shows how you’re meant to move through life, your Authority shows how you’re meant to make decisions. It’s your inner compass—helping you navigate choices in a way that aligns with your true self.

In Human Design, there are seven authorities: Emotional, Sacral, Splenic, Ego, Self-Projected, Mental, and Lunar. Each works differently, but all are designed to guide you toward clarity and alignment.

Emotional Authority

“Ride the wave before you decide.”

Those with Emotional Authority are here to take their time. Decisions made in the heat of the moment often feel wrong later. Instead, clarity comes after riding out emotional highs and lows.

Example: Instead of saying “yes” to a new job offer immediately, wait a few days. If the excitement still feels stable once emotions settle, it’s aligned.

Sacral Authority

“Trust your gut sounds.”

Sacral beings (Generators and MGs) experience clear signals in their body—often as a “uh-huh” (yes) or “uh-uh” (no). The gut responds to life in real time, and it’s usually accurate.

Example: A friend asks if you want to join a trip. Your sacral immediately lights up with excitement—there’s your answer, even if your mind starts to overthink later.

Splenic Authority

“The whisper in the now.”

Splenic authority speaks quietly and instantly—like a flash of intuition or a subtle body signal. It won’t repeat itself, so tuning in requires trust.

Example: You’re about to sign a contract, and suddenly your body tenses or your inner voice says, “No.” That fleeting nudge is your spleen guiding you.

Ego (Heart) Authority

“Does this light up my willpower and desires?”

This authority is about motivation and commitment. If your heart is truly in it, you’ll have the will to follow through. If not, forcing it leads to burnout.

Example: An opportunity arises to collaborate. If it excites your sense of value and desire, it’s a yes. If not, your energy won’t sustain it.

Self-Projected Authority

“Clarity through your voice.”

For those with Self-Projected Authority (often Projectors), speaking thoughts out loud brings alignment. Hearing your own voice guides the decision.

Example: You’re considering moving to a different city. As you talk it through with a trusted friend, you hear yourself say, “This feels expansive.” That’s your authority speaking.

Mental (Environment) Authority

“Clarity comes through your environment and conversations.”

Mental Authority relies on processing decisions through sounding boards—trusted people and the right environments. It’s not about advice but about how your own words land when shared.

Example: You discuss a career move with a mentor, not to be told what to do, but to hear your own clarity reflected back in the conversation.

Lunar Authority (Reflectors only)

“Wait 28 days for the moon to show you.”

Reflectors need time. The moon’s cycle gives them different perspectives, and waiting for the full cycle brings clarity.

Example: Before making a major life decision—such as starting a new business—a Reflector allows a full lunar cycle to pass, checking in at different phases of the moon before making a decision.

Living Your Authority

When you experiment with your authority, you shift from making mental, pressured choices to aligned, embodied ones. The mind can analyse, but it’s not here to decide.

  • Emotional Authority: clarity over time
  • Sacral Authority: trust your gut
  • Splenic Authority: trust your intuition
  • Ego Authority: follow your desires
  • Self-Projected: listen to your voice
  • Mental Authority: soundboard in the right environment
  • Lunar Authority: wait for the moon

Your authority is your built-in guidance system. Trust it, and life begins to unfold with less doubt and more flow.

Want to keep learning? Read the next article in the series—or, if you’re ready for personal guidance, order a recorded Human Design reading and explore your unique blueprint.

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