Are you tired of feeling stuck, second-guessing your decisions, or living by what others expect of you? What if I told you there's a built-in GPS inside you, designed to guide every decision you make? In this blog post, I’ll show you the three simple mindset shifts that will help you align perfectly with your Human Design Authority—and transform the way you navigate life.

One of the most crucial aspects of Human Design is understanding and aligning with your Authority. But getting into perfect alignment with your Authority isn’t always easy, especially when conditioned beliefs get in the way. For example, it’s taken me YEARS to get in alignment with my Emotional Authority, mainly because there is a lot of waiting involved.

Authority in Human Design is all about how you are designed to make decisions. Think of it as your personal decision-making GPS. Each of us is wired to make choices in a way that feels natural and correct for us. However, many of us have been conditioned by society to make decisions based on logic or outside expectations, rather than tuning into our inner authority.

When you learn to follow your specific Authority, you start making decisions that are in line with who you truly are, which leads to more ease, flow, and satisfaction in life.

In Human Design, there are several types of Authorities. Each person has one, and it's determined by your unique design (you can find yours for FREE by entering your birth details into a Human Design chart calculator like the one HERE).

Let’s explore the different types:

If you have Emotional Authority, you're designed to make decisions based on your feelings—but not in the moment. For you, clarity comes over time. You need to ride the wave of emotions before making a decision, allowing the highs and lows to settle. Once you feel emotionally clear, you can move forward confidently with a particular big decision.

Key Tip: Avoid making impulsive decisions, especially when you're feeling excited or low. Give yourself time to feel things out.

Those with Sacral Authority are designed to trust their gut. You’ll often get a “yes” or “no” response to things. This comes in the form of a gut reaction or a physical response, like a feeling of expansion for a yes, or contraction for a no. Your decision-making works best when it's in response to something in your environment.

Key Tip: Trust your immediate response. Your body knows the answer before your mind does.

Splenic Authority is all about using your intuition. If you have this Authority, your decision-making process comes from an instinctive, in-the-moment knowing. This is not a logical process, but a quick, quiet whisper from your body, guiding you toward what feels safe or healthy.

Key Tip: Learn to listen to those subtle, quiet signals. Your intuition speaks softly but with great wisdom.

With Ego Authority, you're designed to make decisions based on what you truly want or desire. This isn't about selfishness; it’s about being clear on what is best for you. Your decisions are best made when you're connected to your willpower and desires.

Key Tip: Ask yourself, "What do I want?" and make decisions from a place of personal empowerment.

Those with Self-Projected Authority need to talk things out to make decisions, not to get advice but to hear their own thought processes out loud. You’ll find clarity by expressing your thoughts and feelings out loud, whether it’s to another person or just to yourself. The sound of your voice helps guide you to what feels true.

Key Tip: Surround yourself with people who will let you speak freely without trying to influence your decisions.

If you have Environmental Authority, you make your best decisions when you're in the right environment and surrounded by the right people. Your process involves taking in different perspectives and allowing your surroundings to influence your clarity. You don’t have an internal authority, so it's essential to be mindful of where you are and who you're with.

Key Tip: Spend time in environments that feel good and uplifting to you before making any major decisions.

Reflectors are unique, making up about 1% of the population. If you’re a Reflector, your decision-making process is deeply connected to the lunar cycle. You're designed to wait a full 28 days, a complete moon cycle, before making major decisions. This allows you to process things through different phases and gain clarity over time.

Key Tip: Patience is your ally. Allow yourself the full cycle to gain perspective and avoid rushing into decisions.