Human Design the 7 Authorities
Intuition is the ability to understand something without conscious reasoning. In Human Design, this is referred to as your “authority.”
There are seven authorities in Human Design, each guiding us to make decisions that are aligned with our authentic selves. This stems from the belief that our evolutionary trajectory is moving towards a form of Omniscience, or intuitive all-knowing.
Emotional Authority:
A rush of excitement will tempt you to say yes, and massive disappointments will make you want to say no. The secret? Trust that you'll make the right decision when the emotional wave passes, and you're in a state of calm.
Ra described emotional authority as a space where you can never decide in the now—whether you're flying high or sinking low. This can be particularly challenging for children who are often seen as dramatic. It’s crucial for parents to remind them to take a moment, find their calm, and see if they still feel the same about their decision.
Solar Plexus / Emotional center defined
Feels things out through an emotional wave of information before making major decisions
Approx. 47% of the world’s population
May apply to the following types:
Pure Manifestor
Pure Generator
Manifesting Generator
Projector
Sacral Authority:
If you're unsure about something, you might try to push energy to your mind to "think about it." But stop right there! Trust that your gut will always guide you towards the right path and use of your energy. This authority is found only in Generators and Manifesting Generators.
Ra emphasized the importance of trusting your gut as your personal authority—never relying on outside authorities. As we approach the transitional time of 2027 and our collective shift to the Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix, this becomes even more crucial.
Defined Sacral center
Sacral energy sounds like an ‘uh-huh’ (yes), or ‘nuh-uh’ (no) coming from an energetic gut response
Approx. 35% of the population
May apply to the following types:
Pure Generator
Manifesting Generator
Splenic Authority:
When something stops you in your tracks, causing you to investigate or react, trust that immediate awareness. It shows up in a split second, so you don't need to "ask for more signs." This authority is found only in the charts of Projectors and Manifestors.
Ra called this authority a survival instinct, an intuitive hit like an internal alarm. When you’re aligned, you might feel like you have premonitions about the most mundane things—and you’ll usually be right!
Splenic center defined
Tied to primal, intuitive feelings when it comes to making important decisions
Approx. 11% of the population
May apply to the following types:
Pure Manifestor
Pure Generator (as Splenic Generated Sacral authority, due to the hierarchy of authority meaning that technically, the Sacral outranks the Spleen)
Projector
Ego Projected Authority:
It’s not selfish to ask, "What's in it for me?" If there’s no personal benefit, it's not a "yes." Your authority has a manifesting quality, guiding you to speak what you'll go get, have, or possess. This authority is found in Manifestors.
Ra saw this authority as someone with a real sense of importance. Rare yet powerful, it provides a freedom from being controlled by others. When aligned with a sense of self, even a little selfishness can be a force for good.
Heart center defined
Operates on willpower for making a right decision
Approx. only 2% of human beings
May apply to the following types:
Manifestor
Projector
Self Projected (G Center) Authority:
It’s healthy to spitball ideas and even change your mind while making decisions. Speak aloud until you hear the truth of a "yes" or "no" and see clearly the direction for your life. This authority is found in Projectors.
Ra explained, "You are here to trust your spontaneous utterances." While it might feel like you can initiate interactions, you still need to be invited into your life path as a Projector.
G center defined
Manifests as an internal voice, which may spill out of the mouth
Approx. 2% of the population
AKA Projector
Environmental (Mental) Authority:
Surround yourself with quality people, but resist the temptation to take anyone's advice in the moment. You need to speak from interactions with the outer world so you can take your own advice.
Ra emphasized that the Mental Authority isn’t really an "inner" authority. People with this authority don’t have an internal compass; instead, they engage with the world intentionally. “You cannot afford to enter into anything in the moment,” Ra said. Sampling your invitations through others is essential.
No defined centers below the throat
Bounces ideas off of others to gain emotional clarity
Approx. 3% of the population
AKA Mental Projectors
Lunar Authority:
Last-minute decisions? No thanks. Like the moon, you need a full lunar cycle of 28 days to allow your "yes" or "no" to be revealed without pressure. This authority is found only in Reflectors.
The moon travels through all 64 gates and 6 profile lines in a year. Reflectors should take note of the day a significant decision arises and then allow 28 days for review. This time helps them sample the decision across different energies before reaching clarity. Having a support system or accountability buddy helps during this time to avoid rushed decisions.
No defined centers, but able to rely on lunar cycles for guidance
Requires time to be certain of a correct action
Approx. 1% of the population
AKA Reflectors
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