Intro to Human Design
The Authority is how we make decisions and is based on which Centers are defined in the chart. It’s possible to have both a primary and a secondary Authority.
Sacral Authority
If your Sacral is defined, that is your primary Authority. The Sacral gives a “yes” or “no” response to stimulus. It can also present as a “meh” or “maybe,” which simply means not right now.
Emotional Authority
Emotional Authority is the second strongest and runs on an emotional wave. Everyone with Emotional Authority has their own wave, but once you allow it to roll through, you will feel a “clunk” or a deep knowing.
Remember to wait out your emotional waves when making decisions. You have a unique time-frequency, and it’s not about explaining or controlling your emotions. Release emotions when and how it feels correct for you — otherwise, chaos ensues.
Splenic Authority
Splenic Authority is an in-the-moment impulse. It is quick and fleeting. Those with Splenic Authority will want to get familiar with this knowing—the subtle information that comes before your mind jumps in.
Ego Authority
Ego Authority occurs when your Ego/Will is connected to your Throat. Those with Ego Authority create their world through talking. They aren’t talking for feedback or input; they speak so they can feel what they are saying, adjust, and then take action.
Self-Projected Authority
Self-Projected Authority occurs when your Identity is connected to your Throat. You talk to hear yourself. It’s important for those with this Authority to have safe people in their lives — those they can speak to without judgment or limitation. Self-Projected Authorities need to hear themselves talk something through.
Outer/Environment & Lunar Authorities
There are two other Authorities: Outer/Environment and Lunar.
Outer Authority: Needs others as sounding boards.
Lunar Authority: Unique to Reflectors, who must take a full lunar cycle to ponder major decisions.