Human Design 102
But I don't wanna ...
So this week's blog is late. It was a combination of things. The topic I wanted to write about required some technical wizardry I didn't feel up to after a week of fighting Power Automate to the death. I couldn't think of anything else I wanted to write about.
No matter what I thought about doing yesterday, my whole body screamed, "NO" in the voice-in-my-head of toddler me.
I gave in, because that is something I'm having to learn to do. Like probably everyone reading, I have spent my life doing things anyway, no matter how badly I wanted not to, because I felt I had to.
Even working for myself, of course there are things I have to do. But is anyone really going to be upset if I'm a day or two or a week late with my blog?
I'm learning to listen to signals that I've had enough, I'm tired, I'm overwhelmed, I need to do something else or I need to do nothing. These signals have gone unheeded for decades and have led to some really undesirable outcomes for my mental and physical health.
So when I got up today I thought it could be a really appropriate time to talk about these signals from our minds and our bodies whether or not to do something. Because it isn't always procrastination, fear, or sloth. Sometimes it is your higher self telling you "not this, not now." And in Human Design, we call this your Authority.
I'd like to take just a moment to say I'm really excited to have enrolled in some Quantum Human Design certification training. I taught myself the basics from free sources online and a number of books; I know enough to know this framework really makes sense to me and I'm looking forward to offering more QHD insight to my clients here at Angel and Dragon Alchemy.
In Quantum Human Design, your Authority is your unique decision-making compass. It’s the place in your body you’re meant to listen to when the mind wants to take over - and it’s where your truth lives.
Think of your Authority as the voice inside you that’s not afraid, confused, or overthinking. It’s not the voice that says, “What if this goes wrong?” or “What will they think of me?” Authority is the deeper knowing that says, “This feels right,” even if it doesn’t always make logical sense and says "I don't like this" even when you feel obligated.
Why Authority Matters
Most of us have been trained to make decisions from our heads. We weigh the pros and cons. We ask for advice. We play out scenarios of how we might regret it.
But in Quantum Human Design, your Authority isn't in your mind - it's in your body. And when you follow it, life gets easier. You find yourself flowing with the current instead of fighting against it. You stop needing permission. You just know.
Let’s walk through some of the most common Authorities and what it looks like to trust them.
Emotional Authority (Solar Plexus)
“Clarity comes over time.”
If you have Emotional Authority, your truth isn’t instant - it unfolds. Big emotions can cloud your clarity, so the key is to wait. Sleep on it. Ride the emotional wave. Don’t commit when you're at the peak of excitement or the pit of despair.
You may never feel 100% sure - but you’ll feel settled. Calm. Like you’ve come down from the high and can see the road clearly.
Mantra: If it’s still right tomorrow, it’s really right.
Sacral Authority
“If it lights you up, it’s a yes.”
This is the gut “uh-huh” or “nuh-uh” response. It doesn’t come from thinking - it comes from the body. You might feel a pull, a surge of energy, or even hear sounds like “mmm!” or “nah.” Your Sacral speaks in sounds and sensations, not sentences.
I get a lot of stomach aches, myself.
If you’re forcing yourself to do something, it’s probably not a Sacral yes. See?
Mantra: If it energizes me, it’s aligned.
Splenic Authority
“My instinct already knows.”
This is the quietest Authority of all. It speaks only once, and softly. A whisper of “turn left.” A sudden knowing not to trust someone. It’s fast, intuitive, and often irrational - but always wise.
You might not be able to explain why something feels right or wrong, and that’s okay. The Splenic voice isn’t here to justify itself. It’s here to protect and guide you.
Mantra: I trust my instincts.
Ego Authority (Heart/Will)
“If I want it, it’s right for me.”
If you have Ego Authority, you’re designed to follow your willpower. Not because you should, but because you want to. This isn’t selfish - it’s deeply aligned.
You might make decisions best by speaking them out loud. “I want this. I will make this happen.” That’s how you know it’s coming from your heart, not your mind.
Mantra: Desire is sacred.
Self-Projected Authority (G Center)
“My direction is found in my voice.”
If you’re Self-Projected, your truth reveals itself as you speak. Talk things through with someone who’s neutral and safe - not for their advice, but so you can hear your own clarity surface.
You may notice you say something like, “This just isn’t me,” or “I can totally see myself doing that.” That’s your Authority in action.
Mantra: My voice points the way.
Mental Projector Authority
"Clarity emerges in the right place with the right people"
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Lunar Authority
“I need time - 28 days, if possible.”
Mental Projectors and Reflectors are rarer types in Human Design, making up only about 3% of the population. Unlike the other types, they don't have an inner authority, they have an external authority.
I will note here that many Projectors have an inner authority - it's only the ones with the Mental Projector Authority we're talking about here.
Mental Projectors like to bounce their ideas off of others. If a decision is right, then they'll feel it in their body, like everything is as it should be.
Mantra: When I feel safe, I see clearly.
For Reflectors, clarity comes from watching a situation unfold across a full lunar cycle. Big decisions need time to incubate. You’re here to sample the experience, not rush it.
Let yourself try things on. Say yes temporarily. Give yourself the gift of time.
Mantra: There is no rush.
Learning to Trust Your Authority
No matter your type, your Authority is sacred. It’s the way your soul guides your body. When you listen to it, you stop needing constant external validation. You build self-trust. You begin to move through life from the inside out.
And that’s when things start to click.
So - what’s your Authority?
And how might your life change if you let it lead?
Human Design is a downloaded transmission received and taught by Ra Uru Hu. Quantum Human Design is its natural evolution and is the creation of Dr Karen Parker. All language derived from QHD is copywrite to her. Please visit https://quantumhumandesign.com for further information and https://freehumandesignchart.com to get your chart and find out what authority you have.
Until next time, fly safely.
The Alchemist
