How To Trust Your Intuition Using Your Human Design Authority

Life is full of decision points. Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head! (Lion King quote, anyone??) A great way to check in with yourself, especially when it comes to big life decisions is learning your Human Design authority. Your authority is how you best make decisions and we’re all unique! 

My life has always revolved around empowering women to get EXACTLY what they want and deserve. Even before I got divorced, I was always the friend screaming "Dump Him" or "Quit Your Toxic Job" or "Your Toxic Masculinity Is Showing!" from across the room. Then I went through the full end-to-end life cycle of a long-term relationship breakup and it was hard. I had to make so many life-altering decisions, every single day during that time and I realized just how hard "getting what you truly deserve" can be.

The biggest decision I made wasn't the divorce, believe it or not. It was something well before those conversations even happened. It was a line I drew in the sand a year advance that had nothing to do with my partner.

It was a decision to make better decisions.

I was sick of feeling like I had no where to go like a dog chasing its tail. I had such a hard time making up my mind which left me stranded at the edge of Chronic Indecision Lane. I was exhausted, burned out, at my wits end with my community and environment, frustrated with work, feeling unseen and unheard.

Then I read Untamed by Glennon Doyle and something clicked. Funny how decades of soul searching can finally make sense based on one sentence in a book. (This is your sign to go write that book of yours!) Doyle talks a lot about trusting her intuition when it came to her relationship. And up until that chapter, somehow I thought I was REALLY good at trusting my intuition... but my reality begged to differ... and so did Glennon.

So I went ALL IN on taking control of my life and figuring out how the HECK intuition really worked. I wanted to lean into my gut to guide me at EVERY decision point. I figured if this is a muscle then I need to work it if I ever want it to get stronger. I wanted to be sure of every decision. Even the ones as small as "what do I want for breakfast?" "Farm fresh duck eggs, pasture-raised chicken eggs or Oreos?" (This is a judgement free zone. It's called balance.)

Around the same time, my coach introduced me to Human Design. THAT is when my intuition, or lack there of, really started to make sense.

If you don't know your Human Design, I have a free chart generator you can use!

Human Design is a self-discovery system that blends astrology, the I Ching (Chinese book of wisdom), Kabbalah (ancient Jewish wisdom of the mysteries of life), the chakra system (the human body's energy centers and electromagnetic fields), and quantum physics (science of tiny particles made up of energy) to reveal your unique energetic blueprint, including how you best make decisions, interact with others, and align with your purpose.

As you'll see on the Human Design chart generator, there is a detailed map of your strengths and ideal way of navigating life based on your birth details.

One element of Human Design is your Authority. This is the way you best make decisions and begin to work with your intuition in a deeper more nuanced way.

Imagine you have a big decision to make like committing to a partner, taking a new job, starting a business, moving across the country. Use this guide below to help you decide based on your authority! And let me know what questions you have!

Splenic Authority (Instant Knowing)

You have a way of just knowing even if you cannot explain it with logic. If your gut instinctively said “YES” before your mind could weigh in, it's GO TIME, baby.

Sacral Authority (Hell Yes or Hell No)

Are your insides buzzing with excitement? Does your body feel like it’s expanding? That’s a sacral hell yes.

Emotional Authority (Wait for Clarity)

If you feel excited but also a little nervous, that’s ok! Ride your emotional wave. If this still feels aligned in a few days when you’re in a neutral state, trust it.

Ego/Heart Authority (Desire & Willpower Based)

Do you want this deep down in your bones? Is this something you would fight for if needed? If yes, your heart is already in. 

Self-Projected Authority (Now Talk It Out, Talk It Out)

Your decision will become clear the moment you hear yourself talk about it. Say it out loud: “Does this feel like my next-level alignment?” If you’re lit up, this is it.

Environmental/Mental Authority (Talk to the Right People)

You thrive on having the right external input before deciding. Talk it out with people who are your biggest champions. Have them ask you questions about this makes you feel. Take your time! 

Lunar Authority (Now Wait It Out, Wait It Out)

Your clarity comes in like the tide, slow and steady. If this keeps coming back to you over the next few weeks, it’s aligned. Trust your diving timing.