Connecting to the Real You
connecting to the Real You
Human Design and astrology are two profound systems of self-awareness, and when integrated, they offer transformative insights. Both tools reflect your unique energetic blueprint and decision-making process, but their perspectives differ: Human Design highlights your energetic mechanics, while astrology reveals the cosmic influences shaping your psyche and life path. By connecting these systems, you can align with your authentic self and unlock your potential.
Let’s explore how your Human Design authority and natal chart can work together to guide your decisions and deepen your self-awareness.
What Is Human Design Authority?
Your authority in Human Design is your inner decision-making compass. It tells you how to navigate life’s choices in alignment with your energy, bypassing the noise of the mind and societal expectations. Whether it’s emotional authority (riding emotional waves), sacral authority (gut responses), or another type, your authority points you toward decisions that feel correct and aligned for you.
What Is the Natal Chart?
Your natal chart is a snapshot of the sky at your moment of birth. It maps out the planets, signs, houses, and aspects that influence your personality, desires, and soul’s purpose. In astrology, decision-making is shaped by planetary placements and transits, as well as by your connection to specific elements or modes (fire, earth, air, water; cardinal, fixed, mutable).
Most of us have been raised to believe that the brain is the ultimate decision-maker. We’re taught to analyze, strategize, and think through every angle before making a move. And sure, logic has its place—but here’s the truth: your mind was never meant to drive your life.
Imagine this: your mind is the passenger, observing the journey, while another part of you—the real driver—is in control. Sounds strange? Stick with me.
In Human Design, this “driver” is your authority. It’s the inner compass that guides you to decisions that feel aligned and authentic. Unlike the noisy chatter of your mind or the opinions of others, your authority speaks with clarity—when you know how to listen.
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Let’s break it down by type:
Emotional Authority (Solar Plexus) & the Moon
If you have emotional authority, you’re no stranger to waves of feelings—highs, lows, and everything in between. Your clarity comes when the emotional tide settles into a neutral state. The golden rule here? Don’t rush. Snap decisions often lead to regret. Take your time, ride your wave, and trust that the answer will come when you’re emotionally balanced.
Human Design: Emotional authority guides you to ride emotional waves before making a decision, ensuring clarity comes from a place of neutrality.
Astrology Connection: The Moon in your natal chart reflects your emotional nature and instinctive reactions. Its sign, house placement, and aspects provide insight into how you experience and process emotions. For example:
A Moon in Pisces may heighten sensitivity, making it crucial to avoid hasty decisions during emotional lows.
A Moon in Capricorn might encourage grounding practices to navigate emotional waves effectively.
Deeper Insight: By aligning your decision-making process with the Moon’s cycles (new and full moons) and transits, you can amplify your emotional clarity.
Sacral Authority & Mars or Earth Signs
For sacral authorities, your gut instinct is your guide. That immediate “yes” (mmhmm) or “no” (uh-uh) is the real deal. Don’t overthink it—your body knows the answer before your mind does. Lean into yes/no or this/that questions to keep your clarity sharp.
Human Design: Sacral authority relies on a gut response — a “yes” or “no” instinct from your body.
Astrology Connection: Mars represents your drive and instinctual actions. Its placement in your natal chart (sign and house) can indicate how you naturally pursue your desires. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) may also play a role, as they emphasize grounded, bodily wisdom.
Deeper Insight: For example, a Mars in Aries placement might amplify quick and decisive gut responses, while a Mars in Libra may require more balance before responding. Grounding sacral decisions in physical activities, like movement or breathwork, can enhance clarity.
Splenic Authority & Mercury or Uranus
Splenic authority operates through quiet, intuitive nudges in the present moment. You “just know.” This deep survival instinct is subtle and fleeting, so it’s crucial to stay attuned to your body’s whispers. Unlike the mind, the spleen doesn’t repeat itself—listen closely and trust the first signal.
Human Design: Splenic authority is about intuitive, in-the-moment knowing.
Astrology Connection: Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, reflects your ability to process and interpret intuitive flashes. Uranus, the planet of sudden insight, can represent moments of genius and inspiration.
Deeper Insight: A Mercury in Scorpio might indicate a deeply intuitive, investigative approach, while a Uranus in Aquarius could highlight flashes of inspiration that feel ahead of their time. Recognizing how your natal chart supports your splenic whispers can deepen trust in your intuition.
Ego Authority & the Sun or Leo Energy
If your authority comes from the heart, it’s all about what you truly desire. For Manifestors with ego authority, your truth is revealed through what you speak. Pay attention to what naturally flows from your mouth—it’s your heart showing the way. For Projectors, ask yourself, “What’s in it for me?” This isn’t selfish; it’s a necessary check-in with your personal truth.
Human Design: Ego authority is about listening to what your heart (and willpower) desires.
Astrology Connection: The Sun, which represents your core self and life purpose, resonates with this authority. Leo energy (even if not prominent in your chart) echoes themes of authenticity and heart-centered living.
Deeper Insight: Understanding your Sun’s placement can help you identify desires that align with your true self. For example, a Sun in Cancer may focus on decisions that prioritize family or emotional security, while a Sun in Sagittarius may seek freedom and exploration.
Self-Projected Authority & the Ascendant or Venus
With self-projected authority, your truth lives in your voice. Talking things out—not for advice, but to hear yourself—helps you tap into your authentic desires. Ask questions like, “Does this feel like me?” or “Will this lead me in the right direction?” Trust what feels aligned with your core identity.
Human Design: Self-projected authority relies on expressing your truth verbally to discern what feels authentic.
Astrology Connection: The Ascendant (rising sign) shapes how you express yourself outwardly, and Venus governs values and alignment with what brings joy.
Deeper Insight: If your Ascendant is in Gemini, you might naturally feel clearer when talking things out. Venus in Libra might push you to seek harmony in decisions that align with beauty and balance.
Mental/Environment Authority & Air Signs or the 11th House
Mental Projectors, your wisdom lies in your surroundings. The right environment brings clarity, so always ask, “Does this place feel good?” Talking through decisions with trusted people can help you hear your own truth—just ensure they don’t push their opinions.
Human Design: Mental authority relies on gathering input from your environment and trusted allies to make decisions.
Astrology Connection: Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) and the 11th house (community and networks) reflect intellectual processes and the importance of connection in your life.
Deeper Insight: If you have planets in the 11th house or strong air placements, you may find that brainstorming with others helps clarify your thoughts. Surrounding yourself with aligned individuals and environments is essential.
Lunar Authority & the Moon Nodes
For Reflectors, clarity comes with time—specifically, 28 days. The lunar cycle guides you, so give yourself space to feel each phase and reflect on decisions. Your environment is everything; surround yourself with the right people and places while you wait for your truth to reveal itself.
Human Design: Lunar authority, unique to Reflectors, requires following the Moon’s 28-day cycle to make aligned decisions.
Astrology Connection: The Moon’s North and South Nodes in your natal chart represent your soul’s growth (North) and past-life tendencies (South). Aligning with these nodes can help Reflectors stay connected to their soul’s purpose while navigating decisions.
Deeper Insight: Tracking the Moon’s movement through the zodiac and noticing how it interacts with your chart can provide profound clarity for Reflectors.
Embracing Your Unique Path
Human Design + Astrology reminds us that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to life. The sayings we’ve grown up with—“trust your gut,” “act now,” or “follow your heart”—only work if they align with your unique authority as well as details that flavor your authority from your Natal Chart.
By living according to your strategy and authority, you’ll begin to trust yourself in ways you never thought possible. It’s about tuning out the noise of the world and tuning into the truth that’s been inside you all along.
Are you ready to step into your authority and start making decisions that truly honor you? Let’s dive deeper into your design and unlock the life that’s waiting for you.
Besos and Big Thangs,
Shelly