No More Pros and Cons Lists: Human Design Strategy and Authority Has a Better Way

Ever felt stuck in a decision loop overthinking every angle, making pro/con lists, then second-guessing everything anyway?

Same.

But what if the reason you’ve struggled with clarity isn’t because you’re bad at making decisions… but because you’ve been using the wrong method all along?

Welcome to the transformative magic of Human Design. Let’s break down the two most vital tools in Human Design Strategy And Authority—and how learning to use them changed everything about how I make decisions, find peace, and align with abundance.

Let’s dive in.

What Is Human Design Strategy?

In Human Design, strategy is the “how.” It’s how your unique energy is designed to interact with the world, the universe, and the people around you. It’s your personal energetic GPS that guides when and how to take action, without resistance.

Your Strategy Helps You:

Align with universal flow
Reduce resistance and burnout
Attract the right opportunities
Co-create from a place of ease, not force

Strategy is external: it’s how life is meant to meet you.

What Is Human Design Authority?

Your authority is your internal compass. It’s how your body communicates truth to you in decision-making moments. Instead of asking your brain to run the show, authority invites you to listen to your body’s innate wisdom.

Authority is internal: it’s how your body says “yes” or “no.”

And when you combine both strategy and authority? Life clicks into place.

Why Human Design Strategy And Authority Are Game Changers

If you only ever apply one concept from Human Design, let it be this. These two tools are more than just mechanics—they’re permission slips to stop people-pleasing, stop hustling against your energy, and finally trust yourself again.

When you follow your Human Design Strategy And Authority:

Life becomes more easeful
You feel clear and grounded in decisions
Your energy shifts from frustration → satisfaction, bitterness → success, anger → peace, or disappointment → surprise (depending on your type)

Now let’s break down what this actually looks like for each type

Strategy by Human Design Type

Manifestor: Inform Before You Act

You’re the firestarter. The trailblazer. You’re here to initiate.

Why it matters: People resist what they don’t expect. When you inform before you act, they either back off (yay, space!) or offer support (double yay).

Pro Tip: Informing isn’t asking permission. It’s declaring your path so others can align—or step aside.

Generator: Wait to Respond

You’re the sacred spark of energy on this planet. The universe is always sending you things to respond to. Your job? Tune into your sacral “yes” or “no.”

Visualize it: You’re standing by a stream. You declare your intention, then wait. A stepping stone appears. You respond. Then another. The path unfolds.

Warning: Say “yes” to what lights you up, or you’ll keep getting more “crap sandwiches” from the universe (aka more of what you don’t want).

Manifesting Generator: Wait to Respond + Inform

You’re the hybrid—multi-passionate and fast-moving. You need to respond like a Generator and inform like a Manifestor.

Bonus Tip: If you have channel 34-20 (Charisma), you may feel more manifestor-like. Follow those urges, but still keep others in the loop.

Projector: Wait for the Invitation

Your energy is precious. You shine brightest when you’re recognized and invited.

Reality check: It’s not about sitting on your couch waiting. It’s about making yourself visible and magnetizing the right people who truly see you.

Pro Tip: Stop chasing recognition. Start embodying your value. See yourself first, and others will follow.

Reflector: Wait a Lunar Cycle

You’re the moon child. The mirror of the collective.

Why you wait: Your clarity unfolds over time, like the phases of the moon. What feels like a “yes” today might shift as the energy around you shifts.

Your mantra: “Am I still being pulled in this direction?” Let that be your compass.

Understanding Human Design Authorities

Once you know your strategy, authority is the next layer. It’s the how of your inner knowing.

Let’s break down each type of authority so you can start tuning in:

Emotional Authority (Solar Plexus)

Clarity comes with time. Ride the emotional wave and wait before deciding.

Don’t decide at emotional highs or lows.
Wait 24–48 hours to reach emotional neutrality.
Your emotions are wisdom. Honor them.

Sacral Authority

A gut “yes” or “no.” It’s primal and immediate.

If it’s not a full-bodied YES, it’s a no.
If you’re hemming and hawing? That’s your no.

Splenic Authority

This is your lightning-fast intuition. It’s quiet, immediate, and doesn’t repeat itself.

Act on the first whisper.
If you miss the window, the moment may pass.
Keep a journal to track intuitive hits to build trust.

Ego Authority (Heart)

Ask yourself: “Do I truly want this?”

Your willpower and desires are sacred guides.
If it’s coming from your heart—not ego—it’s aligned.

Self-Projected Authority

You hear truth in your voice.

Talk it out with a trusted person or voice memo.
As you speak, clarity will emerge from within.

Mental Authority (Projectors only)

You’re the exception—you do use your mind, but with detachment.

Observe with curiosity, not analysis.
Let the answers arise through open, intuitive observation.

No Inner Authority (Reflectors)

Your decisions evolve over time through environmental feedback and conversations with trusted allies.

Wait a full lunar cycle.
Ask: “Do I still feel the pull?”

How to Practice Strategy + Authority in Real Life

This isn’t just theory—it’s your everyday decision-making toolkit. Here are some integration tips:

Start a Decision Journal

Track when you follow your Human Design Strategy and Authority. What was the outcome?

Practice on Small Stuff

What feels good for lunch?
Should I go for a walk or take a nap?
Gut check your weekend plans.

Try Muscle Testing

Especially helpful for those still building trust with their inner guidance. Muscle testing can act like training wheels for your authority.

Ground Yourself

Before major decisions, ask:

Am I in my body?
Is this intuition or urgency?
Am I acting from fear or clarity?

Dissociation often masks itself as overthinking. Get present. Get grounded. Then choose.

You Don’t Need More Advice, You Need Your Authority

When you co-create with your design, life flows. No more overthinking, hustling, or outsourcing your truth.

You don’t need another guru or how-to guide. You need to come home to the way your soul is already wired to move.

Ready to Go Deeper?

If you’re craving more clarity around your unique Human Design Strategy and Authority, or you want personalized guidance and integration, book a Soul Strategy Session with me. It’s the space where we unpack your chart and align your life with cosmic intelligence.

Questions? DM me anytime. I’m here to support your Human Design Strategy and Authority your voice, your peace.