What is Human Design Authority?
Your authority is the specific body signal that tells you "yes" or "no" to any decision. Human Design identifies 7 authorities: Emotional (Solar Plexus), Sacral, Splenic, Ego (Heart), Self-Projected (G-Center), Mental (Environment), and Lunar (Reflector-only). Each works through a different part of your body and operates on a different timeline.
Why Authority Matters More Than Type
Your type tells you how your energy works in the world. Your authority tells you how to move within it. Following your authority correctly is the single most transformative practice in Human Design. When you decide from your authority, your life aligns. When you decide from your mind, you spend years reversing decisions that never should have been made.
The Complete HD Authority Guide
All 7 authorities explained in depth, with how-to-use instructions and common misidentifications.
Read Full GuideFrequently Asked Questions
Is this quiz accurate?
This quiz is directionally accurate. It is based on the behavioral signatures of each authority. For a fully accurate reading, you need your exact birth time to generate a Human Design chart. Use our free HD Calculator for the precise answer.
What if my authority does not feel right?
Your mind has spent decades overriding your body signals. If an authority feels "off," try living by it for 30 days and notice what happens to your energy and outcomes. Your body will confirm the truth faster than your mind will.
Can I have two authorities?
No. Every chart has exactly one authority. What you may feel is the tension between your authority (body) and your mind (not-authority). Only one actually makes correct decisions for you.