From the minute I was introduced to Human Design, I was fascinated. The Human Design system offers a unique way through which we can view ourselves and our interactions with the world. At the heart of this system are two key concepts introduced by its founder, Ra Uru Hu: Strategy and Authority. In Human Design, one’s unique Strategy is all about the way we are meant to operate in life. Ra says it’s our strategy that aligns us with our unique energy and flow of life. Strategy guides us in the process of living as our authentic selves. It is not a philosophy, but rather based on the way we are genetically and energetically meant to interact with the world around us. Understanding and experimenting with these foundational concepts Human Design can be a transformative journey, leading to a life that resonates more authentically with your true self.
The Purpose of Strategy and Authority in Human Design:
The primary purpose of Strategy and Authority in Human Design is to guide individuals toward making decisions that are in alignment with their true nature, rather than being influenced by external conditioning or the mind’s chatter. This approach helps to navigate life in a way that is most natural and fulfilling for the individual. Strategy and Authority exist as tools to bypass the mind’s tendency to make decisions based on conditioning and societal pressures, thereby allowing a person’s authentic self to emerge and guide their choices.
Trust me, I understand that this concept is a significant departure from what many of us were taught growing up, it certainly was for me. Many of us were encouraged to make decisions using logic, to “use our brains.” However, the issue with this approach is that our minds can often be indecisive, wishy-washy, and our perspectives may be influenced by conditioning or sometimes self-limiting beliefs. Ra discusses how our mind attempts to be the authority in our lives, convinced it knows best. However, Human Design teaches that our inner authority, or “inner intelligence,” is a more reliable source for guiding our decision-making.
What is Strategy in Human Design?
Strategy in Human Design is like your personal roadmap for navigating life. It varies depending on your type (Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector). For instance, Generators are advised to respond, meaning they should wait for something in the external world to elicit a response from them, rather than initiating action themselves. Ra Uru Hu emphasized the simplicity of Strategy but acknowledged the challenges of its implementation due to the nature of the mind, which is often an instrument of our conditioning.
The Role of Authority:
Authority in Human Design refers to your inner guidance system, the way you can best make decisions. Authority is your authentic truth, the inner “voice” that will always lead you to the correct individual decision. Different types of Authority (like Solar Plexus Authority or Sacral Authority) point to different areas within you where you can access your deepest truth or intuition. Ra Uru Hu stressed the importance of living out what is correct for you, which can only be achieved through your Strategy and inner Authority. There’s no other way to truly align with your unique nature.
Starting Your Experiment with Strategy and Authority:
The Impact of Embracing Your Design:
By following your Strategy and listening to your Authority, you can live a life that is more in tune with who you truly are. This process of alignment can lead to a more fulfilling existence, where decisions and actions feel right and natural. It’s not just about understanding these concepts intellectually; it’s about
Strategy and Authority in Human Design are not just theoretical concepts but practical tools for transformation. By embracing your unique design, you step into a journey of self-discovery and authentic living, which can be incredibly empowering and liberating. This journey into your Strategy and Authority can be done on your own, or I am here to help you. Understanding this has been so life changing and freeing for me. You can find out your Type and Strategy and Authority anytime here. If you want to dive deeper into how to apply it to your life, you can download one of my custom reports or schedule a one-on-one session.
