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Introduction
One of the many ways we humans differ from one another is in how we make our decisions. In Human Design, this ‘knowing’ is your authority, your decision-making style. Some authorities are common. Others? They are very rare. And the rarest authority in Human Design is Mental authority or Environment authority (0.5%) unique to Projectors and sometimes Reflectors.
What is Authority in Human Design?
Is it a gut feeling, an instant yes or no? Or a long debrief with your best friend and seven business days before you come up with a choice? This is your authority. Your personal way of handling the small and big calls in life. It is unique to everyone.
It can be guided by emotions, intuition, desire or environment. But what you can do is to understand your authority and learn to trust it.
Things to Know About the Rarest Authority
What is Mental Authority?
When you have mental or environmental authority, your head, Ajna and sometimes Throat center are the only ones that are defined. With the rest of the centers (from throat down) being undefined, you tend to absorb the energy of those around you.
This impacts the way you make decisions. Because you feel the need to share and discuss your issues with the people around you before you make a choice. Also, you need time to reflect on the feedback you receive. You share. Listen. And then process it yourself before coming up with a final verdict.
What Makes it Unique?
Whether it is the gut feeling of Sacral authority or desire of Ego authority, the common thread among people of other authorities is that they rely on their inner signals when it comes to making decisions. This is what makes mental authority the rarest authority in Human design because people with this style, base their choices on outer signals they receive from others rather than an inner signal. They discuss their concerns with people they trust and gain clarity by hearing things reflected back.
The Strengths and Challenges of Living with Mental Authority
If you are someone with this environmental authority, considered the Human Design rarest authority, your biggest super power is your ability to take feedback and criticism in a positive way. You are unbiased and have an objective perspective that allows you to learn from the experience of others. Plus, you don’t make rash decisions as you take your time to think carefully.
The Consequences of Ignoring Your Authority
If you are not living in alliance with your mental authority, you may feel angry, bitter or even dissatisfied about the decisions you take (as many of them will turn out wrong). This mostly happens when you are surrounded by the wrong company. It could also happen if you think too much about making simple choices.
How to Align with Your Mental Authority
You can easily tune in to your mental authority, the rarest authority in Human Design by following these steps:
- Honour yourself by taking some time and space away from others when their company makes you feel overwhelmed.
- Your golden rule? Always keep the right company. Stay away from toxic, controlling or manipulative people as they can easily influence your decisions.
- Have a supportive group of trusted people who can offer a listening ear, unbiased opinion and understand that they are there to echo and not to decide.
- Don’t force clarity by overthinking. Instead, try to soothe the chatter of your logical brain. You will know the answers naturally.
- Don’t try to force yourself to follow the styles of other authorities. Your style is unique. Just choose where you open up wisely.
Wrapping it Up!
It doesn’t matter if your design is rare or common, the best thing you can do is to trust it. Tune in. And watch life flow easily. The best guide for this? Our experts at Home of Wellness who offer Human Design Sessions in Dubai. We will help you discover everything from your energy type, profile to your authority.