Using your Emotional Solar Plexus Authority in Your Business
In the Human Design system, your authority is your unique decision-making process, guiding how you navigate life’s big choices. For around 50% of the population, this authority is governed by the Emotional Solar Plexus. But what does that mean in practice?
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What Is Emotional Solar Plexus Authority?
Emotional Solar Plexus Authority means that you are not designed to make decisions in the moment. There is no truth for you in the "now." Instead, your clarity comes with time. This is the mantra you should live by—there is no truth in the now. This simple guideline helps you make decisions that align with who you truly are.
Key Decisions in Life
In Human Design, your authority is most crucial when making the four major life decisions:
Who to bond with: Choosing close friendships and who to keep in your life.
Who to love: Making relationship decisions such as whether to marry or even part ways with a partner.
Where to live: Moving houses, cities, or even countries.
What to do for work: Deciding on a career path or life’s purpose.
For these pivotal decisions, it’s important to sleep on it, allowing your emotions to settle before making a final choice.
The Emotional Process
As someone with Emotional Solar Plexus Authority, your emotional wave is constantly fluctuating. One of the key elements of Emotional Solar Plexus Authority is accepting that you may not always reach 100% clarity before making a decision. Often, reaching 70-80% certainty is enough. If you feel mostly clear on a decision, then that’s a signal to move forward. It’s important to surrender to the fact that emotional authority doesn’t always provide a definitive answer. Instead, it allows for a nuanced, emotionally guided choice that aligns with your body’s wisdom.
Your emotional body takes a "360-degree" view of all the possible outcomes in a situation. It’s a subconscious process happening behind the scenes, with your emotional intelligence guiding the way. Although it may feel like overthinking, it's important to remember that this is not a mental process—it's emotional. Your emotions need to be honoured to make decisions that are truly right for you.
Using Emotional Authority in Everyday Business
While we’ve discussed using emotional authority for the "big four" decisions—who to love, who to bond with, where to live, and what work to do—it’s also crucial for smaller, everyday choices. Decisions like whether to work with a specific client, try a new marketing strategy, or explore different platforms for your business (like Pinterest or Instagram reels) also require that you honor your emotional wave.
Let’s say you've had a conversation with a potential client or you're considering a new direction for your business. Your emotional authority will guide you through that process, but it’s vital to take time. This means sleeping on it and allowing your emotions to settle before deciding whether or not to proceed. This emotional intelligence allows you to assess all the possibilities from different angles.
Your body, on a subconscious level, is processing the situation with a 360-degree view of potential outcomes. This isn’t a mental exercise—though it might feel like overthinking due to societal norms—it’s a natural part of how your emotional wave operates. Your body is working through all the emotional nuances to arrive at the decision that is best for you.
Balancing Emotional Authority and Client Interactions
In practical terms, this can be challenging, especially in fast-paced environments like business. For example, if a client wants to sign up with you immediately after a consultation call, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. However, it’s essential that you give yourself time to process, even if everything seems perfect at that moment.
You can handle this professionally by explaining your process. You might say, "I have Emotional Authority in Human Design, and I always sleep on important decisions. I’m really excited about the potential of working together, and I’ll get back to you tomorrow." Alternatively, if you need a bit more time to assess whether you can take on the project, you could say, "I don’t have the capacity right now, but give me 24 hours to see if I can shift things around and make space for you."
Framing your decision-making process this way not only gives you the time you need but also keeps the potential client engaged in a positive light. The more people understand Human Design, the easier it becomes to explain why you need time, without it feeling like a "letdown" to others.
Avoiding Snap Decisions
The biggest pitfall for Emotional Authority is making decisions in the moment. While you might feel an initial emotional high or a deep sense of connection with someone or something, decisions made in that moment may not be fully aligned with your longer-term emotional clarity. Even in situations where you’ve already done some groundwork—like reading a client’s application or having initial conversations—you still need that extra time to ensure the decision feels right on a deeper level.
Ultimately, your emotional wave gives you incredible insight into what works best for you, but it also requires patience. Don’t rush. Honor your process. Even in smaller decisions, like choosing a business strategy or taking on a new client, sleeping on it will almost always lead to better results for you and those you serve.
Final Thoughts
Having Emotional Solar Plexus Authority means that rushing decisions will rarely bring you the clarity you need. Honour your emotional process, give yourself time, and trust that your body is taking a thorough look at all the possibilities. By following this, your decisions will feel more aligned, even if they don't always bring complete certainty. It’s all part of embracing the emotional journey.
If you want to explore more about how you can utilise your unique energy in your business so that you flow and grow with ease, come and have a chat with me, or a Human Design reading!
