Human Design Field Notes

Sandy Connery

Human Design Field Notes is a practical, real-life exploration of Human Design: what it is, how it works, and what happens when you actually use it. Sandy Connery breaks down Human Design in a way that’s clear, relatable, and easy to apply to your everyday life. You’ll learn about your Energy Type, Strategy, Authority, Profile, Centers, Gates, Channels, and more. By understanding your chart, you’ll better understand yourself.  And these aren’t just lessons from the classroom. Sandy is out in the field too, rebuilding her coaching business by experimenting with her own Human Design and sharing the notes along the way: what works, what doesn’t, the unexpected insights, the mistakes, and the occasional “ohhh… THAT explains a lot” moment. Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or already know your chart and want to go deeper, consider this your invitation to learn the system, test it for yourself, and discover what changes when you stop trying to be who you think you should be and start paying attention to who you already are. Because Human Design isn’t meant to stay on a chart. It’s meant to be lived. Get your own Human Design chart for free at sandyconnery.com

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 13: Willpower Authority: Is Your Heart Really In It?

    Just because you can do something doesn't mean you want to. And in Human Design, that distinction is especially important for people with Willpower Authority. Also called Ego or Heart Authority, this rare decision-making authority is all about desire, motivation, and making commitments your heart is genuinely behind. In this episode of Human Design Field Notes, we're exploring what it means to follow your willpower, why being a little selfish might actually be a good thing, and how to tell the difference between something you want to do and something you think you should do. In this episode, we'll explore: Who has Willpower Authority and the difference between Ego Manifested and Ego Projected AuthorityHow to recognize when your heart is truly in a decisionWhy having the ability to do something doesn't mean you should commit to itThe difference between genuine desire and obligationWhy willpower isn't an unlimited resource, and why rest mattersHow to support partners, friends, and children with Willpower AuthorityA simple In the Field experiment to help you recognize the difference between want and shouldThe big takeaway? You don't have to say yes just because you're capable, qualified, or everyone else thinks it's a fantastic opportunity. Your time and energy are valuable, and what you genuinely want deserves a place in your decisions. Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me. Want to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

  2. Oct 13

    Ep. 12: Splenic Authority: The Whisper

    What if you could know whether something was right for you, in an instant, without being able to explain why? In Human Design, Splenic Authority is all about intuition, instinct, and knowing in the present moment. Unlike Emotional Authority, which needs time, Splenic Authority is immediate. But there's a catch: it's incredibly quiet, and that intuitive knowing can disappear almost as quickly as it arrives. In this episode of Human Design Field Notes, we're exploring what Splenic Authority feels like, how to recognize those subtle intuitive hits, and why your biggest challenge might be trusting what you knew before your mind got involved. In this episode, we'll explore: Who has Splenic Authority and how it worksWhat a Splenic yes or no might feel like in your bodyWhy your intuition can arrive in an instant and disappear just as quicklyHow overthinking and other people's opinions can drown out your inner knowingEveryday examples of Splenic Authority in actionHow to support a partner or child with Splenic AuthorityA simple In the Field experiment to help you recognize your own intuitive hitsThe big takeaway? Your intuition doesn't always come with an explanation. Sometimes the most useful thing you can do is notice what you sensed before you started thinking. Explore Your Human DesignGet your free Human Design chart: sandyconnery.com Book a private Human Design reading: Curious about your own Authority and how it shows up in your life, relationships, and work? Book a reading here. Want to go deeper into Human Design? Explore Human Design Mastery with Leah McLeod. Affiliate note: If you purchase through this link, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

  3. Oct 8

    Ep. 11: Sacral Authority: The Gut Just Knows

    If you have Sacral Authority, your body has a remarkably simple way of telling you yes or no, often before your mind has had a chance to weigh in. Sacral Authority belongs to Generators and Manifesting Generators, and it’s all about learning to recognize your body’s immediate response to what’s in front of you. In this episode, we explore: What Sacral Authority is and who has itWhy your Sacral response can be thought of as an energy-allocation system helping you recognize what you actually have energy forWhat a Sacral yes and no can sound and feel like in your bodyThe classic uh-huh and unh-unh responses and the other, sometimes subtler ways your Sacral might communicateWhy a Sacral yes doesn’t mean something will necessarily be easy or enjoyable every step of the wayHow to tell the difference between a genuine bodily response and your mind arriving with a very convincing list of reasonsWhy people-pleasing can make your Sacral response particularly difficult to hearA personal example of my mind saying, “Of course this makes sense,” while my body was giving me a very clear NOWhy a no today doesn’t necessarily mean no forever—it might simply mean not this, not nowHow yes/no questions can help someone with Sacral Authority get out of their head and back into their bodyHow to support a partner, friend or child with Sacral Authority without asking them to rationalize or explain what they simply knowAnd in In the Field, a simple experiment you can use to begin recognizing what yes and no actually feel like in your bodyThe big idea in this episode: Your Sacral response isn't simply telling you what you like. It's helping you decide where to spend your life-force energy. Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me Want to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

  4. Oct 6

    Ep. 10: Emotional Authority: Why You’re Not Meant to Decide in the Moment

    Do you need time to make a decision? Even when everyone around you seems to know exactly what they want? You might have Emotional Authority. In this episode, we’re beginning our series on Authority: your Human Design decision-making system. And we’re starting with Emotional Authority, the most common authority in Human Design.  If you have Emotional Authority, clarity doesn’t necessarily arrive in the moment. You’re designed to experience your emotional wave, to move through the excitement, doubt, highs and lows, and allow clarity to emerge over time. In other words: you don’t have to know yet. We’ll talk about what an emotional wave can actually feel like, why you might regret decisions made in a moment of excitement (or turn down something you really want during a low), and some simple language you can use when someone wants an answer before you’re ready.  And because apparently knitting + horseback riding + Iceland is a real retreat and frankly, who wouldn't need a minute to process that? We’ll use a real-world example to walk-through what Emotional Authority can look like in practice.  We’ll also cover how Emotional Authority works alongside your Energy Type and Strategy, including the sometimes-confusing combination of Emotional Authority + Sacral response for Generators and Manifesting Generators.  Finally, we’ll talk about how to support the Emotional Authorities in your life, including children, without rushing them into decisions before they’ve had time to find their own clarity. The big takeaway? Your need for time isn’t indecision. It’s part of your decision-making process. Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET  YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me W ant to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

  5. Oct 1

    Ep. 9: Field Notes - Breaking Business Rules (by following my design)

    What happens when you stop following all the rules about how you’re supposed to build a business and start paying attention to how you’re actually designed to work? Welcome to the first Field Notes episode. Alongside the Human Design teaching episodes, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I rebuild my coaching business using my own Human Design. I’ll share the experiments, decisions, things that work, things that don’t, and what I’m learning along the way. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m using my Generator strategy and Sacral Authority to make real business decisions, from starting this podcast and pricing my Human Design readings to saying no to an opportunity that looked like a very sensible yes on paper. I’m also questioning some of the business rules I’ve followed (and taught!) for years. Do I really need to niche down? Do I have to publish every single week? Does this podcast need to be on YouTube just because that's what you're supposed to do? And finally, I’ll introduce you to my 1/3 profile, the Investigator/Experimenter and why learning about it completely changed the way I think about marketing this new business. Research it. Try it. See what happens. Report back. It turns out this whole Field Notes experiment is rather perfectly designed for me. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to live your Human Design rather than simply understand your chart, this is where we start. Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me Want to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

  6. Sep 29

    Ep. 8: The Village of 100: A Human Design Story

    We’ve spent the last five episodes exploring each of the Human Design energy types individually. But Human Design isn’t just about understanding your own type. It’s also about understanding how all of our different energies work together. So in this mini episode, we’re zooming out. Using a village of 100 people, I’ll show you what happens when we put all five energy types together and give everyone a role to play. In this episode, we’ll explore: How Manifestors initiate and get new ideas movingWhy Generators and Manifesting Generators provide so much of the life-force energy that gets things builtHow Projectors can step back, see the bigger picture, and guide how energy is being usedWhy Reflectors can act as a barometer for the health of the whole communityWhy being capable of doing something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best use of your energyWhat happens when we expect everyone to work and contribute in the same wayHow understanding your energy can help you question where you may be exhausted, bored, burned out, or simply trying to operate like someone you’re notHuman Design isn’t about deciding which energy type is best. It’s about recognizing that we were never all meant to do the same job. What are you meant to do? How does your energy operate best? How are you designed to make decisions? What are your natural strengths? And where might you have gotten off track? This is the bigger conversation I want to explore on Human Design Field Notes. And next episode, we’re taking it out into the field with my first official Field Notes episode. I’ll share what I’m discovering as I experiment with my own design and use Human Design to build my next business in real time. Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me Want to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

  7. Sep 23

    Ep. 7: The Reflector Energy Type

    Reflectors are the rarest energy type in Human Design, making up only about 1% of the population. With all nine energy centres undefined, they are incredibly receptive to the people, energy, and environments around them, giving them a unique ability to reflect back what is happening in a group, relationship, or community. In this episode, we’re breaking down Reflector energy in a simple, practical way, including: What makes Reflectors so rare and different from every other energy typeWhy Reflectors are often described as mirrors or barometers for their communitiesWhat it means to have all nine energy centres undefinedWhy Reflectors can feel like different versions of themselves around different people and environmentsTheir strategy of waiting a lunar cycle for big decisionsWhy surprise can signal alignment and disappointment can tell you something is offHow environment and the people around them can profoundly affect a ReflectorWhy consistency isn’t necessarily the goal for ReflectorsHow to support a Reflector partner, friend, or childThe importance of giving Reflectors time, space, and permission to changeA simple experiment for noticing what belongs to you and what you might be sampling from the people around youIf you’re a Reflector, you may have spent a lot of your life wondering why you feel so different, why you need more time to make decisions, why your energy changes so much depending on who you’re with, or why advice that seems to work for everyone else just doesn’t seem to work for you. Maybe you don’t need to fix that changeability and sensitivity. Maybe they’re part of what makes you uniquely equipped to experience, observe, and reflect the world around you. Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me Want to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

  8. Sep 17

    Ep 6: The Projector Energy Type

    Projectors are the guides, seers, teachers, and leaders of our world. With an incredible ability to see deeply into people and systems, they often recognize patterns, possibilities, and problems that everyone else misses. But Projectors aren’t designed to use their energy like the majority of the population. Understanding that difference can change everything. In this episode, we’re breaking down Projector energy in a simple, practical way, including: What makes Projector energy different from the other energy typesWhy Projectors can make such powerful guides, teachers, and leadersTheir focused, penetrating aura and why people can feel so deeply seen by themWhy Projectors need to think differently about work, productivity, rest, and burnoutTheir strategy of waiting for the invitationWhy success can signal alignment and bitterness can tell you something is offWhere Projectors can get stuck, including overworking, forcing their opinions, and chasing recognitionHow to support a Projector partner, friend, or childWhat an invitation actually looks like and why waiting doesn’t mean doing nothingHow to share your insight without becoming the dreaded know-it-all I also share a personal story about my Projector sister-in-law and the summer I tried to follow her advice to relax, do nothing, go for coffee, read books, and enjoy having nowhere to be. It sounded wonderful. My Generator body had other plans. If you’re a Projector, this episode is an invitation to stop measuring your value by how much you can produce and start recognizing the power of what you see. And if you have a Projector in your life, you might start understanding just how meaningful it can be to simply ask, "What do you think?" Want to explore your Human Design? Get your free Human Design chart Not sure of your type, authority, profile or gates? Start by getting your free chart here: GET YOUR FREE CHART Book a Human Design reading with me Want to go deeper into your own design? Book a one-on-one reading and we’ll explore your chart together. BOOK A READING Want to learn Human Design yourself? I highly recommend Leah McLoud's Human Design Mastery program. You can check out the program here. (Note: this is an affiliate link) LEARN MORE

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Human Design Field Notes is a practical, real-life exploration of Human Design: what it is, how it works, and what happens when you actually use it. Sandy Connery breaks down Human Design in a way that’s clear, relatable, and easy to apply to your everyday life. You’ll learn about your Energy Type, Strategy, Authority, Profile, Centers, Gates, Channels, and more. By understanding your chart, you’ll better understand yourself.  And these aren’t just lessons from the classroom. Sandy is out in the field too, rebuilding her coaching business by experimenting with her own Human Design and sharing the notes along the way: what works, what doesn’t, the unexpected insights, the mistakes, and the occasional “ohhh… THAT explains a lot” moment. Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or already know your chart and want to go deeper, consider this your invitation to learn the system, test it for yourself, and discover what changes when you stop trying to be who you think you should be and start paying attention to who you already are. Because Human Design isn’t meant to stay on a chart. It’s meant to be lived. Get your own Human Design chart for free at sandyconnery.com