In Human Design, Strategy is just that – it’s your action plan and the only thing you need to do. All other pieces of the puzzle help support living according to your Design, but Strategy is the way to your most authentic self. Each Human Design Type has its own Strategy, guiding us in making decisions and interacting with the world around us – and if followed correctly, will help to unlock the door to our true selves; releasing expectations and conditioning around who we should be. Every one of us has such a unique gift to offer in this world – and forces outside of us will never know the extent of what those gifts are. That my friend, is something that can only be uncovered from within.
Reflector Strategy: To Wait a Lunar Cycle
Reflectors are so unique in their perspective. With all centers in your chart undefined (colored in white), your ability to perceive and sample the environment around you is what brings your Strategy into focus. When you think about the last time you were faced with a major decision, the thought of providing an immediate answer likely felt so wrong. This is where waiting a lunar cycle comes in. When something new is presented, waiting a month or so allows you to reflect on your true feelings and thoughts about this particular situation or opportunity. This period empowers you to observe and understand the spectrum of your sensations and the influences of your environment.
What does this look like in real life?
As Reflectors have a completely undefined chart, they are the only type that does not rely on their inner Authority. Instead of something within you speaking in yesses and nos, it is important for you to observe the changes that occur within your direct environment, and specifically, the transits that exist within a lunar cycle. Each day, these transits uncover new insights, and you are designed to take it all in, to gain further clarity on your personal truth. In real life, this will begin with an invitation or offer being extended to you. You may or may not have an answer at that moment, but if possible, see what it would be like to wait a 28-day cycle to let all aspects of yourself ruminate on this decision. As new transits come into play, you might find yourself surprised by new perspectives and ideas regarding this decision. At the end of each day in the cycle, take time for yourself to release any energies or thoughts you may have picked up throughout the day. This will wipe the slate clean for the new transits to come. At the end of this cycle, you will likely feel well-equipped to make the decision that’s most aligned for you.
Yes! I Followed My Strategy
Let’s say you’ve been killing it when it comes to waiting a lunar cycle to finalize your decisions. As you continue to embrace your Strategy, you will notice how every experience in life is an opportunity to sample, experiment with, and remain open to all of the wonderful surprises in store. The element of surprise, which is your Signature – is an indicator that you’re on the right path. This feels a lot like experiencing the world with childlike wonder and awe. When you release what you believe is best for you, and surrender to your ever-changing environment, you’re opening yourself up to the beauty in the unexpected.
Strategy? Yeah, not following.
When any Human Design Type is not following their Strategy, they begin to notice a ‘Not-Self’ theme showing up in their lives. Feeling the emotion that’s tied to your Type’s ‘Not-Self’ is an incredibly helpful gauge of whether or not you are following or ignoring your Strategy. When Reflectors make quick decisions and do not wait a lunar cycle, disappointment is their guidepost. This ongoing Not-Self theme is met with identifying with everyone but yourself. If this not-self theme continues, you may lose sight of your opportunities to ask “Who am I in this moment?” – letting your environment guide you, as opposed to identifying with the fixed nature of others. Sampling new experiences and perspectives is what you’re designed for, and it is the quality that leads you to feel seen by others.
Now what?
I believe one of the most important prerequisites to experimentation is awareness. Reflect on any areas you’re feeling resistance or disappointment and ask yourself if you followed your Strategy before arriving at that point. Test out your shiny new Strategy and see if this helps to notice where you’re being invited to help awaken others, leading to surprising and delightful moments in your life. And of course, gaining awareness and making adjustments to how you operate takes time. Be patient with yourself as you learn to integrate this enhanced way of living!
Hopefully, by this point, you have a good primer on the art of waiting a lunar cycle, and how it might help you to live more authentically and make decisions that are in line with your true nature. Naturally, the next step here is to dive into the how behind it all – how will you know what feels right to move forward with? Head on over to my post on Letting Your Authority Guide You to continue with your experiment!
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