The Truth About Authenticity: A Guide for Every EnergyType
The worst advice I’ve ever gotten? “Just be yourself, Maike.” And I was like, What do you mean? I am me! Then they’d say, “Just be authentic,” and I’d be left wondering… What does that even mean?
I’m going to break down what authenticity really is and, more importantly, how you can live it based on your unique Human Design type. When you align with your energetic authenticity, life flows with more ease, abundance, and fulfillment. So, let’s dive in.
What Does Authenticity Actually Mean?
Authenticity isn’t just about “being yourself.” It’s about owning every part of who you are—your past, your story, your quirks—without shrinking yourself to fit in or be accepted. It’s about showing up fully, without shame, without apology, without trying to twist your truth into something more “digestible” for others.
And here’s the truth: the fear of being truly seen is real. We’re wired to seek belonging, and sometimes, we suppress our true selves because we’re afraid that if we show up fully, we’ll be rejected.
But the irony? The only way to truly stand out, to be magnetic, to find the right people and opportunities, is to own your authenticity unapologetically. Your unique energy is meant to be seen.
So let’s explore what authenticity looks like for each Human Design type—because it’s not one-size-fits-all.
Authenticity for Projectors
Projectors, you are not here to do more—you’re here to see more.
Your authenticity comes from honoring your energy, waiting for invitations, and recognizing that your worth isn’t tied to productivity. When you stop trying to keep up with Generators and embrace your gift of deep wisdom and insight, that’s when success flows.
Authenticity for you looks like:
✨ Trusting that the right people will see and recognize you.
✨ Honing your craft instead of trying to prove yourself.
✨ Following what feels successful to you—not what society defines as success.
The more you honor your need for rest and alignment, the brighter you shine.
Authenticity for Generators
Generators, your magic is in your satisfaction. When you do what lights you up, you radiate a magnetic energy that draws in all the right people, opportunities, and experiences.
Authenticity for you looks like:
✨ Saying no to what drains you.
✨ Trusting your sacral response—your body knows what’s right for you.
✨ Prioritizing joy, passion, and excitement over obligation.
If you’re feeling stuck, it’s likely because you’re saying “yes” to too much that doesn’t actually light you up. The moment you start following what feels good, everything shifts.
Authenticity for Manifesting Generators
Manifesting Generators, you are not here to fit into a box. You are multi-passionate, fast-moving, and designed to follow your curiosity.
Authenticity for you looks like:
✨ Embracing your nonlinear, multifaceted path—you don’t have to choose just one thing!
✨ Moving quickly and pivoting when something no longer excites you.
✨ Using your voice to express what you want and initiate new things.
When you stop trying to “stick to one thing” and allow yourself to explore, life opens up in ways you never imagined.
Authenticity for Manifestors
Manifestors, you are here to lead, to initiate, and to make an impact. You don’t need permission, and you definitely don’t need to explain yourself to everyone.
Authenticity for you looks like:
✨ Owning your power without needing to prove it.
✨ Trusting your urges and acting on them without waiting for validation.
✨ Informing those around you so they can support you instead of resisting you.
When you fully step into your presence, the world feels your energy. You don’t have to force it—just be in your truth, and the right people will follow.
Authenticity for Reflectors
Reflectors, you are the mirrors of the world. Your authenticity comes from honoring your unique lunar cycle, allowing yourself to flow, and not forcing clarity before it’s ready.
Authenticity for you looks like:
✨ Giving yourself time—you are not meant to rush decisions.
✨ Surrounding yourself with the right environments and people.
✨ Embracing your fluidity and not boxing yourself into one identity.
You are here to reflect back the health of the world. When you allow yourself to flow with your natural rhythm, you become a beacon of wisdom and clarity.
Now that you know what authenticity looks like for your energy type, let’s put it into practice!
Each week, focus on one small shift to embody your authentic self:
1️⃣ Week 1: Identify where you’re not being authentic in your life. Where are you saying “yes” when you mean “no”? Where are you shrinking yourself?
2️⃣ Week 2: Start honoring your Human Design strategy. Are you waiting for invitations? Trusting your gut? Initiating when you feel the urge?
3️⃣ Week 3: Set boundaries. Say “no” to something that doesn’t feel right, and say “yes” to something that excites you.
4️⃣ Week 4: Express yourself unapologetically. Share your thoughts, desires, or creativity in a way that feels aligned.
5️⃣ Week 5: Audit your relationships. Who truly sees and supports you? Who drains you? Adjust accordingly.
6️⃣ Week 6: Reflect on how these shifts have changed your energy and the way life flows.
Authenticity isn’t about performing or “proving” who you are. It’s about remembering who you are—and living it.
When you align with your natural energy, life becomes more effortless. You attract the right people, the right opportunities, and the experiences that are meant for you.
So, my question for you is: Where are you still holding back? What’s one thing you can shift today to step into your most authentic, unapologetic self?
With love,
Maike Graciela
