3/5 Self-Projected Projector

The 3/5 Profile is called the "Martyr Heretic" in traditional Human Design and it is one of the most interesting and challenging Profiles to carry. But since I'm assuming you're an adult reading this then you've probably already figured out that your life is kind of like one endless adventure that you don't always feel like you signed up for!

The "3" (also known as the "3rd Line") was given the name "Martyr" because you refuse to simply believe what you’ve been told. You won’t take people’s word for it, you have to go and try it out for yourself. Then and only then will you believe what others have been telling you.

You’re naturally adaptable, resilient and courageous. And it’s just as well because you’re unlikely to learn something the first time around. It’s far more likely that it will take 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 attempts to figure out how to do something the ‘right’ way or to work out how something works. And you want to know what actually really works in the real world!

The "5" (aka the "5th Line") is attractive, seductive, and excellent at communicating. This part of you is a natural teacher and impactful leader. You get the name “Heretic” here because you are not at all interested in continuing to teach what has always been taught if the information is not practical and useful for everyone.

When we put these two Profile Lines together we find a person who ends up gaining so much personal experience over their lifetime that, with age, you become the perfect person to save us from our own suffering. You're the one we'll rely on when life's challenges feel insurmountable. You'll be there to tell us:

"Hey! I get that it's hard. Totally get it. I've lived through this too. Here's what I learned that I think will help you..."

And you'll say just the right thing, the right way and save the day, yet again. But only because you tried all the things, pulled yourself through all the many failed attempts and managed to keep a smile on your face, because, after all, life is just one giant adventure, right?

The term Inner Authority acknowledges that you have your own innate authority within you. That is, you are designed to be the expert on your own life. It tells us how you’re designed to make your best (that is, most correct and aligned) decisions in your life.

While there are a few factors that influence how each individual person is designed to make decisions, one of the most important ones is the info contained in your Inner Authority.

The one or two words right after the Profile numbers (as shown in this blog post title) is the Inner Authority. If this is yours then let me explain what that means, in a simple way, right now.

Self-Projected actually means what it sounds like: You’re designed to “project yourself” outward to know what you want.

To explain further, if this is your Inner Authority it means you need to talk out loud about what, in your heart of hearts, you really want.

Speak it out. Keep talking about the opportunity ‘til it’s clear.

If the thing feels good to talk about and you feel strong as you speak, that’s a ‘yes’. If the thing makes your throat constrict and you feel bad talking about it, that’s a ‘no’.