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Though paired by association of title, the Emperor would not make a suitable companion for the Empress. She would do well with the mercurial Magician, but not with the empirical bureaucracies the Emperor involves himself with. The 'emperor' is allegory for any position of authority, from elected or appointed office, managerial placement, or parenting - and applies to women who display these tendencies as well. He sees in terms of discipline, rule of law, protocol, and resides chiefly in artificial environments. His forays into the wilds of nature would be accompanied by firearms or fishing gear sooner than with brushes and easel; in any case he would feel the need to capture and own its grandeur by some means, rather than simply being content to be in it. He believes himself to be an essential pillar of society, keeping it in running order and free from marauding elements which are ever – in his mind - seeking to destroy or tamper with it. His male-ness is as full as the Empress's female-ness, though not as balanced, as he would guard against his yin, or feminine side from showing; whereas the Empress may express herself in a very unladylike fashion, if the need arises. He makes for a good provider and family man, and his household will run as smoothly, (at least by appearances) as his office. If he's chosen a suitable mate, such as one who lives more in accordance with the worldly aspects of 'Temperance', or 'Justice' - they should form a solid bond and produce children of substance, but may be emotionally damaged if love and caring were denied in their formative years.
Though paired by association of title, the Emperor would not make a suitable companion for the Empress. She would do well with the mercurial Magician, but not with the empirical bureaucracies the Emperor involves himself with. The 'emperor' is allegory for any position of authority, from elected or appointed office, managerial placement, or parenting - and applies to women who display these tendencies as well. He sees in terms of discipline, rule of law, protocol, and resides chiefly in artificial environments. His forays into the wilds of nature would be accompanied by firearms or fishing gear sooner than with brushes and easel; in any case he would feel the need to capture and own its grandeur by some means, rather than simply being content to be in it. He believes himself to be an essential pillar of society, keeping it in running order and free from marauding elements which are ever – in his mind - seeking to destroy or tamper with it. His male-ness is as full as the Empress's female-ness, though not as balanced, as he would guard against his yin, or feminine side from showing; whereas the Empress may express herself in a very unladylike fashion, if the need arises. He makes for a good provider and family man, and his household will run as smoothly, (at least by appearances) as his office. If he's chosen a suitable mate, such as one who lives more in accordance with the worldly aspects of 'Temperance', or 'Justice' - they should form a solid bond and produce children of substance, but may be emotionally damaged if love and caring were denied in their formative years.
In
its darkest manifestation, all manner of corruption may prevail, as
the power that goes with the office is easily misused and mistaken
for right, simply by believing that the virtue of the office itself
gives license to any action deemed to be 'for the greater good.' This
kind of fervor may actually be believed, but more commonly, it is
usurped as a guise for personal greed.
But
in the healthiest form of this archetype, the Emperor will have a
great measure of compassion and integrity; his kingdom, his office,
his family will be nurtured by it, and optimal conditions will flower
around him.
By
Ananda G. Brady copyright 2011
5 comments:
Great interview. Loved your answer to the 10 wonders you saw. Fingers! Yeah!
Nowadays who needs all the discomfort. One can travel the world (and cosmos) inside of a (now) flat box. So much more civilized... don't have to be alone with ourselves and foreign "strangers." Perish the thought.
I see you forgot "Some Time on the Frontier-A Pakistan Journal" in your list of favorite books.
Always a revelation hearing the wonderful experiences friends have had after you knew them "way back when". I chose a different path after those early years but we still stay in touch and the bonds we formed have never faded despite the time & distance.
The interview brought back many cool memories of hitchhiking the country'71-'72. Made it to Cali from S.Illinois. Never got picked up by any dangerous weirdos; just 'beautiful people'. Not a dime in my pocket, but what I needed came my way, always. Then, Mardi Gras in'72. Wow, what an experience. The week before, week of, and the week after- immersed in the spirit completely. Thanks for the return to memories I cherish. .
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