My Horoscope, for Kalliste
Nov. 20th, 2007 05:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
grim23November 20, 2007
Awakening The Inner Warrior
Stoking The Fire Within
There are certain personality archetypes that we all carry within us,
such as the inner child, the lover, and the mother. Some of these
archetypes present themselves strongly, while others lay fallow. For example,
there is an inner warrior in each one of us, but in some of us this
warrior is underdeveloped to the point that we are unable to stand up for
ourselves, even when necessary. There can be many reasons for this. We
may have grown up with a parent whose warrior aspect was overdeveloped, and
we responded by repressing ours completely. On the other hand, we may have
grown up with parents in whom this aspect was dormant, so we never learned to
awaken it in ourselves.
A warrior is someone with the strength to stand up for what he or she
believes; someone who perseveres in the face of challenges and
obstacles; someone who speaks and acts in the service of an ideal; someone who
protects those who are too weak to fight for themselves. Regardless of
the reasons for an underdeveloped inner warrior, you may begin to notice
the lack of its fiery, protective presence and wish to awaken it. You
may need to stand up for yourself in a certain relationship or
situation, or you may have a vision you want to realize, and you know you will
need the courage, energy, and strength of a warrior to succeed.
Similarly, if you find that you often feel scared, anxious, or powerless,
rousing this sleeping ally may be just the antidote you need.
One excellent way to cultivate the presence of your inner warrior is to
choose a role model who embodies the qualities of bravery, strength,
and vitality. This person could be a character in a myth, movie, or
book, or a historical or living person you admire. Simply close your eyes
each day and contemplate the quality of energy that attracts you to this
person, knowing that the same potential lives within you. Confirm for
yourself that you are capable of handling this energy responsibly, and
stoke the fire of your own inner courage.
Awakening The Inner Warrior
Stoking The Fire Within
There are certain personality archetypes that we all carry within us,
such as the inner child, the lover, and the mother. Some of these
archetypes present themselves strongly, while others lay fallow. For example,
there is an inner warrior in each one of us, but in some of us this
warrior is underdeveloped to the point that we are unable to stand up for
ourselves, even when necessary. There can be many reasons for this. We
may have grown up with a parent whose warrior aspect was overdeveloped, and
we responded by repressing ours completely. On the other hand, we may have
grown up with parents in whom this aspect was dormant, so we never learned to
awaken it in ourselves.
A warrior is someone with the strength to stand up for what he or she
believes; someone who perseveres in the face of challenges and
obstacles; someone who speaks and acts in the service of an ideal; someone who
protects those who are too weak to fight for themselves. Regardless of
the reasons for an underdeveloped inner warrior, you may begin to notice
the lack of its fiery, protective presence and wish to awaken it. You
may need to stand up for yourself in a certain relationship or
situation, or you may have a vision you want to realize, and you know you will
need the courage, energy, and strength of a warrior to succeed.
Similarly, if you find that you often feel scared, anxious, or powerless,
rousing this sleeping ally may be just the antidote you need.
One excellent way to cultivate the presence of your inner warrior is to
choose a role model who embodies the qualities of bravery, strength,
and vitality. This person could be a character in a myth, movie, or
book, or a historical or living person you admire. Simply close your eyes
each day and contemplate the quality of energy that attracts you to this
person, knowing that the same potential lives within you. Confirm for
yourself that you are capable of handling this energy responsibly, and
stoke the fire of your own inner courage.
