Father

The father is the SUN; he represents the traditional forces of law and order, often signifying physical, mental, and spiritual superiority in myth and legend. He is Father Time; he is the Heavenly Father. Closely linked with the masculine principle, it corresponds to consciousness as opposed to maternal unconsciousness. Based on the elements of air and fire, but also heaven, light, thunderbolts, and weapons. Connotes the world of moral commandments.


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