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3. THE QUEEN: (MASTERING EGO) She may respond to her sense of personal, familial or social
The queen can be seen as the later phase of the mother ar- responsibilities by withdrawing and withholding. If she did
chetype. She is a woman owning her own power and authority not experience a positive mother phase she may feel drained,
within herself and in the world. If she had children they are resentful and misdirect her anger. She may not feel she has
now older allowing her greater focus on her other creations. anything to offer this stage of life.
This is a woman negotiating her responsibility and power and
reveling in all that she has mastered and accomplished. She THE QUEENS' JOB: To renegotiate her boundaries, realize
has much to teach and remains actively engaged in society, and actualize her power and knowledge, and use her expertise
either directly or through her teachings. She is renegotiating for the good of all. This might be difficult for her if she lives in
the all encompassing giving of the mother and creating clearer a patriarchal culture that devalues women and is threatened
boundaries around herself, her time and her expenditure of by her power.
energies. She reaps the benefits personally of all she has done
and directs more of her power and attention to her own needs
and creations. This can be a powerful personal, spiritual, and 4. THE CRONE: (SURRENDERING EGO) This is a very
political stage of her life. wise woman, no longer focused on others she has turned her
reflections inward, as the Maiden did. She is not detached
THE DARK ASPECTS OF THE QUEEN: - The powerful from the world; just not involved in the ways she was before.
queen can abuse her power and direct her knowledge and She seeks more solitude. Others seek her out for guidance and
status for negative purposes, clinging to all she has achieved, she welcomes them. She has a wide perspective, gained from
becoming consumed with acquiring more and more power. years of experience. Been there! Done that! She can be com-
pletely honest because she has nothing to lose. She holds the
wisdom, teaches and shares stories with those who will listen.

THE DARK ASPECTS OF THE CRONE: She can be bitter
if she did not complete actualization of the previous stages of
life, making it difficult for her to let go of her youth, dreams,
people and living in the body. She may isolate herself and may
blame others for her misfortunes. Her rage can be fiery. Her
sadness and pain deep.
THE CRONE’S JOB: She is hopefully fulfilled by a life well
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