I always seem to see this as two different people.........two different regimes.
The ruler as a reigning monarch, a king or queen, holding their position as one of birthright. An ancient heritage with long traditions and whose government often is a little archaic and dated.
The president of the republic is of a later time,often coming into being after a revolution or conflict, the people weary of their leader and wanting change ........his government more progressive and up to date.
Ideally what is needed is the best of the old and new combining together.
As individuals this symbol asks us "Who rules the country of Yourself"
The President may answer with great confidence......." I do. I am the one who is charge. I've been through a revolution.........made changes.......thrown out all that was limiting me. I am in control.
Far below in the unconscious the old ruler just smiles and waits..........he knows different.
Old behaviour patterns,responses and emotional fears can be so familiar to us , so deeply entrenched that we don't see them as such which makes them very dangerous.
I think the greatest danger is when we are in the process of change........actively moving onto a new path or starting a new project. Making decisions with confidence .........knowing we're facing a challenge and proud of ourselves for facing the fears this challenge involves. In control.
What I've discovered over the past few weeks is that you can never be sure you are. I rode into this symbol on the back of a tiger
...........and got eaten alive. It wasn't what I was doing but how I was doing it.............in the same tired old repeating pattern I always have and the only one in charge of this exciting new journey was ..............Fear!
At least discovering that I could make changes but I have the feeling there may be more dangers lurking.
Green adventurine sounds perfect.........mental alertness.......keep the lookouts patrolling!
Image attached but this one is very personal.........its my country so can't be seen as a general representative of this symbol.