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60. Charisma: group – self (6 yellow)
http://www.rainringcards.com/Cards/Charisma/60.aspx
The Image This is an indoor scene, with the light from a lamp playing on the figures of three men. On the left, wearing a green tunic and a red woolen cap, is the mature man featured on Expression. He is holding a pewter tankard and appears to be singing. In the centre and to the rear another young man, playing an instrument resembling a cello, is dressed all in green and has his eyes closed, concentrating on the music which they are making. The third figure, a second young man, is at right front, wears yellow and orange, and is playing a simple flute.
The meaning
Charisma: that which makes a person’s life an art form in itself; the blessing of personal power; a light that draws others to itself, whether for good or ill.
A General
Merriam-Webster defines Charisma as: ‘a personal magic of leadership… a special magnetic charm or appeal.’ Charisma is the card from the communication set 7 which belongs to the Self group. It refers to a quality present in an individual, yet that quality is defined only by the effect that the charismatic person has on others. Charisma, in other words, is a matter of personal dynamics, and not merely between one individual and another, but concerning the effect of one person on a group of others. Charismatic people, being larger than life, are wonderful to be around: people are drawn to them because, in their company one lives with a vividness, an intensity, an excitement and exhilaration not possible in other circumstances. But, this relationship also has its drawbacks.
B Specific
There is both an obsessive and invasive quality about you when you display charisma. Part of the power of your charisma derives from your single-mindedness; you have a highly focussed agenda - a purpose, even a mission. Your invasiveness comes from that same drive – you feel that you must communicate your message. Yet Charisma need not necessarily hinge upon a specific call to action. There are individuals who inspire confidence, even devotion, by their simple presence. Charisma, unfortunately, is typically a device used for self–protection: it represents an unusually solid mask, behind which your insecurities are well hidden. This is a strange reversal: that insecurity, which might typically lead to withdrawal due to shyness, can also take you in the opposite direction. After all, once you are the acknowledged leader, you are in a very safe place – for who will challenge you now?
The lynch-pin of charisma is self-belief: if you are convinced that you are an exceptional indiviidual, with a special mission that cannot be carried out by anyone else, this gives you authority – and you may in fact have such special gifts. This sense of destiny that you carry with you is the source of an inner joy which is part of the magnetic effect you have upon others. Most of us - confused, uncertain, divided within ourselves - cannot fail to be impressed by, drawn to your singleness of purpose, focussed attitude and (apparent) complete lack of self-doubt. So the problematic area in Charisma is that of personal relationship, the gulf between you as leader and I as follower.[1] For you, there is a danger of being alone, substituting endless superficial contact for one true intimacy – for in intimacy, you will be challenged.
Freud, Hitler, Marilyn Monroe and Edith Piaf were all charismatic figures. Charisma comes in every possibly variation. It is a complex, flawed condition: irresistible, magical but also potentially disastrous, both for the charismatic one and for those over whom they hold sway.
Finally, note that the card Charisma will occur typically under more banal circumstances: at any time when you have taken an initiative, shown vision, purpose and courage; taken on a leadership role or just raised your head above the parapet; acted with verve, style and distinctiveness.
Divination summary
personal magnetism; acting with leadership and authority; being single-minded in pursuit of a vision; belief in your own mission and destiny; drawing others to you; showing verve, style and distinctiveness in action; using force of personality to invade others; problems of relating to those who admire and respect you; letting yourself be put on a pedestal.
[1] The psychologist Carl Rogers once said that there are three types of leader. The worst is the one the people hate; less bad is the one they adore; but the good leader is the one of whom they are unaware.
http://www.rainringcards.com/Cards/Charisma/60.aspx
The Image This is an indoor scene, with the light from a lamp playing on the figures of three men. On the left, wearing a green tunic and a red woolen cap, is the mature man featured on Expression. He is holding a pewter tankard and appears to be singing. In the centre and to the rear another young man, playing an instrument resembling a cello, is dressed all in green and has his eyes closed, concentrating on the music which they are making. The third figure, a second young man, is at right front, wears yellow and orange, and is playing a simple flute.
The meaning
Charisma: that which makes a person’s life an art form in itself; the blessing of personal power; a light that draws others to itself, whether for good or ill.
A General
Merriam-Webster defines Charisma as: ‘a personal magic of leadership… a special magnetic charm or appeal.’ Charisma is the card from the communication set 7 which belongs to the Self group. It refers to a quality present in an individual, yet that quality is defined only by the effect that the charismatic person has on others. Charisma, in other words, is a matter of personal dynamics, and not merely between one individual and another, but concerning the effect of one person on a group of others. Charismatic people, being larger than life, are wonderful to be around: people are drawn to them because, in their company one lives with a vividness, an intensity, an excitement and exhilaration not possible in other circumstances. But, this relationship also has its drawbacks.
B Specific
There is both an obsessive and invasive quality about you when you display charisma. Part of the power of your charisma derives from your single-mindedness; you have a highly focussed agenda - a purpose, even a mission. Your invasiveness comes from that same drive – you feel that you must communicate your message. Yet Charisma need not necessarily hinge upon a specific call to action. There are individuals who inspire confidence, even devotion, by their simple presence. Charisma, unfortunately, is typically a device used for self–protection: it represents an unusually solid mask, behind which your insecurities are well hidden. This is a strange reversal: that insecurity, which might typically lead to withdrawal due to shyness, can also take you in the opposite direction. After all, once you are the acknowledged leader, you are in a very safe place – for who will challenge you now?
The lynch-pin of charisma is self-belief: if you are convinced that you are an exceptional indiviidual, with a special mission that cannot be carried out by anyone else, this gives you authority – and you may in fact have such special gifts. This sense of destiny that you carry with you is the source of an inner joy which is part of the magnetic effect you have upon others. Most of us - confused, uncertain, divided within ourselves - cannot fail to be impressed by, drawn to your singleness of purpose, focussed attitude and (apparent) complete lack of self-doubt. So the problematic area in Charisma is that of personal relationship, the gulf between you as leader and I as follower.[1] For you, there is a danger of being alone, substituting endless superficial contact for one true intimacy – for in intimacy, you will be challenged.
Freud, Hitler, Marilyn Monroe and Edith Piaf were all charismatic figures. Charisma comes in every possibly variation. It is a complex, flawed condition: irresistible, magical but also potentially disastrous, both for the charismatic one and for those over whom they hold sway.
Finally, note that the card Charisma will occur typically under more banal circumstances: at any time when you have taken an initiative, shown vision, purpose and courage; taken on a leadership role or just raised your head above the parapet; acted with verve, style and distinctiveness.
Divination summary
personal magnetism; acting with leadership and authority; being single-minded in pursuit of a vision; belief in your own mission and destiny; drawing others to you; showing verve, style and distinctiveness in action; using force of personality to invade others; problems of relating to those who admire and respect you; letting yourself be put on a pedestal.
[1] The psychologist Carl Rogers once said that there are three types of leader. The worst is the one the people hate; less bad is the one they adore; but the good leader is the one of whom they are unaware.
