It’s not the load that breaks you, it’s how you carry it. – Lena Horne
Highly capable and reliable, the Manager is happy to be the power behind the throne, the wing-woman and right hand. They have no desire for accolades and audiences, but are happy to be the one who makes sure life runs smoothly and effectively. Others may mistake them for a mere assistant, whether in career or relationships, but in truth it is their presence that helps everyone else Get Things Done.
Shadow Side
If this energy degrades into mere duty without desire, the Manager may become resentful and angry, always feeling used or put upon. Unable to speak their truth, they devolve into gossip and power struggles, often aiming their barbs at those around them who have power, instead of cultivating their own forms of power.
They may become defensive and even grandiose about their position and talents, projecting shortcomings onto others. As their resentment eclipses their passion, they cannot support any ideas or expressions that don’t originate from them, and from their needs. Everything becomes an effort to control and ‘manage’ life. Because they are so often accomplished and confident, they can be easily confused with Leaders.
Potential Challenge Chakras
The Manager may harbor blocks in the 11th chakra, and have depleted or wounded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd chakras. They can find themselves locked into energy struggles with the 3rd chakra, with a blocked or deficient 7th. This can manifest in the form of boundaries or gates that suddenly open wide, beckoning with big emotional expressiveness, then just as suddenly slam shut.
TIPS: Create and nurture ‘home’ in ways that best serve you, so that you have a strong support. Altars are a beautiful way to honor what is meaningful to you, and to practice mindful foundation building. Take care to support and heal your 1st chakra so you do not collapse into rigid habits; cultivate the energies of your 2nd chakra and creative expression; pursue expansive practices and philosophies, push your limits and explore the realms of chakras 6th, 7th and beyond.
Self Care: Castles must be built on a strong foundation, so practice physical self-care and body devotion. Also, seek to raise your energies beyond supporting others, explore and be open to intellectual and spiritual pursuits that keep your mind supple, as well as emotional intelligence.
CORE Chakra: 1st, Muladhara, Root
Adjectives: Pragmatic, responsible, stable, honorable vs. Compulsive, nitpicking, nagging, conventional
