# The Oedipal Child Archetype *** **Prev Page**: [[The Hero]] **Next Page**: [[The Precocious Child]] *** ## Overview It is my belief that this is the third movement for a boy and happens around late elementary school to middle school. The child is breaking way from identification with mother and the family and is looking to bond connect with friends. His identity is changing from one defined by his parents (especially mom) and is now to be one defined by other boys/cohorts in his class. ## Content This is not about Oedipus complex but rather a yearning for **feminine** energy. This is about the Great Mother, the Goddess. - Nurturing - Infinitely good - Infinitely beautiful Personally: I would rather call this the romantic, but it is what it is. ### Romantics explore - Inner life, the power of imagination and intuition (if they get lost here, with no motivation or ambition they become the dreamer) - Seek to feel experiences deeply - Tap the energy of mother nature **Connection is rooted here.** - Forge relationships with others - The affection and warmth to nurture those relationships. - Connection with: - Oneself - with the deeper forces of life - with nature - with other people. This is the source of spirituality. ### The Strengths ### The Shadows - Mama's Boy - The Dreamer ## The Mature Gift in Manhood The gentle in Gentleman. Warm, introspective and spiritual. ## Source Notes ![[20220225045308 - The Oedipal Child Page 1 Scan.png]] ![[20220225045523 - The Oedipal Child Page 2 Scan.png]] ![[20220225045812 - The Oedipal Child Page 3 Scan.png]] ## Cross Reference - ## Branches - ## References 1.