So, you’ve probably heard of “Maiden, Mother, and Crone”, but did you know there is a masculine version too? Because I didn’t. lol. The only “triple god” I had known before researching for this post was the Christian holy trinity which I never even thought to associate with the Triple Goddess.
So, what is the Warrior, Father, and Sage? It is the masculine version of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Like the Triple Goddess, it represents the qualities and progression of a man’s life through time. It can also stand for the physical stages and placements in a family hierarchy. Son, Father, and Grandfather.
The Warrior
Marks the beginning of the change/transformation from boy to man, typically starts at puberty, but can extend physiologically into adult hood. The Warrior embraces both polarities of extreme curiosity and reluctance, freedom, and limitations, because he has not gathered the knowledge and experience of the Father and has yet to find his center. The Warrior can be called upon to help explore new horizons and break through old limitations.
The Father
The Warrior transitions to the Father normally when he has a child. Obviously, with the change in social structures and gender norms, the transition can happen in different ways. At this point, a man is starting to take on adulthood, and more responsibilities. The Father is generally supportive and protective. While gathering experience and gaining wisdom from life lessons, the Father comes forward when someone wishes to produce and establish his place in society.
The Sage
Represents a man’s unlimited connection to the potentials in every form of life. Traditionally achieved in a man’s later years, or when he becomes a grandfather. The Sage no longer has the need for recognition for his performance and success. He is called forward whenever a man needs to call upon his highest integrity and guidance. It is through grounding and gaining a higher knowledge that a man becomes the Sage.
I love the similarities between the masculine and feminine versions of this concept. It’s always nice to see the representation of masculine energy when it comes to anything witchcraft/paganism.
Have you heard of this? Let me know!
