The Role of the Father / The Protective Pole
Both Steiner and ancient traditions affirm the vital role of the father (or masculine principle) in supporting incarnation. While the mother forms the vessel, the father provides the protective shield. In this section, we honor the spiritual, emotional, and energetic role of fathers and explore how mothers can consciously welcome the father's presence into the spiritual preparation. We will touch on the esoteric relationship between father and child, which is often overlooked, and how the father becomes a pillar for the child’s karmic task.