NOTE: WE NEVER TELL THE MEANING OF A FAIRY TALE TO A CHILD.
Key symbols in the fairy tale “The Goose Girl.”
Ancient—a long, long time ago…
The King represents the ancient guide that knows our destiny & watches.
The Princess represents the next generation–the soul with its powers, but not yet mature.
The Hand Maiden represent the intellect and the domination of the material world. She represents the lower earthly personality with its everyday thinking. This everyday thinking can easily puff itself up and posture as vastly more knowledgeable than it is—it becomes vainglorious; the maid has no mind to serve any more. The deeper intuition, the ancient, original heritage of spirit is mocked and dethroned to the point where its inner nature is no longer understood or respected and valued.
The Aged Queen represents partial knowledge of the primordial wisdom and knowing of the folk-soul. She is certain of its existence and value but lacks the clear connection necessary to awaken this deep knowing within her daughter; therefore, she must do what a good and wise mother must do, encourage her daughter to leave the security of her home and venture into the material world. It is here where she will be awakened and claim her rightful place.
Falada (the horse) represents the spiritual witness that is objective and eternal.
Conrad represent an aspect of the young intellect. It is impulsive and full of random thoughts.
The Geese represent the senses.
The Blood represents primordial knowing that has been passed down from generation to generation, but it is no longer expressible through the blood.
The Iron Stove represents the inner sanctuary.
Now read the fairy tale “The Goose Girl” and begin to decipher the deeper meaning.
More on the “Goose Girl” next week.
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