The Superior Man
- Nikita
- Mar 29
- 5 min read
Updated: Mar 30
The Superior Man Animus Projection - Origin, Kinks & Integration
The Superior Man Animus is an archetype representing a brilliant, skilled, and self-assured man who exudes power, wisdom, and authority. He may not necessarily be young or physically striking, but his aura of competence, stability, and intelligence makes him deeply attractive. He could be a high-powered businessman, a professor, an artist, a guru.
This projection can be seen in women who subconsciously seek strength and stability through a partner, drawn to a man whose commanding presence makes them feel more secure, elevated, and perhaps even intellectually or socially superior by association.
Formation of the "Superior Man" Projection in Early Childhood
It stems from the feelings of inferiority. The woman in this case has internalized the voices of the father and others who have been so critical of her, who have lowered her self-esteem by telling her who she is and how she should behave. Not having ever developed her own strenght of confidence, she will tend to seatch these qualities in men and exaggerate any traces of them. Many of the men who respond to her sense her low self-esteem and find this alluring. They like adoring attention of a woman, often younger, whom they can lord and control.
(c) Robert Greene - Laws of Human Nature
If the Father Was Admired & Respected:
If the father was strong, wise, or a respected figure, the girl internalizes his authority and competence as the ideal male image.
She may grow up seeking a mentor-like or fatherly figure in her relationships, believing that such a man will provide wisdom, guidance, and protection.
If the Father Was Absent or Weak:
If the father was passive, unreliable, or emotionally distant, she may crave a stable and competent man who can fill the void.
She may be drawn to older, authoritative figures who project an image of certainty and control, compensating for her early lack of paternal support.
If the Father Was Highly Intellectual or Successful:
If she admired her father as a brilliant scholar, businessman, or leader, she might associate intelligence and success with masculine desirability.
She might unconsciously measure men by their status, knowledge, or leadership abilities rather than emotional connection.
How "The Superior Man" Manifests:
A woman with this animus projection is naturally drawn to men who exude strength, intellect, and authority.
🔥 What Turns Her On?:
✅ A Man Who Commands Respect: Someone who is highly competent in his field—be it academia, business, politics, or the arts.
✅ Self-Assurance & Stability: She finds deep attraction in a man who knows who he is and does not seek external validation.
✅ Power & Influence: He doesn’t need to be loud, but his presence alone suggests dominance and capability.
✅ Mentorship & Intellectual Stimulation: She may enjoy conversations that challenge her mind or inspire her.
💔 The Dark Side of This Projection
⚠ Idealization of Authority: She may idolize men in power, assuming they have all the answers.
⚠ Emotional Distance: She may unconsciously attract men who are detached or emotionally unavailable.
⚠ Fear of Vulnerability: If she associates strength with masculinity, she might hide her own weaknesses and expect a partner to carry all the emotional burdens.
Mythological & Literary Examples of The Superior Man Animus Projection
Middlemarch (1872) by George Eliot
In Middlemarch, Dorothea Brooke embodies this projection when she marries the much older scholar, Edward Casaubon.
She believes he is a brilliant intellectual, someone who will expand her mind and elevate her life.
However, she later realizes that he is rigid, emotionally cold, and lacking true wisdom.
Her projection shatters, leading to disillusionment and emotional struggle.
Zeus (Greek Mythology) – The Divine Patriarch
He is supreme, untouchable, and commands absolute control, yet he is also unreachable, fickle, and unfaithful.
Psychological effect: Attraction to men who embody power but may be emotionally detached or unreliable.
Shiva (Hindu Mythology) – The Supreme Spiritual Male
Often projected as the ultimate yogi, the ascetic master, and the god of transcendence.
Women who fall under this animus projection seek a man who is untouchable, spiritually superior, and beyond earthly desires.
Psychological effect: They may chase a man who is emotionally unavailable, distant, or lost in his own world.
Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) – The Silent, Superior Gentleman
Elizabeth initially projects arrogance and detachment onto him, yet later sees him as an ideal of nobility and integrity.
Psychological effect: Women may fantasize about emotionally distant men softening for them, even when the men are not actually available or emotionally open.
Dr. Faustus (Doctor Faustus) – The Intellectual Mastermind
A scholar who seeks ultimate knowledge and power, embodying the superior mind.
Psychological effect: Women drawn to this archetype may be attracted to dangerous men with excessive intelligence and ambition, even at the cost of morality.
Jyotish Astrology & Animus
From the perspective of Jyotish Astrology we can construct your animus archetype by analysing 7th House ( House of Partner ) and placement of Sun, Jupiter & Mars - grahas, which represent masculine enerygy in natal chart.
Sun in the graha which is responsible for Self-Esteem, Ambitions & Leadership Qualities.
Analyising Sun in your natal chart gives an oportunity to desing the specific upaya ( means of correction ) to enhance you Self-Esteem.
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