If the fire of the Page is a tentative flicker and the fire of the Knight is a raging wildfire, then the fire of the Queen of Wands is the warm, bright flame in a fireplace that draws people near. She no longer needs to charge outward because she herself is a center radiating light and warmth. Her passion has evolved from a primal impulse into a mature, creative force that can nurture others.
Walking into Julian's "Sunflower Theater" rehearsal hall is like stepping into a sun-drenched field. There is no tense atmosphere in the air, only a flow of focused and joyful energy. At forty, Julian is the queen of this troupe and the sun of this field.
Today, they are rehearsing a monologue about "farewell." Leo, the young male lead, can't seem to get into character after several attempts. He is either overly emotional or appears numb. Julian doesn't stop the rehearsal. She just watches him quietly until he stops on his own in an awkward silence.
Julian doesn't walk up on stage to "instruct" him. She sits below and, as if she were just chatting, quietly asks, "Leo, did you ever have a pet?" Leo nods and talks about a small cat he had as a child. Julian guides him, helping him recall every detail of his time with the cat, from the joy of bringing it home for the first time to the pride he felt when it first learned to use the litter box, to that final afternoon when he had to say goodbye.
As he speaks, Leo's eyes fill with tears. Julian doesn't comfort him; she just hands him a glass of warm water and says, "Now, forget the lines. You're not acting. You are the boy who has to say goodbye to his cat. The stage is your room. Say a few more words to it."
When Leo speaks again, his voice trembles but is full of an incredibly real, restrained, and deep emotion. It's not a performance; it's a pouring out of his soul. Everyone in the rehearsal hall is moved. A radiant and warm smile, like a sunflower, appears on Julian's face.
This is her style of leadership. She never forces her will on people but uses her passion and wisdom to ignite the inner fire of others. Her confidence comes not from power but from a deep insight into human nature and a complete trust in her own creativity. She doesn't attract followers but a group of independent souls who also love to create. Her troupe is like a field of sunflowers; every flower blooms toward her as their "sun," but each one has its own unique posture.
She has transformed that knight-like impulse into a sustainable, inspiring force. On her wand, a sunflower that will never wilt is in full bloom.
【Echo from the Mirror】
How do you play the role of the "Queen of Wands" in your team or family? Can you use your passion and confidence to ignite and support the growth of others? Does your inner fire make others feel oppressed, or does it make them feel warm and encouraged?