What is the Queer Spirit?
The Queer spirit is the unique way of viewing the divine that queer people share. Within our group, we recognize and honor the queer spirit through six archetypes.
The Warrior
The warrior is our guardian. He is disciplined, dedicated and strong. He protects the tribe of men and fights on our behalf. He is the soldier and the activist. He tirelessly works to better himself and our world. He is balanced by the Androgyne and his shadow is the Tyrant. His color is Red
The Divine Child
The divine child is our youthful energy. He is playful, joyful and full of wonder. He enlivens the circle of men and gives us our zest for life. He is the twink and the bear cub. He is balanced by the Elder and his shadow is the Brat. His color is Orange.
The Explorer
The Explorer is our curiosity. He is adventurous, perceptive and eager. He reveals the circle of men and drives us ever forward. He is the gay man just coming out and the leatherman seeking the boundaries of pain and pleasure. He is balanced by the Shaman and his shadow is the Flake. His color is Yellow.
The Androgyne
The Androgyne is our femininity. He is graceful, nurturing and glamorous. He blends the circle of men and shows that even the most masculine among us has a touch of the feminine. He is the Drag queen, the Transman and the Genderqueer. He is balanced by the Warrior and his shadow is the Bitch. His color is Green.
The Elder
The Elder is our wisdom. He is experienced, patient and edifying . He advises the circle of men and paves the way for us. He is the Sage and the Silver Fox. He is balanced by the Divine Child and his shadow is the Troll. His color is Blue.
The Shaman
The Shaman is our power. He is magickal, formidable and mysterious. He awakens the circle of men and gives us our power. He is the Priest and the Healer. He is balanced by the Explorer and his shadow is the Warlock. His color is Purple