2.1 Differential DiagnosisStages 3 till 17The various
Lanthanides belong to
Stage 3 till 17. It is as if the successive elements are a subdivision of
Stage 3. The pattern of division into
Stages is repeated as a subdivision of
Stage 3 of the
Lanthanides. It’s like fractals in chaos theory, a pattern is repeated at different levels, in many scales.
DD Stage 3Both have trying, searching, experiment. The
Lanthanides all have aspects of
Stage 3. In the
Lanthanides it’s connected with power, self-control and proving themselves.
DD Stage 6The
Lanthanides have aspects of
Stage 6. Their task is difficult and they need a lot of courage to do it. It’s not easy to conquer the powers of the soul, the shadow. And they have to do it on their own, isolated from society, in a way hidden, all aspects of
Stage 6. The
Gold series and as such the
Lanthanides too are series 6 and have similarities with
Stage 6. The number 6 in the process of 7 stages has the specific meaning of power, fulfilment.
DD Carbon seriesThe
Carbon series develop their ego, but don’t question or control it. They just are themselves. The
Lanthanides have to think about themselves and withdraw their ego from their emotions and thoughts, in a way releasing, transcending their ego.
In the
Carbon series people feel good or bad. In the
Lanthanides they have a bad part, a shadow, that they try to overcome and control. In the
Carbon series there is also more the theme of self-worth, whereas in the
Lanthanides it’s more the theme of self-control.
DD Iron seriesThey are similar in work and doing things for others. They are opposite in how they handle the opinion of others. For the
Iron series, the opinion of others is crucial. For the
Lanthanides, that opinion is irrelevant, maybe a hindrance or something unpleasant, but not anything that really matters. Another difference is in power. The
Iron series is controlled by laws, kings, rulers and others. The
Lanthanides are or try to be only controlled by themselves. The
Iron series just do normal work. The
Lanthanides have to perform Herculean tasks.
DD Silver seriesThey are similar in creativity, ambition and reflection. The difference is that the
Silver series is more outward oriented, more extroverted: they want to shine and make a performance. The
Lanthanides are more introverted, are more concerned about themselves and their inner world. The
Silver series want to conquer the world, the
Lanthanides want to conquer themselves and their inner powers. As a therapist the
Silver series can reflect on the patient. The
Lanthanides have to go to the same inner place as the patient and reflect from there, they are more shamanistic. The
Silver series are more concerned with knowledge, the
Lanthanides more with self knowledge.
DD Gold seriesThey have in common the themes of power, vision and sexuality. The
Gold series have to apply power in the world, they are the real managers and leaders. The
Lanthanides have mostly an aversion to becoming a manager, for they want to control themselves, not others. It is as if the
Lanthanides first have to learn to control themselves before they're allowed to control others. They have to prove that they're worthy of the leadership.
DD Asteraceae (= Compositae)The
Asteraceae have the same theme of autonomy; this is also reflected in the theme of vaccination problems, their aversion to doctors and intrusions. The typical fever and influenza of the
Asteraceae is not often seen in the
Lanthanides.
DD BirdsThey have the desire for freedom and overview in common. The
Lanthanides don't have the theme of caring for the family that the birds have.
Table: DD
Series, in way learning and way of being
Series Learning Be
Hydrogen series Just experience Just be
Carbon series Nature Me
Silicon series Family Family member
Iron series School Community member
Silver series University, Radio, TV Idea bringer
Lanthanides Internet
SelfGold series World member