The two lines
- Line 6, the Role Model. The conscious number, the observer. It prefers a view from a little above the action and does not rush to take part.
- Line 2, the Hermit. The unconscious number. It stands for natural ability that appears without effort and a need to spend time alone. The ability is typically noticed by others before the owner sees it.
The system describes line 6 as a life in three stretches.
| Stretch | Roughly | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| First | Until around 30 | Experiment |
| Second | Around 30 to 50 | Watching from the roof |
| Third | After around 50 | A settled example |
How they work together
The two lines share a liking for distance. A 6/2 will spend time sizing up a new group, a new job or a new city before getting involved.
RememberSizing up first is not hesitation in the system's reading. It is the way these lines gather information.
The hermit adds a second element. People who watch a 6/2 may notice a skill, such as a steady manner in a crisis or a knack for explaining things, and will ask them to step in. The 2 line is called by others, and the 6 line then does it calmly.
Everyday scenes
- The choir. A 6/2 joins a community choir. For six weeks they sit at the back, learn the repertoire and say little. In week seven the conductor asks them to lead a small section, having noticed that they know all the parts. They had not offered because no one had asked.
- At work. A team in conflict looks to the 6/2 without any request. They have never raised their voice. Their reputation for fairness comes from being seen to stay out of the fray until needed.
- At 34. A 6/2 finds they have stopped taking on new commitments and spend more evenings at home. In the system this fits the roof period. The recommendation is not to treat it as a decline.
Where the friction is
- Too long on the sidelines. Watching can turn into waiting, and the system says the line 6 still has to take part eventually.
- Concealing difficulty. The role-model image can make it hard to admit confusion or need.
- Expecting to be perfect. A line 6 may hold itself to a standard that no one asked of it.
Try thisThe system suggests joining things in small, specific ways, such as one task and not the whole project, and letting at least one person see you when you are uncertain.
The system also notes that the gifts of the 2 line are best used when they are named, so ask a friend what they see you doing well.
What this looks like in your chart
The profile is a pair of numbers in your chart summary. The first comes from the Sun's line at birth and the second from the Sun's line at the design moment, about three months before. If the first is 6, you are in the group of observers.
TwoInks displays your profile, and the guide to reading your chart explains how it fits with type and authority.
The roof period and the other phases come from the system and are not backed by studies. See the method page for how to use them sensibly.
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