No matter how high the mountain towers over the clouds, the Mountaineer feels prepared to take every step to reach his dream. He plans and plots the course long before he takes his first step. He packs his bags, checks the weather, prepares himself mentally and makes sure every detail is in place.

The Mountaineer knows that it is the first step that sets the tone for the entire journey, and then the next few steps begin to create the groove. Not only is he prepared for the climb, he also is attentive to the details in the now. He channels the enthusiasm and mastery of various skills from his partner, the Enthusiast (16), to reach his dreams.  If she is excited about the climb, he is determined to make it happen.

The Mountaineer watches his steps, conserves his energy and knows that every breath counts. Much of our success as a species depends on conserving precious energy by paying attention to the details. The Mountaineer has the determination, commitment and focus that involves great staying power, as long as he can maintain the discipline of staying on task. His focus and attention to detail is both meticulous and efficient.

The Mountaineer makes sure to have all the little details in place and everything set up at the base of a climb, making sure no detail is missed, whereas his brother, the Scientist (62), is more about the expression and explaining the journey to others. The Mountaineer plots every checkpoint and coordinates every rest stop along his advance up the mountain. He is attentive to things that others only see long after he has already noticed them. He has learnt to not be obsessive about things, since he is actually able to think about something even if he is moving and doing something else.

The Mountaineer can channel the Mountain’s (52) enormous power to concentrate on what is meaningful and worthwhile. He becomes one with the mountain and focalizes the grounded resolve to keep him present during overwhelming times of physical and mental stress. When he feels reluctant to continue or begin, he remembers his purpose and goal. When he feels restlessness or scattered, he realigns. There is a presence and focus in him that is unmatched.

The Mountaineer is constantly checking to see what is relevant in the moment. When every detail is in place, he starts applying his sacral energy to climb itself. The progress comes step by step as he takes care of each detail on the way. Instead of being tamed by life, the Mountaineer forges his own direction and destiny through taming the smallest and most inconsequential acts in his life. One step upward is one step closer. He knows progress is made in the individual steps.

The Mountaineer is grounded in his own physicality and desire. He is building a natural momentum from many small acts. Every step has a compounding effect. Once he starts moving, the entire Universe, including his own physical vessel, rises up to meet him creating a current of support, so the Mountaineer knows True Determination isn’t about forcing. The invincibility of the Mountaineer lies in using his powers of concentration and steadfast loyalty to his dream of reaching the top. The Mountaineer inspires others through his conquests one step at a time and one peak at a time.

For the Mountaineer, every act of intention is an act of magic. To him, there is a connection between every moment of life and his deepest dreams. He shows us how to find the right activity in our daily life. If you have your own mountain to climb, the Mountaineer is the perfect guide or role model. Every step must lead you in the direction of your dream, whatever that dream, goal, peak or target may be.