Hermes Astrology
The Way of the Superior
Man — Through the
Lens of Astrology
In The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida speaks directly to a
tension many men feel but rarely articulate: the pull between
purpose, intimacy, and desire.
His message is not about becoming “perfect,” but about becoming
aligned—living with clarity, direction, and emotional truth.
Astrology has always described this same process, using a
different language: the balance between masculine drive,
emotional depth, and spiritual purpose.
Purpose Before Comfort
One of Deida’s core teachings is that a man must prioritize his
mission—his sense of purpose—over comfort.
Astrologically, this is the domain of the Sun.
The Sun represents direction, identity, and the path of
self-expression. When a man is disconnected from his Sun, life
feels scattered. He becomes reactive instead of intentional.
But when the Sun is activated, there is clarity:​
This is who I am.​
This is what I’m here to do.
Deida’s emphasis on purpose is essentially a call to live from the
Sun, not from distraction or approval-seeking.
Masculine Energy: Direction and Action
Deida often speaks about masculine energy as focused,
penetrating, and goal-oriented. In astrology, this archetype is
symbolized by Mars.
Mars is raw drive. It’s the force that moves you forward, takes
risks, and pursues what matters.
When Mars is strong and conscious, it expresses as:​
Decisiveness​
Courage​
Clarity in action
But when it’s unconscious, it can become:​
Aggression​
Impatience​
Aimless desire
Deida’s teachings are not about suppressing this energy—they’re
about refining it. Using Mars not just to chase, but to commit.
The Feminine: Emotional Depth and Flow
A central theme in the book is understanding and relating to
feminine energy—not controlling it, but meeting it with presence.
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Astrologically, this energy is reflected through the Moon and
Venus.
The Moon represents emotional flow—changing, intuitive, often
unpredictable. Venus represents attraction, connection, and
relational harmony.
Deida emphasizes that the feminine is not linear. It moves in
cycles, emotions, and waves.
Men who struggle in relationships often try to “solve” emotions
logically (overusing Mercury or Mars), instead of holding space
for them.
Astrology suggests the same: balance is not achieved by
controlling the Moon or Venus—but by understanding their nature.
Sexual Energy as Power
Deida’s work places strong emphasis on sexual energy—not as
something to suppress, but as something to integrate consciously.
This connects directly with Pluto in astrology.
Pluto represents deep instinct, desire, and transformative power. It
governs the raw intensity behind attraction, obsession, and
emotional bonding.
When unconscious, Pluto can lead to compulsion or power
struggles.
When integrated, it becomes magnetism, depth, and the ability to
experience intimacy without losing oneself.
Deida’s message here is clear: sexual energy is not a distraction
from purpose—it’s part of it, if handled with awareness.
Discipline and Integrity
Another key theme in The Way of the Superior Man is
integrity—doing what you say, staying aligned with your truth, and
not collapsing under pressure.
This is the work of Saturn.
Saturn represents discipline, structure, and long-term commitment.
It’s what turns intention into reality.
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Without Saturn, purpose remains an idea.
With Saturn, it becomes a life path.
Deida’s insistence on consistency, honesty, and responsibility is
essentially Saturn in action: showing up fully, even when it’s
uncomfortable.
The Real Balance
What makes this book resonate is that it doesn’t ask men to reject
desire, relationships, or ambition.
It asks for integration.
Astrology shows that every man carries multiple forces within him:​
The drive to act (Mars)​
The need for connection (Moon, Venus)​
The pull of desire (Pluto)​
The demand for purpose (Sun)​
The discipline to sustain it (Saturn)
The problem is not having these forces.
The problem is being ruled by them unconsciously.
The Superior Man Isn’t Perfect
Deida’s “superior man” is often misunderstood.
It’s not about dominance or control. It’s about presence.
Being grounded in purpose while staying open in love.​
Being strong in direction while flexible in emotion.
Astrology agrees: no chart is one-dimensional. Strength comes
from balancing contradictions, not eliminating them.
In the end, the message is simple:
You don’t master life by escaping desire, avoiding relationships, or
chasing success blindly.
You master life by knowing yourself deeply enough to move
through all of it with awareness.
That’s not perfection.
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That’s alignment.
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