The Hand (Hermes Family)

This cluster contains virtues related to Doing, Moving, and Relating. They govern the execution of will, the navigation of boundaries, and the interaction with the social and material world.

Agency Nodes ($\text{M}$)

• [4.1] DISC (Discipline): Structured, sustained effort; the engine of execution.
• [5.1] MAST (Mastery): The development of high-level skill and competence.
• [4.3] FREE (Freedom): Autonomy, self-governance, and the capacity to choose.
• [3.5] BND (Boundaries): The establishment of clear edges; defining where “I” end and “You” begin.
• [6.3] DIGN (Dignity): The assertion of inherent worth; self-respect.
• [9.5] RESP (Responsibility): Owning one’s agency and its consequences.
• [4.2] DUT (Duty): Fidelity to obligation and role.
• [6.4] GRAV (Gravitas): Weight, presence, and seriousness.

Communion Nodes ($\Phi$)

• [8.2] KIND (Kindness): Active benevolence and care for others.
• [8.4] GEN (Generosity): The free giving of resources and self.
• [9.1] SOL (Solidarity): Standing with others; “Ubuntu”; shared fate.
• [9.3] DIAL (Dialogue): Genuine exchange and mutual understanding.
• [9.6] FIL (Filial Piety): Connection to lineage and ancestors.
• [8.6] FORG (Forgiveness): Releasing relational debt; repairing the bond.
• [10.1] STEW (Stewardship): Caretaking of the world and resources.

Balancing Nodes

• [6.1] JUST (Justice): Fairness; the right ordering of relations.
• [6.1b] REST (Restoration): Repairing harm and restoring balance.
• [11.2] SKIL (Skillful Speech): Effective communication (Rhetoric).
• [6.8] TIME (Kairos): Right timing; knowing when to act.