Eduard Douwes Dekker (2 March 1820 – 19 February 1887), better known by his pen name Multatuli (from Latin multa tulī, "I have suffered much"), was a Dutch writer best known for his satirical novel Max Havelaar (1860), which denounced the abuses of colonialism in the Dutch East Indies (today's Indonesia). He is considered one of the Netherlands' greatest authors.
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Some of their strengths
Multatuli has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intuitive, Creative, Practical, Diplomatic, Loyal, Generous, and Optimistic.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Multatuli is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Multatuli well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Multatuli as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Vigorous and Friendly
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Multatuli is someone who has a vigor and energy that applies itself to all life's activities and endeavors, and a knack for forming family-like structures, groups, and communities.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Multatuli tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Multatuli's challenges
While Multatuli has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Multatuli can be Impulsive, Indecisive, Unrealistic, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Suspicious, and Stubborn.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Multatuli's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Callous and Selfish
Multatuli is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Multatuli also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
