Ivan III Vasilyevich, also known as Ivan the Great, was a Grand Prince of Moscow and Grand Prince of all Rus'. Ivan served as the co-ruler and regent for his blind father Vasily II from the mid-1450s before he officially ascended the throne in 1462.
He multiplied the territory of his state through war and through the seizure of lands from his dynastic relatives, ended the dominance of the Tatars over Russia, renovated the Moscow Kremlin, introduced a new legal codex and laid the foundations of the Russian state. His 1480 victory over the Great Horde is cited as the restoration of Russian independence 240 years after the fall of Kiev to Mongols' invasion.Ivan was the first Russian ruler to style himself "tsar", albeit not as an official title. Through marriage to Sofia Paleologue, he made the double-headed eagle Russia's coat of arms and adopted the idea of Moscow as Third Rome. His 43-year reign was the second longest in Russian history, after that of his grandson Ivan IV.
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Some of their strengths
the Great Ivan has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Trustworthy, Honest, Perseverent, Artistic, Energetic, Passionate, and Productive.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, the Great Ivan is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know the Great Ivan well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe the Great Ivan as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Social and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, the Great Ivan is someone who values forming deep friendships and relationships, and who has strong intuition and reasoning skills .
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, the Great Ivan tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of the Great Ivan's challenges
While the Great Ivan has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, the Great Ivan can be Stubborn, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Hypocritical, Self-centered, and Possessive.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of the Great Ivan's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
the Great Ivan must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Possessive and Stubborn
the Great Ivan is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Serious and Callous
Finally, the Great Ivan also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.