Throughout time polarity is referred to in many ways, Yin and Yang, Shiva and Shakti, Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine, Light and Dark, negative and positive, outward and inward. Here on the Earth plane we tend to see that as a sexual orientation, but beyond genital perceptions these elements are not gender specific. These are elements we all possess and when both aspects are cultivated and balanced we experience a deep union of the self. We experience a harmonizing of the very elemental nature of the universe. There is also this romantic notion that leads us to believe this can be found outside of ourselves, in another we find our balancing force. As much as my hopeless romantic ways loves the idea, seeking for an outside force to be the component that balances you takes a great deal of power away from you. Any time we look outside our self for another to be the force we need we give our power away. We become co-dependent; easily falling into the belief without that outside force we lack something. Certainly others can assist us in coming into balance with all aspects of our nature but to cling to another in the belief they make you so only sets you up for and inevitable loss of balance.
We have for years felt a deep call to nurture and nourish the Divine feminine aspects within us and within society. We have seen the rise of the Goddess essence, the wild intuitive nature hum with great vibration in the collective energy field. The feminine nature, the womb in which life is created and nurtured, the circle is symbolic of this energy. Throughout history the egg represents the receptive force of the universe. The Sacred mother energy has swept across the earth calling many to begin to find ways to heal, to come back to the self and look within for sacredness. Feminine energy is an inward moving energy. Think of the womb and how it receives life. This receptive nature is also represented in the Tarot by the High Priestess who receives divine knowledge and higher levels of truth because of this inward essence of her nature. A mother’s intuition is a prime example of the receptive force of the feminine. Just as the mother has an innate calling to heal her children, we all collectively have begun to hear the call to healing. Meditation being a beautiful representation of the inward energy of the feminine; in meditation we seek silence and move into a receptive state allowing divine essence to flow into us where as prayer is an outward force where we send information outward this would be more of a masculine nature. Meditation teaches the surrendering nature of yin energy, guiding us to release the armor, halt the action, and receive the universal force abundant in everything seen and unseen.
This year on the collective forefront is the Sacred Masculine energy, prepare yourself for EGO engagements. As we begin to look at aspects of the yang energy in our self we will soon begin to see how healthy or wounded this aspect maybe within us. So be prepared for those around you to reflect this wounded masculine essence. When in balance the sacred masculine force is the divine spark of creation, an active force that builds strong foundations, sets healthy boundaries and offers security and protection. The masculine aspect is the warrior who embodies integrity and honor. Using outward moving energy to create, connecting to our will and determination to persevere and overcome. Masculine energy is associated with the sun, our fire center/solar plexus/manipura chakra which is located in the center of torso, it is said to be where our individuality and unique character is expressed. If the sun is the divine life force that creates all that exist, also referred to as God then we are each a ray of his creation, an Individual expression of him. Creativity is linked to this energetic center, which is said to be where the soul enters the physical body. Now what we see when this energy aspect is blocked or out of balance is deep insecurity. Remember masculine energy is associated with security, so when we don’t have a strong sense of self our insecurities feed the need to create a dominating ego. For example when we have unconscious insecurities regarding our beliefs we will force (masculine/yang trait) our beliefs onto others because questioning our own beliefs creates to much fear. So our ego begins to create a separation mind set. The ego says if you are not with me then you are against me. If you do not believe as I do then something is wrong with you and you are not welcome here. Now on the other hand when we feel secure and have a strong sense of self, we are not frighten by those believe differently, we treat others with honor and integrity and maybe even with a kid like curiosity for their uniqueness and individuality. We aren’t overly defensive or critical because they offer a different perspective. The masculine energy rules aggression and self-protection, so when work needs to be done on this aspect you may find yourself easily aggressive and defensive with others. Deep insecurities here also will create an overly competitive mindset. I must be better, I must be the best, I must know the most, I must be the smartest. Here we clearly see in the work world, people who work in similar fields will immediately feel intimated by anyone else doing the same kind of work, why because their sense of self is neither strong nor clear. When this energy is wounded, it will feel others are out to destroy or steal their unique creations. Now once again the ego has created a separation mindset. Now just like the ego allows us to explore we are separate from God/Sun itself, it is an illusion. This reality is based in illusion or also called Maya. Truth is we are not separate; all energy is interconnected and fed from one source a universal source. Our ideas are not ours but channeled from a universal creative source, ego says MINE. So for this year prepare to develop your healthy sense of ego. Who and what makes you unique? And through self-discovery can you accept others for their individuality as well. Next big theme as we cultivate a strong sacred masculine energy is boundaries. Ask yourself are you able to stand in your power and say no to the things that are harmful or hurtful. Can you create your own boundaries and limits to protect yourself from yourself? Do you allow others to walk all over you because you feel you deserve it or you are afraid of conflict? The healthy divine masculine will go to war to ensure the safety of himself and his loved ones. Can you stand in your power and stop the abuse or disrespect of others? When we cultivate a strong inner power, we learn to assert ourselves when needed and not in a state of fight or flight, where we are consumed with fire and rage but with directness and confidence without loss of control. This energetic center I have touched on is associated with the zodiac sign of Leo, a masculine sign whose ruling planet is the sun. There is a great quote to represent a healthy masculine energy, “A lion does not have to tell the world it is a lion”. When we learn to harness our ego/personality/ uniqueness, when we have a strong sense of security and stability others in return sense that and have no desire to poke the lion. Our very ability to harness and cultivate a healthy masculine energy will shift the way in which people approach you. Would you disrespect a lion? When you study the nature of a lion, these creatures are deeply loving and warm, moving with grace and power. They are aggressive when provoked; they turn on their aggression to provide sustenance for themselves and their tribe. It is an energy that is channeled when needed, but otherwise it lies dormant in rest. So if you find your ego being triggered see it as a learning opportunity, what triggers you? Is your ego your friend or your source of self -sabotage? Which is stronger your soul essence or ego defense system? My advice when learning to address wounded ego situations.. Learn to say sorry. We can lose our cool, respond defensively and regret things later but if we can learn from it and cultivate the ability to be accountable for our actions and apologize if we find we have been hurtful through our defensiveness so much growth can occur within us and within our relationships. More to come… Sat Nam- Angelic
