Feminine + Masculine Energies
What do we mean when we refer to the feminine and masculine energies within witchcraft, spellcasting, and tarot?
And here is a checklist of what we discuss in this video:
Masculinity and Femininity are principle energies that all people possess
This is distinct from “man” or “woman” as personal gender identities
Masculine = straight line consciousness, decisive, logical, the strength and will of the conscious mind
Feminine = curvy line consciousness, creative, intuitive, receptive, the natural inclination towards beauty of the subconscious mind
Assessment and action are approached differently by these two energies
Masculine energy focuses upon the most utilitarian, direct route from point A to point B
Feminine energy prioritizes richness of process and experience rather than arrival to destination
We explored The Lovers archetype as depicted through the Rider-Waite Smith Tarot to supports us in sensing this dynamism
Above and between these two balancing energies is Archangel Raphael, representing Source and the collective unconscious
The feminine is gazing upward to this higher consciousness — she has a direct intuitive link to it — she consults with the unseen
The mascline is gazing directly across towards the feminine — intuition is not an inherently masculine trait, therefore he (the conscious mind) is looking towards her (the subconscious mind) to establish balance
One is not better or more important than the other!
6 in numerology vibrates harmony, balance and dynamism
Gemini also corresponds with this card, revealing that The Lovers are two sides of the same coin requiring connectivity
In spellcasting, the masculine consciousness sets the stage with correspondences, choice of personal adornment, and sigil creating
These tasks are carried out by the masculine in service of effecting the feminine, who is dedicated to visualizations, chanting, mantras or dancing
Magick is part visualizing, part taking action — they inspire and animate one another, imprinting the intention upon the unconscious together
The feminine brings inspiration, the masuline acts upon that inspiration, bringing about synchronicity or “coincidence” that lead you to follow and act upon your intentions towards fruition
Without employing both dynamic aspects of consciousness, we can end up being out of balance, highly polarized and may find it difficult to manifest our intentions. Depolarization of these energies can bring a ton of growth in our magickal practice and increased harmony in life overall!