I’ve written this article in 2021 on my previous site astrologique.ro, but I re-wrote it for this one with aditional information.

Feminine Energy

Feminine energy is the negative property of a whole, which is complemented by masculine energy, the positive part of the whole. Negative and positive here do not mean bad and good.

In Chinese metaphysics, this is represented by Yin and Yang, with the whole being Chi. In Christianity, Lilith and Adam, meaning woman and man, represent the whole, which is God. Eve symbolizes the subordination of women, used as an excuse for the lack of male acceptance of equity between women and men. In physics, negative and positive correspond to the whole being an atom or magnet. Receptive and emissive energies form the communication channel. In astrology, there are six feminine and six masculine signs, forming the zodiac; similarly, there are feminine, masculine, and neutral planets. This duality is present in all matter, including men.

Historical Context of Female Deities

Historically, female deities held significant power in various cultures. In ancient civilizations such as Sumer, Egypt, and Crete, goddesses were revered as powerful entities. Goddesses like Inanna in Sumerian mythology, Isis in Egyptian mythology, and the Minoan Snake Goddess in Crete were central figures of worship and represented creation, fertility, and wisdom. These deities were seen as the life-giving force and were integral to the understanding of the universe and human existence.

• Inanna (Ishtar): A prominent deity in Sumerian mythology, Inanna, also known as Ishtar in Akkadian culture, was the goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, and war. Her stories often depict her as a complex figure embodying both nurturing and destructive aspects, reflecting the dual nature of feminine energy.
• Isis: In ancient Egyptian religion, Isis was a major goddess who played a crucial role in myths surrounding life, death, and resurrection. She was the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, revered for her magical abilities and her role as a protective mother.
• Kali: In Hindu mythology, Kali is the goddess of time, doomsday, and death, but she is also considered a motherly figure and symbol of motherly love. She represents the fierce and protective aspects of the feminine, often depicted in her fearsome form, symbolizing the destruction of evil forces.
• Diana (Artemis): In Roman mythology, Diana (known as Artemis in Greek mythology) was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. She was also associated with childbirth and was a protector of women and children. As a virgin goddess, she represented independence and strength.

However, as patriarchal societies began to emerge, the prominence of female deities diminished. In ancient Greece and Rome, goddesses like Hera, Athena, and Venus were still worshipped but often in subordinate roles to their male counterparts. Over time, the rise of monotheistic religions, such as Christianity and Islam, further marginalized female deities. The transition from polytheistic to monotheistic worship often involved the suppression or transformation of powerful goddesses into less significant figures or into symbols of vice and temptation.

The Transformation of Lilith in Christian Culture

Lilith is a notable example of this transformation. Originally a figure in Mesopotamian and Jewish folklore, Lilith was seen as a powerful and independent female entity. In some Jewish traditions, she was considered the first wife of Adam, created from the same earth. However, Lilith refused to be subservient to Adam and chose to leave the Garden of Eden. This act of defiance led to her demonization.

In Christian culture, Lilith’s story was further altered to reinforce patriarchal norms. She was portrayed as a demoness and associated with seduction, chaos, and death. This negative transformation served to contrast her with Eve, who was depicted as obedient and submissive. The demonization of Lilith highlighted the consequences of female independence and rebellion, promoting the subordination of women as virtuous and necessary.

This shift not only altered religious practices but also reflected and reinforced changing societal structures, where patriarchal norms began to dominate. The reverence once given to female deities was replaced with doctrines that emphasized male supremacy and female subordination.

Feminism

Feminism is a social movement fighting against gender inequality. It’s important to note that it is not about „sex inequality,” as feminism includes more than just women, though they are the pivotal point. The foundation of feminism was laid by Mary Wollstonecraft in her work „A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” (1792), where she applied philosophical principles to issues affecting women. Until then, philosophy discussed only men’s interests.

230 years later, we see that 90% of the population suffers from xenophobia, making it difficult to accept various minority community movements. Consequently, the same percentage of people are uninformed about feminism yet reject a concept they know nothing about. Both women and men claim to be part of this movement without fully understanding it.

Femininity

Femininity, on the other hand, is the characteristic of being receptive. Patriarchal doctrine defines femininity as a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with women, including self-sacrifice for others and conformity to a masculine model. This is fundamentally wrong. Femininity starts from the principle of receptivity—accepting the other, not undermining oneself. Both women and men possess this trait, whether they practice it or not. Repressing this trait leads to frustration and resentment.

Historically, men’s evaluation defined these attributes of women’s identity. Today, the concept that „only women should be feminine and only men should be masculine” is seen as primitive. We are at a point in evolution where we must overcome our fears and create resonant space for ourselves and others. It is essential to be receptive (feminine) to our own needs and those around us.

There are natural differences between women and men, but the concepts of feminine and masculine were socially created without proper understanding. This is why they are still intensely debated and subject to xenophobia.

Physiology of Femininity and Masculinity

Femininity has been secondary for thousands of years; it’s time to bring it to the forefront to appreciate its substantial value to life quality. The physiology of femininity is primarily hormonal, regardless of sex. The body has a predisposition to secrete feminine hormones, which are more abundant in women but also present in men. Hormones control and direct processes throughout the body.

Estrogen

Estrogen, a steroid hormone secreted by ovaries and testes, ensures the reproductive system’s proper functioning. In women, it influences voice timbre, breast development, and changes during the menstrual cycle, activates the uterine lining, opens the cervix for sperm entry, maintains vaginal health through lubrication, and enhances sexual interest. It also controls cholesterol levels, supports bone health, protects brain health, and ensures mental stability. In men, estrogen is present in smaller amounts, ensuring sperm quality and quantity. Estrogen makes bones smaller and shorter, the pelvis wider, and shoulders narrower, increases fat deposition around thighs and hips, and suppresses sebaceous gland activity in both sexes.

An imbalance in estrogen leads to irregular menstrual cycles, menstrual pain, breast tenderness, dry skin, worsened migraines, mood swings, irritability, insomnia, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido. It can also cause weight gain, ovarian tumors, liver diseases, breast nodules, anxiety, panic attacks, hair loss, and cold extremities. In men, estrogen imbalance causes infertility, erectile dysfunction, and weight gain.

Testosterone

Testosterone, the male hormone secreted by testes and ovaries, develops and maintains male sexual characteristics. Women secrete up to 60% of the testosterone that men do. When secreted in normal amounts, testosterone aids in muscle mass development, physical endurance, gives men their typical broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted silhouette, deep voice, increased body hair, influences muscle and bone size and strength, and plays a crucial role in sexual appetite and sperm production.

An imbalance in testosterone leads to low energy, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, mood changes in men with low testosterone—estrogen takes over testosterone’s role but doesn’t yield the same results due to different properties. Other symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men include reduced muscle mass, hair loss (baldness), mood changes/irritability, concentration issues, infertility, reduced semen volume, decreased libido, and breast tissue growth.

A hormonal imbalance can be caused by several factors, including puberty, aging—menopause in women and andropause in men—certain medications, and, most importantly, lifestyle, such as our living environment, physical activity, and diet. Knowing one’s body and recognizing issues is vital for quality of life. It’s crucial to avoid environments that cause imbalances and understand that most incurable diseases stem from our environment and lack of consistency in doing what’s good for the body, falling into vices. In my article on Houses in the Zodiac, I discuss human development with a psychological approach to astrology; you can check it out for more insights. However, it’s not limited to that article.

As i always say,

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