These descriptions of the masculine and feminine archetypes are useful to help people integrate and accept different aspects of themselves.
Often people seek from others what they need to find within themselves, and understanding the masculine and feminine energies as desirable traits in any person can help on this journey.
For others accepting the darker stronger aspects of their archetypal energy can help them accept themselves, and find within themselves that which they seek externally.
One can embrace all aspects of light, dark, masculine and feminine in divine union within.
Note that there is a difference between light and dark, and shadow. Shadow is the unhealthy manifestation of the archetypal energies.
- Healthy is the constructive, balanced side of the archetypes.
- Unhealthy is destructive, immature aspect—in shadow.
- Light is the confident, peaceful manifestation of archetypal energy.
- Dark is the potent, active form of the archetypal energy.
How to use the archetypes
Use the archetype lists like emotion lists in session to help elicit further insight with client as you explore the relationship they have with deeper aspects of themselves. One day I will write a balance for these like toxic emotions, or attitudes to pain.
Healthy Masculine
Mature Masculine
Divine Masculine
Dark Masculine—Mature
Grounded in Self
Physical
Abundant
Encompassing
Creates safety
Supportive
Passionate
Self responsible
Knows boundaries
Courageous
Present
Worshipping
Worships the feminine
Interdependent
Protective
Heroic
Strong
Selflessness
Risk taking
Love based level of consciousness
Light Masculine—Mature
Proactive
Focused
Inclusive
Patient
Confident
Intelligent
Authentic
Mindful
Humble
Honouring
Energised
In touch with feelings
Emotional and mental balance
Responsive
Inner strength
Able to surrender - accepting
Guided by intuition
Open communication
Sex to access higher levels of consciousness
Healthy Feminine
Mature Feminine
Divine Feminine
Light Feminine—Mature
Compassionate
Loves Unconditionally
Creative
Diversity
Empathy
Gives generously
Selfless
Enthusiasm
Humble
Glowing
Intuitive
Serene
Understanding
Compassion
Attractive
Honest
Healing
In Flow
Able to let go
Knows self and whole/complete
Dark Feminine—Mature
Magnetic
Self assured
Auspicious
Wise
Patient
Persistent
Persevering
Honouring and Enabling of others
Sexual
Devotion
Fiercely protective of earth and children
Tenderness
Sex for intimacy
Self accountable
In touch with self and nature
Devoted to the masculine
Receptive
Instinctive
Love based level of consciousness
Unhealthy Masculine— in shadow
Wounded Masculine
Immature Masculine
Dark Masculine—Immature
Cruel
Forceful
Barbaric
Brutal
Anger
Intimidating
Arrogant
Shame
Sex to control, release stress or disconnect
Hates, dominates and suppresses the feminine
Weak
Deceitful
Ruthless
Competitive
Judgmental
Foolish
Knows self as incomplete/separate
Unconscious sex
Light Masculine—Immature
Lazy / Unmotivated
Projecting
Shut down mentally
Overly responsible
Ownership
Overwhelmed
Disconnected from emotions
Disconnects through intellect
Unavailable
Judgmental
Exclusive
Indecisive
Defensive
Avoidant
Unreasonable
In-attentive
Fear based level of consciousness
Unhealthy Feminine— in shadow
Wounded Feminine
Immature Feminine
Light Feminine—Immature
Avoids responsibility
Insecure
Attention seeking
Unable to express needs
Codependent
Covert
Prejudice
Acts nice
Collusion
Needy
People pleaser
Lacks boundaries
Attachment
Overly emotional and cathartic
Anxious
Isolating
Victim
Unconscious sex
Fear based level of consciousness
Dark Feminine—Immature
Selfish
Neurotic
Blaming
Distorting
Gossip
Depressed
Manipulative
Victimisation
Passive aggressive
Wallowing
Entitled
Controlling
Sex for power or love
Provoking
Blaming others
Passive aggressive
Uncaring
Manipulates, seduces & controls masculine