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Post by Ava on Jul 17, 2019 13:36:27 GMT
Notes: * Shiva = masculine, not embodied. Shakti = feminine, the manifested world * 3 masculine chakras, 3 feminine chakras, alternating. Tantra means "weave" - as in weaving masculine and feminine energies together. * Success in the outer world relates to masculine chakras (success); the inner life relates to feminine chakras (fulfillment). * Masculine Chakras: 1. Root { Muladhara} - Protective, father-type archetype: strong, safe, stable, protective, dependable. How much of this energy do you have? Affects stability, especially financial. Affects your home life and ability to commit, and to achieve mastery (committing to a goal, habit, or discipline). 3. Solar Plexus { Manipura} - Fire energy, can-do attitude, related to the sun. Dragon-slaying warrior energy. This is the part that gets angry, sets boundaries, says, "No you can't do that to me! This is my right!" 5. Throat { Vishuddha} - Speaking your truth without fear. You bring in your own innovative way to do things, you bring in progressive ways of being, and you don't apologize. * Feminine Chakras: 2. Sacral { Swadhisthana} - Home of the emotional, stormy, birthing, creative, ever-changing feminine. This is the part that desires intimacy, mirroring with another. We need to "shepherd" these stormy emotions with masculine energy so they don't overrun us. 4. Heart { Anahata} - The Great Mother Chakra, the middle chakra, the balance point. If you can align all your chakras, you are automatically in your heart, because your heart is the balancing chakra. Feeling our spiritual essence in our physical energy. Self-knowing and self-love are needed for your heart to open. You need to masculine...the feminine parts of you open when the masculine parts are strong and accepting. When a man is accepting of a woman's feminine - her storms, easy way of loving, needs (softness) - when a man is okay with that, then a woman feels his strength and blossoms. And vice versa: when a woman approaches a man from a place of enthusiasm, joy, appreciation, the feminine energy, a man opens up. 6. Third Eye { Ajna} - The Wise Feminine. The woman on a mountaintop who can see everything. Equanimity. The best judge with psychic perception, and she knows how to make everyone happy. She sees what's best for the all, is in touch with the future, has a vast view. ("She" = the feminine principle in men as well). Put all of these together, weave them, and there is a chakra balance. @ 19:25, she asks which parts of you are lacking in masculine energy, which parts are lacking in feminine. === I was telling 12YearsABlob that I was recently referred to as "he" in a YouTube comments section. I wasn't the first time. I was also on a predominantly male message board for years and only rarely did someone call me out on seeming like a woman ("Oh, I didn't realize we have a mom here," one said, believing I am not a mom. He was using "mom" as an insult.) My chart is mostly masculine, I have a planet in each masculine sign, plus Leo rising. My Mercury is masculine. For a long time I dressed on the masculine side. Now I'm fine wearing dresses, but I had to resolve my masculine issues before that could happen. I had to work to learn to accept femininity as a whole. I think my upbringing was antagonistic towards it (Catholic/patriarchal and strongly academic. I was told it was virtually crazy if I wanted to take a Home Economics class instead of AP Calculus.) So, feminine energy is something I learned to cultivate. It's pretty scary as it's the more vulnerable energy. Still have a long way to go with balancing.
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Post by 12YearsABlob on Jul 17, 2019 14:15:13 GMT
Interesting that you post this - I recently had a dream about needing to fix the solar plexus chakra. And yes, I lack that sort of drive. What you say about people being antagonistic towards it is so true. I used to have that problem a lot, where I would get teased or looked down on for things like that (the "yin"). Still happens, but now I'm more comfortable with it and don't feel the need to force myself to conform. Chart-wise, thankfully I have some Saturn to stabilize parts of me - but no fire (i.e. no drive, among other things). Well, the lack of drive is for reasons other than my chart too, but it does play into it (I suppose). The Moon-Asc in particular lends itself to being steamrolled by more aggressive types. But then, as the years go by I meet more and more people who actually appreciate it (and work with it) instead of being derogatory about it. So, I'm learning not to be so apologetic about it.
P.S. I think part of the "perception problem" is equating masculine to "smart & strong" and feminine to "weak". They have different *types* of strength, yes, but both the masculine and feminine parts of us are strong in their own ways.
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Post by 12YearsABlob on Jul 17, 2019 14:26:07 GMT
^ Adding to that,
I love this dude's comment and agree 100%:
Posted by Zemen H. (I hope it's okay to quote here) --
"Tbh, we need BOTH OF THEM. For a long time, women were expected to look and talk like Jess, but VERY LITTLE was expected from them and they were not seen as tough or strong. So women responded with career-driven, assertive women like Julia. But some girls were still gentle and soft-spoken, which is okay, but it doesn't preclude them from being strong and independent. The greater lesson here is they are both great, and they should both respect each other. The only part I didn't like about Jess' speech were: she is bothered by non-dessert people (I am one and I do not think it is strange or weird at all, so don't judge), and Julia is allowed to be a confident, assertive woman who doesn't like or want ribbons or glitter or 'cute' things (in other words, she can be cute in a pantsuit). It seems like Jess is meant to be the victor in this speech, but they both kinda lose because they are judging each other. That's why I like the end of the episode where she is knitting with her and Cece and just talking about what they have IN COMMON, not commenting or judging on how they are different. Signed, A Big Hairy Dude"
Both are okay - and the reverse is also true. Just because she wears a pantsuit doesn't mean she wouldn't want kids or is not capable of tenderness or <insert sexist assumption>.
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Post by Ava on Jul 17, 2019 14:33:39 GMT
^ Thank you for your thoughts! Edit: Oh and great video and wise comment. 👍 But then, as the years go by I meet more and more people who actually appreciate it (and work with it) instead of being derogatory about it. So, I'm learning not to be so apologetic about it. I love this...so true, I think most people have a tendency to have this negative expectation that if they expose their vulnerability, something bad will come of it. Actually that's where some of the best things can happen. Though I can't pretend to be good at exposing my weaknesses. It's just not a place I like to be. P.S. I think part of the "perception problem" is equating masculine to "smart & strong" and feminine to "weak". They have different *types* of strength, yes, but both the masculine and feminine parts of us are strong in their own ways. True and I hope this thread isn't offensive, by making those kinds of generalizations. Well much of what passes for scientifically rigorous and intellectually advanced is actually off track according to Third Eye perception. So one can be brilliant with math, statistics, rhetoric, and still relatively blind.
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Post by 12YearsABlob on Jul 17, 2019 14:40:35 GMT
I love this...so true, I think most people have a tendency to have this negative expectation that if they expose their vulnerability, something bad will come of it. Actually that's where some of the best things can happen. Though I can't pretend to be good at exposing my weaknesses. It's just not a place I like to be. Yup, I get that. Same here, although it's not necessarily exposing weaknesses. True and I hope this thread isn't offensive, by making those kinds of generalizations. Oh, not at all - the comments by members of that board you spoke about sent me down this train of thought.
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Post by Ava on Jul 17, 2019 14:41:09 GMT
My husband got angry at me for taking the trash out the other night. Because that's a man's job. He called me a feminist.
In reality, I was trying to tone my arms so I don't get bat wings. It was an act of vanity. Now what is so feminist about that?
"I'm not trying to be political, I'm trying to look okay in a tank top!!"
This little exchange explains a lot about why my own chakras are messed up.
Pls don't quote
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Post by Ava on Jul 17, 2019 14:45:05 GMT
12YearsABlob"although it's not necessarily exposing weaknesses" - True. I was thinking of some of my personal weaknesses based on my life's circumstances. Lack of resources, support, etc. I don't like spelling these things out for people who assume that I am better off than I am. I'd rather have everyone carry on as if all is fine, but sometimes that does lead to misunderstandings.
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Post by 12YearsABlob on Jul 17, 2019 14:54:05 GMT
Ava - whaaaaaaaaat!? Omg, isn't the fight usually about the opposite issue (it was your turn, no it was yours)? That's so weird.. I have to go now, but be back later to discuss.
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Post by anela on Jul 18, 2019 9:28:40 GMT
I don't know. I think I can come across as more masculine, until I'm all in my feelings. I definitely have fire, and the throat partially - but I don't speak without fear, and still deal with a huge amount of social anxiety. When I was talking to S. a couple of weeks ago, he said that I seemed to be grounded - which I guess I am at the moment, kind of. It's fragile, though. I am protective, can be dependable. When I'm feeling more grounded. When I mentioned S to mirage, a few weeks ago, she said that I've hardened my heart, and that it could be good (what he'd said), but I haven't hardened my heart. I'm just more protective of it. Boundaries. Looking out for myself. I lost so much energy and peace of mind, worrying about any kind of effect that I might have on other people - before and during everything I was dealing with in my personal life. Was I offensive? Too pushy? Too quiet? Too chatty? Too much in ANY way? That had to stop. I needed to be concerned with how people were affecting me. What I wanted and needed, and that I do not apologize for. I worry about being a good friend or daughter, more than I do about having any kind of love life, but in order to be good in either capacity, I need to take care of myself. I started to worry a bit the other night, because I was *feeling* grateful, rather than recognizing that I'm lucky in ways, but not feeling it. That's usually when trouble hits. I've spoken to S. once more, and he responded, but nothing since. He's one of those people that I actually feel I could tell anything, but I don't know if it's a good idea. I have a few good, decent male friends that I can talk to, if I really need to talk to a man (and then there's my dad). Then I think that my sister married a guy who tried to cheat on her with me. I can at least talk to S occasionally, if we both want to. Nothing wrong with being a feminist Ava - I also don't see masculine as strong, and feminine as weak. Never have. Both are important. I have trouble feeling feminine a lot of the time. Part of that is because I was the girl that boys were teased about as being their new girlfriend - teased to insult them, because I wasn't pretty. I semi- grew out of that, but not enough. Also: literally having to fight (physically, verbally), and being constantly put on the defensive, I'm sure had me appearing to be more masculine. A few years ago, when I was debating a man on political stuff, he accused me of having a crush on him - because I responded to several of his posts. I'd known him there for a few years, and it made me laugh out loud. He later apologized (privately). I've been called "dude" on that twitch site, but most of the viewers are expected to be boys or men, not girls or women.
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Post by anela on Jul 18, 2019 9:39:31 GMT
Jul 17, 2019 10:33:39 GMT -4 Ava said: I love this...so true, I think most people have a tendency to have this negative expectation that if they expose their vulnerability, something bad will come of it. Actually that's where some of the best things can happen. Though I can't pretend to be good at exposing my I don't think it's a weakness, but I am careful, because I have had too many negative things happen. People I've trusted for years, throwing things in my face, using things against me (like my anxiety/depression, other things turned against me). I'm sure that I've had PTSD for almost forty years, and that it was all reignited over the past decade. I'm careful around everyone now. A couple of nights ago, I emailed a friend I'd lost touch with. I thought I'd been ditched, and left her an upset voicemail on New Year's Day, last year. But I felt the need to just apologize for not being able to be a normal person, and just exchange daily emails/texts, chat about things, because nothing about my life felt normal. I couldn't handle it, either. No expectations. Everything felt too much. If people can't understand that, then I can't do anything about it. I've tried to explain before, but I can also understand people taking it personally. So that's life. She responded last night, though. I wasn't expecting that. I'm used to being brash, or blubbering. I need to get used to this middle ground - if I can. If I'm allowed to.
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Post by Ava on Jul 18, 2019 11:54:01 GMT
Sending a hug, anela . Thanks for talking about your life. I like to know exactly where people are coming from....I agree completely with what you said about taking care of yourself first. Honestly you are a nice, sincere, intelligent person and that should be enough to ensure you a reasonably peaceful social life. Things go a little haywire for everyone, though. I don't know what to say about hard-heartedness. I think it's what makes the world go round. (?) I was so sad yesterday. 'Kept trying to snap out of it, went for a walk...still sad...finally it hit me: "Why not just give in to this? So you're sad." Sounds like common sense, but it was strange for me to realize sadness is a legitimate option and not some sort of failure. I guess people are just naturally intolerant of sadness. I am all for women's rights, I just think it's peculiar to be labeled a feminist when that's not a label I put on myself. My current daydream is to move into a converted van, spend a lot of time here taking care of my kids, but have my own "home" (the van) to sleep in. "Women who live in vans" looks like a subcategory of "Feminists" so I'd have to get used to more assumptions. Edit: This girl is awesome.
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Post by FruityLlama on Jul 18, 2019 13:27:22 GMT
I am not sure which chakra needs my attention, I've never really got the hang of that to be honest, but astrologically and everything else-ally I am very feminine. My chart is so girly its funny! Or well..I think it is- at a first glance it is with all my Taurus planets, incl. moon which is my chart ruler. However, my Taurus stuff sits in my 11th house which you may think changes things towards the masculine, but nope! I love colour and patterns, good quality fabrics, sparkly jewellery, make up and all that. I do wear a lot of pink as well- it warms my complexion up. My music taste isn't completely girly though- I am passionate about heavy metal and I attribute that to my 11th house stuff and 10th house Aries Venus quintile Neptune in Cap and trine Jupiter in Sag in 5th. I'm assuming that is what reflects my somewhat "anything goes" taste in music and aesthetics. I love mixing and matching patterns and decorating in what I can only describe as weird BUT wonderful some may not agree of course...!! But as I said, how or where that relates to chakras, I could not tell you. I know Taurus is about the voice and throat and that according to your post is a masculine energy instead...is Taurus not feminine then? I am confused dot com...
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Post by Ava on Jul 18, 2019 21:22:18 GMT
But as I said, how or where that relates to chakras, I could not tell you. I know Taurus is about the voice and throat and that according to your post is a masculine energy instead...is Taurus not feminine then? I am confused dot com... If there's a consensus anywhere about which planets are associated with each of the chakras, I haven't found it. In Google images, it's all in disarray. I like this illustration, though: One might argue that it makes more sense to have the sun and moon at the root chakra, associated with reproductive organs. But I guess this is not medical astrology, which encompasses the whole body. This is just energy-center astrology (?). I don't know much about the topic.
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Post by FruityLlama on Jul 21, 2019 16:03:50 GMT
Thanks for that Ava by the way, sorry I forgot to reply- that is a really useful diagram!!
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