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Explaining the Divine Feminine -

In the broadest sense, the Divine Feminine is the feminine aspect of the divine power that connects and binds the Earth together.

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Spiritual concept -

The Divine Feminine can also be defined as the spiritual concept that there exists a feminine counterpart to the patriarchal and masculine worship structures.

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Ancient culture -

Examples of this feminine counterpart include the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, and Shakti, one of the most important goddesses of the Hindu pantheon.

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Sacred energy -

The concept can also be interpreted as the sacred spiritual energy that's believed to exist in all of us.

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Interconnectivity -

This energy, or consciousness, connects us to qualities like intuition (inner wisdom), feeling, nurturing, and receptivity. Ultimately, it's about realizing an interconnectedness.

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Seeking balance and harmony -

The Divine Feminine is the counterpart to the Divine Masculine— the manifestation of male (or "Father") energy within and around the Universe. But they are very often unevenly balanced.

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Masculine world -

We live in a patriarchal society where emphasis is placed on masculine energy. But too much of this energy can manifest into aggression and domination.

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Too much masculine energy -

This overemphasis on masculine energy can lead us to value thinking over intuition, taking action over being receptive, and focusing our energy outward rather than inward. We disconnect from feminine energy.

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Too much feminine energy -

On the other hand, too much feminine energy can promote disempowerment and stagnation. The sacred feminine voice is silenced, and the imbalance widened.

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Achieving a balance -

So, how do we redress the imbalance and heal this inequality?

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Divine Feminine qualities -

First of all, let's take a look at some of the qualities that describe the sacred energy that is the Divine Feminine.

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Describing this sacred energy -

Many of the Divine Feminine qualities are centered around themes of the inner world, things like compassion, creativity, gentleness, sensitivity, extroverted, and openness.

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What does female energy embody? -

Furthermore, the energy of the feminine embodies the nurturer, the healer, and the tender-hearted peacemaker.

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Divine Masculine energy -

Meanwhile, masculine energy is focused on doing and achieving, traits that embody risk-taking, assertiveness, logic and analysis, and discipline.

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The imbalance -

These energies are meant to support and complement each other. But because our societal values lean heavily into more masculine structures, we may find ourselves off-kilter. Suddenly, we are disconnected from that feminine energy.

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Gender neutral -

It's important to understand that terms like Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine aren't linked to any kind of gender or sex. Instead, the concept is linked to the duality of energies that exist in everything, rather like yin and yang.

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Connecting with the Divine Feminine -

So, how do you connect with the Divine Feminine? First of all, tapping into this energy in your everyday life requires rest. Even if it's for just 10 minutes or so, because the power of the pause cannot be underestimated.

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"Me time" -

Resting serves as an opportunity to reconnect with your inner self. This can be achieved in several ways, by prayer, for example, or meditation. Or it can just mean taking a leisurely stroll at sunset.

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Embrace your sensuality -

Divine Feminine energy embraces all things sensual. First of all, it's an energy of potent creation, embodied by things like the Earth, the Moon, the ocean, the desert, and the forest. So, connect with Mother Nature for a more fulfilled existence.

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Keep a journal -

Journaling, writing down your thoughts and reflections, is an ideal method of tapping into your feminine energy within.

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Practice self-love -

Self-compassion, love, and putting your own needs first are hallmarks of the Divine Feminine. And that means loving yourself as you are, not as you think you should be.

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Connect with your body -

Take this idea further by connecting with your body, by dancing perhaps, or indulging in a massage—in fact, anything that evokes the senses.

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Embrace feeling -

Connecting with the Divine Feminine is about embracing your feelings and exploring them further. By acknowledging them and looking inside for answers, you're far better prepared as to how to respond.

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Picturing your dreams -

Similarly, interpreting your dreams is an excellent way to get in touch with your Divine Feminine. A dream quite often opens the door into your inner world and a picture book of scenes full of symbolism that connect with synchronicities.

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Embrace care and community -

Embracing care and community in your life is about fostering a sense of collaboration. Rather than adopting an attitude of detached individualism, asking others for support exposes vulnerability while bringing with it joy and empowerment.

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Sacred space -

Conjure up a sense of the Divine Feminine by incorporating more "yin," or female energy, into your domestic space. Do this by following the principals of feng shui and turn your home into a sacred space.

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Maintaining a balance -

As we've discussed, striking a balance between feminine energy and masculine energy is key in finding more harmony and beauty in life.

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Integrating the Divine Feminine -

Integrate the Divine Feminine into your daily life by connecting with Mother Earth. Do your bit for the planet by advocating for climate change, or further promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives.

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Justice and equality -

Besides connections to the planet, the Divine Feminine is very much about supporting social justice—racial issues, equality, and human rights in general.

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Female power -

And the Divine Feminine can wield her power in the boardroom where the business world can always benefit from more intuition, wisdom, care, collaboration, and community spirit.

See also: How gender biases impede business

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