WHAT IS THE DARK MASCULINE?

WHAT IS THE DARK MASCULINE?

THE DARK MASCULINE IS...

A specific aspect of the male psyche and collective unconscious.
It is related to masculine...

  • Primality and Instinct
  • Power, Strength and Physicality
  • Sexuality
  • Decisiveness and Penetration
  • Confidence
  • Leadership and Healthy Dominance
  • Protection, Integrity and Courage
  • Aggression and Assertiveness


WHERE DOES IT ORIGINATE FROM?

The name originates from a model of tantra that breaks down the structure of Masculine and Feminine one step further (which I explore deeper in a future post).

  • Light Feminine
  • Light Masculine
  • Dark Feminine
  • Dark Masculine

It does this to provide clarity and allows individuals to more accurately describe specific aspects of the masculine and feminine energy.
This EXPANDS the individuals ability to work with their own psyche, to unearth and heal disowned aspects of their unconscious. And when done correctly it leads to individuals becoming healthier, happier, more empowered and productive members of society.


THE REAL TRUTH…

Is that the actual energy of The Dark Masculine originates much further back than this.
It is as much a part of us as the blood in our veins.
To deny this is to deny our very nature.
This denial is perpetuating the crisis in masculinity we are facing today.
To deny, repress, suppress any aspect of the self creates the potentiality for it to play out in unconscious and damaging ways.
For example in this case the man who flips between the harmless nice guy and the tyrant or s*xual predator.



"BUT I DON’T LIKE THE NAME…”

Many people don't like the name 'Dark Masculine', that's fine. This mainly happens when they associate dark with evil or negative.
Just don't use it as an excuse. Step outside your projection and meaning of the word 'Dark'.
Don't bypass or side step these aspects by commenting... "I actually think you are talking about the 'Divine Masculine'."
Because I am not.
Precision matters.
There is so much conversation about the 'crisis' in masculinity.
Yet, very little has actually changed. Except for even more men being disenfranchised and disconnected.


THE SOLUTION?

Collectively we, men especially, must look at these aspects in the eye.
Dead in the eye. And not shy away.
These aspects have been a problem in society because people are afraid of them and what they might mean, about themselves and their false truths.
The healthy embodiment of the Dark Masculine is crucial for man to be healthy, resilient, strong, decisive, trustworthy, safe, integral and able to take powerful action for the good of himself, his family and community.