Gender & Sexuality dictionary
masculine energy
[ mas-kyuh-lin en-er-jee ]
What does masculine energy mean?
Masculine energy refers to an invisible spiritual force that is allegedly related to traits usually focused on ambition, reason, and logic.
Generally speaking, masculine energy is often said to be connected to positive logical qualities, such as reason and intuition, and beneficial traits that include ambition, courage, and assertiveness. It is often said that a person who is aware of and focuses on their masculine energy or has high amounts of it will demonstrate these positive qualities.
There are also supposedly negative traits typically associated with masculinity, such as being overly aggressive or controlling. These traits are said to be related to dark masculine energy (as opposed to light masculine energy). However, the specifics of what masculine energy is and what traits it affects often vary depending on who is explaining it.
There is also, of course, feminine energy, which is often described as being an introspective force that drives people to express their emotions or emotionally bond with other people. Those who believe in these energies believe that both energies influence a person’s actions and many people are often said to be more dominant in one energy over the other. Despite their names, feminine and masculine energies are believed to be part of every person, no matter their gender.
Masculine energy is often described similarly to other supposed spiritual forces, such as qi or the chakras. All of these forces are often talked about alongside meditation, yoga, and other activities thought to improve a person’s spiritual well-being.
And like other spiritual or energetic forces, the term masculine energy is also used in marketing to sell products, such as self-help books or dietary supplements that supposedly enhance a person’s masculine energy and allow them to demonstrate the positive qualities linked to it.
Masculine energy is sometimes referred to as divine masculine energy when the speaker is emphasizing spirituality, especially when trying to sell a product.
Where does masculine energy come from?
The term masculine energy combines the words masculine, which refers to something that is related to men or males, and energy, which refers to power or a source of power. Masculine energy is often described as an invisible powerful force that is related to traits, such as ambition and logic, that have been stereotypically associated with men.
The term masculine energy has been used since at least the 1990s. Often, it was used in discussions by people interested in spirituality or religious thought. The concept of masculine energy seems to have been inspired by much older, similar ideas from Hinduism, Chinese philosophy, and other spiritual traditions.
More recently, the term masculine energy has been frequently used in marketing to sell books or other products that claim to improve a person’s spiritual health.
Examples of masculine energy
Who uses masculine energy?
Masculine energy is often discussed by people who are interested in spirituality and/or self-help. It is often discussed positively as being a helpful force.
I’m big masculine energy but I just wanna love and be loved correctly.
— 444 (@HoodFairyGodMuv) February 25, 2023
Feminine energy, feminine energy, feminine energy, feminine energy
When will you realize that you need a balance of feminine and masculine energy within you. Both. A balance of both. You Focus on one too much when it should be both.
— Gaia (@Celestialpapaya) February 28, 2023
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