Animus Work
The animus, a powerful inner masculine force, can both inspire and overwhelm women, manifesting in their bodies, relationships, and creativity; understanding its unique archetypal expression, often illuminated by astrology, and consciously integrating its energy within a grounded feminine core through somatic and intrapsychic awareness is key to personal empowerment and balanced relationships.
The Seductive Power of the Animus: From Inspiration to Embodiment
This video introduces the animus as a powerful inner masculine figure that can be a source of inspiration but can also overwhelm us, requiring us to set intentional boundaries. It ends by exploring how this manifests in our lives in our bodies, relationships, and creative practices.
The Body's Animus: Somatic Pathways to Psychic Integration
This video details how the animus manifests somatically as patterns of tension and holding, often linked to specific emotional and behavioral tendencies, and introduces somatic work as a way to release these patterns and reconnect with the feminine. Physical and emotional release is insufficient without tuning into the underlying psychic figures driving these patterns.
The Internal Architect: Knowing Your Animus for Integration
This video explains that lasting change in our relationship with the animus comes from recognizing the specific psychic figures at play, often illuminated by astrological influences like Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. It emphasizes the importance of creating internal boundaries and consciously integrating the animus's positive qualities within a grounded feminine core for greater authenticity and well-being.