Mental Gender
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Mental Gender is a Hermetic concept which relates to the masculine and feminine principles. It does not refer to the physical gender of someone, nor does it suggest that someone of a certain physical gender necessarily has a certain mental gender. Ideally, one wants to have a balanced mental gender.Three Initiates pp. 193-211 This is very similar to the Taoist concept of Yin and Yang, and one may have been created from the other.
General Description
The concept and principle of gender, put forth in the Kybalion states that gender exists on all planes of existence (Physical, Mental, and Spiritual), and represents different aspects on different planes. It is also stated that everything and everyone contains these two Elements of Principles(Three Initiates page 40).The Taoist Masculine Principle
These are the key words that can correspond to the masculine principle in the Kybalion, and are taken from a Taoist point of view on the matter.Taoist Key Words
- Active
- Creates Impressions
- Related with Fire
- Drive
- Will
- "I"
- The Sun
- Gold
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Description
The Masculine Principle is relatable to the Yang principle in Taoism. It is that of action which seeks to change the world with will, drive, and determination.Hermetic Keywords
- the so called Objective mind
- Conscious mind
- Voluntary mind
- Active Mind(Three Initiates page 195)
- "I" or the "aspect of being"(Three Initiates p. 202)
Kybalions Description
The Masculine Principle is always in the direction of giving out or expressing, and contents itself with the "Will" in its varied phases.(Three Initiates page 203)The Taoist Feminine Principle
These are the key words that can correspond to the feminine principle in the Kybalion, and are taken from a Taoist point of view on the matter.Key Words
- Passive
- Receptive
- Receives Impressions
- Related with Water
- Reflection
- Thought
- "Me"
- The Moon
- Silver
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Description
The Feminine Principle is relatable to the Yin principle in Taoism. It is that of thoughtful reflection which provides vision and direction.Hermetic Keywords
Taken from the Kybalion.
- the Subjective mind
- Sub-conscious mind
- Involuntary mind
- Passive mind(Three Initiates page 195)
- "Me" or the "aspect of becoming"(Three Initiates p. 202)
Kybalions Description
The Feminine Principle is always in the direction of receiving impressions, and has a much more varied feild of operation than the Masculine. The Feminine conducts the work of generating new thoughts , concepts, and ideas, including the work of the imagination(Three Initiates p. 203).Balance of Masculine and Feminine
It is said that there must be a balance in these two forces. The Masculine is apt to acting without restraint, order, or reason, resulting in chaos, without the Feminine. The Feminine, on the other hand, is apt to constantly reflect and fail to actually do anything, resulting in stagnation, if the masculine is not present. With both the masculine and feminine working in conjunction, you get thoughtful action that breeds success. (Three Initiates pp. 203-4)
See also
Notes
References
-External links
- http://www.gnostic.org/kybalionhtm/kybalion.htm — Online Version of The Three Initates' The Kybalion
- http://www.kybalion.org — The Kybalion Resource Page
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