"Yin and yang are bound together as parts of a mutual whole. Yin and yang transform each other: like an undertow in the ocean, every advance is complemented by a retreat, and every rise transforms into a fall."

Divine Feminine (Yin | Jamaal):

Receptive, Compassionate, Free-flowing, Playful, Open, Sensual, Soft, Empathetic, Understanding, Vulnerable, Sensitive, Wise, Insightful, Kind, Accepting, Harmonious, Expressive, Radiant, Self-assured, Trusting, Intuitive, Caring, Joyous, Assertive, Creative, Abundant, Visionary, Graceful, Patient, Thoughtful, Nurturing, Emotional, Gentle, Tender, Inspiring, Collaborative, Beautiful, Grateful, Alluring, Healing, Calm, Forgiving, Accessible, Encouraging

• Knows how to surrender, be open, & trusting
• Flows through life effortlessly
• Just being is enough
• Sets healthy boundaries
• Receptive, yielding, & appreciative
• Living for joy; pleasure-driven
• Validated from within
• Inspires others to shine
• Awake to her power; believes in her worth & knows she is inherently enough
• Her radiant presence heals those around her
• Her beauty and warmth draw people in like a magnet

Divine Masculine (Yang | Jalaal):

Logical, Confident, Courageous, Ambitious, Grounded, Goal-driven, Innovative, Analytical, Risk-taking, Willful, Persistent, Strong, Giving, Clear, Decisive, Adventurous, Daring, Protective, Honest, Accountable, Stable, Disciplined, Supportive, Capable, Certain, Dependable, Proactive, Bold, Independent, Action-oriented, Individualistic, Determined, Passionate, Competitive, Present, Responsible, Aware, Outward, Expansive, Dominant, Steadfast, Focused

• Has a deep instinctive need to feel useful & needed
• Is clear & decisive about what he wants
• Takes initiative & pursues what he desires
• Is stable & dependable
• Is driven by a need for purpose & achievement
• Loves a challenge
• Geared toward providing service & survival
• Confident without being arrogant
• His firm, grounded presence makes others feel safe
• Deeply present & supportive
• Thrives when shown appreciation & respect

Unhealthy Feminine

Needy, Timid, Self-doubting, Insecure, Codependent, Overemotional, Self-sacrificial, Critical, Desperate, Fearful, Inauthentic, Over-giving, Withholding, Manipulative, Unreceptive, Weak

• Too steeped in masculine energy; overly controlling/critical/aggressive
• Loses her sense of playfulness, vivacity, & flow
• Afraid to speak her truth / doesn't have an opinion
• Has weak boundaries / lacks self-control
• Lacks emotional control/stability
• Ignores her feelings & intuition
• Doesn't trust herself
• Bad at receiving
• Excessively needy, attached, & fearful of loss
• Insecure & overly dependent on external validation
• Feels unworthy of true happiness, love, & praise
• Feels helpless & in need of someone to save her
• Excessively apologizing / over-explaining

Unhealthy Masculine:

Aggressive, Controlling, Judgmental, Egocentric, Temperamental, Insensitive, Cruel, Distant, Cold, Unemotional, Heartless, Calculating, Untrusting, Unstable, Rigid, Indecisive, Inflexible, Abusive

• Tries to control & force outcomes
• Judges others harshly
• Excessively critical & untrusting
• Always needs to be right
• Highly afraid of failure
• Has a closed & guarded heart
• Excessively jealous & controlling
• Allows his ego to run his life
• Avoids connection / runs away from love
• Emotionally unavailable, cold, & distant
• Overly passive & unable to pursue his goals/desires
• Rigid & unwilling to listen

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