The Art Of Feminine Mystery: 8 Simple Habits Of Naturally Mysterious Women
Accessing your dark feminine energy is the key to opening doors you never knew existed.
Igor Korzh | Canva All people of the world, men and women, have masculine and feminine energy within them. The conflicting energies create balance, giving each of us the right tools to manage different situations in life.
Feminine power is often misunderstood, and when our feminine side is mentioned, it conjures ideas of hearts, butterflies, soft voices, and submission. But divine feminine energy is so much more than the antiquated stereotypes of what a feminine woman should be.
Wounded feminine energy comes from the inability to balance your masculine energy with your femininity. However, in addition to maintaining that balance, a woman must also be aware of the light and dark aspects of their feminine energy.
Light feminine energy is necessary in order to have a healthy relationship, practice self-love, and nourish our natural intuition. But if we learn to access our dark feminine energy, we can truly unlock our limitless potential, using the dark aspects we unlock to get whatever we want out of life.
What is dark feminine energy? The dark side of your feminine energy is a hot topic on TikTok, with women coming out of the woodwork to bring others who want to maximize their power by getting in touch with their "dark" sides.
Dark femininity is the side of womanhood that we repress to be accepted by the men of the world. Dark femininity is the "shadow" side of divine femininity. It is our subconscious thoughts, emotions, impulses, and primal instincts that we usually keep under wraps to avoid being seen as aggressive, mean, or evil. It is believed that women who tap into their dark feminine traits will become empowered, magnetic, and whole, revealing their true selves.
Here are 8 simple habits of naturally mysterious women:
1. They get out into nature
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Women are connected to nature because it is a part of us. The cycle of the four seasons, the moon cycles, all of the elements, and the ongoing evolution are mimicked by our bodies.
Get outdoors and dig your toes into the earth, take a dip in the ocean, breathe in fresh air, and wander with excited curiosity. Restoring your connection with nature will release your dark femininity.
2. They practice self-love
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Self-love starts with embracing and accepting who you are. It is the act of being proud of how far you have come while knowing where you are going and striving to get there. Let go of past hurts, guilt, mistakes, and anger so you are no longer weighed down. Give your body what it needs to push it to its highest potential, such as good food, exercise, and permission to just be.
Numerous studies show that women with high levels of self-love and self-compassion have greater mental health resilience, reduced anxiety and depression, and improved coping mechanisms for stress. This leads to a greater sense of empowerment and the ability to live authentically, which is crucial for mental health.
3. They journal regularly
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Writing your thoughts down daily is very powerful when it comes to accessing your dark femininity. It helps us analyze our thoughts and feelings in an uncensored way. Journal prompts are a good way of starting a session and can help everything inside of you bubble to the surface.
Journaling provides a safe and private space for women to express and process a wide range of emotions without judgment, research has shown. Expressive writing about challenges helps women reframe experiences, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies.
4. They connect with their higher selves
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Exploring your birth chart, astrological data, and other so-called "witchy" practices can connect you to your intuition and higher self. Whatever method you use to get to know yourself better will do wonders to open you up to the dark femininity within.
Reconnecting with feminine energy principles, such as honoring the body's need for rest and leaning into natural cycles. Traits like empathy, collaboration, and receptivity, which are central to the 'feminine energy' concept, foster deeper, more supportive relationships with others, one study argued.
5. They spend time in the presence of the dark masculine
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Connecting with a man who has access to his dark masculine energy will automatically unleash your dark femininity. You will know he is in touch with his dark side by the way he can express himself emotionally, and how transparent and comfortable he is in relaying his wants and needs.
The goal is to integrate these aspects in a healthy, balanced way for personal wholeness, not to seek out a 'dark' form of one energy from another person, one study found. However, the polarity is dependent on healthy expressions of these energies, where the 'masculine' protects and provides a safe container for the 'feminine' to thrive, not dominate.
6. They heal their feminine wounds
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We all have feminine wounds, either inherited through our ancestral line, or from just living life. Society’s tendency to pit women against one another has fractured our sisterhood and weakened our bond.
Now, we must take a hard look at ourselves and make sure we are showing up for women in the right way while releasing any ill feelings about the past.
As certified divine feminine educator Anna-Thea explains, "The antidote to shame is honoring, loving, and holding yourself and others as sacred. As you learn to honor and love your sexuality and see it as holy, you heal the wounded feminine in you."
7. They meditate
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Meditation stabilizes us and makes us feel in tune with our subconscious. Sitting quietly and peacefully for just a few minutes every day is an important discipline for our physical bodies, psyches, and spiritual beings. It’s about understanding, recognizing, controlling, and focusing your thoughts.
Studies show that meditation increases self-awareness and self-compassion in women, leading to reduced self-criticism and a kinder attitude toward themselves. This internal focus aligns with nurturing one's inner self and fostering a deeper sense of self-love.
8. They open their hearts
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According to relationship coach Elizabeth Hunter Diamond, "Every time you choose to open your heart, you become more resilient and empowered. You expand your capacity for authentic connection and love."
With all we have been through, it is easy to harden our hearts to everyone around us in an effort to avoid being vulnerable. When you open your heart fully and allow your light to shine outward, you not only do the world a favor, but you also reap the benefits of creating authentic relationships and bringing peace and forgiveness.
NyRee Ausler is a writer from Seattle, Washington, and the author of seven books. She focuses on lifestyle and human interest stories that deliver informative and actionable guidance on interpersonal relationships, enlightenment, and self-discovery.
