Created by: Leela
In this article, Leela talks about her own understanding of the Star Sapphire configuration, and how gender can be approached and thought of within that field.
Working with inner polarity has nothing to do with gender identity.
The Star Sapphire approach is about presence and balance, becoming aware of two different qualities of energy that everyone has, regardless of their gender identity or physical body. To describe these energies—
perfectly represented in ancient Chinese Taoism by the symbol of Tao ☯— many cultures have defined them as masculine and feminine, but language is always inadequate compared to the experiences and complexity of life.
Nowadays, this male-female definition can create misconceptions, narrowing the understanding of this polarity, fundamental to many vital phenomena on Earth.
It is easier when we simply think about a car battery. Electricity occurs between the opposite and complementary poles: positive (+) and negative (-). The presence of both and the balance between them are necessary to generate power for the car’s proper functioning.
This presence and balance of opposing poles are fundamental to our multidimensional well-being too. When energy freely flows between our two poles, it charges our vitality in many aspects of life: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Up to now, there are 72 definitions of different genders, and the attempt—through language too, with new, different vocals or symbols (@, *, or whatever)—is to facilitate a shift for a more inclusive consciousness of all the genders.
I prefer to focus on the interaction and expression of different energies/identities within myself and others, being aware of who is watching the play between the + and -, enjoying the play itself. Avoiding to create new, more subtle, and complex identifications for myself. And this is the same approach that I share through Star Sapphire.
It seems paradoxical that working with a duality in energy helps us to dis-identify from the dual dimension, but this is precisely what occurs. The natural integration of the rhythm between the two poles allows for relaxation. In this flow, the mind loses its grip and space to create fixed images, thereby strengthening the ego. For when we truly include everything, there is ultimately nothing to hold onto, just infinite play…