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Masculine and feminine energy are two primordial forces present in every human being. The purpose of life is to unite these two polarities within oneself. All traditions, whether pharmacological, runic, Buddhist, or Gnostic, emphasize this symbol: the double serpent, representing the rise of energy along the spine. It is a multidimensional force, infinitely more intoxicating than sexual intercourse.
To awaken these areas, deep meditation and mastery of prana, the life force, are required. Most of this prana resides in the retention of semen. Wasting it on carnal exchanges depletes your energy reserves and hinders your spiritual ascension.
Here is a list of about ten symbols that embody this principle of uniting the masculine and feminine (or the two opposing forces):
>Yin and Yang Taoism, balance of the feminine and masculine. >Caduceus of Hermes: Double serpent rising around a staff, an alchemical and hermetic symbol.
>Ida and Pingala: The two energy channels of yoga surrounding the sushumna.
>Egyptian Ankh: Ankh cross, union of the masculine (T) and feminine (oval) principles.
>Hexagram (Star of David): Two inverted triangles: heaven and earth, masculine and feminine.
>Baphomet: Gnostic symbol integrating both polarities in a single being.
>Shiva and Shakti (Ardhanarishvara): Hindu deity, half-man, half-woman.
>Native American Medicine Wheels: Circle and cross, symbols of complementary forces.
>Alchemical Wheels of the Sun and Moon: Union of solar gold and lunar silver.
>Vesica Piscis: Intersection of two circles, matrix of creation.