posted May 24, 2016 11:57 AM            

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Originally posted by cchampliss2:
It's somehow rooted in your brain that expressing feminine energy is seen to be regressive, submissive, and weak. You despise being seen as such. I'm not sure how your astrology plays into that but that's an influence of your society and/or upbringing.

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posted May 24, 2016 12:16 PM            

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Originally posted by yungang_grotto:
Can we please see your chart, Queen Salome? And that of anybody else who has issues with internalized misogyny?

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posted May 24, 2016 12:34 PM            

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Originally posted by PixieJane:
Queen Salome, I don't see it as astrological. Furthermore, I don't consider growing cultures to automatically be better. The more prosperous and enviable places on earth tend to have low birth rates and a much more pleasant life, though it can breed softness (but not necessarily so) that leave them more vulnerable to the more aggressive (and sometimes envious) in the long run (who in turn become more prosperous and then it's their turn to enjoy the fruits of what they've plundered and taken over, get soft, and fall to others).

Granted, I don't see how anyone who studies history can honestly believe that the "meek will inherit the earth." (Unless in the gallows humor way.)

BBS with more.

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Countries that have high levels of women's right are too permissive towards people coming from misogynist cultures, resulting in women no longer being safe. There are many examples from Sweden. Well, you admitted that often more agressive culture wins, and I'm afraid this is going to happen with Western World and its women's rights.

posted May 24, 2016 03:44 PM            

And it wasn't just Scythians, but also Sarmatians (though they're so similar that I often confuse them).

As for modern times, I wanted to throw this into the cauldron, China's elite female bodyguards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0o7lajjzBg

posted May 27, 2016 04:07 PM            

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Originally posted by PixieJane:
Hemilia, thanks for adding to my list!

And it wasn't just Scythians, but also Sarmatians (though they're so similar that I often confuse them).

As for modern times, I wanted to throw this into the cauldron, China's elite female bodyguards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0o7lajjzBg

And women's roles in Sparta was one of the inspirations of a galactic empire in a scifi I'm making, but that's another story.

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posted May 27, 2016 04:18 PM            

Also, I think that women are waaaaay too MUCH judged by their look, which is RIDICULOUS. I have brain and heart too, you know?

posted May 27, 2016 08:21 PM            

Unfortunately, a lot of feminism (especially the middle to upper class kind, though not all of it--and an unfortunately necessary disclaimer is that there are many different types of feminism and I'm not talking about all of them, and furthermore not all women are feminists while some men, like Patrick Stewart, are, Patrick Stewart being a feminist I admire and not included by what I'm about to say) has changed from empowering women to promoting women as victims (they say if you're not one already then you will be, or even that you are but don't know it yet!), like it's all part of being female, and then the only tools they give to combat it are that of whining and fear. (Ironically, they display women as weak and passive, just like their opposites do, and interesting enough they sometimes ally themselves with their opposites to say oppose pornography in all forms and both with a very similar attitude toward women in doing so, save these certain misguided feminists also believe that women lack self-direction which is even more offensive to me than their allies who believe we use our self-direction in sinful ways.)

Though in our modern culture it seems EVERY demographic--including that who identify as men of the dominant race & religions--have factions wanting to play the victims, that is to equate being one of them as a victim inherent by their chosen identity, as if it means the world owes their faction something or at least justifies their being obnoxious to everyone outside their faction. Then again, one observed that you can have a mass movement without a god, but never without a devil. What really boggles me is just how TRIVIAL or ridiculous a lot of it becomes, even among some feminist factions, and also by those who feel victimized by feminists as well.

If you're hanging around those kinds, who tell you how evil men are (and I understand plenty in Sweden are that way), then I'd advise distancing yourself from them as they're not helping you (especially if you have placements that encourage you to accept the messages of those around you just by being with them), and not grounded in reality. Even worse, to paralyze you with fear and make you not believe in your own inner strength (as they teach you're destined to be a victim) makes you weak rather than empowered, and the people who do want to make you a victim (along with anyone else they find weak) will then find you more attractive as a victim rather than less attractive as one.

posted May 27, 2016 08:22 PM            

One of the feminists I like happens to also be a female boxer who has written a lot on female aggression and potential for violence (even sexually predatory behavior) that many would prefer didn't exist, and that by trivializing or dismissing women's capabilities for this has done more to disempower them than empower them (and also served to exacerbate the evil women do as they don't feel they're taken seriously unless it's over the top while at the same time making them feel they can't do much more than whine to improve their life):
http://www.amazon.com/Kill-Body-Head-Will-Fall/dp/044651960X

Of course, just as women can be aggressors, men can be nurturing, and many are. Many men and women can be both nurturing and aggressive depending on the situation. (I can also point out that males are often victims of male violence and even sexual abuse and exploitation, and I really dislike how many, men and women, treat it as a joke. RAINN does not, however. RAINN also has many male supporters.)

I should also point out that I've been to multiple workshops to teach women self-defense, and many of them are taught by men (who are sympathetic, and angry that women are targeted, and many of them have sisters, daughters, and other women they love, of course). I also went to one that was run by feminists who only allowed women to attend, and they failed to impress (at one point I mocked something they said with the sentiment that I'm glad this course was free, causing many others attending to laugh).

And not just them, plenty of can do women like Amelia Earhart saw challenges to be overcome and didn't let the standards of her time stop her, and to my knowledge she never had to risk her safety (no more than a man did for doing the same things), she just had the strength of will to not let others stop her. And as civil rights activist Maya Angelou once said, "I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a ***** . You've got to go out and kick ass." (I do think she was meaning metaphorically, but a female can literally as well.)

Not every woman--and not every man--is cut out to be someone who fights back, but plenty are and even those who can't can still be alert and use their brains to not be a victim. I can fight back, but even I sometimes get those I trust, including men, to back me up. Men also seek backup at times, as well, so that doesn't make one weak, it makes one smart. (I've backed others up as well, including men. Back in high school I even caused chaos & confusion because I once came to the aid of a boy being bullied by other boys, but it seemed fair to me as those boys defended me from obnoxious males and at least spoke up in my defense against catty girls as well as calling guys liars who had lied about having sex with me.)

posted May 29, 2016 06:44 AM            

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgVmCKlwS2U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKq6OONOOxI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2n3OCUST1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwYL1BjKmHg

These things are HARMFUL to our girls!!!!!!!!

posted May 29, 2016 10:38 AM            

Turns out your MC, Neptune and NN are conjunct my 15 Cap sun.

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Originally posted by Queen Salome:
One of the worst things I dislike about being female is sexuality. Sex is much easier when you are man. I'm very paranoic about sex and afraid that men will just use me and leave me, while bragging to their friends. Actually, I'm afraid of men.

Also, I think that women are waaaaay too MUCH judged by their look, which is RIDICULOUS. I have brain and heart too, you know?

Astrologicaly, I think that Saturn squares to both ASC and its ruler made me very uncomfortable in my own body. Not just when it comes to sex, but generally speaking.

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Thing is, we have the power to look beyond society's constraints and appreciate who we are in a natural sense.

I feel like I am claiming feminine power by letting things be, not resisting everything so much, but riding the waves. The feminine principle is one of passivity, though that has a bad connotation in today's world. In truth, there is tremendous strength in being able to just take everything as it comes. That is the whole basis of Zen philosophy.

And that is honored in certain circles, and for the health of the planet we need to widen those circles.

If we all accepted each other more we wouldn't rely consumerism to impress each other via our belongings and "status symbols." It would all be unnecessary. Capitalism would yield to consciousness. The more we just accept each other for who we are...fake t!ts and all....and men included....the better off Gaea will be. And in a natural setting the quiet virtues are better understood and appreciated. If we gain momentum in that sense, then I think gender equilibrium would be restored, and we wouldn't even have the fakeness and extreme distortions anymore.

posted May 29, 2016 10:49 AM            

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Originally posted by frankie2912:
I love being a woman. Look at the power those fake a$$ and t!ts hold over everyone. We don't even have to try and we automatically hold power over men's weaknesses. It's funny to me..and fun.

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