The Distorted Divine Masculine: Control and Domination, Part 2 of 11
- heatherannkoehn
- Feb 8
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 14
Through the lens of the four Directions and Major Religions the Divine Masculine, in its purest form, embodies protection, wisdom, strength, and guidance.
When distorted, it can manifest as control, domination, and an insatiable hunger for power.This imbalance has shaped societies, institutions, and personal relationships, creating patterns of oppression and hierarchy.
To fully understand this distortion, we must examine it through the Native American perspective of the Four Directions and explore its presence in major world religions.
The Four Directions and the Distorted Masculine
In many Native American traditions, the Four Directions represent different aspects of existence—spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental. When the Divine Masculine falls into distortion, each direction carries a specific lesson about control and domination.
East – The Rise of Control Through Thought and Knowledge
The East represents new beginnings, enlightenment, and wisdom. In its divine form, masculine energy here fosters understanding and clarity.
In distortion, it manifests as intellectual superiority and the manipulation of knowledge to exert control.
Throughout history, ruling classes have used religious texts, scientific discoveries, and philosophical doctrines to dominate those considered "lesser" in intelligence or status.
🔹 Reflection: How has intellectual control shaped your beliefs? Have you ever felt manipulated by knowledge or traditions presented as absolute truths?
South – The Domination of Emotions and Relationships
The South is the direction of trust, emotions, and relationships. A healthy masculine energy nurtures and supports, but when distorted, it suppresses emotions, creating authoritarian figures who demand obedience without question.
Patriarchal systems across cultures have dictated the roles of men and women, discouraging emotional expression and using fear to maintain power.
🔹 Reflection: Have you experienced or witnessed emotional control in relationships, families, or institutions? How has it impacted your ability to trust and express yourself?
West – The Suppression of the Soul and Spiritual Control
The West symbolizes introspection and the soul’s journey. The distorted masculine fears the unknown, leading to rigid dogma and the suppression of spiritual exploration. Many religious institutions have used their authority to control spiritual experiences, often condemning mysticism, shamanism, and personal revelations that challenge their hierarchical power structures.
🔹 Reflection: In what ways have religious or spiritual institutions influenced your sense of personal power? Have you ever felt restricted in exploring your own spirituality?
North – The Physical Manifestation of Power and Domination
The North represents wisdom, the physical realm, and endurance. In distortion, it manifests as material conquest, war, and economic domination.
Societies driven by the distorted masculine prioritize accumulation, colonization, and exploitation over harmony and stewardship. Native peoples worldwide have suffered under this force, their lands and cultures subjugated under the guise of progress and civilization.
🔹 Reflection: How has materialism and the pursuit of power shaped your community or personal aspirations? Do you see patterns of domination in modern society that mirror historical oppression?
Control and Domination in Major Religions
While all major religions hold sacred truths about balance and divine wisdom, distortions of their teachings have contributed to control and domination in various ways.
Christianity: The message of Christ emphasized love, humility, and service.
In distorted masculine structures, the Church has historically exerted control through hierarchy, fear of eternal damnation, and suppression of alternative spiritual practices.
Islam: Prophet Muhammad’s teachings promoted justice and compassion.
In distorted interpretations, religious leadership has sometimes been used to justify gender oppression and rigid legalistic control over followers.
Hinduism: Ancient texts speak of balance between the masculine (Shiva) and feminine (Shakti).
In some practices, caste systems and male dominance have distorted this equilibrium, leading to social hierarchies and control over women’s roles.
Buddhism: The Buddha taught the path to liberation.
Yet some monastic traditions have restricted lay participation, and the suppression of female spiritual authority has reflected the broader patriarchal tendencies in society.
Judaism: Rooted in covenant and community, Judaism values divine wisdom.
In some interpretations, the authority of rabbis and strict adherence to laws have been used as mechanisms of control rather than pathways to divine connection.
🔹 Reflection: How has your spiritual or religious upbringing shaped your views on authority and control? Are there teachings you now see differently as you grow in your own understanding?
Breaking Free from the Distorted Masculine
Healing from the distorted masculine energy requires embracing the true Divine Masculine—one that leads with integrity, supports without suppressing, and empowers rather than controls.
By acknowledging these patterns in ourselves and society, we can consciously shift toward balance, integrating the sacred masculine and feminine within us all.
Final Reflection Questions:
Where in your life have you unconsciously upheld or accepted distorted masculine control?
How can you challenge control-based dynamics in a way that fosters balance and healing?
In what ways can you reclaim your personal power and spiritual sovereignty?
How can we, as a collective, support a return to the true Divine Masculine?
By recognizing the distortions and actively choosing a different path, we honor the wisdom of the Four Directions, the sacred teachings of world religions, and the ultimate truth that true power lies in love, not domination.
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