The Maiden....
Is your DOMINANT feminine archetype.
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The Gamine
Your natural charm and playful spirit lowers defenses.
The Lover...
If not your second highest archetype is active, and ideally above 70 % on the archetypes assessment.
"I don't go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head."
Diana, princess of wales
A snapshot of the Gamine
Patron Saint:
Josephine Baker
In Pop Culture:
Janet Jackson
On television:
Diane Chambers, Cheers
In film:
Holly Golightly, Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Your Potential To Captivate
Whether it is your sweet countenance, screwball personality, or complete disregard for protocol, an eternal child resides deep within you and she is your secret weapon. Consider the idyllic qualities that we associate with children—openness, playfulness, spontaneity, and sometimes mischievous, winsome charm. Children lack the pretention and defenses that adults erect as armor over time. The gamine manages to maintain her youthful charm in spite of the sobering nature of adulthood. While rarely as guileless and naive as they seem, gamines possess an air of eternal efferevesene, even as they mature into seasoned wise women. She lowers defenses, possibly with with humor, precociousness, or intrigue, and she elevates our moods, naturally drawing out the paternal aspects in a man’s personality.
Josephine Baker enchanted Paris with her uninhibited dancing, playful charm and cosmopolitan sophistication. Even as a Black woman who grew up in the times of “Jim Crow”, Baker was secure enough in her identity to turn cultural stereotypes on their head. She performed the wild “La Dance Savage” practically mocking Parisians and their preoccupations with African exoticism. Audrey Hepburn’s exciting mix of sophistication and girlishness made her an enduring style icon just as Janet Jackson’s whispery voice, infectious smile, and candid artistry have made her a pop icon for the ages.
When the dominant maiden archetype is developed, and your lover archetype is active, you display an unselfconscious sensuality and lightness that enthralls. Your receptive spirit, compassion, sensuality and depth separate you from the rest.
Your anti-seductive qualities....
The “gamine” woman is dominated by the maiden psychological archetype and that presents a unique challenge. “Maiden” women who remain in their “child phase”, may find themselves in a string of relationships with emotionally unavailable, dark and even abusive men. With the maiden as her dominant archetype, the gamine may be excessively compliant, sexually inhibited or feel stuck in a Peter-pan like existence—an extended adolescence. These women are also prone to persistent bouts of depression and codependent behavior. Both Janet Jackson and Audrey Hepburn privately battled depression.
Typically, physical or psychological loss will force the maiden woman to face herself and fully mature. She will have to recognize the cycles of transformation, something we explore in the Maiden Masterclass, in order to recognize her opportunities to evolve into the highest level of her archetype. A mature maiden takes control of her destiny, commits to goals, and creates a solid identity for herself, rather than relying on the approval of others. Once this change occurs, the maiden can harness the full seductive potential of her dominant archetype. Mature maidens can be incredibly creative, sensual, spiritual and wise, all the while maintaining their captivating youthful intrigue.
With the Gamine Master Class Bundle You'll ...
- Leverage your natural charm and receptiveness to your advantage
- Recognize the 9 Phases of Feminine Transformation-- and know where you are in that 'cycle'
- Eliminate the stumbling blocks that ruin your natural, seductive appeal
- Ignite and express your raw, magnetic, 'lover' energy
- Get unstuck-- and figure out your life path
- Learn how other world-class Gamines leveraged their personality for success and love
- Attract people and opportunity by being MORE of yourself
- Understand the partners you naturally attract-- and powerfully navigate those relationships
- Start daily practices and make lifestyle choices that align you with your archetype
- Leverage your archetype for wealth, opportunity and abundance
Testimonials
Ayesha has been an integral resource for building myself up after my spiritual awakening. Her wisdom is a grounding force. She puts so much into what she teaches and you can tell. I've never felt so comfortable with my feminine energy like I do now, and her Feminine Odyssey course is IT.
Thandiwe Mlauli 
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Ayesha
The founder of WomenLovePower.com, Ayesha is a writer, media personality and a brave new voice for feminine power and social change. Her provocative insights on culture and sexual politics have been the subject of viral videos, and featured in national media outlets including MTV, Essence, The Michael Baisden Radio Show, AfroPunk, and Time. Having devoted a decade of study towards analyzing the unique ways that women acquire and wield power, she is a leading expert on soft power, feminine consciousness and sexual politics. Ayesha is a graduate of Yale University, and a former television journalist.
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