Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume - 4, issue 12, 1 June 2020 | Page 19

Apart from the Tantric and Taoist sexual energy practices, there are
countless other references to the hidden powers within sex. Kabbalah, for
instance, sees sexual desire as the deepest spiritual expression one can
have. And in Yogic philosophy, our pure sexual energy is dormant until
awakened in its highest form known as “Kundalini.”
Many esoteric groups also practice something called “Sex Magick,” which is
connected to psychiatrist Carl Jung’s notion of sexual alchemy (similar to
Freud’s sexual sublimation). In Sex Magick, it is taught that with enough
will, we can transform the raw energy of our libidos into the transcendent
power of creativity.
Sexual Energy = Intense Creativity
Frequent sex has often been perceived, in many religious traditions, to be a
kind of distraction. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying
regular sex, there’s so much more to the libido then just getting off
(orgasming).
Sex, other than being a source of pleasure, can also be channeled into any
form of creation – from writing that book you’ve been meaning to pen to
mastering the art of intuition. As sexual energy is creative energy, it makes
sense to make the most of its innate benefits. Just look at the likes of
Immanuel Kant, Lewis Carroll, and even Emily Dickinson – all practitioners
of sexual transmutation (in their own way)!
It’s true that after having sex, we feel more relaxed – and this is because
the body’s energy and motivation have been temporarily depleted. But
imagine what would happen if you used that burst and release of sexual
energy toward fulfilling a dream or goal. There are many ways to do this.
Visualisation is probably the most common method (we’ll explore more
practices soon).
Sexual Energy = Spiritual Transformation
There are two sides to the path of sexual transmutation: sexual abstinence
and sexual expression. What path you decide to walk depends on your
libido, character, and personal needs.
Regardless of what path you choose, your sexual energy can be channeled
toward feeling closer to the Divine and more in touch with your Soul.
Indeed, the moment of orgasm is a holy glimpse into the Divine – it is a