The inner masculine is often associated with qualities such as assertiveness, independence, and action-oriented behaviour. When a woman's inner masculine energy is dominant, it may manifest in a few different ways.

Martyrdom complex is the belief that one must sacrifice oneself, one's time, and one's resources for others before taking care of oneself. This behaviour stems from a belief that the self is not valuable unless it is being used to serve others.

At its core, the sacred feminine is the idea that there is a fundamental energy within the universe that is creative, nurturing, intuitive, and life-giving.