In Jungian psychology, the masculine aspect of the female psyche, representing qualities like logic, assertiveness, independence, and spiritual seeking. It influences how women relate to men and their own capacity for decisive action and intellectual pursuits.
From Latin 'animus' meaning 'mind, spirit, courage.' Jung used this term as the counterpart to anima, describing the unconscious masculine principle in women. The concept reflects his belief that psychological wholeness requires integrating both masculine and feminine qualities.
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