The Psychology of the masculine
THE OVER-CULTURE'S SELF-SERVING FALSEHOODS
and
THE TRUE INBORN SCRIPT FOR THE MASCULINE IN TWO WORLDS
For Men and For Women and For Them
A five-day residential educational training intensive with
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Réyes
Dates: September 8-13, 2026
Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, CO
Tuition: $2175 (does not include housing, transportation or meals)
Dr. Estés says her vision of the Masculine in the psyche, no matter how one identifies, is a combination of -- as she writes on her "Muddy Angels" Holy Card:
". . . TenderMan, StrongMan, & WiseMan: all are needed to survive: all in one . . ."
OVERVIEW
The actual psychology of the effective, strikingly beautiful, and multi-layered Masculine is often oversimplified, erased, or trivialized into broad stereotypes: such as the "Stoic Hero" or the "Repressed Volcano, or "Climber of Ladders," or "Restless Dummling." There are other frames that are slammed down, erroneously, on the highly variegated and luminous Masculine.
Such as forcing one trope only, wherein the Masculine is held as a set of characteristics that only preen the overculture's simplistic ideals which, too often, seem to dishonor the callings and works the Masculine carries- that is, to use these as measures: being fully alive, alert, to notice, understand, think through, plan a pathway, create a fineness, and love, wisely honor, stake boundaries-- and act accordingly.
The Masculine: traits that include, movement, honor, creativity, rising up, being at one's best, correcting trajectories, holiness, alacrity, noticing, knowing. And more.
To grasp the complexities of Masculine instincts, intuitions, developmental growth, identity--we will explore the nuanced interplay between ancient ways of the Masculine-- with the modern "identity crisis", that is, the wounds to the Masculine aspects of psyche- those which many persons grapple with today.
In this engaging and important training, Dr. Estés Réyes will illuminate the intricate dynamics of a stable balancing of the feminine and Masculine and the androgyn in the psyches for human beings.
You will learn the different layers of the Masculine in the psyche, as Dr Estés Reyés offers insights that often challenge conventional cultural narratives as well as what she calls 'certain wrong-headed, and heart-wrong' traditional ideas about the Masculine-- that ought have been questioned deeply, rather than bowed to without effective inquiry.
In reality, each psyche/soul carries a balance of twin or partnering aspects that are sometimes called 'opposites,' often meaning 'oppositional' to one another... but these axis are really two twins [often separated at birth by cultural forces, but who belong together] that is, matching elements of wholeness.
Not enemies, not opponents for which should 'win, but rather, they are honorable familiares, inborn /blood relatives with, when combined, carry powerful insights and enduring vibrant life.
The training will offer different lenses to see clearly how one can individuate and transform, rather than living in disparate clangs, and often disparaging ways.
Key Topics Covered:
The Performance' of the Masculine: Often seen as a biological state of being, 'the Masculine' that some call 'masculinity,' is often perceived as a state/status to be earned and defended. This section will delve into "The Ritual of Proof," explaining why many feel compelled to engage in providing, protecting self, or competing behaviors to affirm the Masculine-- which in fact, is much more in both resources and self-regard and regard for others.
Exploring Archetypes Beyond Alpha/Beta: Moving past the binary framework of "Alphas" and "Betas" --we examine richer archetypes that encapsulate the Masculine in the psyche. These include [and as you can see, are gender neutral]:
Healer/Leader: Embodying order, blessing others, vision leadership in both worlds.
2 Worlds Warrior: Representing discipline, boundaries, and controlled aggression.
Magian/ Wise Old Man: Symbolizing knowledge, technology, and the inner world.
Heart Visionary: Reflecting connection, aesthetics, and emotional depth.These multifaceted representations of the Masculine will highlight how the shadow aspects of these archetypes, such as the Tyrant over the Warrior, contribute to relational friction in contemporary life.
3. The Invisible Script: Explore the societal expectations that create environments of vulnerability-avoidance for many, examine "oddities" of the Masculine such as:
Fear of being “Perceived” accurately as true soul, child spirit, precious body, good mind, and deep heart.
Worry about not "Measuring up."
Anxiety surrounding deep friendships (risk of emotional exposure)
Neglecting physical self-care (the “Machine” Mentality)
Dr. Estés will guide participants through reframing these behaviors, presenting them as natural extensions of the Masculine rather than contradictions.
Utilizing stories and myths Dr. Estés Reyés, a consummate storyteller/ cantadora, will draw from the legends of
Hercules-- whom evil people tried to keep from being born, as well as sending serpents to kill him as a child;
Odysseus who had to face off with Charybdis, The Sucking Whirlpool; and Scylla, The Tower of Crashing Rocks, to save his life;
Queen Warrior of Celts,' amazing come-back-from-the-dead-ten-times': Boadicea.
Dr. Estés will reveal how to recover the treasures hidden within perceived wreckage of the psyche, promoting a vision of the Masculine as healthy beauty and utility.
This training is essential for those in relationship to one's 'twins' --as self and others, especially those guarded by an overly active or underactive Masculine presence in the psyche. It will be useful too for those raising children, daughters and granddaughters, sons, and/or grandsons, and for those seeking to reconnect with their inner own Masculine’s ways of seeing, doing, and Being.
This can be invaluable too for souls wanting deeper understandings and healing ways to balance the Masculine in what might feel like constant stress and confusion when relating to the outside world.
Join us for a transformative experience that fosters understanding, empathy, cherishing, and a return to, or first-time growth in the realm of Psychology of the Masculine.
" May all be helped to remember they arrived to Earth as one of The Blessed."
Dr. E.
SCHEDULE
September 8-13, 2026
Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, CO
TUESDAY | September 8, 2026
2:00—5:00pm Registration and orientation at Sunrise Ranch
6:00 & 6:15pm Dinner served
7:00—9:00pm Meet with Dr. Estés Réyes
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY | September 9 - 12
7:30am Breakfast
9:30am—12:00pm Meet with Dr. Estés Réyes
12:00 & 12:15pm Lunch
2:30—5:00pm Meet with Dr.Estés Réyes
6:00 & 6:15pm Dinner
7:00—9:00pm Meet with Dr. Estés Réyes
SUNDAY | September 13
7:30am Breakfast
9:30am—12:00pm Meet with Dr. Estés Réyes and evaluations
12:00 & 12:15pm Lunch
12:30pm Departure
Please arrange your travel so you can attend every meeting with Dr. Estés Réyes, September 8-13. This is a prerequisite for enrollment in this training.