Let’s review some of the qualities of shadow or ‘shadow consciousness’ (which is also the ‘actual’ toxic, not to be conflated with Dark);
The selfish, destructive, forceful, coercive, malevolent, stealing, lying, greedy, entropic, disorienting, dishonoring, cheating, defrauding, scamming, siphoning, harvesting, looting, raping, pillaging, murder, harassing, backstabbing, de-throning, vindictive, gaslighting…(the list goes on) and generally all forms of ‘evil’ and that which takes away from life (exempting ie. killing from what should be karmic-free self-defense) or that which violates free will and sovereignty (basically in any dimension).
And yes, the Gene Keys spectrum of consciousness covers 64 specific shadows.
This can be VERY illuminating to ‘understand’ shadow and do forms of ‘shadow work‘. Being mindful with precisive (I always make up new words) clarity is a part of this to get to the energetic truth signature that is universalized.
Although Gene Keys doesn’t talk about ‘Dark’ specifically, generally the DARK is actually GOOD because what I’m referring to is the PURIFIED DARK which is ABSENT of Shadow.
With true Divine Union it’s worth mentioning that there is NO shadow aspect with the Immortal Beloved nor with Communion-Truth itself; yet with mortal humanity and consciousness in general, there is.
I mean; it’s really kind of problematic because much of Christianity and religion in general confuses and conflates Dark ‘AS’ Shadow and demonizes anything ‘Dark’ (including Eros) as ‘sin’, ‘immoral’ and puts it in the shadow spectrum.
This lack of consciousness around true, healthy DARK principle creates all kinds of suppression, denial, oppression, fracture, passive-aggressiveness, even greater cultural shadow by DENYING the Dark and Dark Truth (including the Dark Truth OF Communion codes because most of religion doesn’t acknowledge the divine feminine aspect let alone Her Dark consciousness spectrum).
There’s a difference between having shadowy thoughts (which every does as human) and acting out upon them (which is the real shadow or ‘sin’ if it has a negative consequence per se).
Dark IS closer to Shadow….and that’s why it also takes more general mastery to work with the Dark. Lightworkers themselves have to manage and or/own any shadow so that it never interferes with their actual work (ideally); to hold pristine temple space.
Actual voodoo (as I understand it) and black magic deals in the Shadows or Shadow arts (b/c it interferes with free-will karma as forms of ‘force’).
This isn’t pure Dark which is sovereign. Dark Goddess actually is very powerful and is a protector FROM shadow, although that requires a pure relationship with Her truth and not everyone is stable enough to not allow shadow entities to come in.
Anything dealing with force, manipulation, coercion, violation and such are generally shadow consciousness.
Generally all forms of tyranny are sourced in shadow consciousness; having ‘power over’.
Yes; the collective masculine and feminine have SHADOWS.
The SHADOW of the patriarchy is oppressive. The SHADOW of the feminine is incredibly destructive for the Dark Mother (actually Shadow Mother because She has been hijacked by demonic forces eats Her own children and sells them into slavery). I won’t even put that imagery here but you might imagine..
Because shadow consciousness is so pervasive (and the 64 shadows awareness helps us to be conscientious of them);
IDEALLY WE SHOULD ALL live from Light and Dark consciousness while owning, dissolving, mitigating or managing any remaining shadow.
The world would then live more in siddhic Harmony and Peace. (Gene Keys is brilliant and let’s us alchemize these shadows of collective and individual consciousness through contemplation and transmutational alchemy).
These shadows may seem like ‘behavioral’ issues or ‘psychological’ but really they are qualities with energetic frequencies in the 4th dimension that then influence thought and action.
In other words there are actually ‘spirits’, entities or even assigned demons which represent these energetic qualities that can then influence people’s thoughts and behaviors.
Demons and types of demons (like incubus, succubus) are usually the heavier entities with shadow (and sometimes a mix of Dark and Shadow) qualities and concentrated power.
There is also the ‘spirit’ of greed or ‘lust’ and demons associated with it. These can be removed like in the energy healing tune-up portion of every activation session I offer (siddhic and archetype activations).
Spiritual warfare exists in the astral realm which includes between Angels and Demons and this is more specifically Light vs. Shadow (while the Dark itself largely gets ignored).
Certain archetypes like ‘Jezebel’ have a shadow ‘spirit’ or iconic psychic egregore or demonic power behind them that are sourced in Shadow like dethroning, destruction, interference, manipulation, etc.
It can be good to be mindful of all of this ‘just enough’ instead of denying them.
The collective iconic masculine ‘Tyrant’ archetype is also shadow based but never reaches 5th dimension because it is too dense (along with other archetypes like Murderer, Psychopath, Fraudster).
Some cultural constructivist lower dimensional (astral and 3D/physical) archetypes like ‘Social Justice Warrior’ seem to be virtuous yet energetically are sourced predominantly in Shadow especially the Shadow of Division.
Yes; Gene Keys is actually brilliant at analyzing the behavioral and energetic reality of where things are at.
Gene Keys provides wonderful insights into Shadow consciousness.
We can look at the 64 shadows in the spectrum of consciousness to get an idea of what unique signatures OF shadow are at play individually, collectively and in different egregores (or collectives of astral power like ‘SJWs’, ‘Blue-pill Democrats’, ‘actual Nazi’s’, ‘incels’ or ‘Freemasons’).
In politics, both ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ are largely shadow-grid driven. You just have to reference something like the Gene Keys with an eye for psychic truth, to start seeing the actual energetic interplay that’s going on.
I was the first one I knew to take Gene Keys and apply it to the collective. For example, when the p.landemic hit in 2020 I did a facebook post where 6 weeks into it I counted 55 shadows that were active in the collective (and some would say greatest psy-op ever and I wouldn’t disagree with that).
FIFTY-FIVE signatures of shadow consciousness (including);
Division
Intolerance
Control
Disorientation
Distraction
and MANY more…
..Were ACTIVE and activated in Western and global CONSCIOUSNESS with COVID and the response.
Because I could see what was going on and for numerous reasons; I refused to take part on it (and remain unvaxxed).
Retro-spectively, I counted 15 shadows that were active in the collective before ‘the global shutdown’ > and then the 55 specific shadows which is also a sign of the collective psyche balancing itself out from living in so much Light of technological innovation and evolution.
It’s worth mentioning that ideological Marxism and identity politics are foundationally rife with shadow-play (as well as politics in general).
Virtue-signaling which is actually only creating more of its shadow of Division (Gene Key 7); but that’s an extended foray. We only have to look into the actual behavioral reality and the energy behind them.
You have your OWN shadow-grid with your hologenetic Gene Keys profile that holds many specific codes ‘n clues as to what is holding you back from living in greater satisfaction, peace, abundance and success.
Finding these out in a Gene Keys reading can be life-changing (I offer readings).
So it helps to have a conscious awareness OF shadows like with Gene Keys and also with healing and spiritual work…and we’re getting to the MAIN concept of OWNING YOUR OWN SHADOW (and the collective shadow within).
In having a more thorough understanding of Dark vs. Shadow, we want to value the ARCHETYPES as well as icons of true Power and Beauty (as well as how that can be corrupted in/to shadow).
Different archetypes can have different, unique shadows but we’re not going into that here and now other than a quick example.
Light Princess is heavenly with great Father protection, connection and Crown illumination and yet the SHADOW of Princess is entitled, bratty, superficial, bored, restless, vain (Gene Key shadows are encoded as cross-over with many archetypes); just for a reference.
The pop’s understanding of Queen is rooted mostly in shadow of ruthlessness, aloofness, bitchiness, etc. (which can act as gifts to ‘get things done but can take away from many a woman’s feminine essence channel). Grail Queen is an entirely different configuration.
Most archetypes have Light, Dark but also shadows as they embody into humanity (Muse is one of the very few who don’t have shadow, but She is also rarer to embody into women and their shadows haven’t tainted the collective understanding of Muse Herself unlike most other archetypes).
The Dark Mother archetype was hijacked millennia ago (or at least centuries) however by Shadow Forces and is more specifically the Shadow Mother so there could really be a quantum field-work task of reclamation of the Dark Mother.
So I may mention archetypes again but for now, just wanted to introduce them as a prime filter we can work with in understanding LDS for spirituality, healing and consciousness work (and world peace Rhode Island).

It’s worth mentioning that with Gene Keys; some shadows CAN become gifts like intolerance (to tyranny), judgment (in calling out tyranny), etc. but generally it’s good to be aware of the shadow spectrum consciously OR to work with someone like me or another Gene Keys certified Guide who has some good awareness which can help you start seeing and contemplating your patterns along a healing or transformational journey.
Yes, I offer 75 minute Human Design + Gene Key readings but you kinda have to snoop around the sight or ask me about it on FB to do your reading (which includes awareness on your encoded shadows). I’m not promoting them as much at the time of writing.
Shadows can FORM from past experiences with parents, societal and religious (yes religious) conditioning, traumatic experiences with men, women, lovers, idiots, you name it. The thing is that you don’t want shadow to OWN or control you.
It comes down to dissolving or managing them and OWNING THEM so they don’t harm others AS shadow or karma creating ‘sin’.
Shadow plays out in MANY ways including the suppression of the healthy Dark within the Divine (Archetypal and Siddhic) Feminine consciousness.
For many women it can be confusing to differentiate the two because their past experienced is tainted with SHADOW experiences of control, unrightful domination (vs. truly consensual), coercion, force (which many confuse with true Power), rape, lack of safety, trauma and so forth. It can be difficult to let go and TRUST into the true Dark (and that of your Immortal Beloved) b/c mortal men may continue to re-trigger shadow patterns (until you are more reunified within).
With your Beloved; this includes the SAFETY and purity of all sexual desires and Dark Communion without ANY of the past shadows you have experienced from with men (which was consciousness playing itself out in the shadow spectrum and of which something in you attracted it).
With your Beloved and HIS Dark, it is purified and you are SAFE. There is none of the previous tyranny against you.
In fact; the Dark can be what SAVES YOU or delivers you from Shadow practically speaking if you have been living in Light but are dealing with a lot of shadow and psychic attacks.
DARK creates a BUFFER to keep shadow abay. I had to reclaim my OWN Dark Truth and Eros and integrate it.
On a separate note; DARK MUSE codes are starting to come in and She has been rare in history so far. Anyways;
Many, many millions of people and entire cultures have issues because the LIGHT is glorified, the Dark ignored because they are conflating it all with Shadow.
This leads to massive repression and the general thing is; enormous Light casts large SHADOWS. These shadows can create chaos and destruction if they are not managed or integrated.
I’d argue that DARK is actually the healthy BUFFER to balance and integrate; to live in the healthy balanced ‘median way’.
As I mentioned in the precursor blog post; there’s a BRILLIANT book entitled ‘Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche’ by Robert A. Johnson.
I highly recommend it and have a lot highlighted in my kindle version. It’s also very practical.
You can get it on amazon here.