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❦Pure Consciousness/The Void State; and why it’s the easiest thing ever

1. Pure Consciousness

Pure consciousness, the void state, is the infinite stillness that resides within you, beyond the noise of your mind, beyond the chatter of your daily life. It is not something you need to search for or fight to attain it is your natural state, always present and waiting for you to remember. It is the silent observer, the deep, unshakable awareness that witnesses all things but is untouched by them. It is the vast sky, clear and endless, while the clouds of thoughts, emotions, and experiences simply float by. This state is not a destination; it’s the journey of remembering who you are. It is the absence of effort, the shedding of layers, the return to your truest self. The void is where time fades and all that remains is the stillness, the pure essence of being. So don’t stress it cuz it’s simple.

2. The Illusion of Effort

We live in a world that glorifies effort. We are taught that to achieve, to grow, to be worthy, we must do. But pure consciousness is the art of undoing. It is not a thing to achieve or a task to complete; it is the simple recognition that you have been whole all along. You don’t need to labor over it, or chase after it. In fact, the more you strive, the further you drift from it. The mind tells you that peace requires work, but the truth is, peace is already here beneath the surface of your thoughts, in the depths of your being. When you stop struggling, when you stop clinging to the fleeting waves of your mental landscape, you find that the ocean of pure consciousness has always been still and waiting for you. It was never out of reach. It has always been the space you breathe, the air you exist within.

3. Letting Thoughts Flow Like Rivers

In pure consciousness, you are not bound by your thoughts, nor are you defined by them. Thoughts arise, like waves in the ocean, but you are not the wave you are the boundless water. Emotions may stir like winds, but you are the sky. The more you detach from the stories your mind tells you, the more you experience the freedom that lies in simply observing. In the void, you learn to let go. Not by force, but by grace. There is no need to grab hold of the passing thoughts, the fleeting emotions. You simply let them come, let them go. In that letting go, you are free. Thoughts, like clouds, can float across the sky of your mind, but they do not change the sky itself. You are the sky vast, open, untouched by the weather.

4. The Lightness of Being

There is nothing you need to do in pure consciousness. There is no striving, no trying. In fact, the more you stop trying, the more you awaken to the truth of who you are. It is the stillness that exists before any thought arises, the space between breaths. It is the effortless awareness of simply being. This is where the beauty lies when you stop chasing the future, when you stop worrying about the past, when you simply are everything becomes light. There is no pressure. No need to change, to improve, to become. You are enough. In pure consciousness, you rest in the present moment, and that moment is all you need. The present is where your power lies cuz basically you are already home.

5. Accepting

Pure consciousness is also the art of surrender. It is not passive resignation, but an active acceptance of what is. Accept you are void. In the void state, you no longer fight against the current. You no longer struggle to shape reality into something that fits your desires or expectations. You surrender to what is, knowing that in this surrender, there is no loss only liberation. You stop fighting the flow of life and instead, you become one with it. You cease resisting, and in that moment of surrender, you discover an unshakeable peace. Life, in all its messy beauty, becomes a dance, and you are both the dancer and the dance. You are not separate from what happens; you are the witness, the experiencer, and the experience itself.

6. The Simplicity

The void state is where simplicity resides. It is not a place of complication, not a space filled with endless quests for meaning or purpose. It is the recognition that all of that is unnecessary. You are here, now. You are enough. In the void, the mind can no longer hold you captive with its endless distractions. In the stillness, you are free to simply be. You no longer need to grasp at external achievements or validation. You realize that all of life’s complexities are just ripples on the surface. Beneath, there is peace. Beneath, there is truth. The void is a place where all the questions fall away, where there are no answers needed, because you realize that you are the answer. You are the stillness. You are the peace. You are the awareness behind it all.

7. Pure Consciousness Is Who You Are

The deepest truth of pure consciousness is that it is you. It is the essence of who you are, the eternal self that has always existed, and will always exist. You are not separate from the void. You are the void. You are not your thoughts, your body, or your experiences—you are the awareness that holds them all. When you realize this, you stop searching for fulfillment, for meaning, for happiness outside yourself. You recognize that you are already whole. There is no need to earn it, no need to prove it. You are consciousness itself—unlimited, boundless, free. This recognition is not a distant goal; it is the simplest, most natural state you can return to at any moment.

8. Fear

The fear that “what if my family doesn’t come with me” when you shift to your desired life after the fear that “will my family die?? 🙁🙁” nooooo it’s all within you nobodies gonna die nobodies gonna disappear so calm downnn 🩷

9. Conclusion: The Easiest Thing to Do

Pure consciousness, the void state, is not something you need to strive for or work toward. It is not a destination, but a natural unfolding—a delicate blossoming that happens when you let go. Like petals slowly unfurling in the morning sun, pure consciousness reveals itself with ease, effortlessly and naturally. There is no force, no strain in its opening—just the soft, graceful unfolding of the truth of who you are. Each layer of thought, each wave of emotion, is like a petal gently peeling away, revealing the stillness beneath. At the center of all things lies the vast space of pure awareness, untouched by time or experience. You don’t need to chase it, grasp it, or push yourself to find it. It’s always been there, like the quiet center of a flower, waiting for you to notice. The petals of your thoughts, emotions, and external distractions may flutter and fall, but at the heart of it all lies the stillness of pure consciousness—the essence that has always been present, untouched by time. In the rush of life, we often forget that the beauty of a flower is not in its striving to bloom, but in the natural grace with which it does. Pure consciousness is just like that—it does not require effort or pushing; it simply is. It unfolds like a flower opening to the sun, in its own perfect time, with no urgency. When you let go of the need to force, to control, or to chase, you return to the effortless, silent blooming of your own awareness. In this space, you simply be. It’s not about doing, but about resting in the delicate simplicity of being. Each moment is a petal unfolding, revealing the truth that you are already whole, already one with the vastness of existence. No effort is needed, only the quiet trust in the process, in the natural unfolding of your own awareness. Like a flower in bloom, pure consciousness is not something to achieve—it’s the effortless, gentle return to the center of your being. It’s not about reaching for something outside of you. It is about peeling back the layers, one by one, until you reveal the truth that has always been inside. With each soft petal that unfurls, you get closer to the realization that you are the beauty, the stillness, the quiet force of nature itself. You are the flower, and the petals are just the expression of your being. Each layer you shed takes you deeper into the silence, the purity, the vastness of who you are. You do not have to force it, for just like the bloom, your awareness unfolds when you allow it to. And in that gentle, effortless unfolding, you return home to yourself, to the truth that you have always been pure consciousness, already whole, already complete. There is nothing to do. You are pure consciousness. You are void. You are god. Read that over and over until you understand.

How to Read Reversals in Tarot

Any given reversed card can mean one of three:

The opposite of the upright

The upright watered down

The upright made bad or worse

To illustrate:

If The Devil upright is “addiction”, reversed it is “overcoming addiction” — the opposite.

If the Nine of Cups is “fulfillment”, reversed it is “fulfillment delayed” — watered down.

If the Seven of Swords upright is “manipulation”, reversed it is “betrayal” — made worse.

For every reading, your intuition will tell you which one applies. But remembering these tried-and-tested lists would also be wise:

Cards that Mean the Opposite When Reversed

The Fool

The Magician

The High Priestess

The Empress

The Emperor

The Hierophant

The Lovers

Strength

The Hermit

Justice

The Hanged Man

Death

Temperance

The Devil

The Tower

The Star

The Moon

Four of Wands

Five of Wands

Eight of Wands

Ten of Wands

Two of Cups

Four of Cups

Five of Cups

Six of Cups

Eight of Cups

Queen of Cups

King of Cups

Three of Swords

Four of Swords

Five of Swords

Six of Swords

Eight of Swords

Nine of Swords

Ten of Swords

Knight of Swords

Queen of Swords

King of Swords

Three of Pentacles

Four of Pentacles

Five of Pentacles

Six of Pentacles

Seven of Pentacles

Eight of Pentacles

Queen of Pentacles

King of Pentacles

Cards that are Watered Down When Reversed

The Chariot

Wheel of Fortune

The Sun

Judgement

The World

Ace of Wands

Two of Wands

Three of Wands

Six of Wands

Ace of Cups

Nine of Cups

Ten of Cups

Ace of Swords

Ace of Pentacles

Nine of Pentacles

Ten of Pentacles

“Bad” Cards that are Made Worse When Reversed or “Good” Cards that are Made Bad

Seven of Wands

Nine of Wands

Page of Wands

Knight of Wands

Queen of Wands

King of Wands

Three of Cups

Seven of Cups

Page of Cups

Knight of Cups

Two of Swords

Seven of Swords

Page of Swords

Two of Pentacles

Page of Pentacles

Knight of Pentacles

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How to Discover Your Life Purpose with Tarot

You may have more than just one passion. But which is meant to give your soul ultimate satisfaction?

Step 1: Prepare your deck.

Remove the Major Arcana, the Pages and the Knights. Set them aside.

You should have 48 cards left: the Minor Arcana’s aces through tens, the Queens and the Kings.

Step 2: Ask 12 times.

Shuffle your cards as you ask, “What do the powers that be declare this incarnation’s purpose to be?”

Focus intently, ensuring you do not stumble on the words. In case you do, stop. Take three deep breaths, and begin the count from one again.

Step 3: Read the rogues.

If, while shuffling, certain cards jumped out of the deck, read them there and then, using the meanings you know.

They are clues from the divine. The positive-leaning cards are what will help you achieve your purpose, and the negative-leaning ones are the obstacles you need to overcome.

Step 4: See the answer.

Turn over your shuffled deck, so that the cards are facing you.

Set aside the first 11 cards from the bottom. The 12th is your answer.

Step 5: Heed your purpose.

The Aces

Your life purpose is not only to accept or love yourself, but to admire and worship it. Your past lives were filled with insecurity and self-loathing. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to set that right.

The Twos

Your life purpose is not only to experience material abundance, but to revel in it. Your past lives overflowed with nothing but scarcity and lack. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to experience the opposite of that.

The Threes

Your life purpose is not only to speak your mind but to be admired for it. You had no voice in any of your past lives. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to sing to the world and know what it is like to be applauded.

The Fours

Your life purpose is to have a family that you love and loves you back. Your past lives were filled with discord and betrayal at home. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to know what it is like to have a true family.

The Fives

Your life purpose is not only to feel but to radiate lasting happiness. Your past lives were riddled with heartbreak, misery and grief. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to smile as you conquer all your demons.

The Sixes

Your life purpose is to be healthy, both in mind and in body. Your past lives reeked of sickness and malady. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to heal yourself and live a life free of decay and disease.

The Sevens

Your life purpose is not only to love and be loved, but to spend forever with your one true love. Your past lives were cursed with loneliness. In this incarnation, the powers that be want your heart to finally fuse with another.

The Eights

Your life purpose is to hold power over others. In your past lives, you were at the bottom of the ladder. Never the leader, always a follower. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to command respect and fear.

The Nines

Your life purpose is to learn the meaning of life. In some of your past lives, you toiled. In others, you harvested. But you are yet to know what any of it meant. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to discover the answer.

The Tens

Your life purpose is to achieve fame. In your past lives, you never left a legacy. You lived and died, and nobody knew but your family. In this incarnation, the powers that be want the sun to shine on you, so you may at last be seen.

The Queens

Your life purpose is to give other souls healing and happiness. In your past lives, you have known love, joy and fulfillment. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to help others achieve what you have already enjoyed.

The Kings

Your life purpose is to unveil the other side. In your past lives, you were worldly. Nothing but the material mattered to you. In this incarnation, the powers that be want you to glimpse the supernatural and live beyond the physical.

summing up all of my posts, in one phrase: discipline will get you places.

humans are creatures of habit. if all you’ve been used to your whole life is speaking negatively to yourself, procrastinating on projects, not setting priorities, ignoring responsibilities, not putting the quality of your life first, you can’t expect to move mountains if you refuse to continue on a new path you set for yourself. no one is saying it’s going to be an easy, pretty, pink sparkly process but stop making it a habit to give up after something goes wrong or a mistake is made. this is not a race or a graded assignment that needs to be perfect, this is life; a personal journey. stop thinking that failure is fatal. it’s nothing but an opportunity to learn and grow. that is how you become successful. you have the chance to live the life you dream of. it’s up to you to get up and keeping going. make that choice time and time again no matter what it takes. you can do this.

Chakras, Elements, & Tarot: A Masterpost

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Hello Dear Ones,

With respect to the individual chakra posts I reblogged from @mychakraisout yesterday, I wanted to somewhat consolidate that information to further show the link between the Tarot suits, the elements, and the chakra system.

I also wish to apply my knowledge of the Tarot; plus what I’ve learned in my Reiki certification thus far in this post. There may be discrepancies or differences between what myself and others post. That’s the beauty of learning and a variety of schools of thought. The object here is to foster connection through diversity and mindfulness. Our readerships can take from and adapt what they glean from our posts as they wish to.

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The Tarot, as we know, is a powerful divinatory tool and a source for inner insight and wisdom that can manifest in our physical bodies and the world.

Reiki’s healing and wisdom is for both the physical and metaphysical bodies; harmoniously integrating the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Combined, the chakra system, and the Tarot as well, are not only connected to the tangible elements of Earth, Fire, Water, and Air, but to Light, Source, and higher planes of consciousness.

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Let’s break this down a little further. Traditionally, the four Tarot suits correspond to the following:

Swords: Air, mental functions, thoughts, communication (all forms), rationalization, speech.

Cups: Water, emotions and emotional responses, connection, relationships, healing, spirituality.

Wands: Fire, our drive, ambition, passions, and creativity.

Pentacles: Earth, the things which stabilize us, help us to feel secure and grounded.

The Major Arcana, however, tends to deal more in the abstract and can unify the concepts of the four Minor Arcana suits.

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Bearing this in mind, let’s apply these concepts to the chakra system; first by physical location on the body:

❤️ Root: Base of the spine/lowest part of the hips.

🧡 Sacral: Ovaries/testes.

💛 Solar Plexus: Stomach, just above the navel.

💚 Heart: Center of the chest.

💙 Throat: Base of the neck.

💜 Third Eye: Between the eyebrows.*

💟 Crown: Top of the head. *

*Though the chakras have physical access and healing points on the body, once you get past the throat chakra, you are working with your metaphysical/astral body. It extends 3-6 feet from your corporeal body, and the subsequent chakras connect to divine guidance, knowingness, intuition, compassion, and Source itself, from which Reiki energy flows. These chakras also reflect Light; the combination of all elements (Earth, Fire, Water, and Air) and pertain to the more nebulous Major Arcana in the Tarot, as opposed to the specifics of the Minor.

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Traditionally, these are the parts of the body, psychological and metaphysical areas the chakras assist in healing; stemming from those physical placement points:

❤️ Root ❤️

Physical: Skeletal system, teeth, large intestine, kidneys, blood, adrenal cortex.

Psychological: Survival, self preservation.

🧡 Sacral 🧡

Physical: Ovaries, testicles, womb, genitals, bladder, spleen.

Psychological: Movement, connection.

💛 Solar Plexus 💛

Physical: Pancreas, digestive system, liver, gall bladder.

Psychological: The will, relationships.

💚 Heart 💚

Physical: Thymus, heart, lungs, circulatory system, arms, hands.

Psychological: Love of self/others.

💙 Throat 💙

Physical: Thyroid, parathyroid, throat, ears, mouth, shoulders, neck.

Psychological: Communication.

💜 Third Eye 💜

Physical: Pituitary gland, eyes, brow, base of the skull.

Psychological: Intuition, Imagination.

💟 Crown 💟

Physical: Hair, the head, central nervous system.

Psychological: Compassion for self/others.

Metaphysical: Spiritual love, knowingness, divine connection.

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Taking this knowledge of the chakras a step further, they are interconnected with the elements, suits of the Tarot, and the Tarot itself, as follows:

❤️ Root ❤️

Element: Earth (Stability, grounding, security.)

Tarot Suit: Pentacles.

🧡 Sacral 🧡

Element: Fire (Passion, action, drive, ambition, creativity.)

Tarot Suit: Wands.

💛 Solar Plexus 💛

Element: Water (Emotions, emotional responses, healing, connection, spirituality, relationships.)

Tarot Suit: Cups.

💚 Heart 💚

Element: Water (Emotions, emotional responses, healing, connection, spirituality, relationships.)

Tarot Suit: Cups.

💙 Throat 💙

Element: Air (All forms of communication, thoughts, rationalization, speech, mental processes.)

Tarot Suit: Swords.

💜 Third Eye 💜

Element: Light (The combination of all elements; Earth, Fire, Water, Air).

Tarot Suit: The Third Eye is not tied to a specific suit, but rather the Major Arcana. Remember that this chakra as well as the Crown deal with the metaphysical/astral body, thus a broader concept to explore.

💟 Crown 💟

Element: Light (The combination of all elements; Earth, Fire, Water, Air). The Crown is also a link to divine consciousness, Source, and all that is.

Tarot Suit: The Crown is not tied to a specific suit, but rather the Major Arcana. Remember that this chakra as well as the Third Eye deal with the metaphysical/astral body, and in this case the divine. Thus, a broader concept to explore.

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In summary, the physical body, emotional body, and metaphysical body are all intricately interconnected. They do not, and cannot, function independently of each other. As such, the Tarot can be utilized to find out which areas of these bodies need attention and healing. Once these areas are healed and balanced, we are a more complete whole. ✨