A map of human awareness
The Hawkins Scale of Consciousness is a logarithmic scale from 1 to 1000 that maps human states of awareness, developed by psychiatrist David R. Hawkins (1927-2012). Each level represents a distinct quality of perception, thought, and emotion, ranging from shame (20) through courage (200) to enlightenment (700+). Hawkins published the scale in his landmark book Power vs. Force.
The scale is not a judgement. It describes the field from which a person currently lives, decides, and perceives. Each level has its own logic, its own themes, and its own way of seeing the world.
| Level | State | Emotion |
|---|---|---|
| 700-1000 | Enlightenment | Pure being |
| 600 | Peace | Bliss |
| 540 | Joy | Serenity |
| 500 | Love | Reverence |
| 400 | Reason | Understanding |
| 350 | Acceptance | Forgiveness |
| 310 | Willingness | Optimism |
| 250 | Neutrality | Trust |
| 200 | Courage | Affirmation |
| 175 | Pride | Scorn |
| 150 | Anger | Hate |
| 125 | Desire | Craving |
| 100 | Fear | Anxiety |
| 75 | Grief | Regret |
| 50 | Apathy | Despair |
| 30 | Guilt | Blame |
| 20 | Shame | Humiliation |
Hawkins draws a sharp line between power (200 and above) and force (below 200). Below 200, survival mechanisms dominate: fear, control, defensiveness. At courage (200), a person begins to act from inner strength rather than reaction.
This transition matters. It marks the point where someone starts taking responsibility for their own field instead of being driven by it.
Hawkins used kinesiological muscle testing to calibrate the scale. The method remains debated in scientific circles, but it has found wide application in consciousness research and energy work.
In a biofield scan, your consciousness level is determined differently: through an energetic connection with your field, in a co-creative process. The result shows you which field of awareness you are currently living from and what developmental steps are available to you.
Your consciousness level is not a verdict. It is a bearing. It shows you:
Where you stand right now - not as a score, but as an honest reading of your energetic field.
What themes are active - each level brings its own life themes, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
Where you can go from here - a biofield scan does not just show where you are. It also points to the next steps your development is calling for.
If you'd like to explore the individual consciousness levels in more depth, read our in-depth article on the Hawkins scale.
Your biofield scan shows your current position on the Hawkins scale - alongside a chakra scan, auric field reading, personal mandala, and affirmations.
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