Phantom DNA and the Soul’s Sense of Smell

This is the fourth article in a five-part series on how your soul experiences the physical senses. In our previous articles, we discussed the senses of sight, sound, and taste. Let’s move now to the sense of smell.
Smell is Stimulated by Emotion
Smell works exactly the same way that your taste buds do. The two senses are inner connected. When a smell is ignited by the engagement of something physical, then that is the same physical reaction of your senses that we have spoken about in previous articles. The soul’s sense of smell, on the other hand, is stimulated by emotion.
When you are having a memory that stirs something inside of you and you can smell something, especially when that something isn’t physically present in the room, then that is your soul speaking to you.
Many people actually get a blending of the two components (the soul sense and the physical sense of smell) at the same time. For example, you walk into a room that you haven’t been into for a long period of time and you smell the scent of a family member who has passed. Perhaps you smell the cologne or perfume they used to wear and there is no question whose scent it is. It could even be a scent you haven’t smelled since childhood, yet you still remember it clearly and it stirs an emotional response inside of you.
When Your Soul is Calling You
The intense emotional response is your soul calling out to you. If there is not a physical being standing there emitting this smell that you are smelling then you are experiencing the energy essence of what is – or what has been – in the room. Perhaps an apparition or a ghost has been there, and you are sensing through smell their energy essence.
The Phantom Effect of DNA
Your DNA is an energetic signature that transcends the need for the body. You’ve already reached a greater level of awareness through your sense of smell – this is your soul transcending materiality.
DNA photons continue spiraling where DNA was once previously. This wave of light being energy creates a phantom of where the DNA was in the first place. This is why you can still smell something from a person who is no longer there.
Your thoughts, your consciousness, your senses, are like satellite signals that can beam around the earth using electromagnetic fields – the heartbeat of the earth. See the data from Nobel-prize-winning scientist Dr. Luc Montagnier in Healing with the Source Field – Part 2 with David Wilcock.
Again, photons – the light – spiral where DNA once was, offering proof that we are light beings.
Learn more about how our energy essence remains in the room long after we leave in episodes of Wisdom Teachings with David Wilcock, one of Gaiam TV’s original shows.
Here is more scientific proof from Dr. Peter Gariaev on DNA phantoms in Beyond Cosmic Consciousness – Part 2.
Dream Sensations
Another example comes when you remember the smells you experienced when you visited a place for the first time. You may not have been consciously aware of the smells at the time, yet something much later triggers a memory and the smells come flooding back to you – even if years have passed and you’re thousands of miles away.
This happens in your dream state all the time. Without digressing too far into the subject of dreams, where do you believe the sensations come from when you dream? Have you ever seen, heard, touched, tasted, or smelled something in a dream? Most people have, although not everyone remembers their dreams.
Some humans have very emotional experiences when they dream. Dreams can be so vivid that they would swear that they have been somewhere or experienced something and there is no explanation for it. This emotional experience is the Soul’s experience.
When there is nothing physical around you at the time to warrant your reaction that is going on inside of you, then it’s your soul speaking to you.
Feelings vs Emotions
We can’t emphasize this point enough: your feelings are based upon that which is physical. For the most part, they are shallow and fleeting and are easily influenced and changed. Feelings are mostly what’s on the surface, so to speak. An emotion, on the other hand, is the deep resonating experience. It is the expressive and sensory system of the soul.
The emotions that you feel are the deep experiences that are carried with you from lifetime to lifetime, and existence to existence. An emotion is thought in motion. It literally sends an electrical current throughout your embodiment and is felt as an experience. That is why you take emotions with you when you leave this realm.
Your feelings are surface, fleeting, and forgotten, and in the human experience, they are continually changing from moment to moment. They tend to be in reaction to the things going on around you in the illusion. That is why we say they are related to the physical or the physical goings-on that you are doing at that moment in time.
It’s not that you don’t have an emotional experience every time you do something physical; you actually do. But it is the intense emotional experience that moves you that we are referring to in this series.
Remember Your Origins
Isn’t it rather amazing that we have set up for ourselves all these little “helpers” to aid us in experiencing more of what is going on around us? These helpers are your senses! They expand you, shift you, and help you in your creating. They are designed to remind you of who you really are…a LIGHT Being having a PHYSICAL experience.
Most humans don’t live in this perspective and have forgotten their origins. Your embodiment is an incredible mapping system to your soul. If you can come to know this and to embrace this knowing, it will expand you.
We humans take so very much for granted. When we age or manifest disease or decay in our bodies, we forget the incredible senses we retain. It is those senses that can aid us in our continued journey toward enlightenment.
When we’re distracted by pain, it is common to forget the automated system in our body that still remains in place. Our senses seem so simple and yet are so complex. We should honor each of them and hold them in our hearts with gratitude, knowing that despite all that goes on in the physical we truly remain light embodiments for all eternity.
As you reach for expanded states of consciousness, it is the senses that will take you there. In all the physical things that we do as humans, we have forgotten that. Hopefully, these discussions are igniting your senses within and expanding you to greater heights as your experience continues on this earthly plane of existence.
The Hero’s Journey and the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot

The Hero’s Journey, described by Joseph Campbell, and the 22 major arcana of the tarot, share a profound symbolic connection. This archetypal journey guides us through challenges, lessons, and transformations that lead us to self-realization. In this article, we explore how each major arcana card in the tarot corresponds to a stage of the hero’s journey, and how you can use these cards to guide your spiritual transformation.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Hero’s Journey and How Is It Related to the Tarot?
- The 22 Major Arcana and Their Correspondence to the Hero’s Journey
- We Are All the Heroes of Our Journey
What Is the Hero’s Journey and How Is It Related to the Tarot?
The hero’s journey is a concept developed by Joseph Campbell that describes a series of universal stages that a person goes through to achieve personal transformation. This archetype appears in myths and legends from various cultures and represents the process of facing challenges, finding allies, and returning transformed. The 22 major arcana of the tarot, for their part, symbolize similar stages on the path toward enlightenment and self-knowledge.
The Fool card initiates the journey in the tarot, symbolizing the beginning of an adventure full of potential and freedom. It represents the hero who, carefree, sets out into the unknown, driven by a desire for exploration and self-discovery. As the journey unfolds, the hero encounters cards like the Magician, who grants skills, and the Empress and the Emperor, who provide wisdom and power necessary to continue the journey.
Each tarot card not only represents a stage of the hero’s journey but also offers valuable spiritual and psychological lessons. For example, the High Priestess invites us to look within and trust our intuition, while the Tower represents moments of crisis that, although painful, are essential for growth and renewal.
In the series Mystery Teachings of the Tarot, available on Gaia, Theresa Bullard explores this deep connection between the tarot and the hero’s journey, offering a guide for using these cards as tools for self-discovery and personal growth. This series provides a unique perspective that enriches our understanding of the tarot and its application in everyday life.
The 22 Major Arcana and Their Correspondence to the Hero’s Journey
The 22 major arcana of the tarot correspond to the stages of the hero’s journey, providing a symbolic map that guides individuals through their process of personal transformation. Each card represents a key moment in this journey, from the beginning full of potential and uncertainty to the culmination of wisdom and realization. Through this path, the major arcana help reflect the experiences and lessons necessary for spiritual growth and self-reflection.
The Fool: The Beginning of the Journey
The Fool represents the beginning of the hero’s journey, symbolizing innocence, potential, and the willingness to venture into the unknown. This card embodies the moment of departure, full of enthusiasm and possibilities, without fear of the risks ahead. It marks the beginning of a path of self-discovery and adventure, where each step is guided by curiosity and openness to new experiences.
The Magician: The Discovery of Potential
The Magician, with mastery over the elements, symbolizes the discovery and the activation of inner potential. Here, the hero becomes aware of their skills and resources, learning to use them to transform reality. This card affirms personal power and the ability to manifest desires and goals.
The High Priestess: Intuition and Hidden Knowledge
The High Priestess, guardian of hidden knowledge, invites us to look within and trust our intuition. Her presence in the hero’s journey underscores the importance of introspection and meditation. She reminds us that many answers reside in our subconscious, waiting to be discovered in silence and contemplation.
The Empress: Fertility and Creativity
The Empress, a symbol of fertility and creativity, embodies growth and manifestation in the physical world. She represents the phase in the journey when ideas and projects begin to flourish. Her energy drives us to nurture our visions with love and dedication, allowing them to develop fully.
The Emperor: Power and Authority
The Emperor, with his power and authority, teaches the importance of structure and control. In the hero’s journey, there comes a moment when it is essential to set boundaries and make firm decisions. This card guides us to take responsibility and build a solid and stable life through discipline and organization.
The Hierophant: Teaching and Tradition
The Hierophant represents teaching and tradition, suggesting that the hero must seek wisdom from established sources. Masters, sacred texts, and cultural traditions offer guidance and accumulated knowledge. This card reminds us of the importance of learning from those who came before and using that understanding to advance spiritually.
The Lovers: Choice and Commitment
The Lovers reflect a crucial point in the hero’s journey, where important decisions must be made based on love and integrity. They symbolize choice and commitment, highlighting the need to balance desire with responsibility. This card urges us to align our actions with our deepest values.
The Chariot: Determination and Victory
The Chariot is a symbol of determination and victory, indicating a significant advance in the hero’s journey. Overcoming obstacles with confidence and control is key at this stage. The Chariot teaches us that focus and persistence are essential to reach our goals and keep progressing along our personal path.
Strength: Courage and Overcoming
Strength, with its symbolism of courage and patience, highlights the importance of mastering emotions and overcoming inner challenges. In the hero’s journey, this card reminds us that true power does not lie in physical strength, but in the ability to control our impulses and act with wisdom and compassion.
The Hermit: Introspection and Wisdom
The Hermit invites a period of reflection and self-examination, withdrawing from the noise of the outside world. In the hero’s journey, his light guides toward inner wisdom and clarity. This card teaches us that sometimes stepping back and meditating is essential to find answers and better understand ourselves and our surroundings.
Wheel of Fortune: Destiny and Change
The Wheel of Fortune, with its unpredictable turns, represents the cycles of change and destiny in the hero’s journey. Moments of unexpected transformation, though challenging, bring new opportunities. This card reminds us that life is full of ups and downs, and accepting these changes with grace is fundamental to our growth.
Justice: Balance and Truth
Justice symbolizes the need for balance and fairness. In the hero’s journey, there comes a time to face the consequences of past actions and make just decisions. This card teaches us the importance of honesty and fairness, reminding us that every action has a consequence and that it is crucial to act with integrity.
The Hanged Man: Surrender and Sacrifice
The Hanged Man teaches us to accept necessary pauses along the path. Instead of resisting, this arcana invites us to adopt a new perspective, showing that sacrifice and surrender can open the door to deeper understanding. Letting go of control often reveals new truths.
Death: Transformation and Rebirth
Death not only marks an end but also a beginning. This arcana symbolizes the deep transformation that occurs when we leave the old behind. Though it may be painful, rebirth is essential for personal growth, illuminating a new path full of possibilities.
Temperance: Moderation and Harmony
Temperance guides us toward both internal and external balance. In the hero’s journey, learning to blend and harmonize different aspects of life is vital. This card emphasizes the importance of moderation and serenity, cultivating a constant state of peace and equilibrium.
The Devil: Temptation and Inner Shadows
The Devil confronts the hero with their own shadows and hidden desires. This arcana symbolizes the self-imposed chains and temptations that divert from the true path. Liberation comes from facing and overcoming these inner challenges, revealing one’s true nature and freedom.
The Tower: Destruction and Liberation
The Tower symbolizes destruction, liberation, and sudden revelation. In the hero’s journey, this card indicates a moment of rupture and radical change that tears down old structures and false beliefs. The Tower teaches us that, although destruction can be traumatic, it is a necessary step for true liberation and growth, allowing us to build something new and more authentic.
The Star: Hope and Inspiration
The Star offers a beacon of hope and renewal after the storm. In the hero’s narrative, it symbolizes the rebirth of faith and clarity. This arcana inspires us to maintain a positive outlook and to move forward with optimism and trust in the times ahead.
The Moon: Illusion and the Subconscious
The Moon symbolizes illusion, the subconscious, and hidden mysteries. In the hero’s journey, this card signals a period of introspection and confrontation with internal shadows and deep emotions. The Moon teaches us to navigate through uncertainty and trust our intuition, revealing hidden truths and challenging surface perceptions.
The Sun: Clarity and Success
The Sun shines with clarity and vitality, signaling the culmination of challenges with success and joy. It represents the illumination and happiness that follow difficult times. Celebrating achievements and the clarity attained is an important step in the hero’s journey.
Judgement: Renewal and Awakening
Judgement calls for deep evaluation and spiritual awakening. This arcana marks a moment of reflection on past actions and the movement toward a renewed purpose. Being reborn with a new sense of clarity and purpose is vital for the hero’s evolution.
The World: Fulfillment and Completion
The World symbolizes fulfillment, achievement, and complete integration. In the hero’s journey, this card represents the realization of goals and the wholeness that comes with integrating all learned lessons. The World teaches us that the culmination of the journey brings a sense of completeness and satisfaction, marking the end of one cycle and the beginning of new adventures.
We Are All the Heroes of Our Journey
Each one of us is on a unique journey of discovery and transformation, facing challenges and gathering wisdom along the way. Like the hero in the classic narrative, we all encounter obstacles that test us and push us to grow. These difficult moments, though challenging, are essential for our development and help us discover our inner strengths.
The tarot, with its 22 major arcana, serves as a symbolic guide that reflects our own experiences and stages of growth. Each card offers a lesson and a mirror in which we can see our own lives and internal processes. By understanding and applying these teachings, we can navigate our paths with greater awareness and purpose.
Moreover, recognizing that we are on a journey similar to the hero’s gives us a broader and more compassionate perspective toward ourselves and others. We come to realize that trials and tribulations are a natural part of the path, and that each challenge is an opportunity to learn and evolve. This understanding allows us to face our struggles with a more positive and resilient attitude.
Through the hero’s journey, we find the motivation to keep moving forward, knowing that each stage brings us closer to our true self. In the end, we are all heroes of our own story, capable of overcoming any adversity and achieving fulfillment and personal realization. This journey reminds us that, regardless of the challenges, growth and transformation are always within reach.