Philosophically Shaktism is very close to Shaivisim. In fact the two are often considered brother-sister tradition. Their doctrines are essentially identical. However Shaivisim emphasizes the consciousness or Shiva aspect a little more. Shaktism emphasizes the energy or active facet of the divine slightly more.
In the end, Shaivities admit Para Shiva, the highest form of Shiva, contains both Shiva and Shakti. Shaktas says Sadakhya, the highest form of the Goddess, contains both Shiva and Shakti, consciousness and energy. Some difference. Consciousness is energy-living self-awareness.
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