Chakra is a Sanskrit Word which means Wheel of
Light
Chakras are the main energy points of the
body. They are
1.
The Crown Chakra: Colour - Violet
It is the entry
point for those energies that flow through the body and eventually meet up with
the Root Chakra. . It is the Chakra of Divine purpose, the Chakra of destiny. It
balances the interior and the exterior and brings them into a harmonious whole.
This Chakra is said to be your own place of connection to God. Associated
crystals include Amethyst; Diamond and Topaz
2.
The Brow Chakra: Colour - Indigo
This is the energy of spirituality and is the location
of the subconscious mind. This Chakra is used to question the spiritual nature
of our life. It is the Chakra of question. Our inner vision is contained here,
inner dreams gifts of clairvoyance, wisdom and perception. The dreams of our
life are held in this Chakra. The psychic and intuitive sense. the intuitive
insight that transcends the five body senses and the limitations of time and
space. Extra sensory perception. Pituitary gland. Activates the nervous system.
The element is light. Associated crystals include Blue Lace Agate,
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Turquoise.
3.
The Throat Chakra: Colour Blue
It is the Chakra of communication,
expression and judgement. Should you experience problems with your throat, it is
sometimes said that if you draw the colour blue to this area it will help you
say what needs to be said. The identification and expression of the
individual will. The clarification of our special need and the expression of
this to others. Speech and communication. Creative expression. Thyroid,
Parathyroid, throat. The element is ether. Associated crystals include
Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Blue Topaz,
Turquoise.
4.
The Heart Chakra: Colour Green
It is the centre of love, harmony and
peace. The Asians say that this is the house of the soul as it deals with issues
of the soul. It is through this Chakra that we fall in love. We fall in love
through our heart Chakra, then that emotion moves to the emotional centre, the
solar plexus, then to the sexual Chakra for strong feelings of attrations, then
to the base, which promotes feelings of wanting to settle down. We don't fall up
in love - we fall down! Love, compassion and forgiveness. Validation of
self and others. Ability to connect and relate to others. The radiation of
warmth and love to those we meet. Hope/Arrogance. Self esteem/vanity.
Repentance. Circulation of our vitality socially and physically through the
bloodstream. Heart, thymus gland, circulatory system and lungs. The element is
air. Associated crystals include Aventurine, Bloodstone, Carnelian,
Chrysoprase, Emerald, Gold, Jade, Kunzite, Malachite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz,
Tourmaline.
5.
The Solar Plexus: Colour Yellow
Personal emotions are carried in this Chakra.
Feelings of personal power, anger and hostility. Your sensitivity is stored
here. It is the seat of your emotional living. Associated crystals include
Aquamarine; Citrine and Smokey Quartz
6.
The Abdomen: Colour: Orange
It represents your sexuality, creativity,
emotions of anger, resentment and frustration. Ability to relate sense of
self to another. Ability to respond. The element is Water.
Associated crystals include Agate; Carnelian; Gold; Smokey Quartz.
7.
The Root Chakra: Colour Red
It's the Chakra closest to the earth and
represents earthly grounding. Fear is felt in this Chakra and it controls your
fight or flight response. It is the Chakra of physical survival. Survival
and self preservation instincts. Groundedness/disconnectedness.
Security/insecurity. Connectedness to the earth. Ability to live on the physical
plane. Sense\se of life purpose/aimlessness. Spinal column, kidneys and
bones. The element is earth. Associated crystals include Agate,
Bloodstone, Garnet, Red Jasper, Obsidian, Onyx, Smoky Quartz, Rhodochrosite.