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The Seven Chakras

Defined

The word Chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk. It signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body which are the openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura. Each of these centers correlates to major nerve ganglia branching forth from the spinal column. In addition the Chakras also correlate to levels of consciousness, archetypal elements (Jungian concepts), developmental stages of life, colors, sounds, body functions, and more. Below is a brief description of each Chakra, including a shape and color which is considered significant. 





Chakra One: Root
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation

Located at the base of the spine, this Chakra forms our foundation. It contains earth energy, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this Chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence. If it is clogged(filled with negative energy) we will experience pain, fear, anger, hate, etc.



Chakra Two: Sacral
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification or lust. 

The second Chakra, located in the abdomen, just below the navel. Connected to the sexual organs, contains water energy, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this Chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.




Chakra Three: Solar plexus
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition 

This Chakra is known as the power Chakra , because it contains our desire, and desire manifests all things into reality. It is located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this Chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.




Chakra Four: Heart
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance

This Chakra is called the heart Chakra and is the middle Chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth Chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.




Chakra Five: Throat
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression 

This is the Chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language. Meditate on a yellow sun opening into the picture, and clearing out bad energy, and bringing in good.




Chakra Six: Third Eye
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection

This Chakra is known as the brow Chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture.Meditate on a indigo ball+ eye on forehead opening into the picture/ an eye, and clearing out bad energy, and bringing in good.




Chakra Seven:
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge This is the crown Chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. Some refer to it as a "God source." It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this Chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.
Mantras

Meditation on all of them
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