Intro To The Chakras

Intro To The Chakras

A chakra is an energy center in the human body that receives, processes and transmits information about particular aspects of being and experience. The Sanskrit word “chakra” literally means “wheel,” which is an apt name for these energy portals since they rotate in a circular fashion just like a wheel. It helps to think of the chakras as revolving doors between the human body and the outside world.

Once a human being suffers in life, the Chakras get effected and at times when the suffering prolongs, it leads to serious negative blocks and may also lead to life threatening issues, as the sufferings increases it leads to de-generation of chakras resulting into various medical, physical financial, emotional, etc issues, if not cured on time can prove fatal

As the energy moves upward and downward in a swirling fashion, it makes one full rotation for each chakra so that the front body chakras typically spin clockwise (“masculine”) and the back body chakras typically spin counter-clockwise (“feminine”).

In the most commonly accepted chakra model, the seven main bodily chakras are:

1st Chakra – Tailbone(Root) – Red – “Muladhara”
2nd Chakra – Sacral – Orange – “Svadisthana”
3rd Chakra – Solar Plexus – Yellow – “Manipura”
4th Chakra – Heart – Green – “Anahata”
5th Chakra – Throat – Blue – “Visuddha”
6th Chakra – 3rd Eye – Indigo – “Ajna”
7th Chakra – Crown – Violet – “Sahasrara”

Here is a general description of the characteristics of all the chakras, along with suggestions on how to balance them. As you read about each chakra, consider its masculine or feminine nature.

Chakra One: Muladhara (Root)

Location: Tailbone

Color: Red

Element: Earth

Gland: Adrenals (fight or flight response)

Sense: Smell

Seed Sound: Lam

Some Gems: Garnet, tourmaline, Hematite & Red Jasper

Some Essential Oils: Patchouli and Cinnamon

Primary Characteristics: Survival, security, safety, stability, patience, physical sturdiness, ability to meet one’s basic needs and “stand on one’s own”, career and financial success.

Related Ailments: Any issues relating to the feet, knees, tailbone, bones or skin, intestinal and elimination disorders, such as constipation, diarrhea, spastic colon or hemorrhoids.

Angel: URIEL

Chakra Two: Svadisthana (Sacral)

Location: Pelvis

Color: Orange

Element: Water

Quality: Feminine

Gland: Testes/Ovaries (Reproduction)

Sense: Taste

Seed Sound: Vam

Some Gems: Carnelian

Some Essential Oils: Jasmine & Sandalwood

Right: To feel

Primary Characteristics: Sexuality, creativity, reproduction, adaptability, emotional release.

Related Ailments: Low back pain, hip joint problems, abdominal distention, genital diseases, urinary or bladder infections, menstrual problems or reproductive issues, prostate problems.

Angel: Gabriel & Chamuel

Chakra Three: Manipura (Solar Plexus)

Location: Solar Plexus

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

Quality: Masculine

Gland: Pancreas (assimilation and digestion)

Sense: Sight

Seed Sound: Ram

Some Gems: Tiger’s Eye, Citrine

Some Essential Oils: Jasmine , Sandalwood

Primary Characteristics: S Personal power, confidence and “can do” attitude, mental agility, ability to differentiate, ability to shine one’s own light and to lead effectively.

Related Ailments: Issues with the stomach, liver, pancreas or gall bladder, diabetes or hypoglycemia, digestion issues, chronic fatigue.

Chakra Four: Anahata (Heart)

Location: Heart

Color: Green

Element: Air

Quality: Feminine

Gland: Thymus (immunity)

Sense: Touch

Seed Sound: Yam

Some Gems: Jade, Peridot, Rose Quartz

Some Essential Oils: Rose, Jasmine ,Rose Mary

Primary Characteristics: Love of self and others, compassion, kindness, peace and calm.

Related Ailments: Diseases of the heart or lungs, breathing issues like asthma, allergies or sleep apnea, aches in the chest or upper back, hypertension, pneumonia, circulatory issues or immune system disorders.

Angel: Raphael | Chamuel

Chakra Five: Visuddha (Throat)

Location: Throat

Color: Blue

Element: Sound/Vibration

Quality: Masculine

Gland: Thyroid (and parathyroid)

Sense: Hearing

Seed Sound: Ham

Gems: Turquoise, Lapiz Lazuli

Essential Oils: German Chamomile ,Lemon

Primary Characteristics: Expressing one’s deepest truth and creativity from the soul, integrity in all areas, living one’s dharma and experiencing unlimited abundance.

Related Ailments: Problems with mouth, jaw, neck and shoulders, over or under-active thyroid, laryngitis, swollen glands or tonsils, gum disease.

Angel: Michael

Chakra Six: Ajna (3rd Eye)

Location: Above brows between the eyes

Color: Indigo (deep, purplish blue)

Element: Light

Quality: Feminine

Gland: Pineal (senses light)

Sense: “6th Sense” (Intuition and E.S.P.)

Seed Sound: Om

Gems: Lapis lazuli, sapphire, azurite

Essential Oils: Lavender, Rose Mary

Primary Characteristics: Wisdom, imagination, vision, deep discernment, perception that transcends duality, creating equanimity and peace.

Related Ailments: Reoccurring headaches or migraines, eye problems, sleeping disorders, neurological disorders, strokes or depression.

Angel: Raziel

Chakra Seven: Sahasrara (Crown)

Location: Just above the crown of the head

Color: Violet to White

Element: Space/Energy

Quality: Non-Dual/Unified

Gland: Pituitary (master regulatory gland)

Sense: Beyond senses – pure connection with the Divine

Seed Sound: Silence

Gems: Diamond, Clear quartz, amethyst

Essential Oils: Jasmine , Sandalwood , Rose Mary

Primary Characteristics: Total experiential connection to the Universal Life Force, grace, beauty and bliss.

Related Ailments: Mind ailments – both physical and mental, nervous system disorders, pituitary problems.

Angel: Zadikel