An Introduction to Chakras


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chakras - an introduction

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or vortex, used to describe the energy centers of the body. Traditionally, Chakras are depicted as Lotus flowers, each with a different number of petals.

The seven main chakras are located in the etheric body and affect the flow of energy through our system. Each Chakra is associated with certain parts of the physical body as well as with aspects of emotional and spiritual development. Chakras can be activated and balanced to create a life of harmony, health and spiritual awakening.

Each chakra has its own symbol, as well as associated colours, gemstones and oils or incenses which share the same energies, which I've listed below. There are also physical symptoms which may be related to blockages in the energies of each chakra, which I've included as well.

7th chakra - crown

	symbol	thousand petalled lotus
	colour	violet, white
	stones	amethyst, clear quartz, white howlite, moonstone
	oil / incense	thyme, lavender, frankincense, labdanum, patchouli
	physical aspect	brain, nervous system
	spiritual aspect	supreme consciousness, access to the higher self
	element	astral light
	blockage symptoms	migraines, headaches, depression

6th chakra - third eye

	symbol	two petalled lotus
	colour	indigo
	stones	lapis lazuli, sodalite, iolite, selenite, sugilite
	oil / incense	thyme, honeysuckle, lavender, silver fir, mayweed
	physical aspect	pineal gland
	spiritual aspect	intuition, psychic energy
	element	inner light
	blockage symptoms	headaches, eyestrain, blurred vision

5th chakra - throat

	symbol	sixteen petalled lotus
	colour	blue, turquoise
	stones	blue lace agate, iolite, sodalite, sapphire, turquoise, aquamarine
	oil / incense	citronella, bay, geranium, rose, mayweed
	physical aspect	thyroid, thymus
	spiritual aspect	communication, creativity
	element	ether
	blockage symptoms	thyroid problems, sore throat, ear infections, skin complaints

4th chakra - heart

	symbol	twelve petalled lotus
	colour	green
	stones	green onyx, peridot, aventurine, jade, amazonite, moldavite, rhodachrosite, kunzite
	oil / incense	lavandin, mandarin, orange, jasmine, ylang ylang
	physical aspect	circulatory and respiratory systems
	spiritual aspect	unconditional love, compassion
	element	air
	blockage symptoms	heart problems, high blood pressure, insomnia, difficulties in breathing

3rd chakra - solar plexus

	symbol	ten petalled lotus
	colour	yellow
	stones	citrine, yellow calcite, sunstone, tiger's eye, topaz
	oil / incense	lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, orange
	physical aspect	stomach, liver
	spiritual aspect	emotional balance, metabolic energy, personal power
	element	fire
	blockage symptoms	digestive or liver problems, diabetes, food allergies

2nd chakra - sacral

	symbol	six petalled lotus
	colour	orange
	stones	carnelian, orange jasper
	oil / incense	cedar, silver fir, rosemary, musk, patchouli, sandalwood
	physical aspect	lower intestines, digestive system
	spiritual aspect	desires, sexuality, relationships with others
	element	water
	blockage symptoms	kidney and urinary problems, lower back pain, constipation

1st chakra - root

	symbol	four petalled lotus
	colour	red, black
	stones	garnet, red jasper, red carnelian, hematite, obsidian, black tourmaline
	oil / incense	lavender, patchouli, cedarwood, honeysuckle, cinnamon
	physical aspect	reproductive organs
	spiritual aspect	grounding, security, connection with physical body
	element	earth
	blockage symptoms	problems with legs, lower back, hips and sexual organs

A splendid source of information is www.eclecticenergies.com - there's an online test to take to find out the current state of your chakras, and some straightforward and useful exercises.

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