The seven major chakras
Chakras explained

CROWN CHAKRA

BROW or THIRD EYE CHAKRA

THROAT CHAKRA

HEART CHAKRA

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

SACRAL PLEXUS CHAKRA

ROOT or BASE CHAKRA

The human body contains focused and concentrated energy centers or points revolving between our physical and spiritual self. The energy centers are referred to as Chakras. Chakra is a Sanskrit

word meaning "wheel." The chakras are similar to wheels in that, they are spinning vortexes of

energy located within our physical and esoteric or subtle body in which we receive, process and

transmit universal life force energies.

The overall Chakra System is comprised of Primary (Major and Minor) and Secondary Chakras.

The Primary Chakra System has a total of twelve major chakras and one combined "set" of

Minor chakras.

The Seven Major Chakras are the most common known, with five additional chakras located

outside the physical body operating as connecting points in accordance with associated auric

layers and or esoteric bodily principles. Included in the Primary Chakra System are multiple

energy centers located in the palms of the hands, knees and soles of the feet which are known

as Minor Chakras.

A Secondary Chakra System is comprised of thirty-two energy points located within the

physical body and in the esoteric auric body layers. Each of the secondary chakras are related

to the primary "major and minor" chakras as well as to specific vertebras of the spinal column.

Each of the more recognized, seven major chakras relate to physical, emotional, mental and

spiritual energies. The seven major chakras interact with specific aspects of our consciousness

and have individual characteristics and functions. Each corresponding to various glands of the

body's endocrine system, as well as to specific colors of the seven rays, also known as the

rainbow color spectrum.

The chakras are like doorways through which emotional, mental and spiritual force flow

into our physical expressions. Doorways in which our attitudes and belief systems enter

into and create our overall body/mind structure. Energy created from mental and emotional

influences penetrates the chakras and is distributed to our bodily cells, tissues and organs.

Effective ways in which to activate, balance and energize our chakras and help sustain healthy

bodies and minds is to genuinely love ourselves and others unconditionally. Love is essentially

the greatest healer of all. As we truly open ourselves up to greater expressions of love and

selflessness, our entire state of being evolves into a higher state of consciousness and it is in

that, we find what we are all searching for-- Divine Order

FIRST CHAKRA: ROOT OR BASE

INDIAN NAME: Muladhara
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 4
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION: Base of hips and lower hips
COLOR: Red

ELEMENT/SENSE: Earth/Smell
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: ADRENAL- Spinal Column, Bones, Teeth, Nails, Anus, Rectum,
Colon, Prostate, Blood and Cell Building.

FUNCTIONS: Gives vitality to the physical body. Life-force, survival, instincts.
AROMAS: Cedar, Clove, Pepper, Vetiver.

GEMS/MINERALS: Agate, Bloodstone, Hematite, Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper,
FOODS: Proteins, Red fruits and vegetables.

VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY- KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: C / U (ooh)
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Matters relating to the material world, success, The physical
body, mastery of th body, Grounding, individuality, stability, security, stillness, health,
courage, patience.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Self-centered, insecurity, violence, greed, anger. Overly
concerned with physical survival. Tension in the spine, constipation.

SECOND CHAKRA: SACRAL PLEXUS OR NAVEL

INDIAN NAME: Svadisthana
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 6
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION: Lower abdomen to navel area
COLOR: Orange
ELEMENT/SENSE: Water/Taste
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS- Ovaries, testicles, prostate,
genitals, spleen, womb, bladder, kidneys.

FUNCTIONS: Procreation, assimilation of food, physical force, vitality, sexuality.
GEMS/MINERALS: Carnelian, coral, gold, calcite, amber, citrine, gold topaz, peach
aventurine, moonstone.

FOODS: Liquids, Orange fruits and vegetables.
VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY - KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: D / O (home)

QUALITIES/LESSONS: Giving and receiving, emotions, desire, pleasure, sexual and
passionate love, change, movement, assimilation of new ideas, health, family, tolerance,
surrender, personal creativity. Working in harmony and creatively with others.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Over indulgence in food or sex, sexual difficulties, confusion,
purposelessness, jealousy, envy desire to possess, impotence, uterine and/or bladder problems.

THIRD CHAKRA: SOLAR PLEXUS

INDIAN NAME: Manipura
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 10
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION: Above the navel, below the chest
COLOR: Yellow

ELEMENT/SENSE: Fire / Sight
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: PANCREAS- adrenal glands, stomach, liver, gallbladder,
nervous system, muscles.

FUNCTIONS: Vitalizes sympathetic nervous system. Digestive system, metabolism,
emotions.
GEMS/MINERALS: Citrine, gold topaz, amber, tiger eye, gold calcite, gold.

FOODS: Starches, yellow fruits and vegetables.
VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY - KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: E / O (top)

 QUALITIES/LESSONS: Will, personal power, authority, energy, mastery of desire,
self-control, radiance, warmth, awakening, transformation, humor, laughter, immortality.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Taking in more than one can assimilate or utilize. Too much
emphasis on power and/or recognition, anger, fear, hate, jealousy, Digestive problems.

FOURTH CHAKRA: HEART

INDIAN NAME: Anahata
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 12
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION:Center of chest
COLOR: Green (Secondary color is pink)

ELEMENT/SENSE: Air / Touch
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: THYMUS- Heart, circulatory system, arms, hands, lungs.

FUNCTIONS: Anchors the life-force from the higher self. Energizes the blood and
physical body with life-force. Blood circulation.
GEMS/MINERALS: Emerald, green and pink tourmaline, malachite, green jade,
green adventurine, chrysoprase, kunzite, rose quartz, ruby, fluorite,moldavite.

FOODS: Green fruits and vegetables.
VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY - KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: F / Ah

QUALITIES/LESSONS: Divine and unconditional love, forgiveness, compassion,
understanding, balance, group consciousness, oneness with life, acceptance, peace,
openness, harmony, contentment.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Repression of love, emotional instability, unbalanced,
heart problems, circulatory disorders.

FIFTH CHAKRA: THROAT

INDIAN NAME: Vishudda
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 16
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION: Throat area
COLOR: Blue (sky blue)ELEMENT/SENSE: Ether / Sound
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: THYROID - parathyroid, hypothalamus, throat, mouth.
FUNCTIONS: Speech, sound, vibration, communication.
GEMS/MINERALS: Turquoise, chrysocolla, chalcedony, blue sapphire, celestite,
blue topaz, sodalite, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, azurite, kyanite.
FOODS: Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables.
VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY - KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: G / Eh
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Power of the spoken word. True communcative skills.
Creativeness in speech, writing and the arts. Integration, peace, truth, knowledge,
wisdom, loyalty, honesty, reliability, gentleness, kindness.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Communication and/or speech problems. Knowledge used
unwisely, ignorance, lack of discernment, depression, thyroid problems.

SIXTH CHAKRA: BROW OR THIRD EYE

INDIAN NAME: Anja
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 2 or 96
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION: Center of forehead, between eyebrows
COLOR: Indigo (dark blue)
ELEMENT/SENSE: Light / Intuitiveness or ESP
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: PINEAL or PITUITARY- left eye, nose ears
FUNCTIONS: Vitalizes the lower brain (cerebellum) and central nervous system.
Vision.
GEMS/MINERALS: Lapis lazuli, azurite, fluorite, sodalite, quartz crystal, sapphire,
indicolite tourmaline.

FOODS: Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables.
VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY - KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: A / Ee
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Soul realization, intuition, insight, imagination, clairvoyance,
concentration, peace of mind, wisdom, devotion, perception.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Lack of concentration, fear, cynicism, tension, headaches,
eye problems, bad dreams, Overly detached.

SEVENTH CHAKRA: CROWN

INDIAN NAME: Sahasrara
NUMBER OF LOTUS PETALS ASSOCIATED: 1,000 or 972
PHYSICAL BODY LOCATION: Top of the head
COLOR: Violet or White

ELEMENT/SENSE: Thought / Will
ASSOCIATED GLANDS: PINEAL - cerebral cortex, central nervous system, right eye.
FUNCTIONS: Vitalizes the upper brain (cerebrum)
GEMS/MINERALS: Amethyst, alexandrite, purple fluorite, sugilite, quartz crystal,
diamond, selenite,
FOODS: Purple fruits and vegetables. Associated with fasting.
VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY - KEYNOTE / VOWEL SOUND: B / Ohm

QUALITIES/LESSONS: Unification to the higher self. Oneness with the infinite.
Spiritual will, inspiration, unity, divine wisdom and understanding, idealism, selfless
service. Perception beyond space and time. Continuity of consciousness.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Lack of inspiration, confusion, depression, alienation, hestitation
to serve, senility.


 EIGHTH CHAKRA: MEMORY or TIME CONTINUUM

LOCATION: Above crown of head
COLOR: Magenta, Silver
ASSOCIATION: Time Contiuum of soul memories. Knowledge of life purposes,
power symbols and Akashic records.

         NINTH CHAKRA: SOUL STAR
LOCATION: Above crown of head
COLOR: White, Silver
ASSOCIATION: Soul purpose, life tasks and pre-destined soul contracts.

TENTH CHAKRA: GROUNDING

LOCATION: Below base of feet
COLOR: Earth Tones: Brown, Deep Red, Olive Green, Deep Yellow
ASSOCIATION: Balance in oneself and feeling connected to the earth.

ELEVENTH CHAKRA: ETERNAL or ETERNAL SOUL

LOCATION: Above crown of head
COLOR: White, Turquoise, Purple, Violet, Indigo,
ASSOCIATION: To experience contact with the essence of one's eternal soul.

TWELFTH CHAKRA: UNIVERSAL MIND

LOCATION: Above crown of head
COLOR: White, Silver, Gold
ASSOCIATION:To exist in divine order, and in oneness with God, the Universal
Consciousness.

by - Catherine Campbell

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