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In Hinduism and its spiritual systems of yoga and in some related eastern cultures, as well as in some segments of the New Age movement -- and to some degree the distinctly different New Thought movement - a chakra is thought to be an energy node in the human body.
The word comes from the Sanskrit "cakra" meaning "wheel, circle", and sometimes also referring to the "wheel of life". The pronunciation of this word can be approximated in English by 'chuhkruh', with ch as in chart and both instances - the commonly found pronunciation 'shockrah' is incorrect. It refers to each of the seven energy centers of which our consciousness, our energy system, is composed.
The chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness.
Finding Chakras
Chakras are the 7 main energy centers of the body according to Eastern medicine. They are in the center of the body, starting at the base of the spine and running up to the top of the head. Each chakra is associated with a certain color, multiple specific functions, an aspect of consciousness, a classical element, and other distinguishing characteristics
Root/Base Chakra - RED: Gems: ruby, garnet, smoky quartz, obsidian, onyx, jet, hematite, bloodstone, red jasper. Herbs: Cedar
Essential Oils - Clary Sage, Rosemary, Cedar wood, Clove, Frankincense, Rosewood, Cypress, Marjoram, Myrrh,
Base: Kundalini: Root Chakra:
Located at the base of the spine.
Contains the primary 8 cells that have all of the knowledge of
creation and remain the only cells in your body that do not
change in your lifetime. It grounds us in the physical world. This Chakra is closely related to the body and our ability to master it. One’s health, constitution and security are linked to this Chakra.
The Root Chakra is associated with the element of earth, and reflects something about the person's association with the earth, or how they feel about being on the earth, which we call Mother Earth.
To balance this chakra:
Dancing is very good for grounding. In the summer ,go barefoot. House cleaning and cooking is also grounding. Hug a tree , take care of your plants .
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Sex/Navel Chakra - ORANGE: Gems: carnelian, coral, agate, . Herbs:Orris Root, Gardenia
Essential Oils - Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Rose Maroc, Ylang Ylang, Petigrain, Jasmine
Spleen: Located just beneath the navel, and related to
our sexual and reproductive capacity. Blockage manifests
as emotional problems or sexual guilt.
The sense of taste is associated with this chakra, as is the element of water. The feeling of pleasure is also linked with this Chakra,
To balance this chakra:
Express your creativity, dance, move your hips, laugh , have some fun .
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Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra - YELLOW: Gems: amber, topaz citrine quartz, tiger eye, Herbs: Carnation
Essential Oils - cassia, peppermint, Lemon grass, Lemon Balm, Juniper, Amber. Chamomile, Lemon, Cypress, Thyme
Solar Plexis: Seat of Emotions. Gives us a sense of personal power
in the world. Blockage manifests as anger or a sense of victimization
This Chakra is a focus point for our force of will and our sense of transformation. Concentration and control of our personal energies originate from this point. One’s sense of power and authority, as well as self-control and discipline of the ego converge here. The element associated with this chakra is fire, and the person's relationship with the sun
To balance this chakra
Rub your belly, visualize sunshine radiating out from your solar plexus,
breathe using your diaphragm
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Heart Chakra - GREEN: Gems emerald, tourmaline, rose quartz, Herbs: Lavender Jasmine
Essential Oils - jasmine, rose Basil, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Peppermint
Heart Chakra: Blockage can manifest as immune system or heart problems, or a lack of compassion.
This Chakra also nurtures the rarified feeling of unconditional or divine love, love that goes beyond the physicalThis chakra is associated with the element of air. When someone has difficulty with air, with breathing (asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, etc.),
To balance this chakra:
Give freely your service to others , watch tender movies ,listen to romantic soft music,
play with cute kittens or puppies. Sit for a while with a baby in your arms, give someone a hug.
Give someone a reiki treatment. Most important is, love and forgive yourself.
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Throat Chakra - BLUE: Gems turquoise, lapis lazuli, chrysocolla, green aventurine. Herbs: Frankincence, Benzoin
Essential Oils - aniseed, blue chamomile, cypress, tea tree.
Lavender , Sandal wood , Neroli, Clary Sage Throat: Tied to creativity and communication. Feels pressure when you are not communicating your emotions properly.
This Chakra is linked to one’s powers of communication. Through this Chakra, one can realize truth and knowledge; honesty, kindness and wisdom
Parts of the body associated with this chakra include the throat, shoulders, and arms and hands. and the thyroid gland
To balance this chakra:
Sing, chant, hum. Listen to music that you really like.Take a walk and
look at the beautiful blue sky and breathe consciously.
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Brow/Third Eye Chakra - INDIGO:Element:Electrical or telepathic energy. Gems lapis, quartz, sodalite, blue sapphire, Herbs: Mugwort, Star Anise
Essential Oils - Camphor, Elemi, Eucalyptus .Basil, Rosemary, Jasmine, Vertvert, patchouli,
Third Eye: Pineal Gland: Is a physical eye with the capabilities of looking upward. This chakra is associated with the carotid plexus, and the nerves on each side of the face, and the pituitary gland. Headaches in the temples or center of the forehead are associated with tensions at this level.
The Brow chakra, also known as the Third Eye, is associated with extra sensory perception (ESP), This Chakra is related to our perception beyond the physical realm. Intuition, insight, imagination and clairvoyance can all be associated with this Chakra. "Third Eye" in Buddhist and other belief systems.
To balance and to awaken this chakra:
Meditate, lay down with a crystal or a small pyramid on your forehead ,visualize a indigo blue flame
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Crown Chakra - PURPLE: Element:Cosmic Energy . Gems amethyst, diamond, moss agate, white opal, moonstone, clear quartz. Herbs:Lotus, Gotu Kola
Essential Oils - lavender, rosewood
Crown: Connects you with message from higher realms. Can be experienced as a pressure on the top of the head.
This Chakra is deeply tied to the exploration of one’s consciousness and place in space and time. Oneness with the universe, your spirit and will, inspiration, divine wisdomThis chakra is also associated with a sense of direction.
The parts of the body controlled by this chakra are the pineal gland, the brain, and the entire nervous system as a system.
To balance this chakra:
Meditation, guided visualization,peaceful and quiet surroundings helps.
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To find a chakra:
Use a gemstone and circle front of body in a large circle over where a chakra should be
many gemstones will work -- Black Onyx is easiest
you can do this without a gemstone after practice but using a gemstone makes it much easier
Slowly decrease the size of circle following the energy.
With Black Onyx, you can feel where the Chakra is by where you place it on your body. One's body will tingle where chakras are.
Other gemstones can be more subtle. The gemstone simply feels like it is being lead to the Chakra.
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Single Chakra Therapy
Often one simply wants to work on a single chakra. Simply place a gemstone or strand of gemstones on a Chakra and keep them there from 3-25 minutes. Using clear optical quality quartz on chakras. However, here are the stones that others recommend on each chakra.
Root/Base Chakra: Black Onyx/Obsidian
Sex/Navel Chakra: Carnelian
Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra: Citrine
Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz/Ruby
Throat Chakra: Indigo (translucent Sodalight)/Purple Rainbow Fluorite
Brow/Third Eye Chakra: Amethyst/Aquamarine/Lapis Lazuli/Clear Quartz
Crown Chakra: Amethyst/Clear Quartz
One can always substitute clear quartz sphere or strand of frosted quartz for any chakra. Other people have different charts. Experiment. Find what works best for you! If a stone ever feels very uncomfortable, I recommend removing it.
Another way to do single chakra therapy is to take a single stone and sequentially work your way up the chakras. Ie. put malachite on your root chakra for 3-5 minutes; then on your sex chakra for 3-5 minutes, etc. This teaches you multiple things:
How a stone feels on each chakra
Which chakra it works best on (or does it feel good on all)
If the stone works well on more than one chakra
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All Chakra Therapy
The easiest therapy is to take 7 clear quartz spheres or 7 strands of frosted quartz and place them on all your chakras - starting at the base chakra and working your way up. Let them stay on your chakras for 5-25 minutes. Remove the strands in the opposite order -- starting from the crown chakra. You may wish to wear a strand of frosted quartz when done to help maintain your balance.
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Sun Sign Primary Gemstone(s)
April 20-May 21
Ruled by Mars Bloodstone
Carnelian
Garnet
Red Jasper
Taurus
May 21-June 21
Ruled by Venus Quartz
Rose Quartz
Diamond
Rhodonite
Gemini
June 21-July 21
Ruled by Mercury Emerald
Jade
Green Tourmaline
Green Aventurine
Cancer
July 22-August 22
Ruled by the Moon Agate
Moonstone
Opal
Pearls
Mother of Pearl
Blue Chalcedony
Leo
August 22-September 22
Ruled by the Sun Turquoise
Amber
Tiger Eye
Ruby
Virgo
September 22-October 23
Ruled by Mercury Emerald
Jade
Green Tourmaline
Green Aventurine Peridot
Libra
October 23-November 21
Ruled by Venus Peridot
Quartz
Chrysoprase
White Topaz
Malachite
Scorpio
November 21-December 21
Ruled by Mars Aquamarine
Tourmilated Quartz
Sagittarius
December 21-January 21
Ruled by Jupiter Yellow Topaz
Citrine
Yellow Onyx
Capricorn
January 21-February 21
Ruled by Saturn Obsidian
Black Onyx
Jet
Hematite
Navy Blue Sapphire
Aquarius
February 21-March 21
Ruled by Saturn Garnet
Labradorite
Pisces
March 21-April 20
Ruled by Jupiter Amethyst
Sugilite
Lepidiolite Mother-of-Pearl
Aries
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The seven chakras are said by some to reflect how the unified consciousness of man (the immortal human being or the soul), is divided to manage different aspects of earthly life (body/instinct/vital energy/deeper emotions/communication/having an overview of life/contact to God). The chakras are placed at differing levels of spiritual subtletly, with Sahasrara at the top being concerned with pure consciousness, and Muladhara at the bottom being concerned with matter, which is seen simply as crudified consciousness.
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