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Chakras
by Mariah Prosper
Chakras were first associated with a Goddess named Kundalini.
She is described as a sleeping serpent coiled three and a half times
around the first chakra at the base of the spine. Her name comes from
the word 'kundala', meaning coiled. In the Hindu beliefs,this Goddess,
when awakened, climbs upward, chakra by chakra, until she reaches the
crown chakra at the top of the head. As she pierces each chakra, she
brings awakening to her subject. When her journey is complete, her
subject is said to be fully enlightened.
The path through the chakras forms a vertical column, called
Sushumna, our major highway up our spine. Traveling in what appears to
be in figure eight patterns through all of the chakras are two more
subtle energy currents called Ida and Pingala, meaning sun and moon
respectively.
The rising of Kundalini through the Sushumna awakens each of
the chakras, allowing one to experience new and 'higher' states of
consciousness. For this reason, emphasis has been on the arousal of
Kundalini.
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or disk. Described as a
wheel-like spinning vortex, a chakra is an energy point of intersection
between various planes. At every joint or intersection in our body,
lies a chakra.
There are many books written on the subject of chakras, such as
"Wheels of Life" by Anodea Judith, which we recommend for a complete
understanding of chakras.
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There are seven major chakras, five 'secret' chakras, and several minor chakras which exist on many planes simultaneously.
In the human body, the chakras correspond to levels of consciousness (subtle bodies) as well as the physical.
The chakras are created by the junction of two vertical currents in our electrical system.
The lower chakras are of equal importance as the upper chakras.
Some systems of energy work only focus on the higher chakras--the heart
being the middle point of reference.
The Chakra System is the same as the "Tree of Life", a pattern
of evolution that describes dimensional shifts of consciousness. We are
presently going from the third level to the fourth.
Chakras correspond to colors, sounds, deities, dimensions and other subtle phenomenon.
The Chakra System has value for personal growth of the physical and spiritual self and is a great use in healing therapy.
The seven major chakras or levels are proportional to the
possible number of planes in a similar ratio to the seven colors of the
rainbow, seven notes of harmonic scale, and the spectrum of
electromagnetic waves. The chakras are the vibrations that we can
perceive with our present 'equipment' just as the colors of the rainbow
are all that we can perceive with the naked eye. There is more than our
eyes or mind can comprehend.
The chakras are in constant interplay and can only be separated intellectually.
The chakras can be opened through various exercises, through
meditations, acupuncture points, bio-feedback, Reiki initiations,
alternative healing methods, and general understanding, thus leading to
a more profound state of consciousness which anyone can obtain.
To understand the Chakra System, helps one to understand the
cause and effect of all that we experience within the body. It is a
system of self healing and self mastery by understanding the microcosm
of man and the macrocosm of the Universe of God/dess.
FIRST CHAKRA
Kundalini center.
Throughout the ancient world in history and myth, the root
chakra has been associated with dragons and snakes. Dragon is a symbol
for the Kundalini Cobra's fire energy.
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| Sanskrit name | Muladhara |
| Meaning | Root/support |
| Location | Base of the spine, Perineum |
| Color | Red, black |
| Sound-tone | O as in rope |
| Musical note | C |
| Seed sound | Lam |
| Element | Earth |
| Sense | Smell |
| Sephira | Malkuth |
| Planets | Saturn, Earth |
| Metal | Lead |
| Yoga path | Hatha |
| Lotus petals | four--vam, sam, sam, sam |
| Herbs for incense | Cedar, patchouli |
| Function | Grounding, survival, manifestation |
| Chief operating force | Gravity |
| Verb | I have |
| Symbolisms | four
red petals, yellow square, downward pointing triangle, Shiva lingam
around which Kundalini is coiled three and one half times, white
elephant, eight arrows outward. Above the bija (seed syllable) is the
Child Brahma, and the Shakti Dakini. |
| Balanced energy | Centered, grounded, healthy, love of life, unlimited physical energy, manifesting abundance of good. |
| Excessive energy | Egoistic, domineering, greedy, sadistic, sexual energy focused at genitals |
| Deficient energy | Lack
of confidence, weak, unachiever toward goals, hate life, suicidal, weak
energy, distant-introverted, lack of sex drive, masochistic. |
| Illness | Drug
addiction, obesity,hemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica, anemia, cancer
of lower extremities ,degenerative arthritis, anorexia nervosa, knee
problems, heart disease, gynecological problems, aids, herpes, candida. |
| Glands/organs | Adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, colon, legs, bones |
| Gems/Minerals | Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, red jasper, black tourmaline, obsidian, smoky quartz |
| Foods | Protein, meats |
SECOND CHAKRA
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| Sanskrit name | Svadhisthana |
| Meaning | Sweetness |
| Location | 1-2 inches below navel, genitals, womb |
| Color | Orange |
| Sound-tone | Oo as in due |
| Musical note | D |
| Seed sound | Vam |
| Element | Water |
| Sense | Taste |
| Sephira | Yesod |
| Planets | Moon |
| Metal | Tin |
| Yoga path | Tantra |
| Lotus Petals | Six |
| Incense | Orris root, gardenia, damiana, ylang ylang |
| Function | Desire, pleasure, sexuality, procreation |
| Chief operating force | Attraction of opposites |
| Verb | I feel |
| Symbolism | Crescent moon, chalice and blade, yoni, vulva, vesica Piscis, equal armed cross, circle. |
| Balanced energy | Concern for others, friendly, sense of belonging, intuitive, clairsentient, compassion, creative |
| Excessive energy | Emotionally
explosive, overly ambitious, manipulative, caught up in illusions,
overindulgent, overly sexual thoughts--see sex in most everything |
| Deficient energy | Shy,
timid, immobilized by fear, overly sensitive, self negating, guilt,
clinging sexual energy, guilty about having sex, abused, frigid or
impotent. |
| Illness | Kidney-bladder-uterine
weakness, constipation, muscle cramps, lower back problems, lack of
energy, allergies, repression and inhibition, loss of weight |
| Glands/organs | Ovaries, testicles, womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, circulatory system, prostrate, spleen, skin |
| Gems/Minerals | Carnelian, coral, amber, other orange stones |
| Foods | Liquids, citrus fruits |
THIRD CHAKRA
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| Sanskrit Name | Manipura |
| Meaning | Lustrous Gem |
| Location | Solar plexus , below breastbone |
| Color | Yellow-Sunflower |
| Sound-tone | Ah as in father (AUM) |
| Musical note | E |
| Seed sound | Ram |
| Element | Fire |
| Sense | Sight |
| Sephiroth | Hod, Netzach |
| Planets | Mars, Sun |
| Metal | Iron |
| Yoga path | Tai chi, Qi Gong |
| Lotus petals | Ten |
| Incense | Carnation, cinnamon, marigold, ginger |
| Function | Will, power |
| Chief operating force | Combustion |
| Verb | I can |
| Symbolisms | Ten
petals of blue, downward triangle with Hindu solar crosses (svastikas).
At the base is a running ram. circle with dot, astrology symbol of
mercury |
| Balanced energy | Outgoing,
cheerful, self-respect, respect others, centered in personal power,
intelligent, skillful, relaxed, spontaneous, expressive, ready for new
challenges, enjoy life |
| Excessive energy | Judgmental, workaholic, perfectionist, sexually inhibited, egoistic, lack of emotional warmth |
| Deficient energy | Depressed,
lack of confidence, worry about what others think, confused, poor
digestion, afraid of being alone, insecurity, undecisive, need of
constant reassurance, jealous, distrustful. |
| Illness | Digestive
problems, gas, food allergies, liver problems, diabetes, hypoglycemia,
ulcers, gall stones, muscle cramps, spasm, depression, breathing
difficulties |
| Glands/organs | Pancreas, adrenals, digestive system, muscles, diaphragm, skin, stomach, gall bladder, liver |
| Gems/Minerals | Citrine, gold topaz, amber, tiger eye, gold calcite, gold |
| Foods | Starches |
FOURTH CHAKRA
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| Sanskrit name | Anahata |
| Meaning | Unstruck |
| Location | Heart |
| Color | Green or pink |
| Sound-tone | Ay (play) |
| Musical note | F (new thought-F#) |
| Seed sound | Lam |
| Element | Air |
| Sense | Touch |
| Sephira | Tiphareth |
| Planets | Venus |
| Metal | Copper |
| Yoga path | Bhakti yoga |
| Lotus petals | Twelve |
| Incense | Lavender, jasmine, orris root, yarrow, marjoram, meadowsweet, eucalyptus |
| Function | Love |
| Chief operating force | Equilibrium |
| Verb | I love |
| Symbolisms | Twelve
petals, within which is a six point star. In the center is Shiva lingam
within a downward triangle (trikuna) within the seed symbol, yam.
Depicted are Isvara, God of Unity, and Shakti Kakini. At the base of
the star runs an antelope, symbol of freedom., heart, Egyptian ab,
scales |
| Balanced energy | Compassionate, empathetic, humanitarian, see good in everyone and thing, nurturing, in touch with feelings, outgoing happiness |
| Excessive energy | Demanding,
overly critical, possessive, moody, melodramatic, manic-depressive,
controlling of others, martyr, conditional love-"I love you if",
withhold love to get a desired behavior-"show me you love me" |
| Deficient energy | Paranoid,
feel sorry for self, indecisive, not letting go, fear of freedom,
unworthy , rejection fears, need of constant reassurance. |
| Illness | Heart
troubles, heart attack, high blood pressure, negativity, fatigue,
breathing difficulties, tension, insomnia, anger, paranoia, cancer |
| Glands/organs | Heart, lungs, immune system, thymus, lymph, arms, hands |
| Gems/minerals | Emerald, tourmaline, rose quartz, malachite, jade, adventurine |
| Foods | Iron enriched foods--greens, salads |
FIFTH CHAKRA
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| Sanskrit name | Visuddha |
| Meaning | Purification |
| Location | Throat |
| Color | Blue |
| Sound-tone | Eee |
| Musical note | G (new thought G#) |
| Seed sound | Ham |
| Element | Sound-Ether |
| Sense | Hearing |
| Sephiroth | Geburah, Chesed |
| Planets | Mercury, Neptune |
| Metal | Mercury |
| Yoga path | Mantra yoga |
| Lotus petals | Sixteen, all the Sanskrit vowels |
| Incense | Frankincense, benzoin |
| Function | Communication, creativity (words of power) |
| Chief operating force | Sympathetic vibration |
| Verb | I speak |
| Symbolisms | Downward
triangle, within which is a white circle, thought to represent the full
moon. In the circle is a white elephant, over which is the Bija symbol,
ham. The deities in the lotus are Sadasiva-a three-eyed, five-faced,
ten-armed form of Shiva, seated on a white bull, clothed in a tiger
skin with garland of snakes. The Goddess is Gauri, shining one, consort
of Shiva, thought by some to be a corn goddess. Gauri is also the name
of a class of goddesses which includes Uma, Parvati, Rambha, Totala,
and Tripura. |
| Balanced energy | Contentment,
centered, live in present, sense of timing, good speaker, artistic,
mind and words match, clear voice, truth speaking. |
| Excessive energy | Arrogant, self-righteous, not listening, talkative, dogmatic, addictive, macho sexual energy, |
| Deficient energy | Scared,
timid, holding back, quiet, inconsistent, unreliable, weak, devious
nature, manipulative, hard to express thoughts, cant' relax sexual
energy, conflict with religious upbringing, may be afraid of sex. |
| Illness | Communication
and/or speech problems, knowledge used unwisely, ignorance, lack of
discernment, thyroid and immune system problems, sore throat, stiff
neck, colds, hearing problems |
| Glands/organs | Thyroid, parathyroid, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, throat, mouth, teeth |
| Gems/Minerals | Turquoise, chrysocolla, blue topaz, aquamarine |
| Foods | fruits |
SIXTH CHAKRA
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| Sanskrit name | Ajna |
| Meaning | To know, to perceive, to command |
| Location | Center
of head at eye level. The energy flows out the base of the neck in
back, in front it flows out at the third eye-brow level. |
| Color | Indigo |
| Sound-tone | om |
| Musical note | A |
| Seed sound | OM |
| Element | Light |
| Sense | thought |
| Sephira | Binah, Chokmah |
| Planets | Jupiter |
| Metal | Silver |
| Yoga path | Yantra Yoga |
| Lotus petals | Two |
| Incense | Mugwort, star anise, acacia, saffron |
| Function | Seeing, intuition |
| Chief operating force |
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| Verb | I see
| | Symbolisms | Two
white petals around a circle, within which is a golden triangle
pointing downward (trikuna) containing the lingam, and the seed sound
om; In the pericarp, the Shakti, Hakini, with six red faces and six
arms, seated on a white lotus; above her, a crescent moon, the Bindu
dot of manifestation. Shiva in the form of lightning flashes. |
| Balanced energy | Charismatic, able to receive guidance, non attachment to material, no fear of death, master of self, |
| Excessive energy | Egomaniac, proud, manipulative, religiously dogmatic, authoritarian |
| Deficient energy | Non
assertive, undisciplined, oversensitive to the feelings of others,
afraid of success, schizophrenic, unable to discern between ego self
and Higher self |
| Malfunction | Blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain, blurred vision, confusion, mental illness, lack of clarity, psychic exhaustion |
| Glands/organs | Pineal, pituitary, brain, eyes, ears, nose |
| Gems/Minerals | Lapis lazuli, sodalite, quartz, sapphire |
| Foods | Mind altering substances, almonds, apples |
SEVENTH CHAKRA
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| Sanskrit name | Sahasrara |
| Meaning | Thousandfold |
| Location | top of head |
| Color | violet |
| Sound-tone | ngngngn (like in sing) |
| Musical note | B |
| Seed sound | none |
| Element | Thought |
| Sense | ethereal knowing |
| Sephira | Kether |
| Planets | Uranus |
| Metal | Gold |
| Yoga path | Jnana yoga, or meditation |
| Lotus petals | 1000 |
| Incense | Lotus, gotu kola |
| Function | connection to Cosmic Intelligence |
| Chief operating force | no thing |
| Verb | I know |
| Symbolisms | Within
Sahasrara is the full moon, without the mark of the hare, resplendent
as in a clear sky. It sheds its rays in profusion, and is moist and
cool like nectar. Inside it, constantly shining like lightning, is the
triangle, and inside this shines the Great Void which is served in
secret by all the Suras |
| Balanced energy | Miracle worker, transcend the laws of nature, total access to the unconscious and subconscious |
| Excessive energy | Constant
sense of frustration, unrealized power, psychotic, depressed,
migraines, destructive, sexual expression is sometimes
passionate-sometimes distant |
| Deficient energy | No joy, catatonic, can't make decision |
| Malfunction | Stress, worry, hysteria,alienation, confusion, boredom, apathy, inability to learn or comprehend, migraines |
| Glands/organs | Pituitary, pineal, nervous system, brain, cerebral cortex, right eye |
| Gems/Minerals | Amethyst, diamond, sugilite, purple flourite,quartz |
| Foods | Fasting |
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