The Chakra(s)
Chakras are thought to be focal points of energy throughout your body. Some spiritual views hold that our body is more than just physical and mental, it’s also an energetic system. “Chakra” is a word in Sanskrit, an ancient language from India, that means “wheel” or “cycle,” used to describe the seven main chakras situated along the spine, from the base to the crown of your head. This age-old belief has become integrated into many New Age styles of though as Chakras are thought to help your organs, mind, and intellect.
LOCATION:
Top of head.
REPRESENTS:
States of higher consciousness and divine connection.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Cynicism, disregarding what is sacred, closed mindedness, and disconnection with spirit
COLOR:
Violet
STONES:
Selenite
Clear Quartz
Amethyst
Diamond
SYMBOL:
Thousand-petaled lotus
LOCATION:
Center of forehead.
REPRESENTS:
Intuition, foresight, and is driven by openness and imagination.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Lack of direction and lack of clarity
COLOR:
Indigo
STONES:
Amethyst
Purple Fluorite
Black Obsidian
SYMBOL:
Two large petals, circle containing a down-facing triangle.
LOCATION:
Center of neck.
REPRESENTS:
The ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Shyness, being withdrawn, arrogance and increased anxiety.
COLOR:
Light Blue
STONES:
Lapis Lazuli
Turquoise
Aquamarine
SYMBOL:
Sixteen petals, circle containing a down-facing triangle containing a circle.
LOCATION:
Center of chest.
REPRESENTS:
Love, self-love and governs our relationships.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Depression, difficulty in relationships and lack of self-discipline.
COLOR:
Green
STONES:
Rose Quartz
Jade
Green Calcite
Green Tourmaline.
SYMBOL:
Twelve petaled lotus, circle with two intersecting triangles.
LOCATION:
Below chest.
REPRESENTS:
Self-esteem, pleasure, willpower and responsibility.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Low self-esteem, control issues, manipulative tendencies and misuse of power.
COLOR:
Yellow
STONES:
Malachite
Calcite
Citrine
Topaz
SYMBOL:
Ten petals, circle containing down-facing triangle
LOCATION:
Below navel.
REPRESENTS:
Creative and sexual energies.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Lack of repressed creativity, sexual dysfunction, withheld intimacy and emotional isolation.
COLOR:
Orange
STONES:
Citrine
Carnelian
Moonstone
Malachite
SYMBOL:
Six petals, circle containing a crescent moon
LOCATION:
Base of spine.
REPRESENTS:
Safety, security, stability and foundation.
IMBALANCED ATTRIBUTES:
Scattered energy, anxiety fear.
COLOR:
Red
STONES:
Bloodstone
Tiger’s Eye
Hematite
Fire Agate
Black Tourmaline
SYMBOL:
Four red petals square with a down-facing triangle.