Monday, May 19, 2008

The Seven Major Chakras . . .

English and Sanskrit Name

Location

Color Symbol

Central Issue

Goals

Intuitive Abilities

Crown Chakra Sahasrara

Top of head

Violet

Awareness

Wisdom, knowledge, consciousness, spiritual connection

Knowingness

Sixth Chakra Ajna

Center of head

Indigo

Imagination, intuition

Clear seeing, non-judgment, accurate interpretation

Clairvoyance, the ability to see spirit

Fifth Chakra Vissudha

Throat

Blue

Communication, creative expression

Clear, authentic communication and creativity

Clairaudience, the ability to hear spirit

Fourth Chakra Anahata

Heart

Green

Love, self-affinity

Compassion, tranquility, self-acceptance, good relationships

Connectedness to one's truth or soul purpose

Third Chakra Manipura

Solar plexus

Yellow

Power, will

Vitality, spontaneity, strength of will, purpose, self-esteem

Effortlessness

Second Chakra Svadhisthana

Low belly, genitals

Orange

Sexuality, emotions

Feeling, fluidity, pleasure, healthy sexuality

Clairsentience, the ability to feel energy, emotions

Root Chakra Muladhara

Base of spine

Red

Survival

Stability, grounding, physical health, prosperity, trust

Groundedness