Chakras We are all One, One Energy, from One Light. Let us band together as Humans, with love for all of humanity, living each day in harmony with Mother Earth, our Sacred Garden. Hear what others say to you, but remain in tune with your inner voice. Explanation of the Chakras 1st Chakra (Base or Root Chakra) The color for the root chakra is red and it is grounded with your power. The base chakra is located at the base of the spine. When this chakra is open, you feel in good health and connected with your physical body. It is used to ground your essence into your physical body. This chakra gives you determination, grounds you and aids in survival in the physical realms. When this chakra is balanced, the masculine and feminine energy work together to make you strong and vital, when it is not balanced, the feminine aspects disappear and you can become overbearing and have difficulty with the ego. Physically, it governs the kidneys and the spinal column. To help activate this chakra, use red candles, clothes or lights. Use red sparingly as it can also strenghten anger if it is present. The symbol of this chakra is the Square. Crystals associated with this chakra include: Black Obsidian, Hematite, Garnet, and Black Tourmaline in Clear Quartz 2nd Chakra (Spleen or Sexual Chakra) The color for this chakra is orange. It is used for creativity, vitality and sexual expression and creates the balance between connectedness with other people and time spent alone. The spleen chakra is located in the sexual organs-- ovaries in women and testes in men. When the masculine and feminine energy is balanced in this chakra, adaptability and flexibility come easily. This chakra is connected to procreation and bringing in new life, when it is out of balance, it causes one to fear death. Physically, it governs sex and reproduction along with creativity, intimacy flow of body fluids and energy.. To help activate this chakra, eat oranges, and wear orange clothing. The symbol of this chakra is the Circle. Crystals associated with this chakra include: Citrine and Red Jasper 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) The color for this chakra is yellow. Yellow is very good for getting in touch with your power and to build confidence. It is your center of will. This chakra deals with the human ego, emotions and self-love. The solar plexus chakra is located near the stomach.The primary urge of this chakra is free will. Love essentially comes from the heart chakra, but the spark is often ignited in the Solar Plexus Charka. This chakra gives you strength and provides the ability to hold energy for personal power and emotional control. When it is unbalanced, it produces rage and destructive anger. Physically, it governs the pancreas, liver, spleen, stomach, gall bladder and the nervous system. To help activate this chakra, sunbathe, drink solarized water from a yellow bottle, eat yellow foods. The symbol of this chakra is the Triangle. Crystals that are associated with this chakra include: Sulphur, Yellow Jasper, and Black Tourmaline 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) The color for this chakra is green. This chakra deals with physical healing, balance, harmony, compassion and love. The heart chakra is located near the heart. This chakra is most important in all facets of love, when it is balanced, you trust in others, take risks, love and feel loved. Physically, it governs the thymus gland, heart, blood, circulatory system and the immune and endocrine systems. To help activate this chakra, eat lots of green vegetables, surround yourself in nature, especially trees and plants. The symbol of this chakra is the Crescent. Crystals that are associated with this chakra include: Rose Quartz, Ruby, Kunzite, and Watermelon Tourmaline 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) The color for this chakra is blue. This chakra deals with communication and expression. The throat chakra is located near the thyroid gland. Opening this chakra allows you to speak the truth and to express your true feelings with love. From here, you begin to know divine love and your personal power is strengthened with divine knowledge and wisdom. Physically, it governs the thyroid gland, lungs, vocal cords, bronchial apparatus and metabolism. To help activate this chakra, have water near you, and use blue candles. The symbol of this chakra is the Star. Crystals that are associated with this chakra include: Turquoise and Blue Tourmaline. 6th Chakra (Third Eye Chakra) The color for this chakra is indigo, a combination of red and blue. This chakra deals with clairvoyance and mental activity. The third eye chakra is located in the center of the forehead. When this chakra is open, you experience spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. It is the center of physical and spiritual understanding. Physically, it governs the pituitary gland, lower brain, nervous system, ears, nose and the left eye - the eye of personality. To help activate this chakra, flowers are extremely helpful. Clothing and lighting in this color also stimulate this chakra. The symbol of this chakra is the Pyramid and the sound made when connecting is the AUM. Crystals associated with this chakra include: Lapus Lazuli and Sodalite. 7th Chakra (Crown or Christ Consciousness Chakra) The color for this chakra is a mixture of Silver, Gold and White and Violet. It is the combination of All that Is and the Divine Connection. The crown chakra is located at the top of the head. The silver is the feminine energy of creation, the gold is the masculine energy of creation, and the white/violet light is truth and clarity which give clear vision of the truth and protection. When this chakra is open, you connect with the Godhead and the source of the White Light comes into your energy field. Physically, it governs the pineal gland, the upper brain and the right eye. Amethyst gems are helpful in activating this chakra when all is else is prepared. The symbol of this chakra is the Lotus in eastern cultures and the Rose in the western cultures. Crystals associated with this chakra include: Tiger's Eye, Amethyst, Citrine, and Smokey Quartz. The sound made when connecting with this chakra is a high octave version of the chant AUM. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Earth Chakras Earth chakras are described as energy sites that have been recognized as resonating an universal energy that affects the earth. Native cultures have described these sites as the heart of the world. It is said that earth's spiritual cord runs through the site much like how the chakras are connected in our body via our spinal column. The locations create the living Tree of Life which connects the spiritual with the physical, bringing spirit into the world of matter. It is unknown how far each sacred area reaches, though it is believed that depending upon the spiritual work that has been or is being performed in the area, serves to create a greater or lesser encompassing energy. I would like to say regarding earth chakras that while I believe that sacred sites have their purpose for the earth, much like our heart, lungs and other parts of our body have their purpose, I fully believe that all parts of the earth and the body are sacred and all should be revered in the highest esteem. Everywhere you walk, where-ever you are, is sacred ground! Kala The following is a list of reported Earth Chakras, I am looking for a complete list of earth chakras and meanings regarding each chakra center. If anyone has this information, please forward to me to add to this site. The sites listed below are in no particular order. Mt. Sinai Mt Shasta, California Haleakala, Hawaii Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Machu Pichu, Peru Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury in England Sedona, Arizona Brazil and the Amazon Tibet and the Himalyas Mt Fujiyama, Japan Palenque, Mexico Jerusalem Bali Ayers Rock and Shark Bay, Australia