A Simple Guide to Your Chakras

Chakras are an ancient concept that originated in India. There are 7 main Chakras which are believed to be focal points or energy centers in our bodies, Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral and Root. The universal energy force, often referred to as Chi, moves and flows through each of the Chakras running down the center of our bodies. When the Chakras are blocked or out of alignment it causes a disruption in the energy flow. This disruption can manifest in a multitude of physical, spiritual and emotional ways. Symptoms usually correspond with the area of the body that the Chakra is located in. For example digestion issues could be a physical symptom of a misalignment or blockage of the Solar Plexus Chakra where as an inability to speak your truth would be an emotional symptom of a misalignment or blockage of the Throat Chakra. There are many ways to bring your Chakras back into alignment. For minor adjustments using stones such as Kyanite can help snap your Chakras back into alignment just by holding or wearing it. To help bring specific Chakras back into alignment you can work with the representative crystals and do some self-reflection on the emotional attributes associated with that Chakra. Sometimes self-awareness can help get the energy flowing again. For larger blockages or misalignments it is beneficial to get an energy healing, chakra balancing session or even chakra reading to help identify issues. Understanding the location, significance and symbols of each of the 7 main Chakras can give you a better understanding of yourself.
 
Crown Chakra –

• Location – Top of the head.
• Color – Purple
• Crystals – Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Lepidolite
• Attributes - Accessing your Intuition, Trusting your Inner Guidance and Fully Connecting Spiritually.

           
Third Eye –

• Location – Center of the forehead above and between the eyes.
• Color – Indigo, Violet, Deep Blue
• Crystals – Iolite, Fluorite, Angelite
• Attributes - Awareness, Wisdom, Imagination and Focusing on the Big Picture.

 
Throat –

• Location – The Throat.
• Color – Blue
• Crystals – Sodalite, Lapiz Lazuli, Chrysocolla
• Attributes – Communication, Expression, Personal Growth and Independent Thought.

 
Heart –

• Location – Center of the chest above the heart.
• Color – Green
• Crystals – Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Malachite
• Attributes – Compassion, Love, Complex Emotions, Unconditional Love for Self & Others.

 
Solar Plexus –

• Location – Upper abdomen, stomach area.
• Color – Yellow
• Crystals – Citrine, Pyrite, Yellow Jasper
• Attributes – Personal Power, Fear/Anxiety, Confidence, Energy, Assimilation/Digestion.

 
Sacral –

• Location – Lower abdomen 2 inches above the naval.
• Color – Orange
• Crystals – Amber, Carnelian, Agate
• Attributes – Sexuality, Relationships, Base Emotions, Abundance.

 
Root –

• Location – Base of the spine
• Color – Red
• Crystals – Hematite, Garnet, Onyx
• Attributes – Foundation, Grounding, Fight or Flight Instinct, Survival, Security. 

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