YOUR SEVEN (MAIN) CHAKRAS

Each one of your chakras should be open yet protected. They often close as a protective measure after a major illness or any shock to your physical system, such as any abuse,  large doses of medicines, car accidents, emotional abuse, long stays in a hospital, negative work environment, or sleeping next to a negative partner. We really need to open them if they are closed during a healing session to prevent future illness.  I don't want to forget about two other important chakras which are located in our hands and feet.

 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 the root 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 the root Chakra is balanced, 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.

 2nd Chakra ~  (Sacral, 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.

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 Chakra. 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.

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. The heart 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.

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.

6th Chakra ~ (Third Eye Chakra)

The color for the 6th 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.

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 Creator/The Divine 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 crystals are helpful in activating this Chakra.