CHAKRAS

The word chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel. It is a wheel-like
spinning vortex that interpenetrates the physical body, with the outer ends
of each vortex forming a specific layer of the auric field. The whirling
circular motion forms a cavity or vacuum in the center that draws in
anything it encounters on its particular vibrational level. It is then
processed and returned to the auric field. The major chakras of the human
body are the seven chakras that are aligned along the spinal column.
Secondary chakras of importance are located in the palms of the hands, the
soles of the feet, and at major joints in the arms and legs.
For the people of antiquity - Egyptians, Chinese, Hindus, Greeks, Romans,
and aboriginals of many lands - the chakras were an integrated part of daily
lives. As these ancient civilizations were conquered, vast libraries of
knowledge were destroyed. Only a few remnants of their information on the
chakra system have survived - either through the preservation of ancient
texts by sacred priesthoods, or orally from generation to generation, as in
the traditions of many aboriginal peoples.
In any study of the anatomy of the aura it is important to understand the
significance of the chakra system. The chakras exist on all levels of the
aura and serve as linking mechanisms between the auric field and the
physical body as well as linking mechanisms between the different levels of
the auric field itself.
It is usually believed that the three lower chakras correlate to basic
primary needs - those of survival, procreation, and will - whereas the four
higher chakras are concerned with our psychological makeup -defining love,
communication, and knowledge, and connection with the spiritual realms.



The Seven Major Chakras

First Chakra
We must balance this chakra before moving on to the others. Otherwise our
growth will be without roots, i.e., ungrounded
Other Names: Root, base, muladhara, Kundalini (Sanskrit)
Situated: base of spine and the pubic bone (but encompasses genitals and
reproductive organs)
Color: red
Element: Earth
Area of consciousness: physical body
This includes all physical sensations, such as pain, sensuality, pleasure
and power. Also, our survival (as an individual and as a planet), our need
for world peace and environmental balance.
Key Words: stability, solidity, unity and form.
Physical organ association: gonads, also the glomus coccygeum or coccygeal
body, adrenal gland, the kindeys and the spinal column
Relationship: to the solid part of the body, especially the bones
Importance: location of the kundalini
Attributes: athletic, cares about survival, sensuality, pleasure and power
Governs: perception of the physical world, willpower, motivation and intent

Second Chakra
Here we encounter change, for without change we cannot grow.
Other Names: Sacral, sexual, svadhisthana (Sanskrit)
Situated: behind and just below the navel
Color: orange
Element: Water
Area of consciousness: emotional Change in that we now moving beyond our
understanding of ourselves and realize the awareness of others - desire
arises and with it our emotions and sexuality.
Key Words: difference, separation, change, duality, and movement
Physical organ association: spleen ( Peyer's Patches) as well as the kidneys
and bladder
Relationship: corresponds to the liquid part of the body - circulation,
urinary elimination, and sexual body fluids.
Governs: feelings of sexuality, and creativity

Third Chakra
Transformation to a new state occurs through this chakra's basic dynamic
energy and our ability to find a balance between extremes.
Other Names: Solar Plexus, manipura (Sanskrit)
Situated:solar plexus, in the V formed by the ribcage, above the navel
Color: yellow
Element: Fire
Area of consciousness: mental or intellectual body This includes thoughts,
opinions and judgements.
Key Words: combustion, fire, energy, action, power, and will
Physical organ association: adrenal glands, pancreas, liver, stomach, as
well as the nervous system and the bladder.
Relationship: responsible for the regulation and distribution of metabolic
energy throughout the body, asin digestion.
Governs: emotional issues and issues of personal power

Fourth Chakra
The task of this chakra is to integrate and balance the realms of spirit and
mind with our physical body (matter).
Other Names: Heart, anahata (Sanskrit)
Situated: midway between shoulder blades (over the sternum)
Color: Green
Element: Air
Area of Consciousness: astral body This is the first level beyond
3-dimensional matter. Here we have the bridge between the dimensions of
matter and the dimensions of spirit. Although we may refer to the "lower
chakras" as being concerned with mankind, and the "upper chakras" as being
concerned with spirituality and God, each chakra is no less important than
the other. For instance, the first chakra has a number of frequencies (all
within the Red vibration), ranging from very low to very high. The goal is
to rise above a chakra's lower frequencies into its higher ones.
Key Words: love, compassion, balance
Physical organ association: thymus gland (immune system), and the heart,
blood, circulatory system, immune system, and the endocrine system.
Relationship: to the heart - to love as a state of being.
Governs: love, compassion, and unconditional acceptance for others

Fifth Chakra
Here we have the realm of consciousness where communication occurs, whether
that be within ourselves or to and from another
Other Names: Throat, visuddha (Sanskrit)
Situated: throat area
Color: blue
Element: Sound
Area of consciousness: etheric body This etheric body is the template for
the physical body, and represents our potential for perfection.
Key Words: sound, vibration, communication, and self-expression
Physical organ association: thyroid and parathyroid glands, lungs, vocal
cords, and bronchial apparatus.
Relationship: the throat area where sound is created
Governs: communication, expression of thoughts and feelings

Sixth Chakra
The essence and function of this chakra is to "see" in the sense that we
accept that complete vision will include both darkness and light.
Other Names: Third Eye, Brow, ajna (Sanskrit)
Situated: centre of head, behind forehead
Color: indigo
Element: Light
Area of consciousness: celestial body It is here that we have "sixth sight",
or the ability to "see" by way of clairvoyance. We use this chakra for
visualization, receiving insight or inspiration.
Key Words: intuition, imagination and clairvoyance
Physical organ association: pineal (although some believe it is the
pituitary gland) Relationship: the storehouse and viewing screen of all
visual input from our two physical eyes and our "third eye" (the etheric
organ of psychic perception).
Governs: spirituality and the search for meaning in life, intuition,
visualization

Seventh Chakra
This chakra represents our belief systems, both conscious and unconscious.
Other Names: Crown, sahasrara (Sanskrit)
Situated:top of head
Color: white (some believe violet)
Element: Thought
Area of Consciousness: ketheric body. This chakra is associated with the
spiritual realm. Here is where we merge with God, the All That Is.
Key Words: enlightenment, knowing and cosmic consciousness
Physical organ association: pituitary gland (although some believe it is the
pineal gland)
Relationship: not of the material world but as a gateway to worlds beyond
Governs: our connection to the concept of "God" or a higher intelligence