The heavenly Haven of Peace [The Chakras]

The Chakras
Chakras are electromagnetic energy fields contained in the human body. The word "chakra" itself comes from the ancient Sanskrit, meaning wheel of light. In Biblical writings, they are referred to as the Seven Stars and the Seven Churches. They are like miniature vortexes that spin. When they are "balanced", all of the physical, mental and emotional elements of the human function in a healthy and cooperative way. There are colors, minerals, animals, elements, and glands that are associated with each chakra. The chakras are located throughout the body in relation to the location of certain hormonal glands.

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The Sahasrara or Crown Chakra Location: just over the top of the head Colour: white Function: the connection to the Universal Mind, the God-Spirit, divine inspiration, the higher beings, the superconscious mind Body: ketheric Gland: pituitary Animal: kachina Element: magnetum Gemstone: diamond Contained within this centre are counterparts of all the seven major chakras.
The Ajna, Third Eye or Brow Chakra Location: near the area of the third eye in mid-forehead Colour: purple Function: the connection to the "spirit world"; insights, inspiration, spirit guides, etc Body: celestial Gland: pineal Animal: archetypes, all spirits living & dead Element: radium Gemstone: alexandrite
The Vishuddha or Throat Chakra Location: at the throat Colour: blue Function: controls the expression of conscious thought through speech Body: etheric Gland: thyroid Animal: human/hierophant Element: ether Gemstone: lapis & sapphire This is the chakra that gives the most people problems as it is often constricted or closed, for many have been restricted from speaking freely throughout their lives.
The Anahata or Heart Chakra Location: in the area of the diaphragm Colour: green Function: relates to those things which touch the heart as an emotional center as opposed to a physical muscle, such as teachers of spirituality, religion, philosophy, theosophy, and other things of the heart Body: astral Gland: thymus Animal: 4 legged mammals Element: earth Gemstone: emerald Through this centre one learns to radiate love flowing from the soul into the outside world. This Chakra is often in conflict with the 2nd.
Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra Location: in the solar plexus Colour: yellow Function: the chakra of the intellect, of mental abilities, of all things of the mind Body: mental Gland: pancreas Animal: birds Element: air Gemstone: topaz & peridot This centre is considered the great clearing house for all energies below the diaphragm before they are transferred to the appropriate centres above.
Svadhistana or Sacral Chakra Location: above the navel Colour: orange Function: often referred to as the "seat of the soul", it controls the emotions, feelings, and those things which touch our emotions; both good and bad Body: emotional Gland: gonads Animal: aquatic animals Element: water Gemstone: aquamarine
Muladhara, Kundalini or Base Chakra Location: at the base of the spine Colour: red Function: controls the physical functions of the body, sex, procreation, relationships with other people Body: physical Gland: adrenals Animal: snake, Element: Fire Gemstone: ruby When our 1st chakra is blocked, it may mean we need to become more "grounded" with Mother Earth, as it is considered our connection to the earth.

Further reading: Wheels of Light by Rosalyn L. Bruyere, The Donning International Encyclopedic Psychic Dictionary by Dr. June Bletzer

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