Circles
of Light
The Root Chakra
The root chakra, located at the base
of spine, is called Muladhara which means support at the root.
It is fiery red with hints of orange, gold, and yellow. This
chakra is a whirling vortex of energy flowing into the
reproductive organs. It is related to the earth element, and it
energizes the sexual organs, and externalizes as the adrenal
glands. It governs the spine and kidneys. Kundalini, the serpent
fire, is the source of physical creativity residing here.
The Navel Chakra
The
navel chakra is called Swadhisthana which means sweetness. It is
radiant saffron orange and is located at the mid-point of the
sacrum. This chakra is related to the water element, the etheric
field, and governs the reproductive glands. The life force
circulates from this chakra with the purpose of nurturing the
physical creative force. Energies come into this field through
the spleen and then are distributed to the remaining chakras.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus
is called Manipura which means lustrous gem. It is located
midway between the navel and the base of the sternum. It is
vibrant yellow, and related to the element of fire, the emotional
field, and affects the digestive system. This chakra corresponds
to the liver, kidney, and large intestine. Manipura is the power
center of the physical field, where instincts and survival play
an important role. For this reason it can become easily
exhausted.
The
Heart Chakra
The
heart chakra is called Anahata which means pure or untouched.
It is dark green for healing and a rose pink for
divine love. It is located behind the heart in the dorsal spine.
It is related to the element air, externalizes as the
thymus gland, and governs the heart, circulation, and blood. The
energy of the heart corresponds to the compassion and love of
the Buddha or Christ. The heart chakra is related to the life
prana.
The Throat Chakra
The throat chakra
is called Visuddha which means purification. It is indigo blue
sparkled with other colored energies. It is located at the base
of the neck and is related to the element of sound. Visuddha
governs the vocal cords, bronchia, lungs, and digestive track.
It externalizes as the thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is
called the chakra of miracles for its connection with the powers
of life and its ability to express intelligence through the
spoken word.
The Third Eye
Chakra
The
third eye chakra is called Ajna which means to know or perceive.
The Ajna chakra is bright white with hues of purplish blue and
violet. It is related to the pineal gland and etheric sight. It
is located between the eyebrows on the forehead. This chakra is
related to the element of light, where visualization becomes the
gift through manifestation. It governs the eyes, teeth, sinuses,
lower brain, and brain stem. When aligned with the soul it brings
clear thinking, vision, intuition, and truth. When this chakra is
open our dual nature merges so life is unified and whole.
The
Crown Chakra
The crown chakra
is called Sahashara which means a thousand-petal-lotus. It is
located on the crown of the head and radiates violet light. It
governs the brain and nervous system, and externalizes as the
pineal gland. When this chakra is open; love, will, and
intelligence are balanced and one is a pure channel of their
soul.
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