The Seven Chakras
Root
The Root is associated with the element of earth and grounding. It establishes the deepest connections with our physical body, our environment and with the Earth. All events that threaten our basic survival are recorded within energies of the first chakra.
Sacrum
The Sacum seeks passion, pleasure and enjoyment. It is our centre of feeling, emotion, pleasure, sensuality, intimacy and connection. It represents how we experience our lives through feelings and sensations.
Solar Plexus
The Solar Plexus is our identity/ego and the centre of our willpower (the perception of who we are). It is our inner confidence and self esteem. It is also the centre for our lower emotions and associated behaviours.
Heart
The Heart is the centre of our deep bonds with other beings, our sense of caring and compassion, our feelings of self-love, altruism, generosity, kindness and respect. When the heart chakra is open and energy is flowing freely, we are loving with others and with ourselves. We know when to say no and when we need care and self-nurturing. It is the centre of our self truth and higher-self guidance.
Throat
The gift of this chakra is to accept our originality, express our authentic voice and speak our truth. It is linked directly to our personal integrity and sense of honour. It is the communication centre, where we learn to express who we are and what we stand for. This is also the centre for manifestation. A person with an open throat chakra is a good listener. They enable other people to have the experience of being heard, which is one of the most profound human needs.
Third Eye
The Third Eye is the ability to see both inner and outer worlds. It allows us to experience clear thoughts as well as gifts of spiritual contemplation and self reflection. It allows us to access the inner guidance that comes from the depths of our being. It helps us cut through illusion and access deeper truths; to see beyond the mind and beyond the words. The Third Eye is not only the seat of wisdom, but is also the seat of conscience. This is where we are able to see what is going on and understand what it means. This is also where our sense of justice and ethics originates.
Crown
The Crown is the seat of cosmic consciousness. It connects us to Divine intelligence and Divine grace. The energy of this chakra allows us to experience mystical oneness with everyone and everything in nature. It is the fundamental connection to the Akashik Records. It receives energy to sustain life and returns the personal energy to unite with the collective pool of consciousness.
