Chakra Seven: Sahasrara (Thousand Petals)
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge

This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.

LOCATION: Crown of head.
COLOR: Violet.
ELEMENT: The higher expression of all elements.
FUNCTION: The center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It is the center which vitalizes the cerebrum, the right eye, and the pineal gland.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Pineal gland, cerebrum.
GEMS/MINERALS: Amethyst, quartz crystal.
FOODS: Sun, juice, fasting.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Olibanum, lotus.
SENSORY FUNCTION: none
QUALITIES/LESSONS: It allows for the inward flow of wisdom from the ethers and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness. When stimulated and clear, it enables one to see the truth concerning illusory ideals, materialistic pursuits, self-limiting concepts, pride, and vanity; it further allows one to experience continuous self-awareness and conscious detachment from personal emotions. Compassion, seeing self in others, Peacefulness, oneness.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Confusion, anxiety, stress
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Chakra Six: Ajna (Command, Authority)
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection

This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."

LOCATION: Between and about one finger-breadth above the eyebrows.
COLOR: Indigo
ELEMENT: The higher expression of all signs.
FUNCTIONS: The center of psychic power, higher intuition, the energies of the spirit, magnetic forces, and light. Clairvoyance, healing addictions.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Pituitary gland, cerebellum, ears, nose, sinuses, eyes, central nervous system.
GEMS/MINERALS: Lapis lazuli, indigo, sapphire, sodalite.
FOODS: chlorphyll, breath, air.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Mint, jasmine.
SENSORY FUNCTION: all, inc. ESP.
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Higher consciousness, emotional and spiritual love center, spiritual inner sight, clairvoyance. When this chakra is balanced, the mind (right hemisphere) and brain (left hemisphere) function in a unified field. Insight ensues and its practical application becomes a daily occurrence. It also assists in the purification of negative tendencies and in the elimination of selfish attitudes.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Worry, hysteria, stress, fear, shock, irritation, depression, headaches, speech and weight problems.
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Chakra Five: Vishuddha (Pure)
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression

This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.

LOCATION: Neck, throat area above collar bone.
COLOR: blue
ELEMENT: The higher expression of all signs.
FUNCTIONS: Communication center, acting to provide the energy for, and the understanding of, both verbal and mental communications.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Thyroid gland, throat and jaw areas, alimentary canal, lungs, vocal cords, and the breath.
GEMS/MINERALS: Aquamarine, turquoise, chalcedony, chrysocollia.
FOODS: fruit.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Sage, eucalyptus.
SENSORY FUNCTION: Hearing.
QUALITIES/LESSONS: The gateway to the Higher Consciousness and the gateway through which the emotions contained on the heart must pass to become balanced and harmonized. Open, clear communication of feelings and thoughts, Creativity, speaking up, releasing and healing.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Uptight, low self-esteem, low self confidence, hostility, anger, resentment.
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Chakra Four: Ahaharta (Unstruck)
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance

This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.

LOCATION: Center of chest, at level of heart.
COLOR: Green (secondary color is pink).
ELEMENT: Air.
FUNCTIONS: It is the center which vitalizes the heart, thymus, circulatory system, blood, cellular structure, and involuntary muscles.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Heart, ribs, chest cavity, lower lungs, blood, circulatory system, skin, hands, thymus.
GEMS/MINERALS: Kunzite, emerald, green jade, rose quartz, pink tourmaline.
FOODS: Green vegetables, dark leafy greens.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Rose oil.
SENSORY FUNCTION: Touch.
QUALITIES/LESSONS: The center of compassion, love, group consciousness, and spirituality associated with an "oneness" with "all that is." It provides for desegregation between the loving energy of the heart and the analytical energy of the intellect, God Connection, Able to give and receive without giving. Open to change, new ideas, coping with loss and Balance.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Self-abandonment, fear, sadness, anger, resentment, jealousy, hostility.
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Chakra Three: Manipura (The City of Gems)
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition

This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.

LOCATION: below the breastbone and behind the stomach.
COLOR: Golden Yellow.
ELEMENT: Fire
FUNCTIONS: It is the center of personal power, ambition, intellect, astral force, desire, and emotions based on intellect and touch.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Pancreas, liver, digestive tract, stomach,
liver, spleen, gall bladder, autonomic nervous system.
GEMS/MINERALS: Tiger's Eye, Amber, Yellow Topaz, Citrine.
FOODS: Complex Carbohydrates, Grains.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Lavender, Rosemary, and Bergamot.
SENSORY FUNCTION: Sight.
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Transforming, Shaping, Purifying, Shaping of Being, Mental Energy.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Perfectionism, Control over Self Vs. Others, Self-Critical Thoughts, Frustration, Anxiety.
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Chakra Two: Svadhisthana (Dwelling place of the Self)
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification

The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.

LOCATION: Lower abdomen to navel area
COLOR: Orange
ELEMENT: Water
FUNCTIONS: Procreation, assimilation of food, physical force and vitality, sexuality.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Ovaries, testicles, prostrate gland, genitals, spleen, womb, and bladder.
GEMS/MINERALS: Carnelian, coral, gold calcite, amber, citrine, gold topaz, peach aventurine.
FOODS: Liquids, orange fruits and vegetables.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood
SENSORY FUNCTION: taste
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Giving and receiving, receiving, emotions, desire, pleasure, sexual/passionate love, change, movement, assimilation of new ideas, health, family tolerance, surrender, working harmoniously and creatively with others.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Over-indulgence in food or sex, sexual difficulties, confusion, purposelessness, jealousy, envy and desire to possess.
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Chakra One: Muladhara(Foundation)
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation

Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.

LOCATION: Base of the spine (coccyx)
COLOR: Red (secondary color is black)
ELEMENT: Earth
FUNCTIONS: Gives vitality to the physical body, life-force, survival, self-preservation, instincts.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, legs bones.
GEMS/MINERALS: Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, red jasper, black tourmaline, obsidian, smoky quartz.
FOODS: Proteins, Red fruits and vegetables.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Cedar, Clove
SENSORY FUNCTION: Smell
QUALITIES/LESSONS: Matters relating to the material world, success, the physical body, mastery of the body, grounding, individuality, stability, security, stillness, health, courage, patience.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Self-centered, insecurity, violence, greed, anger.
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