The 7 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).

Colour: red

Element: Earth

Planetary: Saturn

Area of consciousness: physical body
This includes all physical sensations, such as pain, sensuality, pleasure and power. Birth,
beginnings, renewal, self-reliance. Center for combining the earthly and universal energies
within the body. The feeling of 'in the right place'.

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

Colour: orange

Element: Water

Planetary: Mars

Area of consciousness: emotional

Earth connections, relations, identity, empathy, social interractions.

The ability to stand up for oneself.

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, Navel

Colour: yellow

Element: Fire

Planetary: Sun

Area of consciousness: mental or intellectual body. This includes thoughts,
opinions and judgements.

Relationship: responsible for the regulation and distribution of metabolic energy
throughout the body, as in digestion. Center for movement. Aids in Astral travel,
objects moving or bending at your will. Intelligence, mental clarity, self esteem,
confidence, acceptance by others.

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)

Colour: Green and pink

Element: Air

Planetary: Venus

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. Inner wisdom and knowledge.
Sending and recieving love. The center of the secret of your life's work. Understanding
things on an emotional level.

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

Colour: blue

Planetary: Mercury

Element: Sound

Area of consciousness: etheric body
This etheric body is the template for the physical body, and represents our potential for
perfection. Mental, written, and oral skills. The chakra of the face you show the world.

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: center of head, behind forehead

Colour: indigo

Element: Light

Planetary: Moon

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.

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

Colour: white (some believe violet)

Element: Thought

Planetary: Jupiter

Area of Consciousness: ketheric body

This chakra is associated with the spiritual realm. Here is where we merge with God, the
All That Is. Oneness with the spirit. Where all the knowledge from the universe is drawn.

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.

Buttons by M. J. Vivigatz

Chakra Graphic by Arch-Eve

Divider Bars by Shadow Moon