Chakra One: 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.
Chakra Two:
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.
Chakra
Three:
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.
Chakra
Four:
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.
Chakra
Five:
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.
Chakra
Six:
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."
Chakra
Seven:
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.