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 | Crown Chakra Location- Top of the head Color- Violet, gold, white Element- Thought/will cosmic energy Sense- Seventh Sense Self Aspect- Transmutation Functions- Vitalizes the upper brain (Cerebrum) Glands/Organs- Pineal gland, cerebral cortex, central nervous system, right eye Gems/Minerals- Amethyst, alexandrite, diamond, sugilite, purple flourite, selenite, celestite, jade, rock crystal (clear quartz), gold calcite Foods- The chakra is associated with the idea of fasting. Also violet (purple) fruits and vegetables. Qualities/Lessons- Unification of the Higher Self with the human personality. Oneness with the infinite. Spiritual will, inspiration, unity, divine wisdom and understanding, idealism, selfless service, Perception beyond space and time. Continuity of consciousness. Negative Qualities- Lack of inspiration, confusion, depression, alienation, hesitation to serve, senility | ||
 | Brow Chakra (Third Eye) Location- center of the forehead, between the eyebrows Color- Indigo (dark blue) Element- Light, Telepathic Energy Sense-Sixth Sence Self Aspect- Higher Intuition/psychic powers Functions- Vitalizes the lower brain (cerebellum) and central nervous system. Vision Glands/Organs- Pituitary gland (some sources say pineal gland), left eye, nose, ears Gems/Minerals- Lapis Lazuli, azurite, sodalite, quartz crystal, sapphire, indicolite tourmaline, Fluorite, purple apatite Foods- Blue/purple fruits and vegetables. Qualities/Lessons- Soul realization, intuition, insight, imagination, clairvoyance, concentration, peace of mind, Wisdom, devotion, perception beyond duality. Negative Qualities- Lack of concentration, fear, cynicism, tension, Headaches, eye problems, bad dreams, Overly detached from the world. | ||
 | Throat Chakra Location- Throat area Color- Sky blue, silver, turquoise Element- Akasha/ether Sense- Hearing Self Aspect- Communication/ self-expression Functions- Speech, sound, vibration, communication Glands/Organs- Thyroid, parathyroid, hypothaiamus, throat, mouth Gems/Minerals- Turquoise, chrysocolla, celestite, blue topaz, sodalite, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, azurite, kyanite. blue lace agate, aqua aura Foods- Blue/purple fruits and vegetables Qualities/Lessons- Power of the spoken word. True communication. Creative expression in speech, writing and the arts, integration, peace, truth, knowledge, wisdom, loyalty, honesty, reliability, gentleness, kindness Negative Qualities- Communication and/or speech problems. Knowledge use unwisely, ignorance, lack of discernment, Depression, thyroid problems | ||
 | Heart Chakra Location- Center of the chest Color- Green (secondary color is pink) Element- Air Sense- Touch Self Aspect- Compassion/Humanitarianism Functions- Anchors the life-force from the higher Self. Energizes the blood and physical body with the life –force. Blood circulation. Glands/Organs- Heart, thymus gland, circulatory system, arms, hands, lungs Gems/Minerals- Emerald, green, pink, and watermellon tourmaline, malachite, green jade, green aventurine, chrysoprase, kunzite, rose quartz, ruby Foods: Green fruits and vegetables Qualities/Lessons- Divine unconditional love. Forgiveness compassion, understanding, balance, group consciousness, oneness with life. Acceptance, peace, openness, harmony, contentment. Negative Qualities- Repression of love, emotional instability, out of balance. Heart problems, circulation problems. | ||
 | Solar Plexus Chakra Location- Above the navel, below the chest Color- Yellow, gold Element- Fire Sense- sight Self Aspect- Personal Power/fulfillment Functions- Vitalizes the sympathetic nervous system. Digestive processes, metabolism, emotions Glands/Organs- Pancreas, adrenals, stomach, liver, gallbladder, nervous system, muscles Gems/Minerals- Citrine, gold topaz, amber, tiger eye, gold calcite, gold, sunstone Foods- Starches. Yellow fruits and vegetables Qualities/Lessons- Will, personal power, authority, energy, mastery of desire, self-control, Radiance, warmth, awakening, transformation, humor, laughter, immortality Negative Qualities- Taking in more than one can assimilate and utilize. Too much emphasis on power and/or recognition. Anger, fear, hate, Digestive problems. | ||
 | Navel Chakra (Sacral Plexus) Location- Lower abdomen to navel area Color- Orange, gold, amber Element- Water Sense- Taste Self Aspect- Creativity/ sexual expression Functions- Procreation, assimilation of food, physical force and vitality, sexuality Glands/Organs- Ovaries, testicles, prostate, genitals, spleen, womb, bladder Gems/Minerals- Carnelian, coral, gold calcite, amber, citrine, gold topaz, peach aventurine, moonstone, tiger eye, rutilated quartz, Foods- Liquids. Orange fruits and vegetables Qualities/Lessons- Giving and 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, desires to possess. Impotence, uterine and or bladder problems. | ||
 | Root or Base Chakra Location- Base of the spine (coccyx) Color- Red (secondary color is Black) Element- Earth Sense- smell Self Aspect- Physical Energy and Vitality Functions- Gives vitality to the physical body. Life force, survival, self-preservation, and instincts. Glands/Organs- Adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, colon, legs, bones Gems/Minerals- Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, red jasper, black tourmaline, obsidian, jet, smoky quartz, hematite, rhodochrosite Foods- proteins (meat and dairy products not recommended) Red fruits and vegetables 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-entered, insecurity, violence, greed, anger. Overly concerned with one’s physical survival. Tension in the spine, constipation. |