The 7 Chakras
- by Carola D'Angelo | RumboMistico
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What are the Chakras and how to activate them?
The 7 chakras are energy points responsible for balancing our mind and body. There are seven in total, arranged vertically along our body, representing the union of our physical, emotional, and spiritual being.
Each of the 7 chakras corresponds to different aspects of ourselves and greatly influences the balance of our emotions, thoughts, and physical abilities.
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Muladhara (Root Chakra)
Location: Base of the spine.
Symbol: Four-petaled lotus.
Color: Red
Sense: Smell
Element: Earth
Mantra: Lam
Blockage warning: Lack of motivation, Apathy, Low will to live.
Functions: Instinct, Survival, Security.
Deity: Ganesha
Crystals: Ruby, Garnet, Blood Jasper, Agate.
Essential oils: Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Garlic.
Metal: Lead
Plant: Sage
Balanced: Patience, Stability, Security, Ability to dream, Self-esteem, Passion for life.
Unbalanced: Anxiety, Fear and nightmares, Inability to find stability.
How to unblock: Create a savings plan, Eat red foods like tomatoes, strawberries, beets, Meditate visualizing the color Red, Walk barefoot.
Affirmations: My life flows in abundance, My income exceeds my expenses, I deserve abundance and prosperity in my life.
Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra)
Location: Abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs.
Symbol: Six-petaled lotus.
Color: Orange
Sense: Taste
Element: Water
Mantra: Vam
Blockage warning: Low sexual desire, Difficulty giving and receiving love, Urinary infections.
Functions: Emotion, Creativity, Sexual energy.
Deity: Brahma
Crystals: Carnelian, Onyx, Tiger’s Eye.
Essential oils: Orange, Neroli, Jasmine.
Metal: Tin
Plant: Jasmine
Balanced: Well-being, Sexuality, Sensuality, Pleasure, Abundance.
Unbalanced: Difficulty expressing emotions, Creative frustration, Fear of criticism, Low sexual activity.
How to unblock: Dance, Practice yoga and/or swimming, Relaxing baths and self-love rituals, Meditate visualizing the color Orange.
Affirmations: I trust my body’s sensations, I am confident in myself, I relate easily with others.
Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra)
Location: Above the navel, below the sternum.
Symbol: Ten-petaled lotus.
Color: Yellow
Sense: Sight
Element: Fire
Mantra: Ram
Blockage warning: Digestive problems, Risk of addiction, Abuse of power.
Functions: Control, Personal freedom, Power, Mind.
Deity: Vishnu
Crystals: Topaz, Citrine, Amber.
Essential oils: Juniper, Lemon, Grapefruit.
Metal: Gold
Plant: Carnation
Balanced: Confidence, Self-esteem, Freedom to choose, Clear goals, Motivation.
Unbalanced: Self-rejection, Neglecting health, Depression, Anguish.
How to unblock: Sun exposure, Aromatherapy (Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary, Mint), Eat carbohydrates, fiber, and legumes, Meditate visualizing the color Yellow.
Affirmations: I accept myself as I am, I am proud of myself, I deserve and am capable of achieving all my dreams.
Anahata (Heart Chakra)
Location: Center of the chest.
Symbol: Twelve-petaled lotus.
Color: Green
Sense: Touch
Element: Air
Mantra: Yam
Blockage warning: Difficulty loving and feeling empathy, Heart disease.
Functions: Love, Compassion, Healing, Devotion.
Deity: Shiva
Crystals: Rose Quartz, Green Tourmaline, Jade.
Essential oils: Rose, Carnation, Lily.
Metal: Copper
Plant: Rose
Balanced: Love, Unity, Peace, Innocence, Purity, Brotherhood, Empathy.
Unbalanced: Jealousy, Pain, Sadness, Bitterness, Melancholy, Toxicity in love, Inability to love.
How to unblock: Listen to joyful music, Give and receive hugs, Physical contact heals, Connect with nature, Meditate visualizing the color Green.
Affirmations: I deserve true love, I give and receive love fully without effort, I love and accept myself with gratitude.
Vishuddha (Throat Chakra)
Location: Throat and neck.
Symbol: Sixteen-petaled lotus.
Color: Blue
Sense: Hearing
Element: Ether
Mantra: Ham
Blockage warning: Inability to express oneself properly, Fear of being judged.
Functions: Speech, Self-expression, Communication.
Deity: Sadashiva
Crystals: Aquamarine, Turquoise, Chalcedony.
Essential oils: Gardenia, Ylang-ylang, Chamomile.
Metal: Mercury
Plant: Gardenia
Balanced: Fluent communication, Spiritual connection, Excellent diction.
Unbalanced: Fear of speaking one’s mind, Fear of judgment, Fear of not being accepted, Fear of making mistakes.
How to unblock: Sing your favorite songs, Speak your thoughts and feelings, Write down your thoughts, Meditate visualizing the color Blue.
Affirmations: I express myself from the heart, I have infinite potential, I am fortunate to be authentic.
Ajñā (Third Eye Chakra)
Location: Center of the forehead.
Symbol: Two-petaled lotus.
Color: Indigo
Sense: Intuition
Element: Light
Mantra: Ksham
Blockage warning: Mental confusion, Migraines, Vision problems.
Functions: Extrasensory perception, Intuition.
Deity: Shambhu
Crystals: Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sodalite.
Essential oils: Camphor, Heliotrope
Metal: Silver
Plant: Almond Blossom.
Balanced: Wisdom, Imagination, Creativity, Knowledge, Logic.
Unbalanced: Distrust, Blocked ideas, Straying from goals, Frustration, Anxiety, Confusion.
How to unblock: Apply pressure on the third eye, Listen to your inner voice and notice signs, Focus on one thing at a time, Meditate visualizing the color Indigo.
Affirmations: I trust my decisions, I have the power over my destiny, My intuition connects with me effortlessly.
Sahasrara (Crown Chakra)
Location: Top of the head.
Symbol: Thousand-petaled lotus.
Color: Violet / White
Sense: Bliss
Element: Space
Mantra: Om
Blockage warning: Disconnecting from the spiritual path, Separating the physical self from the spiritual self.
Functions: Transcendence, Connection with the Divine.
Deity: Parama Shiva
Crystals: Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Alexandrite.
Essential oils: Violet, Lavender, Lotus Flower.
Metal: Platinum
Plant: Lotus Flower
Balanced: Connection with oneself and the universe, Unconditional love, Compassion.
Unbalanced: Not living in the present, Depression, Sadness, Lack of empathy and self-love.
How to unblock: Balance all chakras, Aromatherapy: Cinnamon, Incense, Lavender, Crystal therapy: Amethyst, Quartz, Meditate visualizing the color Violet.
Affirmations: I live in the present, I let go and trust life’s flow, I believe in and trust my higher self.
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