Self Evaluating your Chakra Centers

What are Chakras ?

Chakras are centers of energy, located along the midline of the physical body. Pronounced “Cha-kra” originating in Sanskirt with the literal translation meaning “wheel”. Chakras are essentially vortexes of spinning energy. Each Chakra has its own vibrational frequency. Chakras can be influenced through crystals, colors, herbs, thoughts, sound, light, movement, and emotions. When you are working on your Chakras, it is recommended that you start from the Root Chakra and work your way to the Crown Chakra. There are 7 major Chakra points & 21 minor Chakra centers.

The Root Chakra

The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine between the gentials and anus (the tailbone), it is the foundation of our wellbeing, also being the first of the seven major Chakra Centers. It is responsible for how safe and secure we feel. The goal of our Root Chakra is to be grounded and secure within ourselves. The Root chakra deals with survival and its blocked by fear and greed. The high vibration of this energy center is empowerment. This is also known as the Base Chakra and Earth Chakra meaning “to have”.

ROOT CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Myrrh, Ginger, Patchouli

• Pitch - Note of C

• Frequency - 396 Hz

• Sense - Smell

• Mantra - LAM

• Essential Oils - Vetiver, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli (apply to soles of the feet & the base of the spine)

• Crystals - Ruby, Garnet, Black Onyx, Fire Agate, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Bloodstone

• Yoga Poses - Chair Pose, Forward Bend, Triangle Pose, Warrior 1 & 2, Corpse Pose, Child’s Pose

• Anatomical Connections - Testes, Vagina, Feet, Pelvis, Legs, Tailbone, Adrenals

• Emotional Connections - Physical Needs : safety and security, being grounded, behaviors, fear, sexuality

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Constipation & Fatigue

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Spacey & Feeling Unsafe

IS MY ROOT CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Root Chakra should be feeling empowered, grounded, and secure within yourself.

• Under Energy : major illness or injury, disconnection from the body, feeling fretful, anxious, and like you cant settle down, having poor focus and discipline, having financial problems (money blocks), poor boundaries, and chronic disorganization.

• Over Active : hoarding, overeating, greed, fear of change, addiction to comfort (false security), having rigid boundaries.

The Sacral Chakra

The Sacral Chakra is located 2 - 3 inches from below the navel (the womb), it is the second out of the seven major Chakras. The Sacral Chakra focuses on emotions, creativity, sexual and reproductive activities. The goal of our Sacral Chakra is to flow with our emotions and sensuality and being able to share that with others. The Sacral Chakra deals with pleasure and is blocked by shame and lust. The high vibration of this energy center is passion. This is also known as the Water Chakra meaning “to feel”.

SACRAL CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Saffron, Jasmine, Calendula, Hibiscus

• Pitch - Note of D

• Frequency - 288 Hz

• Sense - Taste

• Mantra - VAM

• Essential Oils - Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Cardamon, Geranium, Sandalwood, Clary Sage (apply to the lower abdomen)

• Crystals - Orange Calcite, Peach Moonstone, Carnelian, Tiger’s Eye, Sunstone, Orange Jasper, Tangerine Quartz

• Yoga Poses - Squat Pose, Happy Baby Pose, Downward Facing Dog

• Anatomical Connections - Spleen, Urinary Tract & Kidneys, Ovaries, Uterus, Blood Sugar, Gonads

• Emotional Connections - Intimacy & Letting Go : taste, emotional needs, emotional cleansing, desire

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Painful Period & Infertility

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Low Sex Drive & Creativity Block

IS MY SACRAL CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Sacral Chakra should be feeling connected to your own sense of passion and emotions and being able to share unapologetically and authentically with the world.

• Under Energy : rigid physical body and attitude, fear of sex and intimacy, poor social skills, denial of pleasure, excessive boundaries, lack of desire and passion, feeling powerless.

• Over Active : addiction to sex, drugs, or alcohol, mood swings, excessive sensitivity, overpowering, invasion of others, emotional codependency, obsessive attachments.

The Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located 2 - 3 inches above the navel (located in your stomach area), it is the third out of the seven major Chakras. The Solar Plexus Chakra focuses on confidence, self esteem, personality, and personal willpower. The goal of our Sacral Chakra is to be connected with our own sense of inner strength and self control. The Solar Plexus Chakra deals with willpower and is blocked by guilt and gluttony. The high vibration of this energy center is joy. This is also known as the Fire Chakra meaning “to act”.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Cedar, Peppermint, Saffron, Ginger, Cinnamon

• Pitch - Note of E

• Frequency - 528 Hz

• Sense - Sight

• Mantra - RAM

• Essential Oils - Lemon, Rosemary, Chamomile, Cypress, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Grapefruit (apply to the upper abdomen)

• Crystals - Amber, Golden Rutilated Quartz, Yellow Apatite, Yellow Calcite, Citrine, Pyrite

• Yoga Poses - Cat & Cow Pose, Sun Salutation, Bow Pose, Cobra Pose

• Anatomical Connections - Stomach, Liver, Gall Bladder, Small Intestines, Pancreas

• Emotional Connections - Self Control & Efficiency : purpose, willpower, strive for perfection

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Poor Digestion & Low Blood Sugar

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Low Self Esteem & A Lack of Willpower

IS MY SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Solar Plexus Chakra should be feeling connected to your own sense of joy and purpose and taking inspired action towards your own fulfillment.

• Under Energy : low energy, weak willed, easily manipulated, low self esteem, poor digestion, victim mentality, passive aggressive, unreliable, easily overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of others

• Over Active : dominating, controlling, overly aggressive, feels the need to always be right, throws temper tantrums, stubborn, arrogant, hyperactive.

The Heart Chakra

The Heart Chakra is located at the center of your chest (acting as the bridge between the upper and lower energy centers), it is the fourth out of the seven major Chakras. The Heart Chakra focuses on compassion and love. The goal of our Heart Chakra is to be connected with our own sense of compassion and forgiveness within ourselves and others. The Heart Chakra deals with love and is blocked by grief and wrath. The high vibration of this energy center is freedom. This is also known as the Air Chakra meaning “to accept”.

HEART CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Geranium

• Pitch - Note of F

• Frequency - 639 Hz

• Sense - Touch

• Mantra - YAM

• Essential Oils - Rose, Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender (apply to the center of the chest, over the heart)

• Crystals - Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Green Agate, Green Jade, Green Aventurine, Peridot, Amazonite

• Yoga Poses - Cobra Pose, Cat & Cow Pose, Upward Facing Dog

• Anatomical Connections - Lung, Lymphatic System, Immune System, Allergy, Blood Pressure, Circulations, Thymus

• Emotional Connections - Sharing & Trust : flexibility, growth, new ideas, coping skills, balance, love

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Heart Disease & High Blood Pressure

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Lack of Empathy & Fear of Intimacy

IS MY HEART CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Heart Chakra should be being open to giving and receiving love, forgiveness, and acceptance for ourselves and others.

• Under Energy : acting withdrawn/cold/antisocial, judgmental, intolerant of self or others, depression, loneliness, fear of intimacy, lack of empathy, narcissism.

• Over Active : codependent, demanding, clingy, jealousy, overly sacrificing, giving too much.

The Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is located at the center of neck (middle of the throat), it is the fifth out of the seven major Chakras. The Throat Chakra focuses on truth, communication, and expression. The goal of our Throat Chakra is to be able to speak our divine truth and encouraging others to speak theirs authentically. The Throat Chakra deals with truth and is blocked by lies and sloth. The high vibration of this energy center is righteousness. This is also known as the Sound Chakra meaning “to express”.

THROAT CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Sandalwood

• Pitch - Note of G

• Frequency - 741 Hz

• Sense - Hear

• Mantra - HAM

• Essential Oils - Lavender, Chamomile, Coriander, Basil, Bergamot, Peppermint (apply to the center of the neck)

• Crystals - Turquoise, Aquamarine, Blue Howlite, Labradorite, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Calcite, Fluorite

• Yoga Poses - Reverse Tabletop, Child’s Pose, Plow Pose

• Anatomical Connections - Parathyroid, Ears, Sinuses, Respiratory System, Thyroid

• Emotional Connections - Feelings & Openness : ideas, expression, creativity, healing communication

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Thyroid Problem & Sinus Issues & Sore Throat

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Can’t Express Feelings, Heart & Mind are disconnected

IS MY THROAT CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Throat Chakra should expressing your divine truth clearly and openly with yourself and sharing this with others.

• Under Energy : fear of speaking your mind and feelings, small voice, tone deaf, shy, introverted, difficulty putting your feelings into words

• Over Active : talking too much, unable to listen or understand, gossiping, dominating voice, constantly interrupting others

The Third Eye Chakra

The Third Eye Chakra is located between the eyebrows (middle of the forehead), it is the sixth out of the seven major Chakras. The Third Eye Chakra focuses on intuition and understanding. The goal of our Third Eye Chakra is to be connected with our intuitive senses and trusting in what we receive as signs. The Third Eye Chakra deals with insight and is blocked by illusion and envy. The high vibration of this energy center is wisdom. This is also known as the Light Chakra meaning “to see”.

THIRD EYE CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Lavender, Mugwort, Copal, Honeysuckle, Myrrh, Rosemary

• Pitch - Note of A

• Frequency - 852 Hz

• Sense - Intuition

• Mantra - AUM or OM

• Essential Oils - Lavender, Rosemary, Vetiver, Frankincense, Patchouli (apply to the center of the forehead)

• Crystals - Amethyst, Moldavite, Blue Lace Agate, Celestite, Kyanite, Lepidolite

• Yoga Poses - Thunderbolt Pose, Forward Bend, Lotus Pose, Cow Face Pose, Head to Knee Pose, Downward Facing Dog

• Anatomical Connections - Autonomic Nervous System, Hypothalamus, Eyes, Pituitary Gland

• Emotional Connections - Psychic Awareness & Intuition : big picture, imagination, focus on positive, clair senses

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Headaches, Depression, Hormonal Imbalance

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Poor Intuition

IS MY THIRD EYE CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Third Eye Chakra should be us connected and trusting to our own sense of intuition and understanding with the world around us.

• Under Energy : insensitivity, poor vision, poor memory, difficulty seeing the future, lack of imagination, difficulty visualizing, can’t remember dreams, denial in life.

• Over Active : hallucinations, obsessions, delusions, difficulty concentrating, constant nightmares

The Crown Chakra

The Crown Chakra is located at the top center of your head, it is the seventh out of the seven major Chakras. The Crown Chakra focuses on your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe. The goal of our Crown Chakra is to be connected with our divinity and higher values. The Crown Chakra deals with cosmic energy and is blocked by ego attachment and pride. The high vibration of this energy center is empathy. This is also known as the Thought Chakra meaning “to know”.

CROWN CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS

• Incense - Cedarwood, Frankincense, Rosemary, Peony, Blue Lotus, St. Johns Wort, Rosewood

• Pitch - Note of B

• Frequency - 963 Hz

• Sense - Thinking

• Mantra - ANG

• Essential Oils - Sandalwood, Myrrh, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary, Angelica, Lavender (apply to the top of your head)

• Crystals - Selenite, Clear Quartz, Rainbow Moonstone, Howlite, Lepidolite, Ametrine, Geode

• Yoga Poses - Headstand, Lotus Pose, Tree Pose, Forearm Stand, Backbend, Rabbit Pose, Corpse Pose

• Anatomical Connections - Central Nervous System, Head, Hair, Cerebral Cortex, Upper Spine, Pineal Gland

• Emotional Connections - Spiritual Love & Compassion : peace, harmony, love, thoughtful, focused, cosmic love, consciousness

• Blocked Physical Symptoms - Poor Sleeping Habits & Headaches

• Blocked Emotional Symptoms - Difficult to Meditate & Bodily Disconnect

IS MY CROWN CHAKRA UNDER ENERGY VS. OVER ACTIVE ?

Under Energy can mean stagnant (due to energetic buildup) or blocked. Overactive implies that the Chakra is working harder than it should. The goal should for the Crown Chakra should be the balance between the inner and outer self, and the connection to the higher self.

• Under Energy : depression, spiritual cynicism, learning difficulties, rigid belief systems, apathy

• Over Active : overintellectual, spiritual addiction, confusion, disassociation from the body

Tips for Starting Chakra Work

If a Chakra is under energy, stagnant, or blocked …. the goal should be clearing & activation.

If a Chakra is overactive… the goal should be balancing & releasing.

You can check your Chakras through your own symptoms & experiences or use a pendulum to check the current status of your energy centers. The Chakra pendulum is a tool for diagnosis but the physical healing will occur by simply asking the body to realign itself. When you have addressed all the kinks, go back and ensure the Chakras are all moving in the same direction & are about the same size.

PENDULUM MOVEMENTS

• clockwise rotation : open

• side to side (horizontal) : emotional blockage

• forward and back (vertical) : physical blockage

• uneven movement : combination blockage

• little to no movement : closed

• counter-clockwise : open chakra but the energy in this Chakra is moving backwards, acting as a vacuum

• over energy : if pendulum is moving clockwise but extremely fast, that means your Chakra is processing too much energy. This is not good because over energy almost always leads to burnout

• under energy : if pendulum moves clockwise but weakly, this Chakra is open but deficient in Chi

• erratic or uneven swing : Chakra is open but there is an imbalance, congestion, or partial blockage in the Chakra

When you start to read the Chakra Pendulum, you’ll go from the Root Chakra up to the Crown Chakra. Hold the pendulum about 6 inches above the Chakra. DO NOT MOVE YOUR HAND IN ANY WAY TO GUIDE THE PENDULUM. Once the pendulum senses the energy of the Chakra, it will begin to move. You can tell how open the Chakra is based on the width of the circle movement.

If the Chakra is closed, you can try visualizations, chants, or movements to open the chakra. Do what you feel called to do & resonates. Chakra work is Aura Maintenance and Spiritual Hygiene, as well as becoming aware of your current state of energy.