7 Chakras of Color

I told you that I would write more on Chakras so here is my perspective on what they are. Again I will remind you that there are many opinions about this subject. I encourage you to form your own from your personal experience and research if you choose to do so.

I feel that I have seen my Chakras as well as others'. When I am giving a Reiki session I often see color when my hands are over the area in which the Chakra are said to be located. The base color of the Chakra is always the same but it may vary in shade depending on its condition. If the Chakra is moving as it should the color is beautiful and bright. If it is not moving or is sluggish the color is dull and murky. Sometimes if the Chakra is over stimulated the color that I see is almost so bright that it is neon and glowing. Occassionaly I will see multi-colored Chakras but once in balance they return to their normal color.

I will briefly discuss the characteristics of the 7 main Chakras.

The Root Chakra is located in the perineum at the base of the spine. The glandular connection is the cortex of the adrenal gland. The color of the Chakra is red and the Root Chakra's quality represents survival. It resonates to the musical note C. Gemstones: ruby, bloodstone and hematite. The sensory experience is smell.

The Sacral Chakra is located two inches below the naval and two inches inches into the pelvis. The glandular connection is the ovaries / testes. The color of the Chakra is orange and the Sacral Chakra's quality represents well-being, sexuality, sensuality, pleasure and abundance. It resonates to the musical note D. gemstones: Carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx. The sensory experience is taste.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located directly below the sternum and over the stomach. The glandular connection is the pancreas. The color of the Chakra is yellow and the Solar Plexus's quality represents self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, personal power and freedom of choice. It resonates to the musical note E. Gemstones: topaz, citrine and amber. The sensory experience of the Solar Plexus is vision.

The Heart Chakra is located in the middle of the chest. The glandular connection is the thymus gland. The color of the Chakra is green and the Heart Chakra's quality represents remembering the good, love and caring. It resonates to the musical note F. Gemstones: rose quartz, diamond and peridot. The sensory experience is touch.

The throat Chakra is located at the internal and external throat. The glandular connection is the thyroid and parathyroid glands. The color of the Chakra is blue (some see turquoise) and the Throat Chakra's quality represents will, communication, creativity, truthfulness and integrity. It resonates to the musical note G. Gemstones: Turquoise, blue agate and aquamarine. The sensory experience is hearing.

The Brow Chakra (I call it the Third Eye) is located between the eyebrows. The glandular connection is the pituitary gland. The color of the Chakra is Indigo and the Brow Chakra's quality represents wisdom, imagination, intuition and knowledge. It resonates to the musical note A. Gemstones: sapphire, tanzanite and lapis lazuli. The sensory experience is mindful knowing and intuition.

The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the skull. The glandular connection is the pineal gland which secretes melatonin and other hormones known to affect tranquility, sleep and light sensitivity. The color of the Crown Chakra is Violet and the Crown Chakra's quality represents grace, beauty, serenity and oneness with all that is. It resonates with the musical note B. Gemstones: Amethyst and alexandrite. The sensory experience is bliss.

There is an abundance of information available to you about Chakras on line or in your local library. I have only given you the basic information. You will find that each Chakra contains so much more. For example each Chakra is said to have an astrological association, mythological animal, aspect of intelligence, positive and negative archetype.

If your curious as to how your Chakras are working, use a pendulum and hold it about 2-4 inches above the location of the Chakra. If the pendulum is not moving, chances are your Chakra is not moving energy. If the Pendulum moves clockwise or counter clockwise it is moving. Don't panic if your Chakra is not moving, it is not life threatening. Consider seeing a Reiki Practitioner or research that specific Chakra and look for ways to stimulate the Chakra on your own.

Have fun learning. :)