Chakras

**Chakras** are the main pools and passages where energy flows in your body. Each chakra deals with a certain aspect of human and spiritual existence, and therefore opening them is vital to all forms of energy manipulation and training.  Chakras are located in the energy body, and are part of the energy system.

## The State of Chalkras

Many guides and gurus insist that to become worthy/enlightened or simply to increase yourself spiritually, that one must balance their chakras.

Trying to "balance" them isn't possible. They do not "balance" they are reflections and filters. They are concentrations of emotional energy separated from the main consciousness, partially so we can experience consciousness as we do. They can be "harmed" by negative actions and thoughts, weakening the self mentally can be a reflection of a spiritual problem or the other way around.

If we're weakening ourselves, lying and doing things we know harm us, our chakras reflect this. The state of chakras also will change depending on the energies we interact with, with some paths blackening them and others imbuing them with brightness. If our minds are fragments of the Universe, then think of the main chakras as further fragments of what we overall are. They can be empowered with external and internal energies, but obsession with them can be detrimental.

## The 7 Main Chakras

Imagine the chakra you want to open as a glowing ball of {insert chakra color here} energy. Make sure it's in its correct location.

1. Top of the head; the 'crown'
2. Just above the eyebrows at the middle of the forehead
3. Throat
4. The Heart
5. Just below the center of the ribcage, between the navel and the heart
6. Just below the navel
7. Base of the spine

## Chakras Meditation

Focus equally on the 7 main chakras, infuse them with energies. Perhaps focus on one exclusively for a day of the week as an exercise, one per day as much focus and meditative states with it as possible each time. The approach for this, loosely, is just as simple as breathing in and directing the energy to flow to the place you desire. Visualize roots, tendrils, a stream like water, an electrical current. Feel the flow move into you from whatever you're connecting with (Earth is a great one to work with). If you can Ground, you can absorb energy as well. It's the same action, after all.

## More on Chakras

Chakras are several things, and depending on your perspective that changes too. A lot of the eastern religions see chakras as a source of power and a means of connecting to the ALL. Essentially saying that they need to be "purified" and "balanced" into a perfect state to become enlightened and at one with reality.

Some people see the chakras as parts of the human consciousness fragmented into power centers. They're like filters, they help to enable our experiences (which is why so many connect to major organs or emotions) but they are themselves more limitations then power sources.

Essentially, it's not necessary to "perfect" them or to try to totally harmonize them. All you need to do is be aware of them and interact with them. Drawing energy in with Intention charges them and will bring you benefits depending on how much they're opening and what you're sensitivities are.

When you draw energy for an act of magic, you draw from your entire body. Specifically activating each chakra (by meditation as described, Or even by mentally "touching" each one to "wake them up") stimulates them and draws more power into the working. They can also increase in capacity over time with more work being done to them.

Working with chakras also is a way to deal with any issues you have personally, as they will expose the edges of personality and enable you to work on your own physical/mental/spiritual well being at the same time (I.e. they can bring things to mind/attention or highlight things, such as generating an aversion to foods that aren't actually good for you, ect).

They're part of the system you access internally when you're drawing energy, working with them streamlines and improves the process and allows your personal capacity to channel to increase. As well as many other potential benefits depending on your personal development, level of introspection and willingness to explore personal change.

## Muladhara

The root chakra, muladhara chakra, is associated with the element of earth. The earth element represents the body, the physical form.

The phrase muladhara translates to *mula* – roo; and *adhara* – base or foundation.

**Four-Petalled Lotus**: The root chakra signifies the birth of human consciousness, the four petals of the root chakra lotus symbolize four aspects of consciousness. Manas – mind, Buddhi – intellect, Chitta – consciousness and Ahamkara – ego.

**The Square:** The number four appears again as the square, representing foundational life energy, stability and rigidity. A stable structure for the adjoining chakras to rest upon.

**The Inverted Triangle:** The inverted triangle represents the elemental symbol for earth, it is a reminder of the grounding energy associated with muladhara, chakra root.

## Svadhisthana

The sacral chakra, chakra svadhisthana, is associated with the element of water. The water element represents fluidity, flow, movement and aliveness.

The phrase svadhishthana translates to sva – self; and shthana – place.

**Six-Petalled Lotus:** The six petals of the sacral chakra lotus are associated qualities that must be overcome to purify svadhisthana – anger, jealousy, cruelty, hatred, pride and desire.

**The Circles:** The circles symbolize the cyclic nature of birth, death and rebirth.

**The Crescent Moon:** The moon symbolizes cycles – chaos, never-ending change and constant movement.

## Manipura

The solar plexus chakra, manipura, is associated with the sun and the element of fire. The fire element represents energy, power and determination.

The phrase manipura translates to mani – jewel; and pura – city or place.

**Ten-Petalled Lotus:** The ten petals of the solar plexus chakra represent the ten pranas that exist in each of us. The ten pranas are basically energy currents and vibrations. We have five pranas and five upa pranas.

**The inverted triangle:** The inverted triangle symbolizes the energy of the lower three chakras concentrating and spinning upwards towards the higher chakras.

(Manipura Chakra Image)

## Anahata

The heart chakra, anahata, is associated with the element of air. The air element represents the qualities of love, relation, connection and compassion.

The phrase anahata is the sanskrit word for unstuck, unbeaten or unhurt.

**Twelve-Petalled Lotus:** The twelve petals of the heart chakra symbolize the twelve divine qualities associated with the heart – peace, bliss, love, harmony, empathy, understanding, purity, clarity, compassion, unity, forgiveness, and kindness.

**The Hexagram:** The hexagram is represented by two triangles, an upward facing triangle and a downward facing triangle. The two triangles represent the male and female energies intermingling to create a six-pointed star.

## Vishuddha

The throat chakra, vishuddha, is associated with the element of ether. The ether element represents communication, authenticity and purification.

The phrase vishuddha translates to *visha* – impurity or poison; and *suddhi* – purify.

**Sixteen-Petalled Lotus:** The sixteen petals of the throat chakra is associated with the sixteen vowels of sanskrit. The vowels are light and easy to pronounce, signifying the airy quality of communication. This is why a blocked throat chakra influences the ability to communicate.

**The Inverted Triangle**: The inverted triangle represents a channel to our consciousness and soul, a direct expression of our higher self.

**The Circle:** The throat chakra is symbolized by a circle resting within a triangle, which represents the full moon. This symbolizes a purified mind.

## Ajna

The third eye chakra, ajna chakra, is associated with the dimension of light. It represents the center of gravity and wisdom, the awakening of the pineal gland.

The sanskrit word ajna translates to command, which refers to the higher understanding and wisdom that guide us in each of our actions.

**Two-Petalled Lotus:** The two petals of the third eye chakra symbolize a sense of duality between the self and God.

**The Inverted Triangle:** The inverted triangle represents your connection to the divine and true enlightenment.

## Sahasrara

The crown chakra, chakra sahasrara, is associated with space or nothingness. These qualities represent self-transcendence, oneness, and the merging with the infinite source of creation.

The phrase sahasrara is the sanskrit meaning for infinite.

**Thousand-Petalled Lotus:** The thousand petals represent the connection to the divine. Our unity with other beings and the universe. The lotus flower symbolizes prosperity and eternity of these integral connections.

**The Circle:** The circle represents the full moon. A symbolization of openness, an awakening of the conscious mind.