We are physical beings and we are also energy beings. We are a magical combination of the two and when we acknowledge, accept and work with both realities we really can live our best and highest possible life! How do I know this? I have experienced it for myself during my journey in this lifetime and found that the combination of the two radically different systems can work together to create miracles.
The physical part of us and our world we can touch and see and we were taught (in Western culture) is our only reality. The energy part of us is connected to a network of energy that extends throughout the entire Universe. We cannot touch it or see it with our physical eyes, we have to feel it with our hearts and connect with it using our inner vision. The majority of people, like me, grew up knowing nothing of this energetic aspect of our lives and the significance of it. Our life becomes a wonderful adventure as our faith and trust grow in the unseen aspects of our lives.
Our personal energy system is in constant interaction with the larger system of energy around us. We are part of an interconnected, dynamic, subtle energy system that makes up reality and chakras are the main energy structures we have that deal with this interaction. They are crucial to the flow of life force energy throughout our being.
The Chakras
There are 7 major chakras on the body which correspond to the 7 main areas of human experience and these are as follows:
The Crown Chakra - Consciousness
The Third Eye Chakra - Insight
The Throat Chakra - Communication
The Heart Chakra - Love
The Solar Plexus Chakra - Power
The Sacral Chakra - Pleasure
The Base Chakra - Grounding
Chakras are formed by subtle energy flowing in a circular pattern, spinning like a wheel. In spiritual development, the 7 chakras are states of awareness along the continuum between matter and spirit, from the Base chakra to the Crown chakra.
When the chakras are working as a healthy functioning system and the flow of energy through them is balanced, we feel healthy and happy. The balance and health of our chakras determine the balance and health of our physical, spiritual, mental and emotional levels of existence. A healthy chakra is open, circular, defined and filled with clear, flowing, colourful and vibrant energy.
There are 3 main energy flows through the chakras:
A constant exchange of energy flows between us and our immediate environment in both directions.
A flow of energy that starts at the Base chakra and is able to move up through the entire chakra column to the Crown chakra.
A flow of energy from the Crown chakra all the way back down the chakra column to the Base chakra.
A deeper understanding of Chakras:
There are 3 physical level chakras (Base, Sacral and Solar Plexus), 3 spirit level chakras (Throat, Third Eye and Crown) and one transitional chakra (Heart) which acts as a bridge between the body and spirit.
Each chakra has a related colour ray and it is necessary to embody the energies of all 7 rays by opening, clearing and energising the 7 chakras, starting with the Base and working up to the next one as each one is healed and balanced.
Chakra | Location | Colour | Crystals |
Crown | Top of head | Violet and White | Amethyst, Selenite, Charoite |
Third Eye | Brow | Indigo | Sodalite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli |
Throat | Throat | Pale Blue | Blue Lace Agate, Celestite, Aquamarine |
Heart | Heart | Geen and Pink | Green Aventurine, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline |
Solar Plexus | Above Navel | Yellow | Honey Calcite, Tiger Eye, Golden Healer |
Sacral | Below Navel | Orange | Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Peach Moonstone |
Base (Root) | Base of spine | Red | Red Jasper, Sardonyx, Ruby |
There are many different crystals that resonate with each chakra and we can start by simply choosing a crystal to work with taking into account its specific colour. As we work more with energy, we find we are able to use our guidance to select the optimum crystal/s at the perfect time. This can include a colour match that you were not expecting!
When working with crystals to heal chakras, there are many different ways we can do this. We can carry or wear crystals, place them on a chakra when we are lying down, or connect with them during meditation. The most effective way is to be guided and feel what is right for you. It might well be something that I haven't already mentioned, but please don't let that deter you. Mine are just suggestions to try when you first start and as you gain confidence, you will know exactly what you need to do.
Factors That Affect the Chakras
Emotions have the greatest impact on the flow of energy through our chakras. As a result, the chakras are very important indicators of energy patterns and of the locations where issues and emotions are stored in the body.
The chakra system is intimately connected with the endocrine system and imbalances in one system will affect the other.
Other things that affect the flow of energy are:
our thoughts,
the energy in our environment,
the food we eat,
the words we speak
the actions we take.
As a result, our chakras are ever-changing to reflect our current circumstances. Our chakras today represent our life as it is right now, but we can choose to engage and work with them at any time to create healing and balance. Crystals are very powerful allies to help and support us in doing this.
Love and crystal blessings,
Tiggy xx
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