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The Chakras & their Colors

The spine and the human energy field contain chakras, or energy centers, that vibrate at different frequencies. Each chakra presents us with the opportunity to establish a root relationship and to satisfy a deep soul desire. Each frequency holds the gift of a certain power, which enhances our human experience on Planet Earth. As we tune into this power, we are internally empowered to deal with the specific life challenges of that energy center or chakra and as a consequence to live more whole, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

The Sahashrara or Crown Chakra, is located at the crown or top of the head, baby's soft spot. Its name means "thousand petal lotus".

It is associated, in the body with the pituitary gland and cerebral cortex, with consciousness and beyond the elements, and with the colors white, silver and the quality of luminosity.

Self  Value - inspiration and surrender to divine consciousness. Bliss

The Ajana or Third Eye Chakra, is located between the brows in the inward, center of the forehead. Its name means command, perception, knowledge, authority.

It is associated, in the body with the pineal gland, eyes, brain, with the element light and also beyond the elements, and with the color purple and indigo.

Self Value - intuition and focus, knowledge.

The Visudda or Throat Chakra is situated in the throat, at the base of the neck between the collar bone and shoulders, at the site of the reptillian brain or lower brain stem. Its name means pure.

It is associated, in the body with the throat, ears, thyroid, parathyroid, with the element ether, and the color royal blue.

Self Value - speech, understanding, truth.

The Anahatha or Heart Chakra, is located at the heart. Its name means unstuck, fresh, clean unhurt.

It is associated, in the body with the heart, hands, arms and thymus gland, with the element air and the colors green, pink, and rose.

Self Value - love, love of self, universal love. Devotion, compassion

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located, as its name suggests, between the navel and heart, at the pericardium (below the breasts at the V of the ribs). it's name means "Seat of the Soul", or solar network.

It is associated, in the body with the stomach,  the adrenal glands and with the elements fire and water, and the color greenish yellow.

Self Value - energy, emotions, and the transmutation of emotions. Primal love.

The Manipuraka, or Navel Chakra, is located just below the navel. It's name means "jewel of the lotus" or "lustrous gem".

It is associated, in the body with the small intestine, kidneys,  pancreas, gallbladder, liver, with the element fire, and the color orange.

Self Value -Deals with power, identity, status, aggression

The Swadisthana, or Sex Chakra, is located at the sacrum - the pelvic area just above the pubis. Its name means "abode of the vital force" or "dwelling place of the self.

It is associated, in the body with the genitals, reproductive organs, and bladder, with the element water, and the color red

Self Value - Sex, procreation, vitality. creativity.

Base Chakra 

 Heaven and Earth

The Muladhara, or Root Chakra, is located at the base of the spine, at the perineum. The name means support, or foundation.

It is associated, in the body with the feet and legs, with the element earth, and with the colors indigo and maroon.

Traditionally the base chakra is considered the seventh chakra and is the same as the sex chakra, in reality, the base chakra is the OTHER END of the Crown Chakra, thus the eight chkars become seven.

Links to others sites with information on Chakras

 Yahoo! Arts:Humanities:Philosophy:Eastern:Chakras
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