Chakra Guide
There are 7 main chakras that run up the base of your spine, from your tail bone to the top of your head. Each relates to certain spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional system or energies within your aura and body. Because everything is energy, your chakra health will affect you, and you/your environment will affect your chakra health. Understanding the chakras enables you to take control and restore balance if and when this is needed.
Chakras will often come up as important in guidance during my readings. Sometimes the colors of your aura correspond to an activation of an chakra. Sometimes your aura can reveal an chakra black. Understanding a bit about chakras helps you meet your needs, find balance in a chaotic world, take time to honor your emotions, and more.
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Root Chakra
Sacral Chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra
Heart Chakra
Throat Chakra
Third Eye Chakra
Crown Chakra
1) Root Chakra: Red
Located at the base of the spine.
“I Am”
Element: Earth
Functions: Provides stability. Grounds you into the present moment. Survival instincts. Fulfillment of needs in order to live. Regulates life force. Connection to physical body and environment. Regulates circulation of the blood and adrenaline.
Emotions: Safety. Fear. Presence. Active. Alert. Passion.
Symptoms of a block: Poor circulation. Excessive aggression or emotional outbursts. Detached from physical body and/or the present moment. Fight, flight, freeze, or faun response. Stubbornness. Chronic fear. Pain in tailbone, legs, or feet. Issues with evacuation.
Causes of blocks: Instability. Financial worries. Moving homes. Travel. Feeling unsupported. Generational trauma. Scarcity mindset. Workaholism.
Healing: Walking or running. Spending time outdoors, connecting with the Earth. Practice mindfulness. Explore the root of your fears. Energetic release through punching, kicking, jumping.
Healing affirmations: My body is a safe home. I am safe.
Spiritual gifts: Environmental intuitive. Plant communicator. Eco-warrior.
Crystals: Red Jasper (grounding, endurance). Hematite (anchoring, shielding). Smoky Quartz (stability, transmutes fear). Black tourmaline (grounding, protection). Obsidian (shadow work).
Supportive plants and herbs: Nettle. Ashwagandha. Dandelion root. Earthy teas, like Rooibos or Chai blends. Cloves.
Activating and healing foods: Root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets, radishes). Red fruits/veggies (cherries, strawberries, red bell pepper, pomegranates). Warming spices (garlic, paprika, cayenne). Whole grains (oats, quinoa, brown rice).
2) Sacral Chakra: Orange
Located in the pelvis.
”I Feel”
Element: Water
Functions: Creativity. Enjoyment. Sensing and feeling. Emotional center. Sensory experience. Personality. Cycles. Change. Shedding. Reproduction. Sexuality. Pleasure.
Activated/Open: Good sense of humor. See the joys in life. Healthy relationship with emotions. Welcomes change.
Emotions: Joy. Adventure. Excitement.
Symptoms of a block: Unaware of emotions. Lacking fun and play in life. Resistant to change. Disconnected from creativity. Addiction to things that bring pleasure (food, shopping, alcohol, etc.). Emotionally reactive. Low libido or hypersexual. Cramping or tension in the pelvis. Lower back pain. Kidney or reproductive disorders.
Causes of blocks: Guilt. Shame. Emotional repression. Sexual trauma. Creative suppression. A strict upbringing.
Healing: Sensory activities, such as clay, play-dough, slime, making bread, finger painting, etc. Honoring emotions and shifts in life. Dancing. Laughing or crying. Notice emotional triggers. Explore the root of any present addictions. Self care for the body. Yoga poses such as butterfly, goddess, cobra, or pigeon.
Healing affirmations: I embrace moments of joy.
Crystals: Calcite (joy, play, emotional healing. Sunstone (pleasure, empowerment). Carnelian (creativity, passion). Peach moonstone (emotional balance, feminine energy). Tangerine Quartz (positive self worth, awakens creativity).
Supportive plants and herbs: Ylang ylang. Hibiscus. Calendula. Damiana.
Activating and healing foods: Orange fruits/veggies (cantaloupe, sweet potato, mangoes, pumpkin, oranges, carrots). Water-rich foods (cucumber, melon). Healthy fats (nuts and seeds). Warming sweet spices (cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla).
3) Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow
Located in the abdomen.
”I Do”
Element: Fire
Functions: Motivation. Will power. Intention. Personal power. Sense of responsibility. Confidence. Mental energies. Cognitive functions. Learning. Curiosity. Play. Home of the inner child. The gut (second brain). Digestion. Appetite. Breathing.
Actived/Open: Self assured. Empowered. Ready to act. Energized. Healthy self respect.
Emotions: Enthusiasm. Drive. Clarity. Confidence.
Symptoms of a block: Lack of belief in self. Disconnect from inner child or the children in your life. Unmotivated. Lacking goals. Victim mindset. Imposter syndrome. Seeking outer approval. Control issues. Becoming to domineering. Low self-esteem. Fatigue or laziness. Digestive disorders. Stomach upset. Eating disorders.
Causes of blocks: Fear of failure or making mistakes. Low self worth. Being in a controlling environment. Fear of judgement. Comparison syndrome. Bullying. Rejection. Abuse. Religious trauma.
Healing: Sit in the sun. Deep breath work. Inner child healing. Ego healing. Take more risks. Cut energy cords with what or who makes you feel badly about yourself. Reclaim your power.
Healing affirmations: I am responsible for my life. I can. I decide. I will.
Crystals: Tiger’s eye (courage, protection). Pyrite (empowerment, masculine energy balance). Citrine (confidence, will power). Yellow jasper (inner strength, endurance). Golden calcite (mental clarity, self-esteem).
Supportive plants and herbs: Ginger. Turmeric. Lemon balm. Chamomile. Fennel.
Activating and healing foods: Probiotics (yogurt, sauerkraut, miso). Complex carbs (oats, spelt, brown rice). Yellow fruits/veggies (yellow bell pepper, corn, lemon, pineapple, banana). Butter greens (arugula, dandelion greens, kale). Digestive herbs/spices (fennel, cumin, turmeric, ginger, mint).
4) Heart Chakra: Green or Pink
Located in the chest.
”I Love”
Element: Air
Functions: Balance. Unconditional love. Compassion. Empathy. Emotional understanding. Forgiveness. Social connection. Friendship. Community. Connection to nature. Center for decision making. Harmony.
Activated/Open: Open to kindness, forgiveness, connection, and love. Able to release past grievances. At one with nature. Self acceptance. Compassion for self and others. Expansiveness.
Emotions: Love. Togetherness. Belonging. Unity. Trust. Generous.
Symptoms of a block: People pleasing. Self sacrifice. Isolation. Loneliness. Bitterness. Difficulty giving or receiving love. Resistance to vulnerability. Defensiveness. Inability to forgive. Fear of ending up alone. Feel disconnected from those around you. Jealousy. Feeling suspicious of others. Heaviness in chest. Heart palpitations. Chest pain. Asthma. Tension between the shoulder blades.
Causes of blocks: Grief. Heartbreak. Isolation. Betrayal. Lack of connection. Emotional neglect. Holding onto resentment. Not forgiving oneself. Unhealthy beliefs around love. Self destructive behavior. Poor boundaries with yourself or others.
Healing: Connecting with nature. Gratitude journaling. Writing yourself a letter. Opening up to others. Heart-opening yoga poses like cat, camel, fish, sphinx. Acknowledge and sit with emotions in self compassion. Establish clear boundaries. Hug more. Breathe deeply.
Healing affirmations: I forgive. I release. I choose compassion. My heart is open.
Crystals: Green aventurine for comfort, healing, growth. Rhodonite for forgiveness, self worth, healing to emotional wounds. Rose Quartz for self compassion, heart opening. Malachite for emotional detox, transformation. Kunzite for gentle love, divine feminine connection. Jade. Emerald.
Supportive plants and herbs: Rose. Tulsi. Nettle. Hawthorn berry. Green tea.
Activating and healing foods: Healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, pistachio). Leafy greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard). Cruciferous veggies (cabbage, brussel sprouts, bok choy). Green fruits/veggies (celery, broccoli, green apples, avocados). Chocolate.
Spiritual gifts: Clairsentience (intuitive sense of feeling the emotions or physical conditions of others). Healing touch (energy healing). Animal communication. Plant communication.
5) Throat Chakra: Blue
Located in the throat.
”I Speak”
Element: Ether/Sound
Functions: Self expression. The voice. Communication. Honesty. Authenticity. Truth. Clarity. Independence. Fluidity. Setting boundaries.
Active/Open: Able to communicate openly and clearly, to feel heard and understood. Fluent energy. Unafraid to share your truth. Sense of liberation.
Emotions: Expressive. Acknowledged. Authenticity. Assertion.
Symptoms of a block: Inability to express self with clarity. Fear of speaking out. Social anxiety. Shyness. Lying. Creative blocks. Miscommunication in relationships. Sore or scratchy throat. Tight throat. Loss of voice. Neck pain. Shoulder tension. TMJ. Sinus, throat, or ear issues.
Causes of blocks: Silencing self or being silenced by others. Fear of speaking the truth. Resistance to authentic expression. Being misunderstood or ignored. Conditioning to suppress emotions. Harsh criticism. Not being valued or encouraged.
Healing: Journaling. Expression through a creative outlet. Drinking hot beverages. Humming, chanting, or singing. Speaking your truth. Speaking with someone you trust. Spending time in communities that validate you. Wrapping up in a scarf or clothing that covers your neck. Sound healing. Neck massage.
Healing affirmations: My voice matters. I speak with courage and clarity. I express my truth with confidence.
Crystals: Sodalite (balances logic and intuition, communication). Turquoise (honest expression, protection). Blue lace agate (soothing, honest expression). Aquamarine (emotional clarity, courage to speak from the heart).
Supportive plants and herbs: Eucalyptus. Peppermint. Sage. Licorice root.
Activating and healing foods: Raw honey. Blue and purple fruits/veggies (blueberries, blackberries, plums, grapes, figs). Teas (Slippery elm, peppermint, licorice root).
Spiritual gifts: Empath and energetic transmution. Clairaudience (clear hearing, inner ear). Deep emotion connection to music and art.
6) Third Eye Chakra: Indigo
Located at the forehead.
”I See”
Element: Light
Functions: Perception. Awareness. Higher wisdom. Inner connection. Inner guidance. Self knowing. Dreams. Spiritual connection. Intuitive connection.
Activated/Open: Insight. Clarity. Foresight. Wisdom. Intuitive flow. Self aware. Discernment. Objective.
Emotions: Oneness with the Universe. Trust in your journey.
Symptoms of a block: Unaware of blessings. Disconnected from intuition. Disconnected from spirituality. Escaping reality through daydreams. Nightmares. Lack of dreaming. Lack of spirituality in life. Being too closed-minded. Lack of trust in gut feelings. Lacking inspiration. Depression. Vision problems. Headaches or migraines.
Causes of blocks: Mental over-stimulation. Over-thinking. Doubt. Trauma. Gaslighting or invalidation of perception. Spiritual suppression. Being too logical. Media overload. Social conditioning.
Healing: Dreamwork. Visualization. Meditation. Quiet time alone to reflect and attune. Tarot readings. Reiki. Observe your thoughts. Broaden your horizons through travel or new experiences. Read more books.
Healing affirmations: I see with clarity. I am in tune with higher wisdom.
Crystals: Labradorite (shielding, enhances intuition). Amethyst (spiritual awareness, dream support). Fluorite (mental clarity).
Supportive plants and herbs: Lavender. Eyebright. Mugwort. Gotu kola. Rosemary. Blue lotus.
Activating and healing foods: Walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds. White fish. Indigo/dark blue foods (eggplant, elderberries, blueberries). Dark chocolate.
Spiritual gifts: Astral projection. Lucid dreaming. Clairvoyance (clear seeing, inner vision through mind's eye). Seeing beyond the veil. Channeling psychic information.
7) Crown Chakra: Purple
Located at the top of the head, or slightly above it.
”I Know”
Element: Spirit
Functions: Intuition. Spiritual understanding. Knowing. Imagination. Inner vision. Inspiration. Higher consciousness. Spiritual wisdom. Connection to Source.
Activated/Open: Feel sense of connectivity, awareness, compassion, gratitude, wisdom, and oneness. In tune with Higher Self and the Universe. Sense of inner peace.
Emotions: Sense of awe or wonder. Faith. Timelessness. Liberation. Oneness. Interconnectedness.
Symptoms of a block: Out of touch with higher purpose. Feeling lost or confused. Apathy. Cynicism. Sense of alienation. Lacking magic in life. Inability to manifest. Intrusive thoughts. Disassociation. Spaciness. Anxiety. Insomnia. Chronic headaches. Sensitivity to light. Hair loss.
Causes of blocks: Disconnection from spirituality. Being ungrounded. Crisis of faith. Feeling abandoned by the Universe or a higher power. Disillusionment. Intellectual arrogance. Lacking sense of meaning or purpose. Burnout. Spiritual bypassing. Feeling restricted. Bored with life.
Healing: Being in stillness. Meditation. Using imagination. Reaching out to a higher power. Prayer. Opening your mind. Zooming out for the bigger picture. Working with spirit guides or higher realms. Sitting in sunlight. Breathing fresh air. Energy work. Developing your own spiritual practice.
Healing affirmations: I remove all limiting beliefs. I honor the divine within me. I am connected to all that is. I am divinely guided.
Crystals: Selenite (cleansing, enhancing). Lepidolite (calming, gently awakening). Clear quartz (clear connection to the divine, amplification of energy). Moonstone.
Supportive plants and herbs: Lotus. Holy basil. White sage. Lavender. Frankincense. Juniper.
Activating and healing foods: Spring water. Light, clean foods. Violet/white foods (cauliflower, coconut, white mushrooms, ginger).
Spiritual gifts: Clairvoyance (clear seeing, inner vision through mind's eye). Claircognizance (clear knowing, download of information from a higher source). Connecting with higher spirit guides.
