Chakra Guide
FIRST OR ROOT CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Muladhara (root)
Location: Base of spine (seat of the Kundalini) ©
Symbol: A circle surrounded by four lotus petals, with a square inside
Central issue: Survival, stability, acceptance, self-preservation, deep-rootedness, perception,
grounding, fear and safety/security
Color: Red
Essential oils: Patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood
Crystals and Stones: Garnet, Ruby, Agate, Onyx, Hematite, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Smoky
Quartz, Bloodstone, Red Coral, Carnelian
Stars and Astrological signs: Planets Mars, Pluto, and Saturn; Signs of Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, and
Capricorn
Sound or mantra: "Lam"
Sense: Smell
Food: Red foods, red wine, red grapes/berries
Body: The physical body
Body parts: large intestine, legs, feet, kidneys, bladder
Physiological system: Reproduction
Orientation to self: Self-preservation
Goals: Stability, grounding, physical health, prosperity, trust
Rights: To be here, to have
Developmental stage: Womb to 12 months
Level of relationship: Tribal
Demon: Fear
Element: Earth
Hormonal glands: Sexual and adrenal
Organs: Immune system, base of spine, legs, bones and bone marrow, feet, rectum, physical body
support
Excessive: Sluggish, lazy, tired, monotony, obesity, overeating, hoarding, materialism, greed, fear of
change, addiction to security
Deficient: Fearful, anxious, restless, lack of discipline, underweight, financial difficulty chronic
disorganization
Balanced: Good health, vitality, well grounded, sense of trust in the world, feeling safe and secure,
stability, prosperity, ability to relax
Physical action: Sexuality, excretion
Mental action: Stability, survival, belonging
Spiritual action: Security
Physical Dysfunctions: Frequent illness, disorders of the bowel, large intestine, bones, teeth,
problems with legs, feet , base of spine (chronic lower back pain, sciatica), eating disorders,
depression, immune-related disorders, skin problems, lack of energy, cancer-cervical, colorectal,
endometrial, testicular
Addictions: Food, gambling, shopping, work
Traumas and Abuses: Birth trauma, abandonment, physical neglect, poor physical bonding with
the mother, malnourishment, feeding difficulty, major illness or surgery, physical abuse, inherited
traumas (e.g. war, poverty, etc.)
Spiritual challenge: How well we manage our physical world
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HEALING STRATEGY: Physical activity, lots of touch, massage, reconnect with the body,
grounding, Hatha yoga, look at earliest childhood relationship to mother, reclaim your right to be
here
AFFIRMATIONS:
It is safe to me to be here.
The earth supports me and meets my needs.
I love my body and trust its wisdom.
I am interested in abundance.
I am here and I am real.
I trust my Higher Self fulfills all my needs. My life is full of prosperity.
SECOND OR SACRAL CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Svadhisthana (sweetness)
Location: Lower abdomen just below the navel
Symbol: A circle surrounded by five or six lotus petals.
Central issue: Sexuality, emotions, financial, creativity, codes of honor and ethics
Color: Orange
Essential Oils: Rosemary, juniper, sandalwood, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang
Crystals and Stones: Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Tiger Eye, Moonstone, Fire Agate, Orange Spinel, Fire
Opal; Orange jasper, carnelian
Stars and Astrological Signs: Moon, Planets Venus and Pluto, and the signs of Libra, Cancer, and
Scorpio
Sound or mantra: Vam
Sense: Touch and taste
Food: Orange-colored foods: papaya, mango, nectarines, apricots, carrots, squash, etc. and liquids
Body: Ethereal body
Body parts: womb, kidneys, bladder, lower back, legs, feet, prostate, spleen
Physiological system: Genitourinary
Orientation to self: Self-gratification / self-confidence / self-love
Goals: Pleasure, healthy sexuality, feeling
Rights: To feel, to want
Developmental stage: 6 to 24 months
Level of relationship: One-on-one
Demon: Guilt
Element: Water
Hormonal gland: Pancreas
Organs: Sexual organs, large intestine, lower vertebrae, pelvis, the kidneys, appendix, bladder,
prostate, hip area, the lymphatic system, all the body fluids
Excessive: Sexual, pleasure addiction; excessively sensitive and strong emotions; invasion of others,
seductive manipulation; obsessive attachment; emotional dependency
Deficient: Poor social skills; frigidity, fear of sex, lack of desire, passion, excitement, denial of
pleasure; fear of change; rigidity in attitudes
Balanced: Graceful movements; emotional intelligence; ability to experience pleasure; nurture of self
and others; ability to change; healthy boundaries
Physical action: Reproduction
Mental action: Creativity, self-esteem, motivation
Spiritual action: Enthusiasm
Physical Dysfunctions: Sexual dysfunctions; gynecological problems; dysfunctions of reproductive
organs, spleen, urinary system; loss of appetite for food, sex, life; chronic lower back pain, sciatica;
cancers-bladder, cervical, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, prostate
Addictions: Alcohol, sex, heroin
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Traumas and Abuses: Sexual, emotional abuse, neglect, rejection, emotional manipulation, physical
abuse, alcoholic families, denial of child's feelings, inherited (untreated incest, sexual issues)
Spiritual challenges: Negative one-to-one control patterns need to be confronted
HEALING STRATEGY: Movement therapy, emotional release, inner child work, boundary work,
assign healthy pleasures, develop sensate intelligence
AFFIRMATIONS:
I accept and acknowledge my sexuality. My physical health is strong and pure.
I deserve pleasure in my life.
I absorb information from my feelings.
Life is pleasurable.
I move easily and effortlessly.
THIRD OR SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Manipura (lustrous gem)
Location: Solar plexus, below the diaphragm
Symbol: A circle surrounded by ten lotus petals and inside it a triangle
Central issue: Power, self-esteem, self-image, energy, will, responsibility
Color: Yellow
Essential Oils: Juniper, lavender, bergamot, rosemary
Crystals and Stones: Citrine, amber, tiger's eye, peridot, yellow tourmaline, yellow topaz
Stars and Astrological Signs: Sun, the planets Mercury, Jupiter, Mars and the signs of Leo,
Sagittarius and Virgo
Sound or mantra: Ram
Sense: Sight
Food: Starches/yellow foods, grains, lemons, yellow beans, etc.
Body: The astral body
Body parts: stomach, pancreas, intestines, liver, spleen
Physiological system: Metabolic, digestive
Orientation to self: Self definition, self-determination
Goals: Vitality, purpose, strength of will, vitality, spontaneity
Rights: To act and be an individual
Developmental stage: 18 months to 4 years
Level of relationship: Basic relationship with inner self
Demon: Shame
Element: Fire
Hormonal glands: The pancreas and the adrenal
Organs: The respiratory system and diaphragm, the digestive system, stomach, liver, gallbladder,
kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, the small intestine, the lower back, the sympathetic nervous
system
Excessive: Overly aggressive, dominating, controlling, blaming, arrogance, manipulative, power
hungry, stubbornness, hyperactivity, excessively ambitious and competitive
Deficient: Low energy, weak will, poor self-esteem, passive, sluggish, fearful, poor self-discipline,
emotionally and physically cold, victim mentality, blaming of others, unreliable, poor digestion
Balanced: Feeling of tranquility and inner harmony, self-acceptance, respect for the nature and
emotions of others, feeling of unity with the rest of humanity, responsible, reliable, confidence,
spontaneity, sense of humor, able to meet challenges, expansiveness
Physical action: Digestion
Mental action: Power
Spiritual action: Growth
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Physical Dysfunctions: Arthritis, digestive disorders, ulcers, colon and intestinal problems, anorexia
or bulimia, pancreatitis, diabetes, gallstone, allergies, problems with the stomach and liver, cancer-
esophageal, stomach
Addictions: Amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, work, anger
Traumas and abuses: Shaming, authoritarianism, physical abuse, fear of punishment, dangerous
environment, age inappropriate responsibilities, inherited shame from parents
Spiritual challenges: Maturation of the ego
HEALING STRATEGY: Risk taking, grounding, emotional contact, deep relaxation, stress
control, vigorous exercise, sit-ups, psychotherapy (release or contain anger, build ego strength, work
on shame issues, strengthen will)
AFFIRMATIONS:
I can do whatever I will to do.
I honor the power within me. I accomplish tasks easily and effortlessly.
In a smooth and healthy way, I release all unresolved emotions. I claim my personal power.
FOURTH OR THE HEART CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Anahatra (unstruck)
Location: Chest, heart, cardiac plexus
Symbol: A circle surrounded by 12 lotus petals and inside it a six-pointed star
Central issues: Love, unconditional love, self-love, forgiveness, relationships, intimacy, devotion,
depression and loneliness
Color: Green and pink
Essential Oils: Sandalwood, rose, cedarwood
Crystals and Stones: Rose quartz, emerald, jade, aventurine, malachite, rhodonite, green tourmaline
Stars and Astrological Signs: Planets Venus, Saturn, Sun and the signs Libra, Leo and Sagittarius
Sound or mantra: Yam
Sense: Touch
Food: Green foods/vegetables (photosynthesis)
Body: The feeling body
Body parts: heart, lower lungs, breasts, back
Physiological system: Circulatory, lymphatic, and immune systems
Orientation to self: Self-acceptance
Goals: Stability, trust, physical health, prosperity, grounding
Rights: To love and be loved
Developmental stage: 4 to 7 years
Level of relationship Loving relationships with significant others, with oneself and with all life
Demon: Grief Element: Air
Hormonal glands: The thymus gland
Organs: Hearth and circulatory system, lungs, bronchial tubes, shoulders and arms, diaphragm,
thymus gland, the immune system, the skin, the upper back
Excessive: Demanding, jealousy, co-dependency, poor boundaries, overly sacrificing, possessive
Deficient: Antisocial, withdrawn, cold, shy, critical, judgmental, intolerant, loneliness, depression,
fear of intimacy and relationships, lack of empathy, narcissism, bitter
Balanced: Compassionate, loving, self-loving, empathetic, peaceful, balanced, good immune system
Physical action: Circulation
Mental action: Passion
Spiritual action: Devotion
Physical Dysfunctions: Disorders of the heart, lungs, thymus, breast, arms, asthma, allergy,
circulation problems, immune system deficiency, tension between shoulder blades, cancer-breast,
esophageal, lung
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Addictions: Tobacco (smoking), sugar, love, marijuana
Traumas and Addictions: rejection, abandonment, loss, shaming, constant criticism, abuses to
lower chakras, unacknowledged grief, divorce, death, conditional love, loveless environment, sexual
and physical abuse, betrayal
Spiritual challenges: To learn compassion, the value of forgiveness, unconditional love
HEALING STRATEGY: Self-discovery, codependency work, forgiveness, inner child work, work
with arms, reaching out, taking in, breathing exercise
AFFIRMATIONS:
I freely and easily give and receive love. Totally forgive others and myself for all past errors and
judgments.
I am worthy of love.
I am loving to myself and others.
There is an infinite supply of love.
I live in balance with others.
FIFTH OR THROAT CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Vissudha (purification)
Location: Throat just below the vocal cords
Symbol: A circle surrounded by 16 lotus petals, and inside it a circle, or a circle containing a triangle
Central issue: Communication, self-expression, self-discipline, speaking one's truth
Color: Blue, light blue, turquoise
Essential Oils: Lavender, patchouli
Crystals and Stones: Lapis lazuli, aquamarine, sodalite, turquoise, sapphire, blue lace agate, blue
tourmaline, blue quartz
Stars and Astrological Signs: Planets Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Mars and the signs of Taurus,
Gemini and Aquarius
Sound or mantra: Ham
Sense: Hearing
Food: Fruits—highest of the food chain
Body: The mental body
Body parts: upper lungs, throat, shoulders, arms, hands, ears, nose, pharynx, larynx, gums, teeth
Physiological system: Respiration
Orientation to self: Self-expression
Goals: Clear communication, creativity
Rights: To speak and to hear the truth
Developmental stage: 7 to 12 years
Level of relationship: Relationship with our personal truths
Demon: Lies
Element: Ether - Akasa
Hormonal glands: The thyroid and parathyroid gland
Organs: Throat, thyroid and parathyroid glands, the neck, vocal cords and organs, mouth, teeth and
gums, jaw, ears, muscles
Excessive: Too much talking, talking as a defense, inability to listen, gossiping, interruptions, over-
extended, stuttering
Deficient: Fear of speaking, small, weak voice, difficulty putting feelings into words, shyness, tone
deaf, poor rhythm
Balanced: Good listener, resonant voice, good sense of timing and rhythm, clear communication,
lives creatively, independence
Physical action: Communication
Mental action: Fluent thought
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Spiritual action: Inspiration
Physical Dysfunctions: Raspy throat, chronic sore throat, mouth ulcers, gum difficulties, scoliosis,
laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid problems, headaches, pain in the neck and shoulders, ear infections
and problems, cancers-laryngeal, mouth
Addictions: Opiates, marijuana
Traumas and Abuses: Lies, secrets, verbal abuse, constant yelling, excessive criticism (blocks
creativity), authoritarian parents, alcoholic, chemical dependent family
Spiritual challenges: To recognize that your strength of will is measured not by how well you exert
your will over others, but how well you control yourself. Conscious self-control and discipline means
living according to the truth that every thought you have is either a potential act of grace or a
potential weapon. Right thought leads to right speech leads to right acting.
HEALING STRATEGY: Learn communication skills, letter writing, inner child communication,
practice silence (excessive), story telling, singing, chanting, toning, release voice, loosen neck and
shoulders
AFFIRMATIONS:
I easily and gracefully express my deepest feelings and emotions.
I hear and speak the truth.
I express myself with clear intent.
Creativity flows in and through me.
My voice is necessary.
SIXTH OR THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Ajna (to perceive)
Location: The centre of the forehead, brow
Symbol: A circle surrounded on each side by two large lotus petals (or a lotus with 96 petals), and
inside it a triangle
Central issue: Intuition, imagination, ability to see one's life clearly, use of the mind/intellect
Color: Indigo or purple
Essential Oils: Geranium, lavender, rosemary, spearmint
Crystals and Stones: Amethyst, azurite, fluorite, lapidolite, lapis lazuli, sodalite
Stars and Astrological Signs: The planets Jupiter, Uranus, Mercury, Neptune and signs Sagittarius,
Aquarius, Pisces
Sound or mantra: Ham-ksham
Sense: Intuition (the sixth sense) / Clairvoyance / “ESP” / Clairaudience / Clairsentience
Food: Fasting
Body: The high mental body
Body parts: brain, eyes, ears, sinuses
Physiological system: endocrine & nervous systems
Orientation to self: Self-reflection / Intuition
Goals: Psychic perception, imagination, clear seeing, accurate interpretation
Rights: To see
Developmental stage: Adolescence
Level of relationship: Our relationship to knowledge, wisdom and vision
Demon: Illusion
Element: Light / Spirit
Hormonal glands: The pituitary and the pineal gland
Organs: The brain, nervous system, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, face, the pineal and pituitary gland
Excessive: Hallucination, nightmares, obsessions, delusions, difficulty concentrating, headaches
Deficient: Poor vision and memory, insensitivity, lack of imagination, difficulty visualizing, difficulty
seeing the future, can't remember dreams, denial
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Balanced: Intuitive, perceptive, imaginative, good memory, able to visualize, able to think
symbolically, able to remember dreams, clarity
Physical action: Visualization
Mental action: Intuition
Spiritual action: Meditation
Physical Dysfunctions: Headaches, eye and ear disease, nose and sinus problems, facial nerve
problems, nightmares, brain tumor, stroke, neurological disturbances, seizures, full spinal difficulty,
learning disabilities , cancers-leukemia, lymphoma
Addictions: Hallucinogens, marijuana
Traumas and Abuses: Frightening environment (war, violence), what you see does not go with
what you are told, invalidation of intuition and psychic occurrences
Spiritual challenges: Pride and the ability to make judgments. The spiritual lessons relate to insight
and intuition, to seeing beyond the visible.
HEALING STRATEGY: Meditation, visual stimulation, create visual art, coloring and drawing,
working with memory, dream work, hypnosis, guided visualization, past life regression therapy
AFFIRMATIONS:
My inner vision is clear and strong. I trust my intuition and inner vision.
I see all things in clarity.
I am open to the wisdom within.
I can manifest my vision.
SEVENTH OR CROWN CHAKRA
Sanscrit name: Sahasrara (thousand-fold)
Location: The crown of the skull
Symbol: A lotus with thousand petals
Central issue: Awareness, spiritual search for meaning, issues of karma and grace, grace bank
account, spiritual awakening, divine discontent
Color: Purple, white
Essential Oils: Jasmine, frankincense
Crystals and Stones: Diamond, clear quartz, moldavite, selenite, pyrite, sugulite, amethyst
Stars and Astrological Signs: The planets Saturn and Neptune, the signs Capricorn and Pisces
Sound or mantra: Om
Food: Fasting
Body: The soul, the karmic, causal body
Body parts: not relevant
Physiological system: Central nervous system; brain
Orientation to self: Self-knowledge
Goals: Wisdom, knowledge, spiritual connection, consciousness
Rights: To know
Developmental stage: Throughout life
Level of relationship: Relationship to our life's true purpose, relationship between the ego and the
higher self, relationship to God and Spirit
Demon: Attachment
Element: Thought or Cosmic Energy
Organs: The muscular and skeletal system, skin, central nervous system
Excessive: Over-intellectualization, spiritual addiction, confusion, dissociation from body
Deficient: Spiritual cynicism, learning difficulties, rigid belief systems, apathy, materialism, greed,
domination of others
Balanced: Sense of spiritual connection, open-minded, wisdom and mastery, broad understanding,
intelligent, thoughtful, aware, ability to perceive, analyze and assimilate information BEINGNESS
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Physical action: Meditation
Mental action: Universal Consciousness
Spiritual action: Unity
Physical Dysfunctions: Energetic disorders, mystical depression, coma, migraines, brain tumors,
amnesia, chronic exhaustion not linked to physical disorder, sensitivity to light, sound and other
environmental factors, Alzheimer’s , cancers—lymphoma, skin
Addictions: Religion, spiritual practices
Traumas and Addictions: Spiritual abuse, forced religiosity, blind obedience, misinformation, lies,
withheld information, invalidation of one's beliefs
Spiritual challenges: Hope and faith, spiritual conscience. Spiritual quests and questions of your
life: For what purpose was I born? What is truth? What is the deeper meaning of life? Can I find
that? Failure to hear and respond to these questions can lead to anxiety and depression.
HEALING STRATEGY: Reestablish physical, emotional, spirit connection, spiritual discipline,
meditation; examine belief systems, goal setting
AFFIRMATIONS:
I accept and acknowledge my spirituality.
Divinity resides within.
I am open to new ideas.
Information I need comes to me.
I am guided by higher power.
I am guided by inner wisdom.
The world is my teacher.
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