The following is an excerpt From psychic Sonia Choquette's website. While I don't agree with everything she says, I really enjoyed her book True Balance and the practical information she provides an chakras.
Here in the west we think of ourselves as solid bodies, but in eastern thinking we are correctly perceived as being more ethereal, made up of whirling bands of energy that serve to usher in life force and assist us in channeling our expression and creativity into the physical plane. When a practicing Hindu visualizes a human being, he visualizes our seven separate but interconnected centers of energy, each maintaining a certain center of human well being. To the rational western mind, the idea of such energy centers seems far-fetched yet our own language accurately reflects our instinctive awareness of these psychic centers in action. We say, for example:
“He’s a pain in the neck" of someone who affects our throat chakra by making us speechless with rage.
· “She galls me, ” of the co-worker who affects our third chakra by overriding our authority and ignoring our decisions.
· “He knocks me off my feet,” of the new lover who overwhelms our routine and threatens our first chakra, our foundation, causing us to feel ungrounded.
Our energy system governs our energetic and psychic well being. This system includes our foundation and survival instincts, our vitality and emotional sensations, our will and personal sovereignty, and our ability to give and receive love, our creative expression, our psychic awareness and personal vision and our capacity to connect with our Creator. It is the matrix that channels our spirit into our body and allows us to express ourselves freely on the physical plane. When these seven centers of energy are balanced, we feel grounded, emotionally safe, mentally in charge, receptive to love and loving, effective and creative in all forms of our expression, inspired and imaginative, and intimately connected to and guided by the Universe. This is the natural plan for human experience. Such a life is exciting, satisfying, productive, fulfilling and allows us to channel our best into the planet. It is a life lived as the Universe intends. It is life filled with love, creativity and blessings.
But when one or more of these seven chakras fall out of balance, or fails to operate as it is designed to, essential parts of our psychic and spiritual expression become dysfunctional or shut down.
So, there are seven main energy centres (chakras) of the body. These chakras are like spirals of energy, each one relating to the others and their corresponding colors. Using the seven colors of the spectrum, Color Therapy aims to balance and enhance our body's energy centres/chakras and also to help stimulate our body's own healing process. Color Therapy uses color to re-balance the Chakras that have become depleted of energy. Chakra” is derived from a Sanskrit meaning ‘wheel’ which is why all the images depicting chakras are circular".
VIOLET/PURPLE governs the CROWN chakra, at the top of the head.
BEAUTY, CREATIVITY, INSPIRATION
Related organ: brain
Endocrine gland: pineal gland.
Associated problems: depression, Parkinson's disease, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, seniledementia, Alzheimer's, many mental disorders, confusion, and dizziness.
Personality Traits: Inspirational leaders, kindly and just, humanitarians, self-sacrifing, visionary, creative, and strong mentally. Violet relates to self knowledge/spiritual awareness. It is the union with your higher self, with spirituality, and your higher consciousness. Dis-ease can result with an in-balance of energy in this chakra, either too much or too little. The violet energy connects us to our spiritual self bringing guidance, wisdom and inner strength and purifies our thoughts and feelings giving us inspiration in all undertakings. Enhances artistic talent and creativity.
positive aspects of violet
- a reverence for all life
- self sacrificing in the service of others
- idealism
- an ability to see the appropriate route for the benefit of the higher self
- self sacrificing in the service of others
- idealism
- an ability to see the appropriate route for the benefit of the higher self
negative aspects of violet
- no concern for others
- feelings of superiority
- lack of contact with reality
- feelings of superiority
- lack of contact with reality
INDIGO governs the BROW chakra or third eye, in the centre of the forehead. INTUITION, MYSTICISM, UNDERSTANDING
Related organs: eyes, lower head and sinuses
Endocrine gland: pituitary gland.
Associated problems: tension headache, migraine, visual defects, short-sightedness, long-sightedness, glaucoma, cataracts, sinus problems, ear problems.
Personality Traits: Intuitive, fearless, practical, idealistic, wise, and a truth seeker.
Indigo relates to self responsibility - being responsible for one's own life, responsible to oneself to follow the soul's path and needs and trusting one's own intuition. (the ability to see things from a 'higher' viewpoint rather than purely for satisfaction of the ego or one's material comfort.). The indigo energy connects us to our unconscious self, and gives us the experience of being part of the whole universe. Strengthens intuition, imagination, psychic powers, and increases dream activity.
positive aspects of indigo
- highly intuitive
- faithful
- clear sighted
- integrity
- orderly mind
- faithful
- clear sighted
- integrity
- orderly mind
negative aspects of indigo
- inability to trust intuition
- scattered mind
- inconsiderate
-blinkered vision
- scattered mind
- inconsiderate
-blinkered vision
Related organs: throat and lungs
Endocrine gland: thyroid gland. The upper digestive tract can be affected by imbalance in this area.TURQUOISE can also be helpful for both the throat and the heart chakra.
Associated problems: Thyroid problems - over active/under active; Anorexia nervosa (this is a multi-chakra problem but has a strong connection to the throat chakra); asthma; bronchitis; hearing problems; tinnitus - may also be connected to problems with the brow chakra; problems of the upper digestive tract; mouth ulcers, sore throats, tonsillitis.
Personality Traits: Loyal, tactful, affectionate, inspiring, inventive, caring, and cautious.
Blue is the colour of the spirit and relates to self expression - speech, communication, the ability to communicate our needs and requirements; Spirit of truth and purpose. This is a mentally-relaxing colour. Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation - ideal for sleep problems, and hyper-active children. Connects us to holistic thought, and gives us wisdom and clarity enhancing communication and speech.
positive aspects of blue
- loyal
- trustworthy
- tactful
- calm
- trustworthy
- tactful
- calm
negative aspects of blue
- unfaithful
- untrustworthy
- self-righteous
- cold
- untrustworthy
- self-righteous
- cold
BALANCE, LOVE, SELF CONTROL
Related organs: heart and breasts
Endocrine gland: thymus gland
Associated problems: heart diseases, diseases of the Immune system eg.AIDS and ME (myalgia encephalomyelitis,sometimes referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome); other problems related to the immune system, allergies, cancer of the breast. TURQUOISE also has a helpful effect on the immune system and also helpful in relation to the throat chakra. PINK also relates to the heart chakra being the colour of love.
Personality Traits: Understanding, self-controlled, adaptable, sympathetic, compassionate, generous, humble, nature loving, and romantic.
Green chakra relates to love/self love - the ability to give and take unconditionally. When balanced we are able to give love and also to love and nurture ourselves. Helps relax muscles, nerves, and thoughts. Cleanses and balances our energy, to give a feeling of renewal, peace and harmony. Green connects us to unconditional love and is used for balancing our whole being.
positive aspects of green
- compassion
- generosity
- harmony/balance
- loving
- generosity
- harmony/balance
- loving
negative aspects of green
- indifference
- jealousy
- miserly
- bitterness
YELLOW governs the SOLAR PLEXUS chakra, situated below the ribs.
- jealousy
- miserly
- bitterness
YELLOW governs the SOLAR PLEXUS chakra, situated below the ribs.WISDOM, CLARITY, SELF-ESTEEM
Related organs: liver, spleen, stomach and small intestine.
Endocrine gland: pancreas
Associated problems: diabetes, pancreatitis, liver disease, peptic ulcer, Coeliac's disease, and gall stones.
Personality Traits: Good-humored, optimistic, confident, practical, and intellectual.
Yellow is a creative colour and relates to self worth. How we feel about ourselves and how we feel others perceive us. This is the area of the personality, the ego and the intellect. Gives us clarity of thought, increases awareness, and stimulates interest and curiosity. Yellow energy is related to the ability to perceive and understand. The yellow energyconnects us to our mental self.
positive aspects of yellow
- confident
- alert
- alert
negative aspects of yellow
- feelings of inferiority
- sarcastic
- pessimistic - sarcastic
ORANGE governs the SACRAL chakra situated in the lower abdomen.
HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE, RESOURCEFULNESS
Related organs: uterus, large bowel, prostate, ovaries and testes. (In the fetus the testes develop in the lower abdomen, thus linking with the sacral chakra energy, then descending to the scrotum by birth.)
Endocrine glands: ovaries and testes
Associated problems: pre-menstrual syndrome, problems with menstrual flow, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, testicular disease, prostate disease.
Personality Traits: Enthusiastic, happy, sociable, energetic, sporty, self-assured, and constructive.
Orange is the colour of success and relates to self respect; having the ability to give ourselves the freedom to be ourselves and helps you expand your interests and activities. Brings joy to our workday and strengthens our appetite for life! Orange is the best emotional stimulant. It connects us to our senses and helps to remove inhibitions and makes us independent and social.
positive aspects of orange
- sociable
- joyous
- independent
- joyous
- independent
negative aspects of orange
- withdrawn
- destructive
- destructive
RED governs the BASE chakra situated at the base of the spine.VITALITY, COURAGE, SELF CONFIDENCE
Related organs: kidneys and bladder, the vertebral column, hips and legs are also areas related to this chakra.
Endocrine gland: adrenal gland.
Associated problems: constipation, diarrhea, piles, colitis, Crohn's disease, cold fingers and toes, frequency of urination, hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney stones, impotence, hip problems, legs and feet. PINK can also be used here when a more gentle energy is required.
Red relates to self awareness. It is the area of survival and stability and your place on this earth. The colour red provides the power from the earth and gives energy on all levels. It connects us to our physical body. Everything that is to be commenced needs the life vitality of red.
positive aspects of red:
- security
negative aspects of red:
- insecurity
- self pitying
- self pitying
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