ancient wisdom traditions
Body / Earth Chakras
the 7 subtle energy centres of the body
Top and above images sourced from internet.
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Divided Cells: 7 Portals to Interior Landscapes (apertures to potential)
In Sacred Geometry, the heptagon is the seven-sided polygon of veneration. It represents movement through cycles: 7 days of the week, seven rays of the rainbow. The seven chakras are subtle energy centres of the body. In sound and music, the harmonics connect us via music through the spheres. In mythology, Athena used her seven-sided symbol to weave her magical exploits. In geomancy, the chakras can be applied to the energy centres of the earth's globe. |
Chakra Colours
The photos below are taken from my boxes of coloured materials. Chakra colours can range in tone and shade according to their condition.
The intention is to bring a sense of balance and harmony to the chakras by restoring these subtle energy centres of your body with clear, light-filled, pure colour. |
Selection of Magenta and White material scraps
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7 - CROWN Chakra Connection to the Divine. Transformation
When this chakra is out of balance, it represents:
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Purples, Violet and Ultramarines
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6 - THIRD EYE / BROW Chakra Intuition, Sense of Purpose and Direction in Life
Located in the centre of your forehead, the Brow Chakra deals with creative intelligence, insight, seeing the bigger picture, imagination in thinking and decision making. The ‘third eye’ area transmits the energy of the pituitary gland and supports your upper frontal sinuses, eyes, ears and outer layers of the brain. Known in yoga as the 1000-petalled lotus flower, it is the centre of creative visualisation, and gathers information from the higher spiritual rhealms.
When this chakra is out of balance it represents:
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Cooling shades of pale and dark Blue.
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5 - THROAT Chakra Communication and Self-expression
Located in the centre of your throat, the Throat Chakra is connected to the voice, creative self-expression through sound, speaking your truth. Physically it surrounds the thyroid gland, supports your neck, jaw, teeth, gums, mouth and lower sinuses. Colours range from a pale blue to a deep indigo which is closer to the brow chakra.
When this chakra is out of balance it represents:
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Sparkly shades of Turquoise, Green and Aquamarine.
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4 - HEART Chakra Compassion, Love, Relationships, Self Acceptance and Nature
Romance, joy, inner peace. Located next to your spine, in the centre of your chest near your physical heart, the Heart Chakra is the centre for love, harmony and connection to the natural world. In the body it is linked to the thymus area and the immune system, supporting your heart, lungs, upper torso, shoulders, arms and hands. It is also the central point between the higher (spiritual) and lower (physical) chakras. This is where a person’s soul shines through. Turquoise is very closely linked to the heart, and is connected with a generosity of spirit and deeper communication.
When this chakra is out of balance it represents (depending on the shade of green):
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Scraps of Yellow, ranging from Lemon, through to Ochres and the colours of stomach bile.
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3 - SOLAR PLEXUS Chakra Personal Power
Located along the spine, the Solar Plexus chakra houses the seat of your emotions, representing life force, confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. It physically supports the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach and spleen. It is enhanced by the intellect, learning, knowledge and literature. The soul (which comes from the Latin Sol, meaning Sun) is a metaphysical form of light.
When this chakra is out of balance it represents:
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The warm glow of Orange.
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2 - SACRAL Chakra Creativity, Sensuality and Pleasure
This is where we awaken our kundalini energy. Located in the hips, sacrum, adrenal glands and genitals, the Sacral Chakra is the centre for clarity, pleasure, enthusiasm, sensuality, creativity, sense of self and others. Emotional balance and procreation. A joyous transition between red and yellow. It is strongly influenced by genetic patterning, representing independence, happiness, the joys of intimacy, our sexuality, pleasures and desires and creative energies.
When this chakra is out of balance it represents:
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Fiery Reds.
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1 - BASE / ROOT Chakra Courage, Sense of Belonging
Located at the base of the spine, the Base Chakra represents earthly sensibilities and physical survival, safety and security: our physical connections (hands and feet) to the earth and sub-terrainian worlds. Notions of where we come from (our roots) and to where we return. The cycle of life and death.
When this chakra is out of balance it represents:
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© Caro Woods 2014