Chakras are a system or framework that is used to turn inward to your own emotions, feelings, thoughts and beliefs rather than be distracted by the external world.
H2 – Firstly Let’s Talk About Your Energy System
Although we have many major and minor chakras we focus on our 7 main chakras. These are the energy centres in our body which energy flows through. They are a whirling power of energy like a vortex. Each chakra is connected to a physical part of our body and relate to specific themes in life.
We can use these life themes as information to identify stuck emotions and old beliefs that are no longer relevant but still impacting our day to day life. When these unwanted energies reside in your energy they create a push pull affect that interrupts your flow of energy. This is apparent when you make statements like “I really want to be …… but I’m overwhelmed by everything involved”.
When you begin anything new like work, relationships, study you bring into it your hopes, dreams and excitement as well as any leftover doubt or disappointment from the past. Even though you grow with these new skills and experiences this old stale energy may continue to live in your energy system, impacting both now and future plans.
Let’s look at each chakra energy individually with questions to help you evaluate your worries or plans so you can decide your next step.
H3 – The 7 Main Chakras – The Basics
H4 – The Root/Base Chakra – I Belong
The root chakra is at the base of the spine. It influences how we feel in terms of safety and security in our own environment. It is our first experience as being a member of a family or core group.
As the root of our being it stores our ancestral energy and inherited beliefs. It talks to us about our needs and how to get them. If a person feels they weren’t cared for sufficiently or accepted as part of their core tribe then these traumas question their fundamental right to be here.
The base chakra is concerned with keeping life sustainable. It kick starts the energy to succeed in the material world so its all about career, finances and manifestation.
Base keywords – grounding, stability, acceptance, survival, security, discipline, foundations, manifesting
What is at the foundations – Does this situation provide what you currently need? Income, security, sense of belonging, stability, trust in yourself or others Or do you feel off kilter, fearful, anxious, jittery, lost or abandoned?
H4 – The Sacral Chakra – I Create
The sacral chakra is the second chakra located in the lower abdomen. This is the information center for emotions, creativity and change, particularly those connected with close relationships and social connections.
If we feel we are deserving of good things this chakra opens to receive pleasure and abundance, if not then it becomes depleted. It acts like a magnet to attract our reality from the thoughts and feelings stored here.
So its here in the sacral that we embrace change and attract more of what we really want in life. Its important this chakra is in a flowing state by experiencing emotions as they come up instead of burying them and dwelling in the past.
Sacral keywords – zest for life, sensuality, creativity, intimacy, friendliness, relationships, sincerity, patience, success
What is your emotional state – What are your true feelings? Do you enjoy what you are creating. Life feels optimistic, loving, fun, desirable, satisfying. Or it feels flat, uninspiring, emotionally reactive
H4 -The Solar Plexus Chakra – I Recognise
The Solar Plexus is the third chakra located above the navel in the upper abdomen. It is associated with our power in the world and moving forward with strength and courage.
This is where our strong sense of self is stored along with the opinions and beliefs we have gathered throughout our life both about ourselves and the world we live in. It is here where we set our personal boundaries, have confidence in ourselves and experience a sense of achievement.
Solar plexus keywords – gut feeling, boundaries, self esteem, authority, control, willpower, worthiness, accomplishments, self confidence
What’s on your mind – Are your thoughts supportive or challenging? You can think logically, feel confident, worthy & in control. Or you feel powerless, have low self esteem & lack direction
H4 -The Heart Chakra – I Connect
The Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra located in the centre of the chest. It is the core of unconditional love, connection, compassion, openness and emotional empowerment. It brings together the more physical world lower three chakras, acting as a bridge to the higher chakras and spirit.
The heart center is about loving and being loved without judgement or conditions. It is here we connect with our true essence allowing us to be open and at ease with people so we participate in true partnerships.
Heart keywords – compassion, tenderness, detachment, balance, openness, acceptance, affinity, peace
Is your heart in it – Is the path through your heart open and welcoming? You are friendly, tolerant, compassionate Or you’re blocked by rejection, jealousy, giving too much
H4 – The Throat Chakra – I Express
The Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra located in the throat. This is the seat of self expression and can be seen as the connection between the head and the heart making it the mediator between thought and emotion. It is how we give life to our thoughts, feelings, values, truths, ideas and insights.
Not only is it here that we speak our truth we also hear the truth of others and listen to what the universe is conveying to us. Self expression is also about our right to speak and be heard in a way that doesn’t diminish ourselves nor others.
What we say and how we say it is influenced by our impressions from the past, which can cause us to hide who we truly are. It is here in the throat chakra where we express our creativity, our desires and needs and therefore manifesting them.
Throat keywords – expression, responsibility, communication, listening, creativity, honesty, integrity
How do you express yourself – Do you communicate what you really want? You can listen objectively to others while being tactfully honest sharing your own thoughts. Or you feel misunderstood, become critical, overly talkative
H4 – The Third Eye Chakra – I Understand
The Third Eye Chakra is the sixth chakra located between but slightly above the eyebrows. It is the energy center that governs both intellect and intuition. The act of seeing and insight both physically and intuitively that deals with perception. How we view our self, the world we live in and how that perception influences the way we act, feel and respond to life and particularly how we can use that larger vision in everyday life. This allows us to recognise peoples underlying positive value, regardless of what appears on the surface.
From here we see the patterns of life that form the big picture and how we fit into that picture. We create our realities from here based on our beliefs and thoughts, our visions and expectations. If we are seeing fearsome worrying situations then that is what we tend to manifest.
Third eye keywords – seeing, sensing, insight, truth, trust, observation, imagination, perception, dreams, sixth sense
Does your inner compass guide you – Do you use your intuition? You have perspective, clear thoughts & vision, imaginative. Or poor judgement, obsessive, lack focus, head among the clouds or easily drawn into drama
H4 – The Crown Chakra – I Experience
The Crown Chakra is the seventh chakra located on the top of the head. It is linked to spiritual knowledge and connection, the essence of our being. With awareness we see beyond the material world to the unity of all that is. This brings knowledge, wisdom and spiritual understanding of our greater purpose.
We are reminded that we are divinely watched over and protected. If disconnected our life tends to feel insignificant, meaningless or isolated.
Crown keywords – soul, awareness, intelligence, divinity, trust in universe, wisdom, spiritual connection enlightenment, bliss
Do you have faith in the outcome – You have the ability to embrace change? You have a sense of purpose, awareness, understanding Or you’re without meaning, have a fogged brain, judgemental, spacey,
So now you see how chakras can help you in everyday life. We can take this information and quickly read the energy of any situation for alignment. We can also delve deeper into worries or plans with journal prompts and affirmations to guide you