George Bain -Methods Of Construction In Celtic Art, 1996.

George Bain - Methods of Construction in Celtic Art, 1996.

Chakra Info

Root Chakra - Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.

Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.

Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.

Location: behind the sacrum bone (here is where the kundalini resides)

Color: red

Musical note: C

Function: vitality to the physical body (life force)

Gemstones and Crystals: Smoky quartz, garnet, alexandrite, ruby, agate, bloodstone, onyx, tiger’s eye, rose quartz, hematite (magnet)

Physical body affects: adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, colon, legs, bones

Aspects: survival instincts, good self-image, and our ability to ground ourselves in the physical world, material success, stability, individuality, courage and patience; main aspect is innocence, this innocence gives us dignity, balance, a tremendous sense of direction and purpose in life.

Blockages: paranoia, insecurity, and a feeling of being out of touch with gravity

Too Open: dishonest, bullying, hyperactive, defensiveness

Essential oils: (those coming from the root or trunk): juniper, frankincense, sandalwood, cedar wood, vetiver, tea tree, rosewood

Sacral Chakra - Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.

Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.

Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.

Color: red-orange

Musical note: D

Function: birth, assimilation of food, sexuality

Physical body affects: ovaries, testicles, prostate, genitals, spleen, womb, bladder.

Attributes: relates to our sexual and reproductive capacity, vitality and sexuality, emotions, desires, pleasure, change, health, family, tolerance, surrender

Gemstones and Crystals: Amber, citrine, topaz, aventurine, moonstone, jasper

Blockages: emotional problems, sexual guilt, lust and base emotions, when this center is drained of energy (out of balance) it allows diseases like diabetes or blood cancer to occur.

Too Open: Sexual addictive, manipulative and excessive behavior

Essential Oils: (those that come from seeds): spices and herbs such as cumin, fennel, coriander, sage, clary sage, marjoram

Solar Plexus Chakra - Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.

Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.

Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.

Color: yellow

Musical note: E

Physical Body Affects: pancreas, adrenals, stomach, liver, gallbladder, nervous system, muscles

Gemstones and Crystals: Yellow Citrine, apatite, calcite, kunzite, rose quartz, iron pyrites, topaz, malachite

Attributes: give us our sense of personal power (will power); destiny, autonomy, determination, assertion, personal power, purpose and sight, self-control, humor, laughter; keeping this center in balance helps you to get rid of habits of laziness, gross attachments, and anything that enslaves us.

Blockages: sense of victimization, inability to manifest, over emotional and attached love, afraid of being alone

Too Open: judgmental, workaholic, lack of humor, anger, addictive behavior

Essential Oils: (those coming from fruits): orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, lavender, chamomile

Heart Chakra - Our ability to love.

Location: Center of chest just above heart.

Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.

Color: Bright Green

Musical note: F

Physical body affects: heart, thymus gland, circulatory system, arms, hands, lungs

Gemstones and Crystals: Emerald, Green Calcite, Amber, Azurite, Chrysoberyl, jade, rose and watermelon tourmalines

Attributes: ability to express love for self and others, compassion and intuitiveness, unconditional love, balance, acceptance, contentment, oneness with life; when in balance all our worries, doubts, and fears are destroyed

Blockages: immune system or heart problems, lack of compassion, suppression of love emotions towards others and even self, or if felt, only for a short time before it is withdrawn; fear and rage, feeling stuck and afraid to let new things manifest; feeling unworthy, self-pitying and fearing rejection

Too Open: an over stimulated heart chakra can result in a ‘bleeding heart’ and possessiveness.

Essential Oils: (those that come from leaves) peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, pettigrain, lavender

Throat Chakra - Our ability to communicate.

Location: Throat.

Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.

Color: sky blue

Musical note: D

Physical Body Affects: thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, throat, mouth

Gemstones and Crystals: Lapis, Lazuli, aquamarine, sodalite, turquoise, sapphire

Attributes: directly tied to creativity, communication, sound, logic and reason, truth, gentleness, kindness, reliability. When balance the heart is then aligned with what is in your head

Blockages: laryngitis or sore throats, creative blocks or general problems communicating with others; rigidity, prejudice, and an inability to accept other people’s views

Too Open: Over-talkative, arrogant, self-righteous

Essential Oils: geranium, frankincense, cypress, tea tree, and lavender

Third Eye Chakra - Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.

Location: Forehead between the eyes. (Also called the Brow Chakra)

Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.

Color: Indigo (deep purple)

Musical note: A

Physical Body Affects: pituitary gland, pineal gland, left eye, nose, ears

Gemstones: amethyst, purple Apatite, Azurite, Calcite, pearl, sapphire, blue and white flourite

Attributes: seat of intuition, awareness, and inner wisdom, clairvoyance, imagination, ability to perceive truth in the world, analyze, think, and reason; peace of mind, forgiveness

Blockages: can manifest as sinus and eye problems, wish to control others, egotistical

Too open: Impatience and authoritarian

Essential oils: lavender, vanilla, chamomile, neroli, ylang ylang (alcohol and tobacco will impair this chakra)

Crown Chakra - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.

Location: The very top of the head.

Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.

Color: White

Musical note: B

Physical Body Affects: vitalizes the upper brain (cerebrum)

Gemstones: diamond, white tourmaline, white jade, snowy quartz, and Celestite

Attributes: highest spiritual consciousness, personal expression, connection to the source of love, to God, divine wisdom and understanding, gives us direct and absolute perception of reality on our central nervous system.

Blockages: can manifest as emotional problems, feelings of alienation and condemnation

Too open: psychotic or manic depressive, frustrated.

Essential Oils: rose, jasmine

Such a beautiful and witchy room

Some photos of what my side of the room looks like when it is clean. This was the autumn equinox and right after I had harvested a bunch of stuff from my yard and neighborhood.

The beauty in December