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From a metaphorical perspective - if the aura can be explained as a layered 'energetic egg' with multiple sheilds for your body - the chakras are the wheels and the mechanism, and your body is the vehicle, with you as the driver of your destiny. As with any engine - each of the cogs plays a vital role in your overall health and wellbeing - mind body and spirit.

About Chakras

Base Chakra

Symbol: A four-petaled lotus flower, which typically has a square at the centre with a downward-pointing triangle within the square. The petals symbolise the four aspects of the human psyche: Mind (manas), Intellect (buddhi), consciousness (chitta) and the ego (ahamkara). The square represents the element of Earth, and physical existence, grounding, and Stability. The downward-pointing triangle represents the grounding force that anchors us in human existence. Some images contain the symbol 'lam’ in the centre, which depicts the seed mantra and a sound vibration associated with the Base Chakra.

About

The Base Chakra is the first of the seven major chakras, and is located at the base of the spine. Its Sanskrit name is the "Muladhara Chakra". The word Muladhara is composed of two Sanskrit words: "mula," meaning "root", and "adhara," which translates to "support.” It is the body's survival centre and the most instinctual of all the chakras, and the foundation for all the other major chakras in the human body. It is named ‘root chakra’ because it provides a foundation to all the other primary chakras, in much the same way as when a person is building a high-rise building, unless the foundations are strong, the building will never be stable and is at risk of tumbling down at any time. It represents our feelings of security, safety, self-preservation, vitality, life, and, to some extent, strength and determination.

Location: Base of the Spine in the Perineum

Colour: A vibrant shade of red, but can also be represented with black. The colour black is usually represntative of the Earth Star or Bindi, however, the Base Chakra is a major chakra and many people will encompass the Earth Star qualities with the Base Chakra.

Physical Body/Organs: The Base Chakra governs the function and physical health of body organs and components primarily associated within the pubic area, as well as issues around mobility and procreation, and even motor skills, as these are all necessary for our human body to survive and thrive and so that we can support ourselves and our livelihood.

Coccyx (Tailbone), front and sides of the pubic region, genitals, anus, vagina, pelvic floor, bowel and urine movement, sexual function, childbirth/delivery, lower back, Stability (motion/movement/walking), body, bones, flesh, and skin, as these are all necessary for our bodies to survive, function well and support ourselves to cover our base needs.

The base chakra is associated with the earth element, which is evident in practical ways. It oversees the base and the survival needs and is an instinctual chakra. Additionally, when functioning well, it supports a person to expand their awareness (including inner awareness) of what is happening internally with their body, such as ‘feeling spirit or energy’, or simply recognising when they are uncomfortable or unsafe so that they can shift to a safer environment as part of sustaining their lives. Instinct differs from intuition in that it is concerned with basic survival and responding to threats, such as whether a person should run from danger, hide from it, or fight back. Most people will recall a situation where they instinctively moved from one area to another and had a ‘lucky escape’. Animals tend to be more instinctual than humans and can feel the changes in weather patterns. The body instinctively knows what to do at the right time. The base chakra is also responsible for excretory functions, which help remove toxins from the body; if left, these toxins can cause physical and mental diseases.

Function

Function Disruptors

The base chakra can be impacted by experiences that threaten our life and our ability to meet our basic, fundamental, and primordial needs. As adults, the function can be affected by childhood experiences such as living in poverty or in life-threatening situations, such as a war zone. These experiences shape our beliefs, such as poverty and the feeling of never having enough, as well as feeling powerless, setting the foundations for unhealthy patterns of behaviour and thinking for the future, even when the threat no longer exists or has been removed. When our basic survival needs are not met, the base chakra can become imbalanced and dysfunctional, which can lead to health problems and difficulties in maintaining a positive outlook and experiencing happiness and joy throughout life. Other conditions that impact negatively on the root chakra function can include near-death experiences, violent attacks, serious diseases, physical abuse, ongoing financial struggles, loss of housing/accommodation and natural disasters.

Purpose/Function: Survive, Thrive, Self Preservation, Grounded, Practical, Physical and Financial Security

Assess Your Base Chakra Function

Signs of a Healthy Base Chakra

Generally speaking, people with a healthy base chakra are exceptional leaders, devoid of power and control issues. They are able to fill responsible roles and retain the respect of others. They can work independently, with authority or as part of a team. They are good with money, maintain a healthy work life balance, and are able to sustain healthy relationships.

Emotional: stable, safe, secure, and connected to other people, with a sense of ‘belonging’, Trust and Acceptance of their place in the world, grounded and practical.

Physical: People with a healthy base chakra experience overall good physical health,while they may experience intermittent muscule, or skeletal health issues (or any health issues in the Base chakra region) they are usually temporary, and a reminder to review and reflect on their overall health, mindset, and emotional space, or as a signal that something needs to be addressed in their lives. A time for a review.

Behaviour: Self-preserving, Survival Mindset, Vitality, and Will to live. Confident, energetic, emotionally strong, purposeful, and purpose-driven. Independent, Assertive, Persistent, with Leadership qualities, pioneering, and fearlessness. Takes care of their bodies and well-being in a non-obsessive way.

You can assess the function of your Base Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold, as will as physical ailments and injuries, and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Signs of a blocked or imbalanced base chakra

Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, feeling disconnected and isolated, self-pity and victim mentality; poverty mentality and greed for money and material things, feelings of aimlessness, lack of purpose and lack of ambition and life direction, low or weakened will to live, thoughts of self-harm, nervousness, low enthusiasm, immunity disorders, feeling unsafe, and insecure (especially around ability to survive and provide for self, feeling stuck with an inability to take action, feeling powerless, Panic Attacks, phobias, feeling abandoned and unsupported.

Physical: low energy, low vitality, back and lower leg pain, lethargy, fatigue, lack of motivation, constipation, detoxification problems, bowel, bladder, colon, or anal problems, under- or overactive libido, light-headedness, dizziness, inexplicable pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, reproductive issues, insomnia, or excessive sleeping, mobility or skeletal problems such as arthritis, or problems with feet, and walking.

Behavioural: Hoarding (Material Items); Wilful and imposing, power hungry, intimidation, Lone Operator, Destructive, Arrogant and Authoritarian, Domineering,), obsessive compulsive disorders, sexual fetishes (especially anal), power and control issues (and a desire to dominate others), inability to focus and concentrate and easily distracted from purposes and tasks, rushing from one task to another, Financial instability and difficulty managing money.

Reflective Questions for the Base Chakra

Am I controlling? or resistant to control?

Do I attempt to manipulate people to do things that I want them to and if they refuse, do I get angry and potentially use force?

Am I violent with myself and others?

Am I assertive, or am I too frightened to assert because I fear a violent reaction (or negative judgement of others?)

Am I idle or inactive? Do I procrastinate?

Have I ever been accused of being arrogant or domineering?

Do I react angrily and defensively to criticism and judgement by others?

What is my attitude to money- Am I overmaterialistic, or have I decided to ignore the material world and find myself living in poverty?

Do I procrastinate or avoid my responsibilities?

Do I hurt myself to feel emotions or release them?

Am I awkward around other people and uncomfortable with personal demonstrations of affection such as hugs?

Do I feel locked into negative and unhealthy situations and relationships?

Sacral Chakra

Symbol: A six-petaled lotus flower, with inner circles, and a crescent moon. The circles represent that life is cyclical— an ongoing series of life, death, and rebirth. The six petals represent the six negative aspects of human nature that we must overcome to bring balance to our mind and physical body. VAM (pronounced "VUM", rhyming with "DRUM") is the seed mantra that carries the healing sound vibration for the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, joy, and sensuality.

About

The Sacral Chakra is the second of the seven major chakras. Its Sanskrit name is the "Svadhishthana Chakra". Its name translates as 'dwelling place of the Self,' and it is associated with our personal identity, who we are. It governs the emotional energy of a person, as well as creativity and the levels of acceptance and resistance within them, and their ability to adapt to change throughout their life path. Where the Base chakra is instinctual and about 'doing', the Sacral chakra is associated with feelings and emotions, and probably the first of the chakras where we can consciously demonstrate freedom of choice and will in how we respond to circumstances.

Location: : It is located in the lower abdomen, about four finger-breadths below the navel, and just above the pubic area (base chakra).

Colour: Symbolised with a vibrant shade of orange.

Physical Body/Organs: While the sacral chakra governs the organs situated within its location, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes for women, as well as the uterus and muscles within the region, it can also impact the health and condition throughout the body in the other areas governed by other chakras, such as the liver and kidneys which are situated in the solar plexus, and the bowel and bladder excretionary systems. This is because the sacral chakra is the first point of detoxification.

Purpose/Function: Identity, Sensitivity, Emotions, Reproduction, Passion, Creativity, Pleasure, Joy, Fear,/Safety

When it is out of balance, it will have a 'flow on effect', where toxins can build up and be stored in the body, which then creates a 'rotting' effect, or toxification of the body system that creates further health issues. This is why, when treating many conditions (including physical and mental illnesses), a person would be wise to work with the orange chakra as well. For example, Depression is believed by metaphysicians to be first linked to the sacral chakra with a resistance to change, and then to the throat chakra with an inabilty to express emotions (especially pain), and when in chronic stages can impact upon the solar plexus (with al ack of faith in the processes of life), and a lack of forgiveness (to the universe or other people) which impacts upon the heart, and finally upon the crown chakra, with a belief in limitation and pain and powerlessness, where the neural pathways and patterning become 'set' until repatterning and a significant shift in beliefs occurs.

Bladder, kidneys, reproductive organs, and small intestine, rectum, appendix, and lower colon.

The Sacral Chakra is associated both physically and symbolically with the element of water. From an energetic perspective, water represents emotions; however, within the body, water is a vital life force and fundamental to both survival, health, and wellbeing. The sacral chakra regulates the body's hydration function. When we drink water, it travels to the small intestine, where it is absorbed and distributed throughout the body to provide nutrients to the physical body and promote healthy function, or to flush out toxins and waste. When our body becomes undersaturated, we can experience symptoms of fatigue and lethargy. At the same time, an over-saturation can result in levels of hyperactivity. As an emotional centre, it governs the way we express our feelings and connect to others, and is central to inspiring and motivating creativity in all forms, as part of being our 'authentic selves'. It governs our self-image and how we relate to other people, and is the centre of passion which can be either positive or negative when misdirected, as well as procreation, and is the first 'intuitive' chakra as opposed to 'instinctual'.

Function

Function Disruptors

The Sacral Chakra can become over- or underactive, so when referring to the function of the Sacral Chakra, it is not necessarily blocked (if ever), but instead is simply out of balance. While there are potentially many emotional or physical experiences that can cause chakra imbalance, hydration is one of the primary factors that start off as mild symptoms but can become life-threatening when hydration is ignored, especially over the long term. This is because poor hydration or overhydration can impact kidney and liver function, and the inability to remove toxins from the body, and consequently impact other chakras and body organs. Unhealthy relationships will affect the chakra function, such as toxic and abusive relationships, especially the relationship between a parent and child, where a child is continually neglected and abused, emotionally or physically, and later with poor selection around intimate partners, or if a person has been a victim of a sexual assault. If a person's sense of identity is closely tied to material success, the sacral chakra will also be affected and negatively impacted when they experience financial struggles and difficulties. As a chakra of 'pleasure', it is the first to be affected by unhealthy pleasure seeking, such as overimbing in alcohol and substances such as drugs,

Assess Your Sacral Chakra Function

Signs of a Healthy Sacral Chakra

Emotionally balanced, creative, artistic, sensuous, and comfortable with gender, intimacy, and sexuality. Passionate, motivated, and inspired. Alive, joyful, and happy. Emotionally responsible, self-aware (knows triggers and manages emotional responses effectively). Positive, and motivated.

Behaviour: Humour and laughter, joyfulness, artistic, dramatic, colourful, and unconventional, with a caring and nurturing nature towards others (and oneself), balanced activity, courage, comfort with sex and intimate acts, and the ability to set and maintain healthy relationship boundaries, as well as being a problem solver and solution finder. Responsible – knows when to hold on and when to let go of situations. Ability to accept change and go with the flow. Compassionate, proactive, balanced perspective on emotional situations, humane, acts on intuition.

Signs of an Imbalanced Sacral Chakra

Emotional: Joylessness, lack of pleasure, intimacy issues, relationship problems, emotional instability and disconnection from self or others, reduced creativity, loneliness, feeling isolated, anxiety, low libido, fearful, insecure, burdens of shame and guilt, often overwhelmed emotionally with difficulty processing and managing them, feeling purposeless and aimless, uninspired and unmotivated, mood and personality disorders, difficulty sustaining relationships, resistant to change

Physical: lethargic, low energy, fatigue, diverticulitis, ovarian cysts, or kidney stones, impacted stool formation, fallopian problems, rectal problems, appendix issues. Issues associated with dehydration: dizziness and light-headedness, headaches, dry mouth, dark urine, infrequent urination, thirst, drowsiness and confusion, rapid heart beat, dry and shrivelled skin, cold hands and feet, confusion and irritability. Anaemia, Chronic lower back pain, genital health issues or dysfunction, arthritis, spleen, Premenstrual syndrome, sinus, over or inhibited libido, Joint and cartilage pain and problems, addictions including sexual.

Physical issues with overhydration: nausea, vomiting, stomach bloating, headaches, drowsiness, muscle weakness and cramps, confusion, dizziness, edema (swelling of feet, hands and belly), kidney and livers disease, congestive heart failure,

Under active chakra: concerned with physical ailments, including lower back pain, hip pain, bladder and kidney infections, prostate or gynaecological problems.

Overactive Sacral Chakra: Focused on the emotional – with issues around emotional balance, self-awareness, processing and managing emotions, as well as a lack of creativity (especially regarding problem-solving), emotional manipulation.

Behaviour: Irresponsible (blames others), melodramatic, Self Harm/ Self Sabotage, inappropriate sexual behaviour and expression, poor boundaries, Moodiness (highs and lows), Anger and angry outbursts (significant combative reactions), Drama seeking and trouble making, Exhibitionism, poor impulse control, attachment disorders (and being overly affectionate tot hose that do not reciprocate or undervaluing people who are genuinely caring and concerned for the person), procrastination, self absorbed, unreliable, poor impulse control, hypochondria, and detachment disorders, dependency or co -dependency issues.

You can assess the function of your Sacral Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Healing and Reflective Questions for the Sacral Chakra

Do I attempt to manipulate people to do things that I want them to and if they refuse, do I get angry and potentially use force?

Do I notice my feelings BEFORE they overwhelm me?

Am I paralysed by fear (known or unknown?)

Do I struggle to feel emotions? Do I repress my emotions ?

Am I frightened by my feelings? Do I have mood disorders?

Do I hurt myself to feel emotions or release them?

Am I awkward around other people and uncomfortable with personal demonstrations of affection such as hugs?

Am I more interested in momentary pleasure than long term joy?

Am I impulsive and then regret the things I do and filled with shame and embarrassment over my past?

Do I blame others for how I feel?

Do I take responsibility for my emotions and actions?

Am I sexually inhibited or extroverted and does my sexual behaviours interfere with my enjoyment of life?

Do I have physical health issues such as back pain or abdominal issues situated in the body between the belly button and the groin? (these indicate blockages),

AM I COMFORTABLE WITH MY FEELINGS?

Solar Plexus Chakra

Symbol: A ten -petalled lotus flower, which bears the letters da, dha, na, ta, tha, da, ha, na, pa, and pha upon them. A downward pointing triangle (usually red) sits in the middle of it, to symbolise the earth element of fire. It is associated with the healing sound "AH". Some images contain the symbol 'Ram in the centre which is a representation of the 'seed mantra' and a sound vibration associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra.

The Solar Plexus chakra is centred within the human body around the navel, along the spine. It is the third (and one of the largest) of the seven major chakras in the chakra system. Its Sanskrit name is "Manipura Chakra". "Mani" translates to shining gem, where "pura' means 'the place'. A literal translation is the 'place of the shining gem'. It is the centre of Will and considered to be a chakra and energy space of 'personal power'. It is associated with the element of fire, which is also the brightest. It is credited with extending the fire of passion and motivation (in the sacral Chakra) through the body. It is a centre of 'knowing' and knowledge, and discernment between fact and fiction, along with decision making and choices and the start of decisive action, albeit intuitively or consciously. That being said, a dysfunctional solar plexus, or a blocked solar plexus, can result in ignoring this power of decision-making and handing it over to others. It is the Chakra for 'gut instinct'. For example, sometimes in life the path becomes a 'fork in the road' and a choice between two (or more) new directions. A person can sit at the fork, or choose a path, and before they choose, they may be attempting to work out which one 'feels right' to walk. They reflect on the two choices, and one will give them butterflies in the pit of their stomach, while the other may give them a heaviness or a 'knowing'

About

Purpose/Function: Intellect, Clarity, Faith, Hope, Trust, Confidence, Assertiveness, Personal Power, Self Discipline, Strength of Mind, Manifestation

The Solar Plexus chakra is centred within the human body around the navel, along the spine. It is the third (and one of the largest) of the seven major chakras in the chakra system. Its Sanskrit name is "Manipura Chakra". "Mani" translates to shining gem, where "pura' means 'the place'. A literal translation is the 'place of the shining gem'. It is the centre of Will and considered to be a chakra and energy space of 'personal power'. It is associated with the element of fire, which is also the brightest. It is credited with extending the fire of passion and motivation (in the sacral Chakra) through the body. It is a centre of 'knowing' and knowledge, and discernment between fact and fiction, along with decision making and choices and the start of decisive action, albeit intuitively or consciously. That being said, a dysfunctional solar plexus, or a blocked solar plexus, can result in ignoring this power of decision-making and handing it over to others. It is the Chakra for 'gut instinct'. For example, sometimes in life the path becomes a 'fork in the road' and a choice between two (or more) new directions. A person can sit at the fork, or choose a path, and before they choose, they may be attempting to work out which one 'feels right' to walk. They reflect on the two choices, and one will give them butterflies in the pit of their stomach, while the other may give them a heaviness or a 'knowing'. You may have experienced this 'knowing' when you're told something and a thought instantly comes to mind, followed by the instinctual response, 'I know how this is going to end.' And it doesn't matter what anyone says or what else comes into the picture; you just know. It might not be the ending you want. So, you might talk yourself into believing something different or even tell yourself that your initial response was 'wrong', but as time passes, you recognise that you 'knew all along', and your initial response was the 'right' answer. By ignoring that response, you were simply trying to either take control of the situation and force your will or accommodate other people's emotional needs. This is problematic because the 'knowing' is actually an intuitive voice and your own internal guidance. Sometimes this inner 'knowing' can be called 'mothers instinct', where a mother can automatically see risks for their children, and this doesn't mean that they simply 'release and let go', there are certain actions that must be taken for 'child protection', because a 'knowing' doesn't always mean that there is no choice around actions, instead it means there is a choice about emotional reactions to events. The yellow Chakra also represents youth, new beginnings, and rebirth

Location: It sits approximately four finger breadths above the navel (and below the rib cage) and below the navel (above the pubic area).

Colour: Sunny Yellow

Physical: Upper Intestine, Digestive Tract, outer Adrenals, pancreas, including the stomach, small and large intestines, kidneys, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder, metabolism and processing, mineral and vitamin processing

Function

The Solar Plexus chakra is considered a fire element, and associated with the sun, creating an energetic warmth within and allowing for 'warm feelings'. A healthy solar plexus is the vehicle through which our heart Chakra open to the giving and receiving of love. Energetically not only is there a physical digestive aspect to the solar plexus chakra but also the digestion and processing of information including emotions, and this is the links to the intellect, and study/learning. Students will work with both the crown and the solar plexus. Ego is also associated with the Solar plexus, as this is a chakra of choice and decision-making. We can operate from the small self (being self-absorbed and bogged down in materialism) or from the conscious and aware self – with respect toward others. It is a centre of gathered wisdom in the form of lived experience, that provides the courage, faith, trust and hope

Function Disruptors

The Solar Plexus chakra is considered a fire element, and associated with the sun, creating an energetic warmth within and allowing for 'warm feelings'. A healthy solar plexus is the vehicle through which our heart Chakra open to the giving and receiving of love. Energetically not only is there a physical digestive aspect to the solar plexus chakra but also the digestion and processing of information including emotions, and this is the links to the intellect, and study/learning. Students will work with both the crown and the solar plexus. Ego is also associated with the Solar plexus, as this is a chakra of choice and decision-making. We can operate from the small self (being self-absorbed and bogged down in materialism) or from the conscious and aware self – with respect toward others. It is a centre of gathered wisdom in the form of lived experience, that provides the courage, faith, trust and hope

Upper Intestine, Digestive Tract, outer Adrenals, pancreas, including the stomach, small and large intestines, kidneys, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder, metabolism and processing, mineral and vitamin processing

Assess Your Solar Plexus Chakra Function

You can assess the function of your Solar Plexus Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Signs of an Imbalanced Sacral Chakra

Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, feeling disconnected and isolated, self-pity and victim mentality; poverty mentality and greed for money and material things, feelings of aimlessness, lack of purpose and lack of ambition and life direction, low or weakened will to live, thoughts of self-harm, nervousness, low enthusiasm, immunity disorders, feeling unsafe, and insecure (especially around ability to survive and provide for self, feeling stuck with an inability to take action, feeling powerless, Panic Attacks, phobias, feeling abandoned and unsupported.

Physical: low energy, low vitality, back and lower leg pain, lethargy, fatigue, lack of motivation, constipation, detoxification problems, bowel, bladder, colon, or anal problems, under- or overactive libido, light-headedness, dizziness, inexplicable pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, reproductive issues, insomnia, or excessive sleeping, mobility or skeletal problems such as arthritis, or problems with feet, and walking.

Behavioural: Hoarding (Material Items); Wilful and imposing, power hungry, intimidation, Lone Operator, Destructive, Arrogant and Authoritarian, Domineering,), obsessive compulsive disorders, sexual fetishes (especially anal), power and control issues (and a desire to dominate others), inability to focus and concentrate and easily distracted from purposes and tasks, rushing from one task to another, Financial instability and difficulty managing money.

Signs of a Healthy Solar Plexus Chakra

Emotional: Strong sense of self confidence, self-worth and self-value, clear sense of purpose and identity, empowered, resilient (and capable of navigating challenges and changing circumstances), discerning and able to assess people and situations reliably (trusts in own decision making), fortunate and upbeat, clear thinking, capable and willing to take risks, optimistic, excitement, and happiness.

Physical: Healthy digestion and metabolism, healthy liver, kidneys, pancreas, blood sugar and nutrient absorption, healthy chemical balance in the brain, healthy brain function (information processing and memory recall), healthy cognitive processing.

Behavioural: Assertive, aggressive toward goals, determined, ability to harness the energy of strong emotions and direct to positive pursuits, resilient (bounces back after 'falls'), willing to commit, trustworthy, integrity, courageous, analytical, purposeful action, pays attention to physical health and health care, creates a work/life balance, depression, attentive to diet and nutritional needs, knowledge seeker, strong will power and self-discipline, impulse control, respect for conflicting view points and other people. Willingness to take risks (informed decision making) and to take responsibility for decisions and choices. Healthy relationship boundaries, concise and clear thinking, critical thinking abilities, independence, walking the talk (integrity), manifestation (achieving success), self-confidence, and self-motivation.

Healing and Reflective Questions for the Solar Plexus Chakra

Do I act upon my hunches?

Am I responding to my inner guidance?

Do I ignore my own guidance and do as others tell me I should?

Do I trust my own decision making?

Am I willing to be a powerful person?

Do I allow my fear stop me from developing and reaching my potential?

Are my relationships with others problematic- do I feel taken advantage of?

Do I see other people’s boundaries and do I respect them?

Do I find myself justifying and explaining to others why I make personal decisions?

Do I hide myself and my potential to accommodate other people’s emotional needs?

Do I make excuses for not doing and achieving my goals? “I would if I could but I can’t so I won’t/ don’t do..”

Do I allow my perceptions of past betrayals to dictate my present and my future?

Do I believe that I am a victim of life?

Do I believe that money solves problems or creates problems?

What is my attitude to wealth and Power?

Am I willing to take the steps I need to take to develop my potential and reclaim my power?

DO I FEEL POWERLESS? DO I FEEL VICTIMISED?

Heart Chakra

Symbol: A six-petaled lotus flower, with inner circles, and a crescent moon. The circles represent that life is cyclical— an ongoing series of life, death, and rebirth. The six petals represent the six negative aspects of human nature that we must overcome to bring balance to our mind and physical body. VAM (pronounced "VUM", rhyming with "DRUM") is the seed mantra that carries the healing sound vibration for the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, joy, and sensuality.

Two Aspects: Self (Pink), Others (Green). The balanced Heart Chakra is half green, and half pink.

Purpose/Function: Goodness, Compromise and Beauty, Forgiveness, Respect, Acceptance, Love (It all starts with self)

Healthy Heart Chakra

Sincere/Ernest

Buoyant, Optimistic

Compassionate

Accepts Self and Others as they are.

Kind and caring

Nurturing of self and others

Respect for own boundaries and the boundaries of other people.

Comfortable to express emotions.

Creators of beauty

Imbalanced/Dysfunctional Heart Chakra

You can assess the function of your Heart Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Emotional

Physical

Behavioural

Fear of rejection

Lack of trust in a committed relationship

Issues with giving and receiving affection

Over-dependency in a relationship

Lacking Empathy

Lacking Compassion

Obstinance

Guilt

Shame

Low Self-Esteem

Feeling Worthless and Unloveable

Inability to forgive (Self and Others)

Unrealistic expectations of self and others.

Tough and unemotional appearance while feeling vulnerable

Uncomfortable with personal demonstrations of affection.

Disregard for other peoples feelings

Self Absorption (about personal feelings)

Impractical

Intolerant

Disorganised and absent minded

Lack of Self Care

Conflictual Relationships

Heart/ Lung Conditions

Poor Blood Circulation

Heart Pain/Angina

Muscular Pain in the Upper Thorax

Asthma

Some Cancers (upper thorax region including Breast)

Pneumonia

Chest Infections

Healing and Reflective Questions for the Heart Chakra

Do I put myself last, devoting time to everyone else with none left for me?

Do I feel unworthy of being loved and adored?

Do I withdraw my love from people who disappointment me?

Do I judge myself harshly for failing to meet my expectations?

Do I struggle to look myself in the eye? Am I ashamed of my body?

Am I ashamed of ME?

Do I speak unlovingly to myself?

Am I overly critical of myself?

Do I hide my feelings?

Am I comfortable expressing love and affection?

Am I kind to animals and vulnerable people?

Have I allowed myself to become bitter and resentful at others?

Are the people I Iove preventing me from being loving to them?

Is there anyone in my physical life that shows me love and affection?

Do I allow others to mistreat my love and affection?

DO I LIKE ME? DO I REALISE I AM LOVED, LOVING AND LOVABLE?

Throat Chakra

Symbol: A six-petaled lotus flower, with inner circles, and a crescent moon. The circles represent that life is cyclical— an ongoing series of life, death, and rebirth. The six petals represent the six negative aspects of human nature that we must overcome to bring balance to our mind and physical body. VAM (pronounced "VUM", rhyming with "DRUM") is the seed mantra that carries the healing sound vibration for the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, joy, and sensuality.

Purpose/Function: Seat of the Soul, Gateway, Communication, Purification, Preservation of Health, Truth

Healthy Throat Chakra

Clear, Honest, Truthful, Compassionate Communication

Integrity and Authenticity

Healthier and Deeper Relationships

Harmonious Flow

Peace

Optimal physical health

Imbalanced/Dysfunctional Throat Chakra

You can assess the function of your Throat Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Emotional

Physical

Behavioural

Feeling Misunderstood

Unheard (no one listens)

Feeling uninspired and stagnant.

Fear of Judgement and Criticism

Fear of Rejection

Difficulty with verbal and written expression.

Inhibited creativity.

Speech Impediments

Relationship disharmony

Social Anxiety Conditions

Mood Disorders/ Angry Outbursts

Sore throat

Hoarseness

Recurring Throat Ailments

Thyroid issues and dysfunction

Jaw tension

Neck pain

Frequent headaches

Immune Problems

Some Cancers

Neck and Upper back skeletal problems

Healing and Reflective Questions for the Throat Chakra

• Do I struggle to express myself verbally?

• Am I silent when I should be expressing, and yelling when I should be calmly stating my truth?

• Do I become overwhelmed when speaking with people?

• Do I feel unheard like no one listens to what I say?

• Am I flexible with my truth to be accepted by others?

• Do I remain silent to keep the peace?

• Do I see a purpose and meaning in my life?

• Do I chatter Incessantly?

• Am I comfortable on my own?

• Do I fill the quiet times in my life with noise to drown out my feelings and thoughts?

• Do I listen to and act upon my intuitive hunches?

• Do I express myself creatively? (Gardening, cooking, painting, writing, music, etc).

• Do I feel isolated, disconnected and alone as I walk my path?

• Do I hide my brilliance or 'tone it down' to avoid attention?

• Do I have healthy relatonships with my mother/children?

• Do I often believe other peoples untruths?

• Do I jump to conclusions and take actions before investigating the truth of a situation?

• Do I tell untruths?

• Do I struggle to discern fact from fiction?

DO I FEEL SAFE STANDING IN MY TRUTH?

Brow/ Third Eye Chakra

Symbol: A six-petaled lotus flower, with inner circles, and a crescent moon. The circles represent that life is cyclical— an ongoing series of life, death, and rebirth. The six petals represent the six negative aspects of human nature that we must overcome to bring balance to our mind and physical body. VAM (pronounced "VUM", rhyming with "DRUM") is the seed mantra that carries the healing sound vibration for the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, joy, and sensuality.

Purpose/Function: Healing, Psychic Senses (Clairs), Abundance, Intuition, Physical Senses

Healthy Brow Chakra

Focus and Vision

Intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.

To see the truth within and without.

Clarity

Ability to trust your intuition and imagination.

Ability to clearly see your life

Self awareness and emotional balance.

You trust your inner knowledge, which allows you make balanced decisions.

Openess to different perspectives and able to receive wisdom from beyond

Extra Sensory Perception and the Clairs of sight, touch, sound, taste, and hearing.

Imbalanced/Dysfunctional Brow Chakra

You can assess the function of your Brow Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Emotional

Physical

Behavioural

Indecision

lack of focus/confusion

Anxiety and Moods

Fear

Paranoia

Mood Disorders (related to the hormonal dysfunction and physiological conditions).

Reactiveness due to lack of balance.

Erratic, Unstable, Ungrounded.

“Off with the fairies’.

Delusional

Inability to Meditate

Anxiety Conditions

Brain and perceptual problems

Vision/Eyes, Ears, Nose

Hormonal and immune problems.

metabolic problems,

Headaches

Vision Problems

Hearing Problems

Sinus Issues

Sleep Disturbances

Healing and Reflective Questions for the Brow Chakra

Do I struggle to retain focus on my goals and apply myself to them?

Do I struggle with visualisation and using my imagination?

Am I able to concentrate for long periods of time.

Am I aware of anything within me that prevents me from aligning with Spirit/Divine the eternal?

Am I able to see causes within me of ill health such as inadequate diet and exercise regimes?

Am I often experiencing feelings of betrayal because I extend my trust to people who are unworthy of it?

Am i able to create and retain healthy relationship boundaries?

Am I learning lessons from past experiences?

Do I suffer from conditions such as Anxiety/Depression/PTSD or Mood Dysregulation?

DO I FEEL SAFE SEEING THE TRUTH?

Crown Chakra

Symbol: A six-petaled lotus flower, with inner circles, and a crescent moon. The circles represent that life is cyclical— an ongoing series of life, death, and rebirth. The six petals represent the six negative aspects of human nature that we must overcome to bring balance to our mind and physical body. VAM (pronounced "VUM", rhyming with "DRUM") is the seed mantra that carries the healing sound vibration for the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, joy, and sensuality.

Purpose/Function:

Healthy Crown Chakra

Spiritual awakening

Clarity of mind

Increased empathy and compassion

Greater sense of purpose

Improved intuition

Reduced anxiety and stress

Mental balance

Mood stabilization

Expand perception and experience a spiritual awakening

Boost in energy

purity, spirituality, and enlightenment.

Imbalanced/Dysfunctional Crown Chakra

You can assess the function of your Crown Chakra through observation and reflection. Chakra Dysfunction becomes apparent through the thoughts and emotions we hold and the way we respond to outside or external triggers (our behaviour). Below, you will find some pointers for assessing your chakra function and some reflective questions. You don't need to tell anyone your answers to the questions; however, it is essential when aiming to achieve your true potential to be completely honest with yourself.

Emotional

Physical

Behavioural

Lack of purpose

Depression

Inability to focus

Confusion and indecisiveness

Disconnection from your spiritual self

Feeling Isolated and Alone

unwillingness to be open to other ideas, thoughts, or knowledge.

Psychosis, dissociation from your body, and feeling ungrounded

Learning Difficulties

Rigid Thinking (Right/Wrong)

Judgemental

Insomnia, Poor Memory, Inability to concentrate.

Migraines and headaches

Difficulty with sense of direction

Sensitivity to light and sound

Insomnia

Fatigue

Poor Memory and Inability to Focus

Healing and Reflective Questions for the Base Chakra

Am I controlling? or resistant to control?

Do I attempt to manipulate people to do things that I want them to and if they refuse, do I get angry and potentially use force?

Am I violent with myself and others?

Am I assertive, or am I too frightened to assert because I fear a violent reaction (or negative judgement of others?)

Am I idle or inactive? Do I procrastinate?

Have I ever been accused of being arrogant or domineering?

Do I struggle to feel emotions? Do I repress my emotions?

Am I frightened by my feelings?

Do I hurt myself to feel emotions or release them?

Am I awkward around other people and uncomfortable with personal demonstrations of affection such as hugs?

Do I feel locked into negative and unhealthy situations and relationships?

DO I FEEL FREE OR TRAPPED BY CIRCUMSTANCES?

Rainbow Chakra

Earth Star Chakra

Bindi Chakra

There are multiple methods for drawing healing energy to ourselves, which assist us in dealing with the practical challenges of our lives. We can be emotionally present when drawing on Divine Energy and increase our capacity to hold peace and fulfilment within any given moment of our day to day living. When I conduct readings or consults, through my training and practice of the use of energy and understanding of the symbolism, I can identify situations that are "blocking" a person from enjoying the quality of life. The rule of thumb here is that we cannot change other people.

Often we have minimal influence on our environment (unless we are working as a team together), which only leaves us the option of self-care. Self-care includes more than just energy work. It includes looking after our physical being - diet and exercise, for example, and expanding our knowledge, awareness, and understanding of ourselves and our lives.

Through my readings and consultations, I can often identify underlying issues and causes. I may often provide a Healing strategy, and these DO NOT REPLACE MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT. They can, however, be used in conjunction with other treatments without adverse effects. The Healing section has been created as a reference point for my clients and any others that are seeking similar information.

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I will continue to add techniques to this site over time. It will not be unusual for me to refer people to more mainstream persons such as reputed counselling suggestions or to find out what resources and supports are available for them locally to assist them with any issues they are addressing. The reality is life might be a "solo journey", but it does not mean that we have to walk the path alone. There is always support for us, be it with our Divine Support team or with other people, mentors and teachers. Please see below for the list of Healing Energy techniques that you might wish to use in your own lives. By clicking on the link (which is highlighted), you will be taken to the page where a full description is outlined. Please be aware that I will add to these continually, and it would be wise to revisit this page often to check on the progress and also to see if there is something new that you might be able to draw upon for your own life. ​

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