Chakras

(See also The Weatherwax Way)

Artist:  Jonathon Earl Bowser - Used with permission

You cannot see chakras physically.  The universal life force is said to enter through the Crown chakra at the top of the head and is filtered down through the other chakras, each of which transforms the energy into usable form for the function it governs.  Energy also passes in the opposite direction from the Root chakra situated at the base of the spine.

Kundalini means snake or serpent power in Sanskrit.  It is the basic energy that drives the chakras from within and is pictured as a coiled snake sleeping at the base of the spine.  It travels up the body on a spiralling psychic pathway, activating the various energy centres and changing colour, eventually becoming pure hite light at the Crown.  You can visualise each of your chakras opening, whirling and the light rising within and changing through the colours of the rainbow.  Make the path as simple or as complex as you wish, so long as the enrgies reach all parts of the body.  There are no absolutes and many different theories as to the ntaure of these connections and even the number and sites of the chakras.  This is just one concept and you should follow your own instincts or draw your chakra path using a pendulum held about 5cm (2 in) from the body.  You may wish a friend or partner to help you.  Concentrate especially on the purple and white circles of light rising from the brow (Third Eye) to the top of the head and falling again.

Each chakra involves a different area of the body and also different concerns.  Therefore it can be helpful to summon the energies of a particular chakra symbolically if you are carrying out a ritual for a particular need.  You can either focus directly on the specific chakra or build energies up from the root and see the colours changing to the appropriate one.

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The Chakras

The Root or Base Chakra - This is the red chakra and is rooted at the base of the spine.  It is the energy centre of the physical level of existence and survival.  You can summon this chakra when you need courage and physical strength.

The Desire or Sacral Chakra - The orange chakra, centred around the genitals and reproductive system, focuses on all aspects of physical satisfaction, such as eating and drinking.  This is the energy centre of earthly happiness and is the home of the five senses.  You can use this chakra not only when you need to invoke fertility in the biological sense but also when you need schemes, relationships and projects to be fruitful.

The Power or Solar Plexus Chakra - The yellow chakra is situated just below the navel below the solar plexus.  This is the energy centre of assimilating experiences, building confidence and focusing on achievement.  You can use this chakra when you want to achieve an ambition or when you are planning a career move.

The Heart Chakra - The green chakra is situated centrally or slightly to the left of the chest, close to the heart.  This is the centre for love, emotions and sympathy.  You can use this chakra for matters of love and friendship and understanding others.

The Throat Chakra - The blue chakra is situated close to the vocal chords in the centre of the neck.  This is the centre for ideas, ideals and clear communication.  You can use this chakra when truth and principles are at stake or to protect you from those who would mislead or betray you.

The Third Eye or Brow Chakra - The purple chakra is in the middle of the brow, just above the eyes.  This is the centre of inspiration and the doorway to other dimensions.  You can use this chakra for psychic awareness, prophetic dreams and harmony.

The Crown Chakra - This is the white chakra.  White, the source of pure light (all the other colours combined), pours upwards and outwards into the cosmos and downwards and inwards from the cosmos back into the Crown and so is the seat of light and enlightenment from within and beyond.  The Crown chakra is situated at the top of the head, in the middle.  This is the centre of creative and spiritual energy and represents either spiritual awareness or a striving for happiness through unity with one's higher self or a deity if you worship one.  You can use this chakra when striving for perfection, wisdom and understanding of past, present and future. 

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Chakra Meditation

(From the book "To Ride A Silver Broomstick" by Silver RavenWolf)

There are many ways to meditate these days, and all kinds of procedures to follow, and not every procedure can be applied to every individual. I suggest that you try as many forms as possible until you settle into one or two.

Everyone can meditate, but not everyone can follow all forms of meditation. I found the easiest way is through colour association with the chakra centers -- the seven energy vortexes in the body.

These vortexes are located at specific points all in a row, which makes them easy to remember. I also incorporate music, as there is nothing more boring or frustrating then to sit perfectly still in a dead quiet room. It just doesn't work.

• Music is the Universal Language. Its content can be broken into mathematical formulas, and it has the ability to alter your spiritual vibrations. I always thought how amazing it was that a mathematical formula could produce unlimited "feelings" in humans, animals and plants.

• The music you choose can be calming, exciting, loving, etc. It is best to find a piece you enjoy -- one that is light and easy. There is a wonderful selection of music available these days in the New Age section at the record and tape stores. I do not suggest using a tape with subliminals the first time around. Give yourself a week "cold turkey" before determining if the subliminals are necessary.

• If you do not care for the newer music on the market, try the classics. I do not suggest using a radio unless the music is uninterrupted for the period of time you plan to meditate. Commercials and disc jockey blather tend to make you lose you concentration.

• Pick a time of day that you will not be disturbed, and one that fits into your schedule. At first, block out only ten minutes time, then extend it as your proficiency and patience grows. When you can successfully meditate anywhere, you will know you've got the hang of it.

• In the beginning, the lighting in the room should be dim -- soft candlelight is excellent. Try not to wear restrictive clothing, and find a comfortable chair, but not one so soothing that you will instantly fall asleep. You do not have to twist yourself into a pretzel to successfully meditate. I personally think that this is one reason why Eastern forms of meditation died quickly in the seventies; we Americans are used to the couch potato position.

• Be sure that the volume of the music is not too loud. I prefer headphones because they block out all other sounds.

• Begin by closing your eyes and consciously relaxing your body. Some people prefer to relax the body one part at a time, starting at the feet and working up to the top of the head. Others can consciously release tension in a few seconds. Breathe deeply -- in to the count of four, out to the count of four -- approximately ten times.

• Let your mind slip into a semi-conscious state. Try to ignore tingles, itches, etc., but don't make a major battle out of it. Eventually your body will not protest relaxing!

• Now it is time to make believe. Don't laugh! Wishes and make believe are the same as reality, it is only you who draws the line between the two.

• So, make believe that you are a fountain of sparkling blue light, or a waterfall, perhaps. This light springs from the top of your head and showers down your right side, swirls around your feet and comes back up the left side. Watch this continuous flow of light from your third eye (which is located in the middle of your forehead, above the bridge of your nose). When this is fully opened, it is a powerful and natural tool.

• Don't get excited if you can't "see" right away as if you are watching an inner movie. It can take up to thirty days to bring the picture in focus for some; as little as five days for others.

• Do not put yourself under pressure. Many people have their imagination on a very tight lease for fear that society in general will frown upon them. In the privacy of your meditation, no one will know or care about your imagination, so let it go.

• Continue the fountain exercise for one full week before going further. This will give your body and mind time to adjust to a new routine and react the way you want it to. End each exercise by envisioning yourself being zipped up like a sleeping bag and counting backwards from ten to one. At one, open your eyes and instruct yourself to fully awaken.

• During the second week you should follow the same procedures, but this time you will continue your meditation after you complete the fountain by opening up the chakra centers. You can envision them as tumbling balls of coloured light, the opening of coloured flowers (like a rose or a lotus), or as spirals of coloured light.

• Start at the crown of your head and envision a pure white ball (flower, etc.) of sparkling light. Start the ball spinning in a downward rotation, yet the ball remains in place. When you have this center set in your mind continue to the next chakra. This one is purple and located at the third eye area we talked about earlier. When that one is spinning and stable, move to the throat chakra, where you will find a beautiful azure blue ball. Next is the heart chakra, which can be envisioned as either bright green or warm pink. Move down to your navel and see yellow, as bright as summer sunshine; the area below it, between the navel and groin, see the orange of the setting sun. The last chakra is in the groin area, and it is crimson red. There are also energy centers in the hands and feet; I let them explode all together into small, white balls of light.

• The third week you will try the hardest trick. Once you have all the balls spinning, let their colours flow into one another, like a giant, colourful waterfall or fountain -- hence, fountain meditation.

• When you are finished, imagine a zipper the length of your body. You must close up that zipper to shut down the chakras; never leave them open. As before, count from ten to one, then tell yourself you are fully awake. Breathe deeply. You have successfully completed the first leg of a full meditation.

Let's stop here and consider if none of this has been working for you. First, you must believe that it is going to work from the beginning. If you are having any doubts, they are probably affecting your subconscious. Try writing some affirmations or taping to yourself to solve this dilemma. You may also try working the chakras from the groin area up.

Meditation may not work if you are overly tired or not in the appropriate atmosphere. There are certain times in the day where people are more in sync than others. If mornings are good for you usually, try meditating in the early hours instead of night time.

A complete meditation is designed to accomplish something. A partial meditation, like the fountain, is structured to balance the chakras and relieve stress. When you are finished with the partial meditation, you should feel rested and relaxed, yet energized.

If you fall asleep during the exercise, do not worry too much about it. Your body is telling you that you need the rest. If this happens often, check your seating, lighting, and the time of day. Perhaps one or more could be changed to keep you from dozing off.

As you become more capable of controlling your meditation exercises, you can investigate complete meditations that incorporate creative visualization techniques, subliminals or visualization training.

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Cleansing of your chakra is vital.  It epitomizes the "domino effect". If one chakra area or center is blocked, the others cannot function clearly. A clogging of the system occurs.
     
To cleanse each one or a particular one choose which center you want to work on and visualize its corresponding color. Starting from the bottom, imagine the color you have chosen surrounding you.  Let it fill your body. As it fills, little brushes are cleaning the impairment. See it all drop and dissolve until the color is rich and warm all around you. Holes, rips, and tears are all mended. Do this with each chakra center letting the debris dissolve and fall away.
     
Next, start at the top. Open it fully allowing the universal or cosmic energy to invade and surround you. Again, see those little brushes cleansing off the barnacles and debris and releasing them from your head to your feet in the same manner as above. See its color warm and rich and again, all holes, rips and tears mended. At all times, remain still and centered. Now see both the feet and the head mixing and swirling in its rich colors.
    
If you feel a misalignment, concentrate on that center and again repeat the steps focusing on that particular center in question. It may be difficult for you at first, but patience is needed.
    
Energy-Stem
Another type of "alignment" method is dealing with the "energy stem". Each chakra is connected by a small stem to main energy channel. This channel runs behind and parallel to the spine in the energy body. Sometimes an ailment or illness occurs in conjunction with a chakra center becomes disconnected from this channel sometimes an old memory can become stuck in a  chakra and send it all out of whack. Once you have cleared the chakras as above, you can then step back and take a look at the energy stems and their relationships to the centers.
    
After performing the above technique and  grounding yourself, prepare again for the visualization. Beginning with the first chakra, picture in your mind that particular center's stem with the energy channel running behind it. Is it connected? If not, simply picture yourself hooking it back up again or  reconnecting it. Is it a firm or loose  connection? Picture yourself tightening the connection securely as you would a cap or screw.
   
Follow this same procedure through each  chakra, moving up, checking the connections and repairing or tightening where needed before moving to the next one until you  have done all seven or all eleven to include the minor chakras also.
    
When you are sure that are all secure return to the first chakra. Imagine that as you look into that center, it is a flower or anything you want for that matter, but make sure you are looking directly into it.  If you must, in your minds eye, adjust the  flower until it is directly in your eyesight. Do this to each chakra, straightening and aligning the direct eyesight with the flower or whatever it is you chose.
   
Now picture a huge golden sun through the Crown Chakra and picture its energy falling down  and filling up the energy channel, into the  energy stems and finally into the flower. If you see a slight movement in the flower as a  result of this golden energy, hooray! See and  feel the energy centers swirling with radiant colors. Stay this way for as long as you feel comfortable. Slowly close up the centers so  that the energy is safely and securely all through your body. Stomp your feet. Welcome to a brand new energy!

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