Chakras are the circular spirals of energy related to seven different points on the spinal column, and all are connected to the various organs and glands within the body. Intuitive Usui Reiki uses universal life force energy to clear, balance, and ground the chakras promoting wellness.
1. Base/Root Chakra
Sanskrit name: Muladhara (root)
Color: Red
Location: Base of Spine
Element: Earth
Attributes: Material world, physical vitality, survival, instincts, security, grounding, stability, action, perseverance, foundation
Physically governs: The lower body, feet, legs, bones, genitals, kidney, bladder, anus, urethra, spine
Gland: Adrenal
Archetypes: Earth Mother, The Victim
Planets: Saturn and the Earth
Astrology: Capricorn, Aquarius
Crystals: Blood stony, ruby, hematite, agate, amethyst, onyx, diamond, garnet, quartz, fluorite
Oils: Sandalwood, cinnamon, myrry, ylang ylang
2. Sacral Chakra
Sanskrit name: Svadhisthana (sweetness)
Color: Orange
Location: Lower abdomen, below the naval
Element: Water (flowing movement)
Attributes: Emotions, relationships, control, sensuality, pleasure, desires, sexuality, creativity, healing
Physically governs: Lungs, kidneys, sexual organs, pelvis, lower back, reproductive system, urinary system, bladder, spleen, colon, small intestine, immune system
Gland: Ovaries/Testicles
Archetypes: The Lover, The Martyr
Planet: Jupiter (also the Moon)
Astrology: Pisces, Scorpio
Crystals: Agate, quartz, calcite, garnet, carnelian, orange topaz, fluorite, diamond
Oils: Jasmine, orange, mandarin, neroli, ylang, ylang
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
Sanskrit name: Manipura (lustrous gem)
Color: Yellow
Location: Stomach area, between naval and sternum
Element: Fire
Attributes: Intellect, ambition, strength of will, personal power, individuality, self-worth, freedom of choice, inner child, the ego, personality
Physically governs: Stomach, spleen, metabolism, pancreas, liver, diaphragm
Gland: Pancreas
Archetypes: The Servant, The Warrior
Planet: Mars (also the Sun)
Astrology: Aries, Leo
Crystals: Citrine, emerald, topaz, amber
Oils: Lemongrass, eucalyptus, lemon myrtle, bergamot, grapefruit, peppermint
4. Hearth Chakra
Sanskrit name: Anahata (ustruck)
Color: Green, pink
Location: Center of the chest near the physical heart
Element: Air (our breath)
Attributes: Love, compassion, universal consciousness, emotional balance, forgiveness, relationships
Physically governs: Heart, thymus, lungs, rib cage, blood circulation, arms, wrists, hands
Gland: Thymus
Archetypes: The Healer, The Controller
Planet: Venus
Astrology: Libra, Taurus
Crystals: Rose quartz, ruby, emerald, jade, peridot, malachite, diamond
Oils: Rose, lavendar, ylang ylang, bergamot, cedarwood
5. Throat Chakra
Sanskrit name: Vishuddha (purification)
Color: Blue
Location: Neck/throat
Element: Sound (vibration)
Attributes: Communication, self-expression, creativity, expression of will, Divine guidance, inner voice, speaking one's truth
Physically governs: Throat, neck, jaw, thyroid, menstrual cycle, arms, digestive tract, vocal chords, ears, nose, mouth
Glands: Thyroid and Parathyroid
Archetypes: The Teacher, The Hermit
Planet: Mercury)
Astrology: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius
Crystals: Aquamarine, turquoise, fluorite, tanzanite, lapis lazuli, agate, alexandrite
Oils: Frankincense, ylang ylang, chamomile, peppermint, geranium
6. Third Eye Chakra
Sanskrit name: Ajna (to perceive)
Color: Indigo
Location: Forehead between eyebrows
Element: Light (also inner sound)
Attributes: Spiritual awareness, seeing, insight, visualization, intuition, psychic powers, vision, clairvoyance, imagination
Physically governs: Eyes, pituitary gland, autonomic nervous system, brain, mind, nose, ears
Gland: Pituitary
Archetypes: The Wise Elder, The Intellectual
Planets: Moon and the Sun
Astrology: Caner
Crystals: Lapis Lazuli, clear quartz, moonstone, lolite, amethyst, sapphire, tanzanite
Oils: Sweet pea, juniper berry, rosemary, bergamot, frankincense
7. Crown Chakra
Sanskrit name: Sahasrara (thousand-fold)
Color: Violet, white, gold
Location: Top of the head
Element: Thought and its flow
Attributes: Spirituality, Energy, connection with the Divine, pure awareness, enlightenment, fulfillment, cosmic consciousness, the Absolute, grace, deep inner quest, intelligence
Physically governs: Head, higher mind, pineal gland upper brain, central nervous system
Gland: Pineal
Archetypes: The Master, The Egoist
Crystals: Clear quartz, amethyst, rhodonite
Oils: Voilet, lavendar, lotus, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood