Chacras

The Root Chakra
Mudlahara

Located at the base of the spine, the Root Chakra houses the mythic energy serpent Kundalini. When the Kundalini energy is awakened it travels up the spine and opens all other Chakras. The Root Chakra can also be thought of as the mula bandha of Ashtanga Yoga. It corresponds to the adrenal glands.

Rules: Life force, energy, vigor, confidence, overall health and well-being
Color: Red
Sephira: Yesod & Malkuth
Sense: Sight
Gemstones: red jasper, ruby, garnet, bloodstone
Mantra: I am a strong and stable person.
Chant: E (long e as in "be")
Note: C - do

The Sacral Chakra
Svadhisthana

The Sacral Chakra is located in the sexual organs. It corresponds to the gonads. Tantra seeks to align and open the Chakras by uniting the energies of two or more Sacral Chakras.

Rules: Sexuality, animal instinct, competition, contentment
Color: Orange
Sephira: Hod & Netzach
Sense: Smell
Gemstones: carnelian, tigers eye, amber
Mantra: I am a sensual and successful person.
Chant: Eh (short e as in "bet")
Note: D - re

The Solar Plexus
Manipura

The Solar Plexus is located midway between the navel and the tip of the breastbone. If you have trouble finding it, vibrate the letter "M". The vibrations eminate from the Solar Plexus. It corresponds to the pancreas.

Rules: Digestion, hunger, perception of self, cleansing
Color: Yellow
Sephira: Tipareth
Sense: Taste
Gemstones: topaz, yellow jasper
Mantra: I am a pure and fulfilled person.
Chant: Ah (short a as in "ball")
Note: E - me

The Heart Chakra
Anahata

The Heart Chakra, located under the brestbone corresponds with the thymus gland. The Heart Chakra is depicted with the Seal of Solomon in the center of it, as it is the Chakra that unites the energies of the base Chakras and the Higher Chakras; 'As above, so below'. It is the great Alchemizer, and combines the opposing energies of Mercy & Severity. This Chakra was thought to be the animating force, and the center of thought to Ancient Egyptians.

Rules: Love, emotion, friendship, humanity, affection, feeling, empathy
Color: Green
Sephira: Geburah & Chesed
Sense: Touch
Gemstones: jade, emerald, rose quartz
Mantra: I am a loved and loving person.
Chant: A (long a as in "hay

Throat Chakra
Vishuddah

The Throat Chakra, located just below the Adam's apple, near the divet at the base of the neck, is delicate, and should be handled with care. Straining the vocal cords can upset this Chakra, as can sore throat, or even not voicing your opinions. The Throat Chakra corresponds to the thyroid gland.

Rules: Communication, vocalizing, opinions, ideas, inspiration, creativity
Color: Light to true blue
Sephira: Binah & Chokma
Sense: Sound
Gemstones: turquoise, blue topaz, sodalite
Mantra: I am a creative person with valuable ideas.
Chant: O (long o as in "no")
Note: G - sol

The Third Eye Chakra
Anja

The Third Eye Chakra is both Etheric and Astral. It is with this "eye" that you see when dreaming (traveling in the Astral). Opening this Chakra is an intregal part of developing your intuition, and communicating with other realms. The Third Eye corresponds to the pineal gland.

Rules: Intuition, divination, astral travel, dreams, psychic power
Color: Dark blue to indigo
Sephira: Da'ath
Sense: Intuition
Gemstones: lapis lazuli, sapphire
Mantra: I am open to listening to my inner wisdom.
Chant: OM (as in "home")
Note: A - la

The Crown Chakra
Sahasrara

The Crown Chakra, or the "Thousand Petaled Lotus", represents the Etheric body in contact with the Divine Spirit. Enlightenment is achived when the Crown Chakra is fully opened. All other Chakras must be open and funtioning healthly for this to occur. The Crown Chakra corresponds with the pituitary gland.

Rules: Communion with the Divine, enlightenment, intelligence, wisdom
Color: Violet and white
Sephira: Kether
Sense: Spirit
Gemstones: amethest, quartz, diamond, pearl
Mantra: I am at one with the Divine.
Chant: U (long u as in "you")
Note: B - ti

The Haras
Lesser Chakras

Lesser Chakras are located throughout the body, usually at a joint. The most important ones to a Magickan are located in the hands, the feet, and near the navel (this is the actual Hara).

The Chakras of the Hands: located in the palms of each hand, these direct and absorb Etheric energy. When you charge and object by laying your hands on it, you are directing energy through these Chakras. Magickans usually find that one palm is more suited to receiving energy, and one is better at directing.

The Chakras of the Feet: these Chakras are useful to the Magickan who desires to Ground themselves while standing. When performing any such exercise on foot, these Chakras, located on the sole of each foot, send Etheric "roots" into the Earth, grounding and centering the Magickan. When seated, the Root Chakra does this work.

The Hara: also known as The Center, or The Furnace, this Chakra, located near the navel, is the point at which energies from above and below connect in the body. Many Magickans find that they can store Etheric energy in their Hara for later use. Some Magickans can even direct energy from their Hara.