General Remarks
Concerning the 12 Chakras
A chakra is an energetic (non-physical) center or focus of one’s
vital life- force. If one is alive, then vital life-force is
flowing through one’s being. The chakras are the functional
points of concentration for the vital life-force providing light/consciousness/information/organized
intelligence to the given area of its domain. A chakra effects
the physical structures through its influence on the cellular
function of organs, nerves and endrocin glands in its given
region of domain as well as the meridian pathways flowing through
the organs. When there is damage to one’s being on a given level
(physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually), then the
vital life-force of a given chakra on that level is diverted
to contain the damage. This takes energy away from the involved
chakra, which will weaken its ability to carry out its many
functions. This often can lead to the given chakra eventually
becoming dysfunctional or “shut-down” and thus impairing the
health of its region of domain.
Typical descriptions on chakras refer to 7 of them and refers
to them by their number (red at the bottom being the 1st and
violet at the top being the 7th). Such a viewpoint is not totally
consistent with what can be seen clairvoyently or palpated clairsentiently
nor does it relate to their influence in each of the four layers/bodies.
When viewed clairvoyantly or clairsentiently, it is noted that
the heart center (often described as green, located in the center
of the chest and referred to as the 4th chakra) is actually
divided into two: pink on the right pectoral region and green
on the left region of the body. This now makes the numbering
system based on 7 difficult as does the inclusion of the additional
4 “mother centers”, which now gives us a total of 12 chakras.
The mother centers are earth based chakras that are richer in
their expression as well as in their color than are the regular
heaven based chakras (or father centers). When palpated they
feel more “sparkly”. There are a total of four mother centers
and they complete the colors of the rainbow filling in the spaces
between the eight father centers, thus 12 in all.
Ideally there are 12 chakras found present in all four bodies.
So in a healthy individual each of these 12 chakras would be
present in each of the four bodies or layers of the aura. The
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies are the four
layers depicted in red, green, blue and purple (on the graphic
image) which surround the physical structure. Note that these
colors for the four bodies are graphic representation only,
unlike the color associated with each chakra which is close
to how it would appear to those who can “see with their inner
eye”. Thus 12 chakras times 4 bodies equals a total of 48 potentially
present or “up and running” in a healthy individual. Unfortunately
the average adult on the planet at this time is operating with
only about 10% of their chakras present or functional. There
is a steady decrease in number as one grows older that coincides
with the aging process.
The good news is that this can be reversed. Yes, we can become
more healthy and more conscious with age instead of the more
typical reverse of this pattern. We can actually work to become
more whole and have all 12 chakras in all 4 bodies present (48
chakras).
Red
The first or red chakra (or “root chakra” as it is sometimes
called) is located at the base of the spine at the level of
the coccyx, male testicles and perineum (pelvic floor). Its
functional domain includes all of the organs and structures
of this region including the rectum, the male testicles, aspects
of the bowel and bladder, the adrenal glands, aspects of the
autonomic nervous system and certain lower brain centers including
the sense of smell. These are the very basic earth-based survival
functions which include both the “fight or flight” response
and the survival of the species through propagation (which for
men includes ejaculation or “the spreading their seed” and for
women giving birth). And significantly, red not only rules the
blood but also shares its color. Developmentally, red develops
during our first year or so of life when our basic survival
needs are being (hopefully) attended to. It is extremely rare
to find red present in the fourth level, unless just briefly
present during an extreme danger fight or flight/do or die situation.
However most people have red present in the first two or three
levels, just not the fourth. Perhaps if more people had access
to their red in the spiritual level, they then would not be
so complacent about their lives and the situation on the planet
currently.
Fire
The bottommost, most earth oriented of the mother centers is
fire. Fire is truly the seat of earthly passion, sensuality
and sexuality; and to no surprise is located at the penis/clitoris,
a region richly laden with sensory nerve receptors much like
the topmost mother center, cobalt at the mouth/tongue. The name
‘fire’ aptly depicts the degree of earthly passion and desire
that can ‘burn’ in this region, associated with one’s passion
for life. This also clarifies all the discrepancies in the various
literature on chakras that confuse orange and red as the centers
for sexuality. Red has to do with male reproduction (the testicles)
for purpose of ‘spreading one’s seed’ for the ‘survival of the
fittest’ (thus testosterone for competition) to ensure the survival
of the species. While orange has to do with female reproduction
(the uterus) and the function of ‘opening up space’ for ‘the
right male’ who will hopefully hang around to protect and provide
for her family (after he has done his ‘noble deed’) so she can
open up space within her to create new life.
Whereas the fire chakra, although closely related to the red
and orange, is truly the seat of real sensual passion. All three
have to do with different aspects of sexuality and are most
often the very last to become present in the fourth level (spiritual
body). This is likely due to heavy cultural judgments about
these aspects of our beings. Perhaps the most important aspect
of the fire energy is the potential to rise up and transmute
this earthly passion into spiritual compassion, which is earthly
passion tempered or balanced with spiritual understanding (a
key aspect of ‘enlightenment’). However this can only occur
once one learns to fully acknowledge, honor and accept this
aspect of one’s being, one’s fire.
Orange
The orange chakra is located a few inches below the navel at
the level of the lumbosacral junction of the spine, at the top
(or fundus) of the female uterus. Its functional domain includes
all of the organs and structures of this region including aspects
of the small and large intestines and kidneys, the female ovaries
and uterus, the male prostate, the bladder, the spleen, the
legs, all bones of the skeletal system as well as the immune
system. This is obviously quite a lot as this center is very
important and has its own names in hindu and chinese ("hara”
and “lower dantian” respectively). The orange center relates
to all aspects of the self and identity, which includes personal
boundaries. These boundaries need to be strong and healthy in
order to be truly creative as creativity is another key aspect
of the orange. Developmentally, orange develops between 1 ½
and 3 years old, around the age of ‘the terrible two’s’ when
we start developing our own autonomy.
Perhaps one of the most important aspects of the orange center
is the ability to “open space” or “create sacred space”. This
is more naturally a female or yin function as the male or yang
counterpart is to ‘fill up’ or ‘occupy space’. Since we all
have both aspects of male and female within us to varying degree,
this is something that men can also do, but women are ‘wired’
to do it naturally as it relates to the uterus (whether you
have one or not). Have you ever walked into a home or office
where the energy just feels really good and it feels good to
be in that space. This is a key function of orange, choosing
who or what to allow in and who or what not to allow in your
space.
Golden
Golden is the seat of the ‘Mother of All Things’ within our
being (just as violet could be considered the seat of the ‘Father
of All Things’). It is therefore no surprise that golden is
located at the umbilicus or navel, which is from where we received
all of our sustenance from our earthly mothers for our first
nine months while in the womb. Its color falls between the yellow
and the orange which are the centers directly above and below
the golden and it is a very rich and enlivened color like Buddha’s
belly in a golden statue. The golden is the center of nurturing
and assimilation for our earthly being. As such it is not a
surprise that it relates to the small intestines as well as
aspects of the kidneys. An archetype for golden when present
in the spiritual body (which unfortunately is rare to find in
people), is “Pachu Mama” or that ‘big black mama’, who Hollywood
always seemed to cast as the cook or nanny in the old movies.
Golden also embodies the fierce protective warrior(ess) energy
that a mother can have for her children. People with golden
in their fourth level can assimilate huge bodies of knowledge
with a deep understanding of it that would seem impossible for
most people.
Golden energy like fire has not been well accepted in our male-dominant
cultures on this planet, which is true in general for all the
mother centers. But happily, “times are a chang’n” and the archetype
earth mother energy is very slowly starting to be acknowledged,
if not yet accepted. There are more and more people coming to
age with access to their golden in their spiritual level. Our
planetary culture needs more of this energy for role models,
as girls growing up are mostly exposed to aspects of being female
that are missing this important element of the golden earth
mother in human form.
Yellow
The yellow chakra is located at the solar plexus, just an inch
or so below the xyphoid process (which is where the bottom of
the ribs join at the level of the diaphragm). Its functional
domain includes all of the organs and structures of this region
including the liver, gall bladder, stomach, duodenum, pancreas
and aspects of the kidneys. Yellow is the power center, the
seat of empowerment (or unfortunately as is more usually the
case, the region where we register our frustration, oppression,
resentment, inability to effect change – or in short, our disempowerment).
Unfortunately, it is rare to find a strong yellow chakra in
the first or second layers (physical or emotional bodies). And
likewise it is common for people to have problems with these
related organs of this region of the body, as this is an indication
of problems with the yellow chakra (or with one’s power and
ability to manifest).
People with yellow present in the fourth layer (spiritual body)
will tend to be natural leaders such as heads of state, CEO’s
or Mafia dons (powerful people who are good at manifesting).
This is because these people are more ‘street-wise’ and know
what is going on, as yellow provides one with a innate ‘gut-knowing’
or good ‘horse-sense’ that allows one to be more relaxed and
confident in one’s life. Developmentally yellow develops between
ages 3 and 5, which is when we start really relating to others
and testing our power (what we can do and what we cannot do).
Often the problems we have later in life with this region of
the yellow functions, comes from early childhood blockages where
our parent, sibling or bully next door let us know all that
we cannot do (versus encouraging us as to what we can do).
Pink
The pink chakra is the right/yang/male side of the heart and
is located several inches above the right nipple in the center
of the pectoral region. Its functional domain includes the right
lung and respiration in general (thus encompassing the function
of both lungs), the vena cava which brings the blood back to
the heart, the right arm, shoulder, right side of the chest,
neck, face and right eye.
Pink embodies great compassion and unconditional love. When
chakras become damaged, pink will often be the first to go down
and the last to come back up. People with pink present in their
fourth level (who, like green, form a very small percent of
the population) would typically give their shirt right off their
back to anyone they thought needed it, without thinking twice.
The classic adjective to describe “pink people” is sweet. Jesus
up on the cross in pain and still loving those who put him there,
is a good archetype for pink. Often times when you touch their
skin it feels like your hand or fingers just melt right on in,
and their handshake will feel extremely soft and subtle. There
are those with pink in their fourth level who have a very hard
exterior due to the amount of walls they have had to erect in
order to protect their heart. However, these same people will
be true “softies” or sweethearts on the inside once you get
around their hardened exteriors.
Pink, like green, has great healing potential because they
are the heart centers from where all healing originates. The
arms and hands through their ability to reach out and touch
are the true vehicles for healing for this heart energy. Pink
loves and cares from the bigger picture of understanding and
thus can more easily love unconditionally from a distance, versus
green who is down in the trenches with more earthly intensity.
Opal
The opal center is between the green, pink and blue in both
location and in hue; and like an opal gemstone, has a swirling
mixture of all three shades moving through it making it elusive
as movement itself. It is located where the manubrium, which
is the top part of the sternum (breast bone), joins the main,
lower part of the sternum (you can touch this spot and feel
a horizontal line in the bone here). It is just below where
the clavicles (collar bones) join and behind it is the region
where the trachea splits into the right and left bronchi. So
as we breath in air (or prana from the universe), it splits
here going to our yin (left) and yang (right) sides. This is
also where the thymus gland is, which acts as the energetic
input computer for the immune system. It also relates to the
septums that divide the heart muscle.
Thus protection is the greatest role of the opal center as
this is also the location where the bones of the arms join the
core skeleton (so our arms can protect our core –‘breaking a
fall’). It is also the farthest down that ingested substances
can be swallowed and still be gagged back up, when we swallow
bad food (like a point of no return). Both of the above facts
are mentioned as they correlate with strong instinctive neurological
reflexes for protection.
More esoterically speaking, it is the center point of the cross
of Christ where above is found our more heavenly aspects of
spirit and below is found our more earthly aspects of being.
This is the balance point of yin and yang between the male/yang
right side of the heart (the pink) and the female/yin left side
of the heart (the green). Opal is where yin meets yang for our
entire being (both the black dot and white dot of the yin/yang
symbol). Consequently if we are in balance with both our male
and female aspects of our being, our heart can be open and still
safe and protected. Similarly if we grew up with balanced love
and support from both our mother and father we would be protected
and thrive in our growth; or if our relationship with the Yin
and Yang Energy of the Universe (Heaven and Earth) is in balance,
we then are protected.
Green
The green chakra is the left/yin/female side of the heart and
is located several inches above the left nipple in the center
of the pectoral region. Most texts on chakras will describe
green as the heart chakra located in the center of the chest.
This may have been the case at one time in our human evolution,
but in present time and reality it is not. For the heart center
is divided into two chakras, with green on the left and pink
on the right, reflecting the yin and yang influences from earth
below and heaven above, respectively.
Green is the female, nurturing, compassionate and caring aspect
of the heart (much as images of The Madonna holding her baby
convey). Its functional domain includes the heart and aorta,
the left lung and bronchioles, the esophagus, left arm, shoulder
and left side of the chest, neck, face and left eye. The green
will be present on the first two levels when a person is, on
some level, actively making effort to take care of or nurture
oneself – in some shape or form “cutting oneself some slack”
or being good to oneself in some manner. This may include choosing
to not over-do-it or be hard on oneself, taking rest or time
off, treating oneself to something special or simply eating
well [do I sound like your mother?].
Those people with green present in their fourth level (which
is about 10% of the population), need beware of others wanting
some of their “life juice”. They can be so empathetic towards
others that they may suffer from depression since they so easily
can be overwhelmed through feeling all the pain and suffering
in the world. They will often tend to put themselves last after
attending to the needs and wants of everyone else. Feeling guilty
about one thing or another is a common pastime. As Kermit-the-Frog
on Sesame Street would say, “It is not easy being green!” This
is unfortunately very true, for the world today does not support
people coming from their hearts. At the same time the planet
can use more people with green present.
Blue
The blue chakra, or throat center, is located at the throat
and its projection has a slight orientation downward. Its functional
domain includes all aspects of expression, for blue is the center
of expression for one’s will. Thus it rules hormonal and metabolic
activity through the thyroid and parathyroid glands, blood pressure
through the carotid bodies, vocal expression through the larynx
and muscles of the throat, tongue and jaw, and the motor and
sensory nerve output/input to and from the arms and hands (so
they too can function as organs of expression).
Damage in the blue chakra occurs when one’s expression is blocked
in some shape or form. “The gag order” with sexual abuse is
a common example, and there are many other ways we have learned
or been told to hold our tongues and not speak our truth. Blue
is like the sky and the air and permeates almost everything,
thus is very good at connecting and communicating. It is the
deep blue color of the sky on a crisp, cold, clear winter day.
Blue balances the red and is a higher octave of certain aspects
of the red energy.
By looking at how the blue chakra manifests as a fourth level
presence gives us understandings of its essence. People with
blue in their fourth level will often be good writers, public
speakers, musicians, artists, teachers and salespeople. They
may manifest either side of the coin as either “chatter boxes”
or very quiet. Blue is a very functional chakra to have present
in one’s fourth level given the way the world is and is more
common than green or pink in the 4th level (but not by a lot).
Cobalt
The topmost and most spirit or yang oriented of the mother
centers is cobalt. Cobalt is the rich blue seen in blue glass
and is not only found between the deep sky blue of the throat
center and the dark indigo of the brow center in hue, but in
location rests there as well. It embodies the mouth and tongue,
encompassing all the taste buds and receptors of this region
including the olfactory functions of the nose. The brainstem
and part of the brain that is often referred to as ‘the reptilian
brain’ is also in this region under the realm of the cobalt.
I find it interesting that our reptilian, four-legged, aquatic,
and feathered friends on the planet all have incredible ways
of communicating, navigating, receiving and processing information,
etc. that dumbfounds our scientists as to how they can do such
things with “just simple reptilian brains”. Cobalt relates to
the higher mind of all earth based beings, which certainly can
include the more autonomic and vegetative (basic) functions
of our human brain and nervous system. When the centers for
telepathy and non-verbal communication are discovered in the
human brain, I’ll wager that they will be in the region and
domain of the cobalt. So in some respects we could say that
cobalt represents the yin aspect of the blue, or the receptive
part of communicating or connecting with others or other dimensions.
The fact that cobalt is rarely seen present with most people
on any level, shows that this part of our human potential is
dormant or extremely underdeveloped at this time.
However this is starting to change as I have noticed more and
more of the beautiful “cover-girl” models having cobalt in their
4th level (probably chosen because they have so much energy
around their sensual mouths). This could be a sign of growing
public recognition (on an unconscious level) of some of the
unusual qualities of the mother centers. Without exception,
those people I have worked with who have cobalt present on various
levels, are all extremely sensitive to subtle energies and very
telepathic. Cobalt is the most frequently found of the mother
centers.
Indigo
The indigo chakra is often referred to as “the third eye”,
being located between the eyebrows and relates very specifically
to the pituitary gland known as the “master gland” for its huge
range of functions. The indigo chakra has to do with sight (foresight,
hindsight, insight, etc.) and being able to see the whole picture
or understand something. It is a very cerebral center and relates
to logic. Indigo is a very deep blue/purple/black hue like the
midnight sky over the Mediterranean or a blue sapphire or dark
purple pansy.
Damage in the indigo chakra often means not being able to see
or understand something or may relate to some issue that we
may be ‘blind’ to seeing. Indigo is the most common fourth level
chakra found in people currently (then violet), consequently
the world is set up and run by predominantly indigo people (who
often aspire to be violet). Since we live in an extremely visual
world, if you can not see it, then it does not exist. The vast
majority of democratic congressmen (in the U.S.) have indigo
present in their 4th level.
Since ‘the majority rules’, the indigo (visual/logical) mode
of understanding is what is held up as intelligence or I.Q.
We live in a very visually oriented world. But what about ‘heart
intelligence’ or ‘gut intelligence’? They don’t rank as high
because they are in the minority. This is a problem many school
children are facing who don’t have indigo (or violet) in their
4th level. Many of these children labeled with learning disorders
are actually very intelligent (but in a different way) and are
bored with the type of curriculum the teacher is forced to teach.
The sensitive and gifted “indigo children” does not refer to
this system of chakras. I believe it refers to a system that
is clairvoyantly looking at the sixth level and refers to a
different type of soul expression than the indigo chakras. Indigo
balances the orange and is a higher octave of aspects of the
orange energy.
Violet
The violet chakra, also called the crown chakra, is about as
heavenward as one can be, just as red (root chakra) is as earthy
as one can be. One is not better than another, they are simply
different aspects of the whole. The violet chakra relates to
the top of the head and the pineal gland and lofty spiritual
ideas and insights. It is the location where spiritual knowledge
and inspiration come into the body and according to some sources
it is also from where “the dark side of spirit” can enter. Just
as golden is the seat of the Mother of All Things, violet is
the seat of the Father of All Things. It is located on top of
the head and projects anteriorly (frontward) from about the
level of the hairline at the top of the forehead. The color
is lavender like the amethyst stone or the sky can get at sunset,
a soft purple/pink as seen on the outer edge of a rainbow.
People with violet present in the 4th level tend to be intellectuals
who are quite comfortable with abstract thought, yet often have
difficulty accessing their bodies and feelings. College professors,
‘high in their ivory towers’, ministers ‘high up on their pulpits’,
and senators, ‘high up on Capitol Hill’ in Washington, as well
as most republican congressmen, all typically have violet for
their 4th level chakra (and typically just have one chakra present
in the 4th level as well). (“Father Knows Best” and is almost
always a white male!) Am I painting a good stereotype here?
Violet balances the yellow and is a higher octave of aspects
of yellow.
As the mother centers become more prevalent in people, we will
hopefully continue to see a world with more diverse color (chakras),
where the violet and indigo no longer dominate. We need to become
whole which means reaching our potential of having all 12 chakras
present in all 4 levels. (Here I am, preaching like a violet!)
Seriously though, there is a planetary bias toward the violet
and indigo with strong denial and inability to access the rest
of our human spectrum of potential. People have been programmed
that higher (violet/indigo) is better and therefore the rest
of the spectrum is inferior/lower, thus denying the parts of
our being necessary to become more whole.
