There are 7 chakras along the spinal column from the root of the spinal column to the top of head. The 7 chakras are Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye and Crown Chakras. Their locations and functions:
1. Root Chakra: Lies at perineum in male body, and, at the root of the uterus, in the cervix in the female body. Red in colour, 4 petal lotus, signifies Earth as element, related to sense of smell, effects ductless glands ‘Ovaries or Testicles’. Signifies good self-image and security through grounding and money centred. Beginning of entry into the world of pure intelligence.
2. Sacral Chakra: Lies in the middle, between the navel and the root of spine. Orange in colour, 6 petal lotus, signifies Water as element, related to sense of taste, effects ductless gland ‘Adrenals’ (on the kidneys). Signifies vitality, sexuality and family centred. Basic understanding of cycle of creation/destruction and birth/death.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra: Lies at the Navel level. Yellow in colour, 10 petal lotus, signifies Fire as element, related to sense of sight, effects ductless gland ‘Pancreas’. Signifies peaceful and calm nature but colourful emotions, food centred. Sensitive to Astral influences and some memories of astral travel.
4. Heart Chakra: Lies at Heart level. Green in colour, 12 petal lotus, signifies Air as element, related to sense of touch, effects ductless gland ‘Thymus’. Signifies compassion, intuitiveness and heart centred. Sensitive to the aches and pain of others.
5. Throat Chakra: Lies at center of throat. Silvery blue in colour, 16 petal lotus, signifies Ether as element, related to sense of hearing, effects ductless gland ‘Thyroid’. Signifies depth of reasoning and logic and education centred. Listening to Astral sounds and music.
6. Third Eye Chakra: Lies between the eyebrows. Deep Blue in colour, 2 petal lotus, signifies mind as element, related to extra sensory perceptions, effects ductless gland ‘Pituitary’. Signifies brotherhood and creative thinking and Soul centred. Hears voice of higher self.
7. Crown Chakra: Lies at the top of head. Violet in colour, 1000 petal lotus, Signifies the spirit as element, related to all the senses, effects ductless gland ‘Pineal’. Signifies Oneness with all and Cosmic understanding and cosmic body centred. Greater understanding of life, able to leave body in full consciousness.

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