#chakra work

[lets-talk-spirituality]

Let’s Talk About: The Root Chakra

The root chakra is the first chakra, associated with the color red, and rules your tailbone, feet and glutes (the part of you that touches the ground when you walk or sit).

The root chakra governs your groundedness and feeling safe in your body and environment. It’s what helps you feel rooted and stabilized. It quite literally roots your energy into the planetary grid. Think of your root chakra as the metal conductors on a plug and how when you connect it to the wall socket a flow of energy is formed. That’s how the root chakra works with your own energy.

Root Chakra Blockages

Blockages can occur when your safety is threatened—abuse, physical assaults, being stalked, living around unstable people or in unstable conditions, to name a few. Or when your space, autonomy, or rights are violated—sexual assault or similar things.

You may also struggle with root chakra imbalances if you struggle to ground your energy through your full system, ie your energy is sort of stuck in the crown. That’s why spiritual people say it’s important to ground yourself. You can get so crown heavy you disconnect from your body and struggle to move or operate it. This has happened to me.

As a naturally spiritual person, I actually struggle to move my energy down to my root. Especially because my way of dealing with not feeling safe was to escape into daydreams or to go find somewhere to hide alone. I’m used to keeping my energy up higher, in my crown and third eye, where it’s safer. As I’ve been healing I’ve consciously been pushing my energy down. It usually gets blocked starting at throat chakra then down.

Signs of Root Chakra Imbalances:

— feeling spacy or unable to focus (struggling to ground the energy from your mind)

— feeling separate from your body or dissociation (struggling to ground due to a disconnect in your flow of energy through your energetic field)

— feeling paranoid about your safety, or like thinking people are out to get you, being so worried about someone breaking into your house, etc. (not grounding into the safety of this now moment via your mental body)

— shutting down, if you freeze or shut down in response to conflict or other triggering, this is a sign of root chakra imbalance at the point of entry of the root chakra

— anxiety, aka excessive fear about things outside of your now moment

— lower back pain or feet and ankle issues

How to Heal Your Root Chakra:

— somatic exercise, specifically yoga around hip opening exercises, and thigh stretching, stretching of the glutes, this can carry a lot of trauma associated with the root chakra

— eating root vegetables

— walking barefoot on the ground

— sitting and meditating on the ground, connect the palms of your hands to the ground and imagine energy flowing up through you from all the skin contact you make with the ground, lying down will be the most contact

— spending time outside

— eating heavy food or wearing heavy clothes (since root chakra imbalances struggle to ground you, eating things or wearing things that add weight can force you down too—that’s how weighted blankets work. They weigh the person down so they can feel more safe when they are having anxiety aka a root chakra imbalance because anxiety is rooted in fears that are usually not present at the moment

— building muscle, again adds weight and can make you feel more grounded in your body

— surround yourself with the color red and things that light you up with passion

[piscean-peace]

[nomadicenterprises]

Advanced Chakra Work: Beyond the Basics – Unlocking Deeper Energetic Potential

Advanced Chakra Work: Beyond The Basics with Starseed Psychics was written because we’ve all journeyed through the foundational understanding of the seven primary chakras – those vibrant energy centers that shape our physical and emotional well-being. But our energetic selves are far more intricate than just those seven points. Think of chakras not as simple switches, but as complex,…

[hinamie]

subject, specimen, spectacle;

should i say that you're dead?

[astra-ravana]

Seeing Auras

An aura is believed to be an energetic field that surrounds living beings, reflecting their emotions, thoughts, health, and spiritual state. Some spiritual traditions and metaphysical practices suggest that auras consist of different layers or frequencies of energy, each corresponding to different aspects of a person’s being.

People who practice energy work, such as Reiki or meditation, often claim that auras can be perceived through intuition, heightened awareness, or physically seen by those with a developed ability. Once you learn the skill you will never forget it. You will soon see that all living creatures, humans, animals, plants, crystals, even some objects posses a personal aura that is unique to it.

Learning to See Auras

While not everyone can naturally see auras, many believe that with practice, this skill can be developed. Here are some steps to try:

Practice Seeing Your Own Aura

• Stand in front of a mirror with a neutral-colored background.

• Relax and soften your gaze, looking slightly beyond your body rather than directly at it.

• Hold your hand in front of you against a white wall and focus on the space around it.

• A faint glow or haze may appear around your hand, often in pale colors at first.

Observe Others' Auras

• Look at people against a plain background.

• Soften your focus and pay attention to the space surrounding their body.

• The aura may appear as a subtle outline, then develop into colors over time.

Use Different Light Conditions

• Dim lighting or natural daylight can make aura detection easier.

• Avoid harsh fluorescent lighting, which can interfere with your perception.

Enhance Sensitivity Through Meditation and Energy Work

• Meditation: Regular meditation helps attune your mind to subtle energy fields.

• Energy Awareness: Practicing Reiki, Tai Chi, or breathwork can heighten sensitivity.

• Peripheral Vision Training: The aura is often seen best out of the corner of your eye.

Deciphering the Aura

Once you can see auras, you'll probably wonder about the different colors and their meanings. Refer to this list and remember, everyone's aura is different and some may present as muted, loud, solid, or blended. It's up to you to decide what someone's aura is saying about them.

Basic Aura Colors

• Red – Strength, passion, vitality, confidence, but can also indicate anger or aggression.

• Orange – Creativity, enthusiasm, joy, sociability, and adventure.

• Yellow – Intelligence, optimism, confidence, and a strong sense of personal power.

• Green – Healing energy, balance, growth, harmony, and compassion.

• Blue – Calmness, communication, spiritual awareness, and truthfulness.

• Indigo – Intuition, wisdom, deep perception, and spiritual insight.

• Violet (Purple) – High spiritual awareness, psychic ability, and deep connection to the divine.

• White – Purity, enlightenment, spiritual mastery, or a high vibrational state.

Less Common Aura Colors

• Pink – Love, kindness, artistic talent, and a deep emotional connection.

• Turquoise – Healing abilities, clarity, and strong intuition.

• Gold – Spiritual enlightenment, wisdom, and a high spiritual vibration.

• Silver – Abundance, prosperity, and strong intuitive abilities.

• Brown – Grounding, practicality, or feeling weighed down by life’s challenges.

• Gray – Uncertainty, blocked energy, or emotional stress.

Dark or Muddy Aura Colors

• Dark Red – Anger, frustration, or unresolved emotional issues.

• Dark Orange – Low energy, burnout, or creative blockages.

• Muddy Yellow – Confusion, self-doubt, or excessive overthinking.

• Dark Green – Jealousy, resentment, or healing in progress.

• Dark Blue or Indigo – Depression, isolation, or deep introspection.

• Black – Negativity, emotional pain, or energy blockages. (Note: Black in an aura is often not permanent but may indicate the need for emotional healing.)

Interpreting Aura Colors

• Bright, vibrant colors generally indicate positive energy and strong vitality.

• Dark, murky, or muddy colors suggest emotional struggles, stress, or blocked energy.

• Changing colors may indicate emotional shifts or growth.

• A muted or pastel appearance could signify a gentle, quiet, or shy person

• A solid, single color indicates a simple, focused person.

Different Aura Shapes and Their Meanings

Aura shapes can provide insight into a person’s emotions, energy levels, spiritual development, and overall well-being. While colors reflect the qualities of one's energy, the shape of an aura can indicate the way energy flows and interacts with the environment.

Large and Expansive Aura

• Meaning: A person with a large, radiant aura is often confident, charismatic, and full of life energy.

• Indications: Strong personal energy, spiritual awareness, or leadership abilities.

• Common in: Highly spiritual individuals, energetic people, and natural leaders.

Small or Contracted Aura

• Meaning: A small aura may indicate low energy, fatigue, or emotional distress.

• Indications: Physical exhaustion, insecurity, fear, or a need for personal healing.

• Common in: Those experiencing burnout, anxiety, or feeling emotionally closed off.

Jagged or Spiky Aura

• Meaning: A jagged aura suggests emotional turmoil, stress, or unresolved inner conflicts.

• Indications: Anger, frustration, or being in a defensive emotional state.

• Common in: People undergoing intense emotional changes or facing challenges.

Smooth and Even Aura

• Meaning: A well-balanced, smooth aura indicates emotional stability, harmony, and peace.

• Indications: Spiritual awareness, good health, and a positive outlook on life.

• Common in: Those practicing meditation, energy healing, or spiritual growth.

Layered or Multi-Layered Aura

• Meaning: A multi-layered aura, where different colors are visible in distinct layers, represents a well-developed energy field.

• Indications: Strong emotional depth, complexity, and a balance of different energies.

• Common in: Spiritually advanced individuals or those with deep emotional and intellectual awareness.

Cloudy or Murky Aura

• Meaning: A cloudy aura suggests confusion, illness, or emotional struggles.

• Indications: Negative emotions, unresolved traumas, or a lack of clarity.

• Common in: Those going through depression, illness, or emotional blockages.

Pulsating or Shimmering Aura

• Meaning: A pulsating aura indicates high vibrational energy and dynamic spiritual growth.

• Indications: Energy fluctuations, heightened spiritual awareness, or undergoing transformation.

• Common in: Healers, psychics, or individuals experiencing spiritual awakenings.

Gaps or Holes in the Aura

• Meaning: Gaps in the aura suggest energy leaks, which can make a person feel drained.

• Indications: Emotional wounds, past trauma, or energetic imbalances.

• Common in: Empaths, those who have experienced recent loss, or people with energy depletion.

Spiked or Thorned Aura

• Meaning: A spiked aura can indicate defensiveness or a tendency to repel others.

• Indications: Emotional trauma, distrust, or high sensitivity.

• Common in: Those recovering from emotional pain or who feel threatened by their environment.

Iridescent or Rainbow-Like Aura

• Meaning: A shimmering, rainbow-like aura is a sign of spiritual enlightenment and a highly evolved soul.

• Indications: High spiritual energy, divine connection, and an ability to help others heal.

• Common in: Spiritual masters, healers, and individuals on a deep spiritual path.

[reality-detective]

How to tell if your Chakras are blocked 🤔

[kaddyssammlung]

Chemnitz-November 2024

[aestrologist]

🧿🪬 energy work: practice exercise ✨

get into a comfortable environment & close your eyes for a couple minutes. cup your hands a couple inches apart, and focus on the feeling in your palm.

you can visualize the energy you’re building however you’d like. i think of it as an ball of light growing stronger.

it’s tingly, warm, & feels almost electric doesn’t it?

now think about your intention; what purpose do you want to give to this orb? what chakra or energy center would you like to focus on?

for the exercise we’ll choose the heart & self love.

your thoughts are powerful, and with concentration and intention you can give back to yourself. sit and visualize in words, colors, or images-- whatever you need to see and heal the inner child that can’t seem to forgive. tell her that she is safe now, and that you love her. channel your that stream of thought into the ball of energy between your palms.

think of your youth, early influences, and the things you need to let go of. with this energy you’re choosing to release the tension you hold against yourself. open your heart and feel the harden exterior cracking. be raw. be forgiving, and most importantly; become. expressing vulnerability won’t hold you back.

hold these thoughts for a moment as you now turn your still cupped hands towards your chest, and push the buildup of energy outwards from your palms. take note of what you feel. do this until you are satisfied, or feel a trickle or depletion of the energy if you will.

when you open your eyes you may feel a little sleepy and have an urge to drink water. believe and have faith in your abilities as you can apply this towards more specific matters and visualize different themes or topics.

[urloveangel]

through the deepest pain and grief I find the new depths of peace, love, forgiveness… again again and again

[lets-talk-spirituality]

Let’s talk about: The Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra, the second chakra located between the root and solar plexus, governs the reproductive system, pelvic floor and gluteus muscles, deep lower abdominals, and lower stomach area.

When people say they have a deep knowing, they are referring to the seat of sacral chakra energy. The sacral chakra is what houses our energy of creation, our legacy. It is the portal through which we materialize things we sense in other dimensions. It is where the kundalini awakening begins. It is where life begins. The only place where beings from other dimensions can translate into our dimension.

The sacral chakra is tied to the color orange, so consider eating oranges or surrounding yourself with orange to help feed some energy back into this chakra system.

Womb Trauma: Anatomically Female Body Karma

From histories of forcible impregnation, rape, forced abortion, miscarriage, stillborn, death in childbirth, death for not producing the right gender child, forced incest, incestual impregnation, and more horrors, the female body holds karma that male bodies do not.

There is something that happens when your DNA and another’s mix within you. Female bodies must integrate the DNA of the one who’s child she carries. Being forced to hold children from traumatic circumstances has created vast gendered karma that a lot of us women and modern aware men are attempting to work through as a team.

Women’s bodies have been used to bring evil into this world, have been used as a portal of the worst kind. It has brought a depravity and savagery to the human race. Men fear this power we hold, the power of the portal. And that fear is the basis of patriarchy and its need to protect women. It is why they subjugate us and hate us, something I’ve been thinking so deeply about recently. That is why male bodies have always protected female bodies. It’s not only about children, it’s what those children can become, can do.

For some women, choosing not to have children in pursuit of other passions is their own desired way of clearing the karma. For some, choosing to be a stay at home mom is their way of clearing the karma. That is why it’s not fair to judge women for their reproductive capabilities or decisions. Having the physical ability to give birth or not does not take away the creative power of the womb, even if it doesn’t “work” the way the patriarchy thinks it should.

Prostate Trauma: Anatomically Male Body Karma

Biologically male bodies do not have wombs, but they do have a prostate which is an important part of their reproductive system. This prostate holds the male seed of power and pleasure. It is no mistake that homophobic fears have been instilled within the human consciousness as a way to divorce men from ownership of their own pleasure in sex. It allows them to put all their sexual desires onto women. But what is lost is a core piece of their humanity.

I think it’s important for men to practice learning sexually about themselves with exploration on their own, without the crutch of porn or a partner. I believe men who may try prostate milking for themselves would allow a well of pleasure to free them from sexual addictions and other desires that are really a desire to connect more deeply to their own sexual center. It may result in crying. A lot of healing I’ve done through sexuality and orgasming has led to a breaking down of my defenses and I cry like a baby, so I can imagine many men who try to connect to themselves this way will at first feel grief for the self abandonment. The goal would be to hopefully reconnect yourself enough to where that outpouring of self love is ecstatic and not shameful or heartbreaking.

One of the cruelest parts of patriarchy is the way it shames men for sexual urges and completely disconnects them from their own agency as owners of sexual desires for purely their own exploration and pleasure, not tied to the masculine pursuit of fucking/subordinating sexually women (I have anew feminist theory I’m working on where I’m starting to think all sex is subjugation for women in a patriarchal structure, but I haven’t fledged it out, anyway, even in a female dominant sexual position I’d argue it’s still female subjugation because the change in power dynamics is the exact thing that makes it erotic, which therefore upholds the power imbalance) or procreation.

Circumcision Trauma: Horrors for all genitals

I remember asking my grandmother about female circumcision as a child because a model on America’s Next Top Model was mutilated as a child. She told me it was the removal of the clitoris in women. Female circumcisions are performed in the Middle East, and other places as a way to control female sexual pleasure. Because many Abrahamic religions teach that women are the root cause of male sexual desire, it is thought to be “clean” and “pure” to make sex literally only about procreation and not about pleasure.

Male circumcisions also reduce male pleasure by desensitizing the head of the penis. Male circumcisions are no longer medically necessary but are upheld for aesthetic or religious purposes. They are extremely common in America and it is a huge first trauma to a male child.

Both of these traumas are unnecessary and cruel in my opinion and there is healing to be had around genital mutilation for all circumcised women and men and for those who had their genitalia altered, such as those with ambiguous genitalia.

**I have heard my females friends talk negatively about uncircumcised penises and how they are gross, look weird, etc. If you are someone who has negative feelings towards the natural male penis, I urge you to heal this. Do not uphold the idea that child genital mutilation is okay because of your own ingrained concept of what a male penis should look like. If you reproduce, consider what it means as a human to believe you have the right to make choices about someone else’s body in such a profound way. It’s a violation of boundaries and personal rights**

Signs of a blocked sacral chakra:

- reproductive issues, menstruation issues, hormonal imbalances

- sexual performance issues, such as low libido (low for your normal, I know some people are asexual), inability to orgasm, pain during penetration and dryness for women, inability to stay hard for men

- fear around being seen or sharing yourself with someone

- literally blocked when it comes to writers block or some other block in your creative process,

- in men specifically, homophobia which was used to keep men away from the power of their prostate

- fear or disgust with sex or genitals

Ways to heal the sacral chakra:

- hip opening stretches/yoga

- orgasming to sacral chakra solfeggio sounds, for male bodies, prostate milking and orgasming can help clear held trauma

- strengthening your pelvic floor, lower abdominals, glutes, hip flexors through exercise

- twerking and somatic dance, belly dancing, pole fitness, any exercise that makes you feel sexy, is sensuous and can help you allow yourself to be in the sexual power of your body

- painting or engaging in some other form of art that requires you to transform immaterial matter into material, such as turning a thought into a painting or a song, creating a business, taking something and transforming it into something else

- for those with wombs, womb healing is a big thing that can help you heal very deep ancestral karma we carry in our sacral chakra.

- look into ways to heal your cycle, become more intune with your menstrual cycle and its rhythms, consider getting off birth control or approaching hormonal and reproductive health more holistically (if it works for you! Stay on birth control if it works for you! Get off if it doesn’t)

- working through any sexual trauma you may have, it’s very challenging but it’s rewarding, but follow what feels good and right for you in the moment, don’t push through something if it feels wrong, don’t override your system to give into sexual requests of partners

-connect to your body through exercise, begin to really feel your muscles and your material form, learn how to use breath to engage muscles and how to move your body, learn your body deeply, become the expert on yourself

- drink a glass of orange juice a day and imagine it cleansing your sacral chakra

-kegle exercises!

- being naked, or learning to embrace your body in its rawest forms

- massage and other forms of self love that involve touching yourself, so like a face mask, putting on lotion, painting nails, hair masks, hair brushing, things that make you connect with your body

- sweat! I love sitting in dry saunas to just sweat, it helps to cleanse your body including your sacral chakra and other more grounded chakras like root and solar plexus too.

[heirloom-moon]

Capitalism kills creativity.

I think one of the reasons I've had that has made writing so difficult for me over the past decade is honestly because I stopped writing for enjoyment and began writing for the purpose of making sure I make money. It stems from when I was in High School and I expressed my desire to be a creative as a career, and I was told the inevitable "you won't make a lot of money". This placed a sort of fear within me, fear that I wouldnt be able to take care of myself, or make enough to leave home.

I grew up in a very toxic household and I wanted nothing more than to get out of there, so I put all my focus into trying to make the most money, and in the process my creative passion died, making it difficult to even drudge up the desire to write or draw. Because of this, I stopped creating altogether, which meant that the opposite of what I wanted to happen happened: in my fear of not being able to make enough, I had effectively paralyzed myself, and I made nothing. The ironic thing is that my creations from before this point were fairly good, and I'm sure that if I had stuck with doing what I truly enjoyed, I would have brought in people who really enjoyed what I made, and I would have ended up making a fair amount of money naturally.

I am just now starting to undo those seeds of failure that were planted in me, and I'm learning to trust that by no longer trying to cater to profitability, I can support myself much better than doing everything for money. And of all things, I have a fanfiction that I've really been wanting to write, but I was holding myself back from doing so because fanfiction is not something that makes money, and my mind was focused on trying to survive. But...I still want to write it, and I guess that means giving up the notion of trying to make money out of everything I do, and still trusting that despite that, I will be okay and that money will still come to me even if one thing I put my effort into isn't "profitable". I'm tired of suffering. I want to bring myself more joy. And it's scary, but I'm going to let myself anyway.

May the capitalistic machine die.

I know that it's ironic to say that being a business major, but my major is simply a tool of practicality for this society. The purpose of it, for me, is to better learn how to share and spread awareness of what I've created. I think even from the haze of financial fear, all I wanted to do was share things with people that I created. All I want to do is connect with people at the core of all this.

[trashyvanillabean]

Ok but seeing Orochimaru be apparently entomophobic and running away from bugs during the NH wedding antics makes me think that Part 1 Sasuke would have had a much easier time during the chunin exams if he had Shino in his corner.

Orochimaru shows up to harass Sasuke?

Just send in Shino and his chakra-eating bugs~!

Sasuke: 😶 “Ah.”

Shino: “Is it that weird snake man…?”

Sasuke: *nods*

Shino: “Got it.” *sends his bugs to where Sasuke’s pointing*

Orochimaru: 😱

Is there an AU where Sasuke is on Kurenai’s team?

[gent-ly]

rewatching hannibal to realign my chakras

[astrosouldivinity]

[milkandhoneywitchcraft]

𓍊𓋼 Gassho Meditation: A Basic Overview 𓋼𓍊

What Is Gassho?

Literally translating to “two hands coming together,” Gassho is a form of meditation utilized in many spiritual practices & religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Furthermore, Gassho is the first fundamental pillar of Reiki, and it also functions as a formal greeting!

The Goals of Gassho

The practice of Gassho involves meditating while placing your palms together with your thumbs touching your heart chakra.

The goals of Gassho are to:

Tune out the outside world & clear your mind

Create space to cultivate awareness of and listen to your inner monologue

Awaken the chakras in your hands—that is, the energy centres in the palms of your hands :)

Help cultivate and hold an intention of gratitude

Open your heart

Strengthen your connection to Reiki (if you so choose! You do not have to learn / know Reiki to engage in Gassho 🙃)

The Practice

To engage in Gassho, you create a circuit between the chakras in your hands and your heart. To do Gassho, you…

Get comfortable (meditating is hard when you’re uncomfy!)

Close your eyes

Fold your hands into the prayer position with your thumbs touching your heart chakra

Focus on the space between the palm chakras (alternatively, you can focus on your middle fingers if that’s easier!)

Meditate as long as you can. The goal is to do Gassho for up to 30 minutes, but any time spent is a gift, even if it’s just 3-5 minutes :)

If you find your mind wandering, remember to:

Observe

Gently refocus yourself and remember that it’s normal to get distracted

If it helps, you can press your middle fingers together

Don’t worry or focus on the fact that you’re distracted. It’s normal, and worrying about it will create a spiral. Just gently refocus yourself :)

Remember

Don’t worry about doing it perfectly. You don’t need perfect posture or complete, unbroken focus. Like all meditation, Gassho is a tool you may use to help bring peace of mind and gratitude :)

Happy meditating, my loves! May you all find nothing but balance, healing, and radiance in life 🥰

[cosmicportal]