Chakras play a vital role in your health and well-being by connecting the flow of energy within your body to your overall state of balance. Energy is the force that holds everything in your body together, powers its functions, and enables communication within and between bodily systems. It also facilitates interactions and connections between people.

There are seven main chakras, located along the spine. Each chakra is linked to a specific color, sound, and set of characteristics. Starting from the base of the spine, the chakras move upwards to the navel, gut, heart, throat, forehead, and finally to the crown at the top of the head.

These chakras regulate the flow of energy to specific organs and systems, such as the endocrine, cardiovascular, and digestive systems, and work together to integrate your body, mind, and spirit into the expression of who you are.

When your chakras are balanced, life flows smoothly, and your "inner machine" functions harmoniously. However, when they become blocked or unbalanced, it can lead to challenges such as anxiety, mood swings, depression, difficulty loving or expressing yourself, brain fog, or a loss of purpose.

By understanding and nurturing your chakras, you can maintain a sense of balance and vitality in your everyday life.

Opening and activating your chakras enhances your overall well-being by uniting your instincts, feelings, and thoughts into harmonious alignment. In Hindu, Buddhist, and Kabbalistic traditions (where chakras are known as Sephirot in Hebrew), these energy centers are viewed as reservoirs of energy that influence your psychological qualities.

When your chakras are blocked or overactive, it can disrupt your inner peace and make it challenging to feel balanced. To help you unlock the potential of your chakras, we’ve created a guide that combines awareness with practical techniques for chakra activation.

Modern chakra healing often focuses on external tools like gemstones, herbs, sound therapy, color therapy, or vibrational healing—sometimes even using specialized machines. Psychic healers may work on the chakras through mental or spiritual methods, aiming to awaken them or induce higher states of consciousness.

The yogic approach, however, emphasizes opening the chakras as part of the journey toward self-knowledge. This process prioritizes internal practices such as mantra chanting, pranayama (breath control), and meditation. While external aids like diet, herbs, or crystals can support this journey, they are secondary to your own active efforts.

Some effective ways to open your chakras include:

• Chanting mantras or spells
• Practicing yoga
• Using meditation techniques
• Exploring binaural beats and frequencies
• Working with crystals
• Psychedelics (if used with care and intention)

Here, we focus on sound and mantras for short-term chakra activation and gemstones for long-term alignment. These practices empower you to take control of your energetic well-being and move closer to harmony and self-awareness.

The Divine Gateway Chakra is the ultimate destination on the ascension path, the highest point in the 13 Chakra System. Think of it as the peak of the spiritual journey, where the white light of the Higher Chakras guides you to a place of extraordinary power and connection.

At this level, the dimensions of time and space no longer have the same hold over you. Instant manifestation becomes a reality, and abilities like teleportation, telekinesis, and bilocation (being in two places at once) are within reach.

While many may aspire to reach the Divine Gateway, only a few truly do—this level requires immense determination, discipline, and spiritual growth. However, it is believed that highly gifted psychics can more easily access this state, unlocking extraordinary potential.

The Universal Chakra is where the Divine Light becomes fully focused, offering you a clear and profound connection to the wonders of the universe. This chakra allows you to tap into the free flow of universal energy and experience the unconditional love that permeates all of existence.

As the first of the Higher Chakras, the Universal Chakra grants you access to powerful psychic abilities. These abilities can be used not only for personal growth but also for direct soul healing and even transforming your karmic destiny.

This chakra is especially fascinating if you're interested in exploring topics like reincarnation, past lives on other planets, the roles of light beings in the universe, interdimensional travel, and interstellar exploration. The Universal Chakra can even serve as a portal to different space-time continuums, allowing you to experience time in non-linear ways, and opening up possibilities for time travel across all dimensions of the universe.

The Galactic Gateway Chakra is a powerful connection between the individual and the vast universe. Located outside the physical body, within the aura, it serves as an energetic portal to the higher dimensions and universal consciousness. Positioned approximately 2 to 15 feet above the crown of your head, its expansive range reflects the boundless energy of the cosmos.

This chakra connects you to universal knowledge, offering access to the cosmic wisdom that spans across galaxies, stars, and realms beyond our understanding. When activated, the Galactic Gateway Chakra helps you transcend physical limitations, providing insights into universal truths and the interconnectedness of all life.

Through this chakra, you can begin to experience higher states of awareness, expanded psychic abilities, and a deeper understanding of your place in the cosmic flow of energy. It opens the door to interdimensional travel, communication with higher consciousness, and a profound sense of spiritual connection to the universe.

The Solar Chakra is the center of Divine Masculine Energy, Intelligence, Cosmic Willpower, and Higher Manifestation. Positioned above the head, it channels an intense golden energy that radiates with higher cosmic authority, helping you manifest with ease and connect deeply with universal wisdom. It serves as a conduit for the higher aspects of the solar and spiritual realms, supporting your power to lead, create, and influence your reality.

Since the rise of collective consciousness and spiritual awakening, the Solar Chakra has grown in prominence, acting as a bridge to the highest aspects of your spiritual potential. This energy is empowered by the Sun, which embodies not only the physical life force of our solar system but also the spiritual illumination that guides our evolutionary path. As the world undergoes deep shifts, the Solar Chakra anchors divine intelligence and willpower, supporting the rise of enlightened individuals who can consciously manifest their desires and align with cosmic purpose.

In this transformative process, the Solar Chakra works as a focal point for integrating higher masculine energy, balanced with divine inspiration, mental clarity, and discernment. This power helps dissolve confusion and self-doubt, enabling you to stand firm in your mission and purpose.

The Sun, as a central force in this energy field, infuses the Solar Chakra with its powerful, radiant force, filling you with clarity and strength. As this chakra awakens, your connection to the higher realms and your own divine power expands, unlocking your potential for greater manifestation and spiritual enlightenment.

Archangel Michael, the protector and leader of divine will, oversees the Solar Chakra’s development, guiding you toward full realization of your inner cosmic power. As the Solar Chakra evolves, so too does your ability to create a reality aligned with universal laws and truth, raising your vibration and supporting the ascension of humanity as a whole.

The Expanded Causal Chakra is connected to the Moon and serves as a personal lunar energy center. It absorbs and radiates divine feminine light, acting as a magnet for lunar energy and raising your vibration. This energy illuminates the deep feminine wisdom within your soul.

Since the Cosmic Moment in 2012, the Causal Chakras of awakened souls have expanded, bringing back the powerful divine feminine energy. This energy, full of wisdom and compassion, was lost over 10,000 years ago but is now returning to help balance the world. It is dissolving the unbalanced masculine energy, allowing the heart to lead once again.

The Moon, as an ascended satellite, plays a significant role in this process. It channels divine feminine light and reflects the energy of the Great Central Sun, known as Helios. This divine masculine energy, balanced by the feminine influence of Vesta, pours into the Earth during full Moon periods, creating major shifts in enlightenment and preparing humanity for the new Golden Age.

Beyond its connection to the Moon, the Causal Chakra also provides a deep connection to the spirit world. The level of this connection depends on the psychic gifts you’ve carried from past lives and your soul’s mission. The chakra facilitates a two-way flow of energy, connecting you with angelic realms and permanently anchoring angelic vibrations within you.

Archangel Christiel oversees the development of the Causal Chakra, guiding humanity towards enlightenment. As humanity’s collective light grows, Christiel brings higher aspects of Christ consciousness into the Earth’s energy field. This light flows through the Causal Chakra and the heart, contributing to our spiritual awakening.

The Soul Star Chakra marks the first point of enlightenment and ascension. It is where Divine Love enters the body and begins to flow through all the chakras. The Soul Star, along with the other Higher Chakras, operates at a higher energy frequency than the seven main chakras (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown).

On a basic level, activating the Soul Star Chakra offers two immediate benefits. First, it helps keep your Crown Chakra open, which connects you to the universe, while your Root Chakra keeps you grounded to the Earth. Second, when the Soul Star Chakra is activated and balanced, it naturally restores and rebalances your seven main body chakras, promoting peace of mind and a greater sense of contentment.

On a more advanced level, activating the Soul Star Chakra can expand your consciousness and take you to new dimensions. By learning to awaken and fine-tune the high energy frequencies within the Higher Chakras, you can connect to higher realms of knowledge and experience. As you become more adept at working with your Soul Star Chakra, your conscious mind will align with your soul, allowing you to access past and future life memories. At this level, linear time becomes circular, unlocking profound spiritual insights that only a few people ever reach.

The Sahasrara, or Crown Chakra, is the doorway to your subconscious mind and the seat of your spirituality. It represents your core beliefs about existence, what you hold sacred, and your soul’s purpose. It’s also your connection to the greater universe and the divine, acting as a window to non-physical reality.

When the Crown Chakra is out of balance, you may struggle to find meaning or define your purpose. This can lead to feelings of indecisiveness, self-doubt, and confusion. However, when it is balanced, you gain clarity, confidence, and trust in your intuition and inner guidance. You become more decisive about your purpose and more committed to your personal mission.

Thoughts are the mental expressions of your experiences and memories. While thoughts are simply conscious ideas, your beliefs are deeper: they are thoughts that you hold to be true. Just like thoughts, your beliefs can sometimes be mistaken.

Everything, including thoughts and beliefs, is made of energy. These energies can be free-flowing, dynamic, and expansive, or they can be dense and constrictive. Limiting beliefs are those that block your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, or energetic flow, and they can prevent life from moving forward. These beliefs can be toxic, and releasing them is key to balancing your Crown Chakra.

To restore balance, energy healing can help, but so can addressing the thoughts and beliefs that restrict your flow. By shifting limiting beliefs and changing your mindset, you can align with your true purpose and experience life with greater clarity and ease. This approach works not just for big life questions, but also for the daily decisions and moments that define your path.

The Ajna, or Third Eye Chakra, is primarily associated with your perception, intuition, and the ability to see beyond the physical world. When balanced, it helps you remain open to learning from experience and integrating new ideas. This chakra serves as your window to non-physical reality, allowing you to access deeper insights and spiritual awareness.

The Ajna acts like a control center for the entire chakra system. It integrates the energy from the other chakras, much like how the pituitary gland regulates hormones and coordinates the body’s physical functions. It’s closely connected to the pituitary gland, the brain, and the nervous system, which is why it plays such an important role in overall well-being.

Additionally, the Ajna is connected to your sensory systems, particularly through your eyes, ears, and nose. However, your sense of touch is governed by the Crown Chakra, not the Third Eye. While some people associate the pineal gland with the Third Eye, it's actually more closely related to the Crown Chakra.

The Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha in Sanskrit, is located in the middle of the neck and throat. It is most commonly known for its role in speech and communication, helping you express your thoughts, feelings, and truths—whether personal, professional, or spiritual.

But the Throat Chakra goes beyond just communication. It also governs the projection of your will, purpose, intentions, desires, and creative impulses. It’s not just about speaking your truth for yourself; it’s also about aspiring for the greater good of others, humanity, and the world.

When the Throat Chakra is balanced, you can communicate effectively, clearly articulating your thoughts and speaking your truth with confidence. This balance allows you to express your aspirations and creative energy while staying true to yourself and your purpose.

The Heart Chakra is unique because it acts as a bridge between the lower and upper energy centers of your body. While all chakras are interconnected, the Heart Chakra plays a special role in balancing your physical and spiritual aspects.

The first three chakras—the Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus—are more physical in nature. They govern the basic functions of the body and are connected to your material existence. These chakras have denser, longer energy frequencies compared to the upper chakras.

In contrast, the upper chakras—the Throat, Third Eye, and Crown—are more spiritual and resonate at higher, lighter frequencies.

The Heart Chakra sits in the center, integrating both the earthy and divine aspects of your being. Much like your physical heart, which coordinates your body's systems and encourages coherence, the Heart Chakra aligns your energy system. When balanced, it creates coherence within your energy bodies, bringing harmony to both your physical and spiritual realms.

However, when the Heart Chakra is imbalanced, it can cause incoherence in your energy system, leading to dysfunction. Given its connection to the physical heart, this imbalance can also manifest in the body, affecting overall health and well-being.

The Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as Manipura in Sanskrit, is the third chakra and is located just below the sternum and above the navel. This chakra is the center of willpower and personal strength. It governs your confidence, self-esteem, and how you perceive your identity in the world.

The Solar Plexus is where you connect to your sense of self and how you see yourself in relation to others. It’s often associated with the ego, as it plays a key role in how you express your individuality and how the world perceives you.

When the Solar Plexus is balanced, it brings clarity and a strong sense of self-worth. People with a vital and balanced Solar Plexus are confident, able to manifest their intentions, take responsibility for their actions, and maintain control over their lives.

The Solar Plexus also governs the digestive system, including organs such as the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. Because of its connection to digestion, imbalances in the Solar Plexus often show up as digestive issues, such as constipation, diarrhea, ulcers, and liver problems. It can also manifest in eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, food addictions, and emotional dependence on comfort foods.

The Sacral Chakra, or Svadisthana in Sanskrit, is located in the center of the belly, just above the groin and below the belly button. This chakra is deeply connected to family, sexuality, passion, creativity, and the expression of desires. It’s also the center where our imagination, aspirations, and core beliefs are formed and held.

In the body, the Sacral Chakra is linked to the sexual organs, the uterus, prostate, bladder, kidneys, and the sense of taste. The tongue is considered the sense organ of this chakra.

When the Sacral Chakra is balanced, it allows people to draw on their creativity and passion. Those with a healthy Sacral Chakra are comfortable with their physical and sexual identities and tend to have warm, constructive relationships both personally and professionally. Healthy family and love relationships are also reflected in a balanced Sacral Chakra.

Imbalances in the Sacral Chakra often show up in the body as eating disorders, menstrual issues, and problems with the sexual organs or kidneys.

It’s also important to note that imbalances or traumas related to the Sacral Chakra can affect other chakras, particularly since family influences every aspect of a person’s life, especially during childhood development. This influence starts with the basic needs met by the Root Chakra.

The Root Chakra, or Muladhara in Sanskrit, is located at the base of the spine, in the groin area, between the sex organs and the anus. This chakra is deeply connected to your basic needs, physical survival, and safety. It also governs your sense of belonging—whether to a family, community, or larger group.

In the body, the Root Chakra is closely related to the structure of the body, bones, adrenals, and the nervous system. The nose is considered the sense organ for this chakra.

When the Root Chakra is balanced, you feel grounded, independent, and secure in both your physical and financial life. People with a healthy Root Chakra tend to thrive and are dependable, able to face challenges with confidence.

On the other hand, an imbalanced or weak Root Chakra can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, and insecurity. People with an unbalanced Root Chakra often struggle with concerns about their physical or financial safety and may feel hesitant or ungrounded.

In modern life, we’re surrounded by devices that emit electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs), which can drain our energy and disrupt our chakras. Fortunately, the Earth Star Chakra acts as a natural defense against these harmful EMFs. It also helps release any negative energy you pick up, whether from an argument, stress, or even something like the anxiety caused by the pandemic.

The Earth Star Chakra is also believed to connect your soul to the karmic energies of past lives. Some say it links you to the collective consciousness of all those who have ever lived on Earth. One powerful way to connect with the Earth Star Chakra is by placing your hands on a tree and meditating. The roots of the tree can help ground you to the roots of your Earth Star Chakra, strengthening your bond with Mother Gaia.

The stronger your Earth Star Chakra, the deeper your connection to the Earth. This connection can help with various imbalances, including emotional issues like anxiety, eating disorders, or phobias.