My Wiccan Guide

Chakras

·         Chakra One:

Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation

            Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.

Location: In the perineum at the base of the spine

Age of Resonance: Conception-7

Shape: Large cube

Glandular Connection: Cortex of the adrenal gland (on the upper end of each kidney in humans), which secretes a number of steroid hormones, including the corticosteroids, cortisol, and corticosterone.

Color: Red

Musical Note: C

Type of Music: Drumming

Element: Earth

Aspect of Intelligence: Administrative

Sensory Experience: Smell

Essential Oils: Cinnamon, garlic, sandalwood

Crystals: Ruby, bloodstone, hematite

Aspects of the Solar System: Earth, Saturn

Astrological Association: Capricorn

Metal: Lead

Mythological Animal: White elephant with seven trunks

Plant: Sage

Qualities: Patience, structure, stability, security, the ability to manifest your dreams

Life Issues: To value the material as sacred, to find trust in place of despair, to persevere

Physical Activities: Yoga, movement of any kind that activates the legs and feet, any form of activity that is grounding, physical, and demands presence

Spiritual Activities: Noticing the beauty and perfection of the natural world.
Positive Archetype: The Mother: The Mother is a person, either male or female, who is nurturing, positive, and hopeful.  Mothers encourage, acknowledge, and affirm our being through love, kindness, and absolute faith in the goodness of life.  They make the dark moments bearable because they bring us hope of a positive outcome.

Negative: The Victim: The victim is a person who, because of external circumstances, is unable to rally regenerative forces and go forward in life.  Victims stay alive though the grace and generosity of other agencies and have little chance of renewing their connection with life as long as they remain dependent upon others to maintain life.  They may be temporarily invalided, victims of terrifying circumstances, or completely uprooted from a life they have previously enjoyed.

·         Chakra Two:

Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification

            The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.

Location: two inches below the navel and two inches into the pelvis

Age of Resonance: 7-14

Shape: Pyramid