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COLORS AND CHAKRAS
THE 7 CHAKRAS ARE THE ENERGY CENTERS IN OUR BODY IN WHICH ENERGY FLOWS THROUGH.
VIOLET OR PURPLE
This is located at the top of the head. This symbolizes beauty, creativity and inspiration. Violet relates to self-knowledge and spiritual awareness. The violet energy connects us to our spiritual self, bringing guidance, wisdom and inner strength and purifies our thoughts and feelings giving us inspiration in all undertakings. Enhances artistic talent and creativity.
INDIGO
This chakra is located in the center of your forehead. Also referred to as the ‘third eye’. This symbolizes Intuition, mysticism and understanding. Indigo relates to responsibility, and being responsible of ones own life. The indigo energy connects us to our unconscious self, and gives us the experience of being part of the whole universe. Strengthens intuition, imagination, psychic powers, and increases dream activity.
BLUE
This chakra governs your throat. This symbolizes knowledge, health and decisiveness. Blue is the color of spirit and self-expression. Such as speech and the ability to communicate our needs. Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation – ideal for sleep problems, and hyper-active children. Connects us to holistic thought, and gives us wisdom and clarity enhancing communication and speech.
GREEN
This chakra governs the heart. This symbolizes balance, love and self-control. Green relates to the ability to give and receive love and self-love unconditionally. When this is balanced we are able to not only love and nurture ourselves, but others as well. It also helps relax all of our nerves, muscles and thoughts. It gives a feeling of renewal, peace and harmony. Green connects us to unconditional love and is used for balancing our whole being.
YELLOW
This governs the solar plexus and is located below the ribs. This symbolizes wisdom, clarity and self-esteem. Yellow is a creative color and relates to self-worth. It’s how we feel about ourselves and how we feel that other people perceive us. This is the area of the ego and personality. This gives us more clarity of our thoughts and also increases our awareness. This can also help stimulate interest and curiosity.
ORANGE
This chakra is located in the lower abdomen. This symbolizes happiness, confidence and resourcefulness. Orange is the color of success and relates to having the ability to be ourselves. Orange is by far the best emotional stimulant and connects us to our senses. It helps us to remove inhibitions and makes social as well as independent.
RED
This is located at the base of the spine. This symbolizes vitality, courage and self-confidence. Red relates to self-awareness. It considered the area of survival and stability. The color red provides power and gives energy on all levels.