JOANNE MURRAY
Psychic Medium & Tarot Reader
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There is so much talk out there about Chakra’ s as well as much misinformation around about them, so I have decided to provide you with a guide to Chakra’ s and throughout the other Editions we will explore each one, learn how to balance them, meditate with them and have fun with them!! So sit back, relax and enjoy!!!
Chakras, in Hindu and other belief systems, are centres of Pr a, life force, or vital energy. Chakra is a Sanskrit( historical Indo-Aryan language) word which means‘ wheel’. Our Human Energy Field( Aura) is an energetic, multi-dimensional field that surrounds our human body. This Human Energy Field has rivers of energy known as meridians( many religions know this latent subtle energy is called Kundalini in Shaktism, and Tumo in Tibetan Buddhist Tantra) which feed all organs within our bodies. These rivers are connected by seven Chakras. Chakra’ s relate to not just to our emotional wellbeing but also our physical wellbeing, in particular, the endocrine system, spinal and central nervous system.
In fact, there are actually hundreds of Chakra’ s within our body but it is the main 7 that connect and are the most powerful:
Sahasrara means 1000 petalled lotus which is purple in colour and generally considered to be the Chakra of pure consciousness. It is the seventh Chakra, found at the top of the head and is used as a tool to communicate with our spiritual nature, alongside the Brow Chakra, most commonly known as the‘ Third Eye’.
Ajna, the sixth Chakra, is symbolised by a lotus with two petals, and corr esponds to the colours violet, indigo or deep blue. It is found in the centre of the forehead and is more frequently referred to as the‘ third eye’ and most of us link the Third Eye to psychic perception.
Vishuddha is depicted as a silver crescent within a white circle, with 16 light or pale blue, or turquoise petals. It is the fifth Chakra and positioned at the neck / throat region. The colour blue and the position of this Chakra helps us easily identify it as the communication center.
The fourth Chakra, Anahata, is symbolised by a circular flower with twelve green petals. It is positioned in the central channel behind the spine at the heart region. As is the heart symbolism, this energy centre is about emotions, in particular love but it goes hand in hand with healing( the colour green denotes this too).
Manipura is symbolised by a downward pointing triangle with ten petals, along with the color yellow.
Located in the area of the solar plexus, navel, and the digestive system it is the third Chakra. It is mainly responsible for the energies of power and will and it governs our self-esteem and personal power.
The second Chakra, Swadhisthana is symbolised by a white lotus within which is a crescent moon, with six vermillion, or orange petals. Located between the navel and the pubic bone, it is about feeling, sexuality and creativity.
The first Chakra, Muladhara, is symbolised by a lotus with four petals and the color red. It represents your foundation and is all about feeling grounded and secure. When these are out of alignment we can often tell as it is where we have issues with the part of the body that the Chakra is connected to. I will be going into more detail on each Chakra in the next 7 Editions but for example if you are having an emotional day then it is more than likely that the Root Chakra is out of alignment. I will reiterate here that this is not in substitution for medical advice.
We can balance the Chakra’ s in a number of different ways, and it is up to the individual which is best for them but some will visualize each Chakra spinning clockwise, others will use guided meditations to help them and some will place the corresponding crystal on that Chakra. Of course some will use different combinations and others have their own unique ways.
I knew from an early age that I had an ability to talk to, hear and feel spirits but, like many, life took over!
My mother has always believed in me and nudged me in the right direction and I do have to thank her otherwise I would not be doing what I love to do. I have to thank my guides as well for their patience and support.
When my great grandmother died in the mid 1990’ s, i was having conversations with her and knew that this was not just part of the grieving process. I even kept seeing my guide, a Rabbi, in my bathroom and he was very real!! T his was when I decided to listen to what my guides were telling me, although I didn’ t really understand at the time.
It was a chance reading by a good friend and Medium who told me that I wasn’ t going mad and I indeed had a‘ gift’ which I needed to start to nurture and share.
I am also Reiki 1 attunded, and have a passion for crystals & pendulums..
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