The 7 Chakras - Wheels of Light and Pathways of the Soul

The 7 Chakras – Wheels of Light and Pathways of the Soul

In the invisible depths of our being, where the soul whispers its most ancient truths, a sacred map awakens: that of the chakras. These wheels of energy, like stars aligned in the inner universe, turn silently, influencing every breath, every emotion, every flash of consciousness.

But before exploring its doors one by one, we must go back in time, to the first glimmers of human thought...

At the Sources of Wisdom: The Sacred Origin of the Chakras

Millennia ago, in the mystical plains of ancient India, sages—called rishis—sat in silence by the Ganges River or in the caves of the Himalayas. There, in absolute stillness, they listened not to the noise of the world, but to the profound song of life. In this space of full awareness, they perceived what the eyes could not see: centers of energy vibrating to the rhythm of the universe.

It is in the Vedas, India's most sacred texts, that we find the first allusions to a vital force, prāṇa, circulating in the subtle body. Later, in the Upanishads—true philosophical gems—this energy was described as moving through invisible channels, the nāḍīs, and concentrated in power points: the chakras.

The word chakra means "wheel" or "disc" in Sanskrit. But these are no ordinary wheels. They are vortexes of energy, spinning on themselves, acting as portals between matter and spirit, between the visible and the invisible.

From the physical body to the energetic body: the subtle planes

According to this tradition, the human being is not limited to a body of flesh. It is also made up of subtle bodies, which only initiates can perceive. One of these, called the energy body or prāṇamaya-kośa, is crossed by thousands of invisible channels – the nāḍīs – including three main ones: Idā, Pingalā and Suṣumṇā.

It is along this latter chakra, Suṣumṇā, which rises from the base of the spine to the top of the skull, that the seven main chakras reside. They are like beacons on the path to awakening, each ruling over a fundamental aspect of our humanity: survival, pleasure, power, love, expression, intuition, transcendence...

The 7 chakras: an initiatory path

More than just a simple energy system, the chakras form an initiatory path, a staircase of light that we climb slowly, as we become more aware.

1. Muladhara – The Root Chakra, where everything begins, grounded in earth and survival.

2. Svadhisthana – The Sacral Chakra, realm of desire, pleasure and creativity.

3. Manipura – The Solar Plexus Chakra, seat of inner fire and will.

4. Anahata – The Heart Chakra, bridge between the human and the divine, between the ego and unconditional love.

5. Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra, messenger of truth, pure expression.

6. Ajna – The Third Eye, gateway to intuition and inner vision.

7. Sahasrara – The Crown Chakra, ultimate flowering of consciousness, union with the Whole.

Each chakra is associated with a color, an element, a sacred sound (bija mantra), a symbol, and a unique energy. When balanced, they allow harmony between the body, heart, mind, and spirit. But when blocked, they can lead to imbalances, illness, and emotional disturbances.

Ancient knowledge, now rediscovered

For a long time, this wisdom remained confined to a few initiates: yogis, healers, and meditators. But since the 20th century, with the explosion of Eastern philosophies in the West and the growing interest in alternative medicine, chakras have regained their place in modern practices: yoga, meditation, energy healing, holistic psychotherapy, etc.

Some approach them as a personal development tool. Others, as a spiritual path. And still others, as an energetic reality measurable by the subtle senses.

A map of the soul

This is how the chakras are: mirrors of the invisible, wheels of light that turn to the rhythm of our inner life. Understanding them is learning to know ourselves. Awakening them is walking toward harmony, healing, and self-awakening.

Muladhara – The Root of Being

"There is no tree that rises without deep roots. There is no soul that rises without being anchored in the earth."

At the very beginning of the inner journey, before we can even think about loving, creating, or awakening, there is a threshold we must cross. It is the door to stability, the foundation of all that we are: Muladhara, the root chakra.

The cradle of the incarnation

Located at the base of the spine, between the anus and the genitals, Muladhara is the anchor point of our soul in the physical world. It is here that the spirit takes root in the flesh, where consciousness fully accepts to inhabit this body, this life, this Earth.

In Sanskrit, Mula means "root," and Adhara means "base" or "support." Muladhara is therefore literally the root support of human life.

It is associated with the element Earth, the vibrant, primal color red, and the sacred mantra LAM. Its symbol is a four-petaled lotus, representing the four fundamental aspects of existence: mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego.

The strength to exist

Muladhara is the expression of our fundamental need for security: to have a roof over our heads, food, a healthy body, a tribe, a place. It is linked to everything that gives us the right to exist: our family, our heritage, our relationship to matter, to the earth, to our biological, cultural, and spiritual roots.

This is the chakra of the physical body, of survival, of territory. When it is balanced, we feel safe, stable, and connected to the present. The mind is calm, our grounding is solid, and we can build, create, and love. But when it is blocked or weakened, anxiety, insecurity, fear, and a feeling of being lost or "out of touch" appear.

Root imbalances

Too closed, Muladhara generates:

• Chronic anxiety, feeling of insecurity
• Financial difficulties
• Health problems related to the legs, colon, bones
• Instability, lack of confidence in life

Too active, it can generate:

• Excessive materialism
• Aggressiveness
• Fear of change
• Need to control everything

Muladhara Grounding and Awakening Rituals

• Reconciling Muladhara means reconciling ourselves with the Earth, with our bodies, with our primordial instincts. This can be done through simple but powerful practices:
• Walking barefoot on earth, stone, grass
• Practice yoga with grounding postures: mountain (Tadasana), child's pose (Balasana), warrior
• Meditate by visualizing a red light at the base of the spine, stable, warm, solid
• Repeat the mantra LAM, consciously
• Eat grounding foods: root vegetables, whole grains, protein
• Working on your family tree, honoring your ancestors

The sacred teaching of the root

Muladhara teaches us that to rise, we must first take root. He reminds us that we cannot escape our human condition: it is in matter that the spiritual takes root. It is in this body that we can love. It is on this Earth that we can awaken.

And if spirituality is a tree, then Muladhara is its seed, its grain, its soil.

Svadhisthana – The Temple of Waters and Desires

"Water does not fight against forms, it embraces them. Such is also the power of desire: fluid, moving, creative."

After laying its roots in Mother Earth, the soul awakens to a new world, moving and sensual. It is the world of emotions, pleasure, creativity, and sacred desire. This is where Svadhisthana, the second chakra, is born, the cradle of our inner liquid world.

The Sanctuary of the Deep Self

Located in the lower abdomen, a few inches below the navel, Svadhisthana is the chakra of inner waters. It is associated with the element of water, the color orange, warm and vibrant like dusk, and the sacred mantra VAM.

The word Svadhisthana can be translated as "the place of the sweetness of the self" or "the abode of the self." It is the center of emotional identity, where one feels, where one vibrates, where one explores the shifting texture of human experience.

Its symbol is a six-petaled lotus, evoking the six aspects of sensory consciousness: attachment, anger, jealousy, cruelty, hatred and pride – all energies to be transformed through inner alchemy.

The kingdom of emotions and pleasure

Svadhisthana is the realm of desire—not possessive desire, but vital desire, the desire to exist intensely, to experience life, to connect. It governs our sexuality, our sacred feminine, our capacity to feel and create.

This is where creativity is born, not only artistic, but existential: creating a relationship, a project, a child, a path.

When this chakra is balanced, we feel comfortable in our bodies, open to simple pleasures, capable of intimacy, play, and sensual joy. We feel fluid, adaptable, and alive.

Sacral Chakra Imbalances

When Svadhisthana is blocked:

• Difficulty expressing emotions
• Sexual blockages or rejection of pleasure
• Feeling “off” or frozen
• Deep guilt, often linked to childhood

When it is over-activated:

• Emotional or sexual dependence
• Emotional instability, compulsive behaviors
• Hyper-emotionality, escape into sensuality

Rituals to awaken Svadhisthana

To reactivate Svadhisthana is to relearn how to flow with life, to feel without fear, to create without censorship.

• Dance, letting the pelvis free itself, open up
• Take baths, reconnect with water, with fluidity
• Explore your emotions, name them, honor them

Create without purpose: paint, write, cook with spontaneity

• Meditate on the color orange, on water, on sacred sensuality
• Practice the VAM mantra for a long time in the lower abdomen area

The Sacred Teaching of the Sacral Chakra

Svadhisthana teaches us that pleasure is not a sin, but a path. That the body is a door, not a prison. That to feel deeply is to live fully.

Here, the soul learns to dance. It discovers itself fluid, changeable, sensitive, capable of transforming itself like water that embraces every form. It understands that emotion is a messenger, not an enemy. And that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.

Manipura – The Fire of the Inner Sun

“Where the will ignites, destiny is shaped. It is in the fire of the belly that the just act is born.”

Imagine a golden morning, an immense sky, and at its center... a sun. Not the one we see outside, but another, more intimate, more ancient. This sun shines in the heart of your belly. It gently warms your decisions, illuminates your instincts, forges your intentions. It is your center, your inner fire. It is Manipura.

The solar jewel of being

Manipura, in Sanskrit, means “the city of jewels,” because here lies a treasure: the awareness of one’s own power.

This is the third chakra, located in the solar plexus region, in the center of the torso, just above the navel. It is the sanctuary of fire, the element of transformation, digestion (physical and emotional), and lucid will.

It is represented by a ten-petaled lotus, radiating like the rays of an inner sun, and bears at its heart an inverted triangle—a symbol of the force that consumes, purifies, and illuminates. Its color is golden yellow, shining like wheat in the sun. Its vibrant mantra is RAM, a syllable that awakens the sacred fire.

The awakening of true identity

Manipura is the crucible of the self. It is here that the child becomes an adult, the dreamer becomes an actor. It governs:

• Self-esteem
• The ability to make choices
• Self-control
• The courage to be yourself without hiding

It is the place of metamorphosis: raw emotions transform into emotional intelligence, confused impulses into aligned decisions.

When this fire is balanced, you feel a calm alignment. You know who you are. You no longer need to please or dominate. You radiate naturally, without seeking outside approval. Your fire is under control, but never extinguished.

When the fire flickers… or devours

Manipura, unbalanced, becomes unstable like a flame without a log, or devastating like a fire.

Too weak, it generates:

• Chronic indecision
• Lack of confidence
• The feeling of undergoing life
• Slow digestion, persistent fatigue

Too strong, it becomes tyrannical:

• Need to control others
• Excessive anger
• Arrogance, hyper-performance
• Mental hyperactivity

Manipura's challenge is one of balance of power: not to dominate, but to support oneself with strength and gentleness.

Light your sacred fire

To awaken this sun, you must honor the fire within you: neither fear it nor repress it, but nourish it, channel it, love it.

Powerful rituals:

• Solar meditation: visualize a golden sphere in your solar plexus, breathe into it, feel its warmth
• Chant the mantra RAM, for a long time, deeply, feeling your belly vibrate
• Practice power poses: plank, warrior, core twists
• Set clear goals, then act consistently
• Cooking with Intention: The Fire of Cooking Meets the Fire of Inner Transformation

Saying “no” when it’s right, “yes” when it’s sincere: the act of pure affirmation

The Wisdom of Manipura

Manipura teaches us that personal power is a sacred fire. It is neither domination, nor escape, nor posturing. It is the alignment between what I feel, what I want, and what I do.

This chakra is where we move from reactivity to inner sovereignty. Where we become the captain of our ship. Where we understand that fire can destroy... or forge a clear sword to carve our own path.

Here you are no longer just alive: you become alive with intention.

Anahata – The Breath of the Silent Heart

“Where the heartbeat touches the invisible, love no longer makes noise. It is pure, vast, unconditional. It is Anahata.”

After roots, water, and fire, comes wind. Air. The subtle space where the soul stops struggling, stops wanting, stops fleeing. It opens. It breathes. It loves.

This is where we cross a sacred threshold. The passage between the human and the divine. The heart is no longer just an organ; it becomes a temple: that of Anahata, the fourth chakra, the temple of unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, and balance.

The Heart Beyond the Noise

Anahata means "unstruck sound" in Sanskrit, the subtle sound that resonates without contact, like a timeless vibration. It is the symbol of a love that depends on nothing. That does not react. That is.

Located in the center of the chest, at the height of the sternum, Anahata is the bridge between the three lower chakras (physical, instinctive) and the three upper ones (spiritual, transcendent). It is the center of being, the breath at the center of the inner tree.

Its element is Air—fluid, free, elusive. Its color is emerald green, the color of renewal, harmony, and healing. Its mantra is YAM, a gentle vibration of openness. It is represented by a twelve-petaled lotus, and at its center, two intertwined triangles: the union of heaven and earth, of action and receptivity.

Love as a creative force

Anahata is not romantic love—even though it contains it. It is broader. It is love-breath, love-consciousness, love that does not seek to possess.

When this chakra is open :

• We love unconditionally, without expectation
• We know how to forgive ourselves and others.
• We feel spontaneous empathy
• We act with kindness and discernment

This is where self-giving without sacrifice is born, the ability to be both vulnerable and invincible, tender and powerful. For to truly love is to no longer be afraid of being touched.

When the heart closes or becomes unbalanced

A blocked Anahata gives:

• Emotional coldness
• Closed heart, mistrust, isolation
• Difficulty receiving or giving love
• Dull sadness, resentment, grudge

An overactive Anahata can lead to :

• Emotional dependence
• Excessive need to save others
• Self-forgetfulness for the benefit of others
• Fear of being alone

Imbalance of the heart is when we expect love to come from outside, instead of letting it flow from our own source.

Open the doors of the temple of the heart

Working with Anahata means learning to love freely, without armor or masks. It means allowing yourself to feel everything without losing yourself in anything.

Rituals to awaken Anahata :

• Breathe deeply, consciously, into the chest
• Meditate on the green light, see yourself enveloped in a soft, healing aura
• Practice the YAM mantra, chant it like a breath of peace
• Make the gesture of forgiveness, towards oneself, towards an old wound
• Connect with nature, with trees, with the sky, with beings without speaking
• Give without expectation, a smile, a listening ear, a lived silence

Heart yoga poses (chest openers like camel, wheel, bridge pose) help to dissipate emotional armor.

The Wisdom of Anahata

Anahata teaches this: love is not an emotion, it is a state of being. When the heart opens, duality fades. There is no longer me against the world, but me in the world, in connection.

Anahata's love asks for nothing, possesses nothing, and flees from nothing. It embraces everything. It is the place where pain becomes tenderness, where wounds become light, where the other becomes oneself.

This is the chakra of the great yes to life, the one where we stop fighting and begin to give. Not to be loved, but because we are love.

Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra: Voice, Truth and Liberation

“A human being only becomes complete when he gives voice to his soul. For the right word is a light. And the throat, a sanctuary.”

After loving from the depths of its heart, the soul takes a breath. It takes a new step on the path to consciousness: that of true expression, of the sincere voice, of the creative word. There, between the head and the heart, an ethereal space opens where speech becomes sacred vibration: Vishuddha, the fifth chakra, the throat chakra.

Meaning and Symbolism of Vishuddha

In Sanskrit, Vishuddha means "purification," or "that which is perfectly purified." For it is through speech, through sound, through the act of speaking to oneself and speaking to the world, that we cleanse ourselves internally. The throat is not just a bridge for the voice: it is a sacred channel between body and soul, a passage between feeling and action.

Located at the throat, this chakra is associated with:

• The element Ether (space), symbol of the invisible and the subtle
• The sky blue color, clear, vast and soothing
• The HAM mantra, a sound breath that releases the unsaid
• A sixteen-petaled lotus, representing the infinite nuances of expression

The mission of the fifth chakra: to speak the truth, to be true

Vishuddha is the seat of:

• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Expressive creativity (writing, singing, poetry, speech)
• The ability to express one's needs, limits, emotions
• Inner transparency
• The inhabited silence

This is where one develops a conscious voice: a voice that serves neither to manipulate nor to seduce, but to reveal what is alive within. Vishuddha's energy allows one to transform speech into an act of presence, and listening into an act of compassion.

Signs of a harmonious Vishuddha

• When this chakra is balanced, we observe:
• A clear, calm, free voice
• An ability to say no without guilt
• Ease of expression without anxiety
• Attentive and non-judgmental listening
• Fluid and inspired creativity

The person is comfortable talking about their emotions, setting boundaries, and sharing their truths without fear of rejection. They communicate with respect, accuracy, and fluency.

Vishuddha's blockages: silence or noise

An underactive or blocked Vishuddha can lead to:

• Excessive shyness
• Fear of speaking or being misunderstood
• Tendency to remain silent, to repress
• Chronic sore throat, neck tension
• Creative block, feeling “inaudible”

An overfed Vishuddha can manifest as :

• Excessive chatter, empty talk
• Tendency to dominate conversations
• Difficulty listening
• Constant need to justify oneself

In both cases, the inner truth is distorted: either you silence it, or you smother it in noise.

How to activate and harmonize Vishuddha

To awaken Vishuddha is to regain the courage to speak from the being, not from the ego.

Powerful practices and rituals :

• Chant mantras (especially HAM) to free the throat
• Practice spontaneous singing, without judgment
• Write what you cannot say in a diary
• Practice conscious silence, listen more deeply
• Drink soothing herbal teas, such as mallow or thyme
• Practice yoga postures that open the throat: camel, fish, bridge

The spiritual teaching of Vishuddha

Vishuddha teaches us that speech is a sacred power. It can heal or wound, unite or divide, inspire or freeze.

This chakra pushes us to become messengers of truth, to dare to say what vibrates deep within us, to speak out not to dominate, but to build bridges.

Where the heart loved, Vishuddha shapes that love, transmits it, shares it, and gives it to the world. He transforms emotions into words, intuitions into poetry, and pain into voice.

When this chakra awakens, we become fully visible. And our voice, liberated, becomes a healing frequency for ourselves and others.

Ajna – The Third Eye: Clairvoyance, Intuition and Inner Truth

“There is a gaze that does not come from the eyes. An ancient, motionless, eternal gaze. It sees what the eyelids ignore. It sees the essence. This gaze is called Ajna.”

After speaking its truth with the voice of the heart, the soul ascends to another space: a silent, impalpable, subtle realm. Here, the outside world fades, forms blur, and only the light remains behind closed eyelids. The body falls silent, speech is absent, and one begins to see differently. This is Ajna, the third eye, the sixth chakra.

The seat of inner vision

Ajna means "to perceive," "to command," or "to know intuitively" in Sanskrit. It is located in the center of the forehead, slightly above the space between the eyebrows. It is the seat of wisdom, discernment, inner vision, and also of deep imagination.

Ajna is related to :

• To light (rather than to a material element)
• In the color indigo – deep, mysterious, cosmic
• To the mantra OM, the primordial sound of the universe
• To a two-petaled lotus, symbolizing transcended duality: intuition and reason, dream and reality, masculine and feminine

The gaze of the soul

Ajna is the eye of consciousness. It does not see forms, but what inhabits them. It does not interpret, it recognizes. It is through this chakra that the following are born:

• Pure intuition
• Immediate understanding
• Mental clarity
• The symbolic vision of things
• The ability to perceive the invisible (energies, synchronicities, dreams)

Ajna is also the center of deep thought, creative imagination, meditation, and visualization. It connects the intellect with the mystical, logic with intuition.

The manifestations of an awakened Ajna

• When this chakra is open and harmonious:
• You have a fine and constant intuition
• You feel the truth beyond appearances
• Your decisions are guided by clarity and inner peace
• Your dreams are powerful, carrying messages
• You develop a spiritual view of the world

Ajna opens you to a higher intelligence, gentle and precise, which does not come from the mind but from a wider space: that of the awakened soul.

Third Eye Blockages

A blocked or underactive Ajna can lead to:

• Difficulty making decisions
• Too rational mind, cut off from intuition
• Fear of the unknown, the irrational, the mystical
• Worldview limited to the material
• Tension in the forehead, headaches

An overactive Ajna can lead to:

• Confusion between intuition and fantasy
• Over-analysis, mystical delirium, illusory projections
• Difficulty grounding oneself in reality

This chakra requires a delicate balance: seeing without getting lost, feeling without running away, welcoming the light without getting burned by it.

Rituals to open the third eye

To awaken Ajna is to open oneself to another form of knowledge, more subtle, more immediate.

Recommended practices:

• Meditate in the dark, with your eyes closed, staring at the point between your eyebrows
• Chant the mantra OM, for a long time, feeling the vibration in the forehead
• Keep a dream journal to decipher the symbols of the unconscious
• Visualize an indigo light gently rotating in the center of the forehead
• Practice yoga nidra, sound baths or guided meditation
• Looking at the starry sky, without thinking, just feeling

The Mystical Wisdom of Ajna

Ajna teaches us that seeing is not looking, but understanding from within. It reveals to us that truth is not always logical, but is always felt as a profound peace.

This chakra is that of returning to oneself, of lucidity without fear, of connection to universal consciousness.

When Ajna opens, you become a seer not of the world, but of yourself. And that gaze is never forgotten.

Sahasrara – The Crown of Light: Union, Silence and Awakening

“There is no more up, no more down, no more time, no more name. There is a silence so vast that it contains everything. And in this silence… you awaken.”

You have walked from the roots of the Earth to the ends of the sky. You have traversed matter, desire, will, love, truth, vision. And now you stand... on the threshold of the formless, where being ceases to be a person to become a space, a pure consciousness. Welcome to Sahasrara, the seventh chakra, the thousand-petaled lotus, the Crown of Being.

The sacred meaning of Sahasrara

Sahasrara means "one thousand" in Sanskrit, referring to the thousand-petaled lotus that symbolizes it. It is not an exact number: it is an image of infinity, of total realization, of the absolute expansion of consciousness.

Located at the top of the skull—where the body touches the sky—this chakra is the point of contact between the human and the divine, between the individual and the universal. It has no physical element: it is beyond matter. It is associated with:

• In white or violet color, pure light or subtle radiance
• To the silent mantra OM, but in Sahasrara… even the sound dissolves
• In Awakening, liberation, peace without object

The Kingdom of Unity

When the energy reaches Sahasrara, it opens like a solar flower. Here, there is no more duality. No more separation between self and the world. No more struggle. No more searching. There is just presence, clarity, living stillness.

In this space:

• You are no longer a wave, you are the ocean.
• You are no longer a breath, you are the space between two breaths.
• You are no longer a look, you are the light itself.

It is the place of Samadhi, of cosmic consciousness, of full union with the source.

An awakened Sahasrara is recognized by…

• A deep serenity, independent of circumstances
• A feeling of oneness with all that is
• A spiritual intelligence, detached but loving
• A lack of rigid ego: you act without needing to shine
• A living faith, not religious, but direct and lived
• Sometimes even... mystical experiences, pure intuitions, a feeling of silent ecstasy

But be careful : Sahasrara cannot be forced. It opens like a ripe fruit, at the rhythm of the soul. It does not come to flee the world, but to fully embrace it from a place of absolute peace.

When the crown closes...

A blocked Sahasrara can manifest as:

• A loss of meaning, a spiritual void
• Identity confusion: “Who am I? Why am I here?”
• A refusal of any spiritual dimension
• A disconnection from higher intuition

An upwardly unbalanced Sahasrara can lead to:

• A mystical escape, a disinterest in the concrete world
• Spiritual delusions, a form of mental disconnection
• A false sense of “awakened” superiority
• The challenge is to unite with the sky without losing the Earth.

Rituals to honor Sahasrara

• This chakra is not worked on, it is honored. It is welcomed. It opens in silence, in offering.
• Meditate without a goal, just sit and BE
• Observe the sky, the stars, the void... and feel that you are part of it
• Practice deep gratitude, without a specific address, just pure gratitude
• Eating mindfully, seeing the divine in everything
• Connecting with beauty, without needing to understand

The Wisdom of Sahasrara

Sahasrara teaches you that you have never been separate. That the divine is not elsewhere, but everywhere, and especially within you. It invites you to die to the illusion of the ego, to be reborn in pure presence.

It is silence after all the singing. Peace after all the searching. Light without direction, but everywhere at once.

This chakra is the end of the path…and the beginning of eternity.

The 7 Chakra Mandala – Journey from Body to Consciousness

“The human being is a bridge between Earth and Heaven. And within this bridge vibrate seven sacred gates: the chakras. Each one is a note, a color, a key. Together, they form the symphony of Being.”

1. Muladhara – The Root

• Red, Earth, LAM
• Everything begins here. It's the root buried in the soil, the primal beat of survival. Here we learn about grounding, security, and presence. Without this foundation, nothing grows. It is the silent seed of destiny.

Keyword: I exist.

2. Svadhisthana – The Sacred

• Orange, Water, VAM
• The world comes alive, moves, dances. It is the awakening of desire, pleasure, and connection. We learn to feel, to create, to surrender to the beauty of emotion. It is the river of inner life.

Keyword: I feel.

3. Manipura – The Inner Fire

• Yellow, Fire, RAM
• The will ignites. It is the center of power, affirmation, and choice. There, we learn to act, to shine, to carry our light without burning. It is the sun of the awakened ego.

Keyword: I want.

4. Anahata – The Heart

• Green, Air, YAM
• A gentle beat, a space opening. It is unconditional love, compassion, acceptance. We learn to love without fear, to connect, to heal. It is the sacred bridge between the human and the divine.

Keyword: I like.

5. Vishuddha – The Throat

• Light Blue, Ether, HAM
• The word becomes an offering. It is breath become sound, truth expressed. We learn to speak, to listen, to create through words. It is the voice of the soul taking shape in the world.

Keyword: I express myself.

6. Ajna – The Third Eye

• Indigo, Light, OM
• The inner gaze opens. It is the vision beyond forms, intuition, wisdom. We learn to see clearly, to discern, to connect with the essence. It is the eye of the soul, vast and peaceful.

Keyword: I see.

7. Sahasrara – The Crown

• Purple or white, Pure consciousness, Silence
• The self dissolves. It is union, light, awakening. We learn to be, to surrender to infinity, to remember that we are the universe observing itself. It is the supreme flower of Being.

Keyword: I am.

Conclusion: The Rainbow Being

The 7 chakras are not steps towards a summit, but concentric circles, notes of the same song, colors of the same light.

When they vibrate together, the being becomes music, dance, radiance. It is present, connected, awake.

And you, where is your breath today? Which door do you want to enter, listen to yourself, rediscover yourself?

"The Chakras of Animals – The Secret Language of the Living"

Many people believe that only humans have chakras.

Yet, if you have ever been in the presence of a horse that looks at you silently, a cat that comes to lie down precisely where you are suffering, a dog that comforts you without a word, you have felt it: animals perceive much more than we see.

Their energy system is similar yet distinct, and it vibrates without mental barriers. They experience their chakras intuitively, purely, and immediately.

Understanding Chakras – A Brief Explanation

A chakra is an energy center, a "wheel" that circulates vital energy (called prana, chi, or subtle energy).

Each chakra corresponds to an area of ​​the body, an emotional and physiological function, and a vibrational color.

In animals, we find:

• 7 main chakras (as in humans)
• 1 specific chakra: the brachial chakra
• Secondary and minor chakras (throughout the body)

1. Muladhara – The Root Chakra (red)

Location: Base of the tail (or sacral column)

Function: security, anchoring, survival instinct

Explanation: This chakra gives the animal a sense of territory. It feels at home, stable, and rooted.

When it is balanced: the animal is calm, comfortable in its paws, sleeps deeply, eats without stress.

When blocked: hypervigilance, fear, digestive disorders, extreme territorial behaviors.

Examples:

Dog: Barks for no reason? Perhaps his root chakra is unbalanced.

Cat: Often changes sleeping places, runs away from humans? He's looking for a place to anchor.

Horse: rears up, refuses to move forward? Doesn't feel safe.

Bird: Panic as soon as you approach? It's not anchored in its space.

2. Svadhisthana – The Sacral Chakra (orange)

Location: lower abdomen

Function: emotions, reproduction, sociability, pleasure

Explanation: This chakra governs emotional bonds, the management of emotions, the ability to play, interact, and adapt.

Balanced: cheerful, social, cuddly behavior without excess.

Blocked: very distant animal, or on the contrary, inseparable, jealous, sexually hyperactive or frustrated.

At the house of…

The dog: jumps for joy, but remains stable? Fluid sacral chakra.

The cat: shows its belly, purrs softly? Or runs away as soon as you touch it? An excess or a blockage.

The horse: gets along well with others, likes to play? He's fluid here.

The bird: Is it having fun playing with its feathers or objects? Its sacral chakra is open.

3. Manipura – The Solar Plexus Chakra (yellow)

Location: Between the ribs and the abdomen

Function: willpower, self-esteem, digestion, energy

Explanation: This is the chakra of personal power. It regulates the animal's ability to assert itself, obey, and understand its place in the group (hierarchy).

Balanced: respectful, but independent animal.

Too active: dominant, aggressive.

Too weak: submissive, fearful, frequent digestive problems.

Observations:

Dogs: too dominant or too submissive depending on their solar plexus.

Cats: Arrogant or timid depending on the fire of this center.

Horses: refuse orders if blocked or too strong.

Birds: lose their appetite or become bossy in their aviary.

4. Anahata – The Heart Chakra (emerald green)

Location: Center of chest

Function: love, attachment, compassion, balance

Explanation: This is where unconditional love beats. This chakra creates lasting emotional bonds with humans and other animals.

Balanced: healthy attachment, calm affection.

Stuck: animal is distant, distrustful, or too emotionally dependent.

At the house of…

The dog that mourns your absence? A very open heart.

The cat that comes to lie on your solar plexus? It heals you through the heart.

The horse that panics if you leave? Hyperactive Anahata.

The bird that sings when you arrive? A vibrant heart.

5. Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra (sky blue)

Location: throat, larynx

Function: expression, communication, breathing

Explanation: This chakra governs speech, vocalization, intuitive listening.

Balanced: the animal "expresses" itself clearly – accurate barks, soft meows, expressive neighs, harmonious songs.

Unbalanced: total silence, screaming, coughing, difficulty communicating.

Examples:

Dogs that bark constantly or never: chakra to check.

Cats that meow endlessly or never: same thing.

Horses that refuse to neigh.

Birds that no longer sing (or too loudly).

6. Ajna – The Third Eye Chakra (indigo)

Location: Between the eyes

Function: intuition, sixth sense, perception

Explanation: The animal sees the invisible, feels your state of mind, guesses your intentions.

Balanced: calm animal, very connected, intuitive.

Too active: hypersensitive.

Too weak: disoriented, confused animal.

Examples:

Cats that stare into space: natural clairvoyance.

Dogs who know before you do that you're going to cry.

Horses that refuse to move forward if your mind is agitated.

Birds that sing at the exact moment you need a sign.

7. Sahasrara – The Crown Chakra (purple or white)

Location: Top of the skull

Function: spiritual connection, inner peace

Explanation: This is the chakra of higher consciousness. Shamanic animals vibrate strongly here.

Balanced: peace, wisdom, vibrant silence.

Blocked: sadness, apathy, disconnection from life.

Particularly active in:

Meditative cats, often lying on energy points.

"Old" dogs, very wise.

Therapy horses.

White birds, subtle messengers.

8. The Brachial Chakra – The Bridge of Connection (black/iridescent)

Location: Between shoulder and sternum

**Function: RELATIONSHIP with humans, master center of animal chakras

Explanation: Unique to animals, this chakra is the energetic gateway that allows the animal to connect to you.

When it opens: the animal accepts you, attaches itself, gently merges.

When he closes: rejection, mistrust, fear of contact.

Often active at:

Adopted dogs, who take time to "open up".

Stray cats, testing.

Beaten horses, which close.

Rescue birds, who refuse the hand.

The Secondary and Minor Chakras – The Sensitive Antennas

Secondary Chakras:

• Under the legs: ground connection, ground energy detectors.
• Behind the ears: subtle receptors, perceive etheric sounds.
• At the base of the tail, snout, whiskers, eyes, belly, elbows, hairs: fine sensory receptors.

These chakras allow the animal to feel the world beyond the 5 senses.

They are the compass of the subtle body.

Conclusion: The Beauty of an Invisible World

Animal chakras are alive, pulsating, sensitive…

They react to your energy, your stress, your love.

Sometimes they get sick out of love for you.

By observing them, by respecting them, you can not only understand them… but heal what is misaligned within yourself.

Because deep down, they are not animals.

They are silent masters.

Four-legged, hoofed, feathered healers.