Chakras & Planets in Vedic Astrology

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Vedic Astrology & the Chakras2008 James Jarvis, M.A.

It is well known to many of us by now that the human energy field is comprised of seven majorenergy centers or chakras that are located along the cerebral-spinal axis. Each of these centers actsas a substation or transformer of the universal energy or prana that flows through the medulla at thebase of the skull. As the prana descends through the five lower chakras it is transformed or modifiedfrom its pure state. If the lower chakras are clear and free of negative impressions (trauma,suppression, etc.) then the prana is free to ascend back to the upper chakras leading to higher statesof consciousness.

If the lower chakras are blocked, however, then the prana is blocked from ascending and theseenergetic blockages begin to manifest as dis-ease on mental, emotional and physical levels. In otherwords, if we have blockages in any of the chakras it means we have broken our attune-ment withuniversal life force energy on a subtle, or not so subtle, level. Since the chakras are energy centersthat respond to vibration, one of the ways that we can come back into alignment or attunement isthrough the conscious use of vibration, music and movement.

One of the tools that can help us in this journey is an understanding, through the use of Vedicastrology, of the relationship between the chakras and the planets. In Vedic astrology each of thechakras is associated with or is governed by a different planet. On an energetic level the vedicastrological chart is a map of not only the inter-relationship of the planets but a map of the inter-

relationship and condition of the chakras. In essence, we have our own inner solar system that guidesthe evolution of our consciousness through the various chakra centers. By understanding theplanetary quality of each chakra we can use specific forms of music, vibration and movement toawaken and open each chakra and energize ourselves.

Astrology of the Chakras

The first chakra, located at the base of the spine, is associated with the planet Saturn or Shani inSanskrit. Astrologically, Saturn represents our ability to ground ourselves so that we can materializeour dreams. Not enough Saturn in our lives leaves us ungrounded and unable to support ourselves.For some, too little Saturn makes it hard to create a sense of strong boundaries and center. Too muchSaturn, however, and we can hold onto the material plane too much and resist change because ofinsecurity and fear. One of the ways to heal the first chakra is through connecting with the energies of

the earth . Walking barefoot, doing yoga and drumming are all ways of tuning into the lowerfrequencies of the first chakra. Drumming, in particular, is an effective way of opening and awakeningthe first chakra. When we drum we often hold the drum between our legs which directly connects withthe first chakra at the base of the spine. By tuning into the lower frequencies of the drum we not onlyenergize ourselves but also become more present and in our bodies. Repeating Saturns mantra, OmSham (pronounced Shum) Shanaye Namah, on Saturns day (Saturday) also helps to bring in earthenergy and help us ground and create a solid center.

The second chakra, governed by Jupiter or Guru in Sanskrit, is located in the pelvic or genital region ofthe body. The second chakra has to do with issues of creativity and sexuality and how we channel ourfundamental life force energy and emotions. Astrologically, Jupiter is the planet that represents howwe expand our consciousness. If we grew up in a family that suppressed emotions or sexuality thenthis would directly impact the second chakra and our sense of expansiveness. If we suppress onearea of the second chakra, say sexuality, then all of the other areas;: our passion, creativity,expression of deep emotion, are affected as well. When the second chakra is open we are in touch


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with our primal life force, or kundalini energy. This is the fundamental electromagnetic force thatanimates our bodies and when freely expressed creates magnetism, passion, and true creativity in ourlives.

The key to awakening the energy of the second chakra, then, is to get our instinctual energy movingand open and expand the range of pelvic movement. One of the best ways Ive found to accomplish

this is through free form dancing or African dance forms. Several years ago I had a guest Africandancer in myAstrology of the Chakras class and she explained that many of the movements of Africandance are actually meant to facilitate the opening of the various chakras. Any movements that contractand then expand the area of the second chakra, or pelvis region, will help to loosen up the energy inthat center. Also, using ethnic or world music that activates the instinctual or moving center, such asdidgeridoo, belly dance or Turkish dervish music, are excellent. Repeating Jupiters mantra, OmBrahm (pronounced Bhrum) Brihaspataye Namah, on Jupiters day (Thursday) also helps to createexpansion of creative life force and healing of sexual issues.

The third chakra, located at the solar plexus or hara is the seat of our personal power. Mars, theplanet associated with personal will and Pluto, the planet associated with collective will, are the co-rulers of the third chakra. The issues of the third chakra have to do with power, control, trusting ourgut level instincts, and our sense of personal empowerment. A blocked third chakra may manifest as a

lack of being able to make decisions, not being to trust our own instincts, and feelings of beingmanipulated or victimized. An overactive third chakra may manifest as control issues, intimidation,rage, or violence. The key to healing the third chakra is to learn how to take power without harmingothers. It is also important to learn how to let go of the fear of being out of control.

Music can be a particularly powerful medium for opening the third chakra as it is a non-verbal form ofcommunication that by-passes the cognitive mind and directly impacts our deepest emotions. Manypeople who feel they have to control their emotions find themselves being moved to tears by evocativemusic. Finding music that moves you, whether emotionally or physically is a way of accessing thedeeper emotions of anger, grief and rage that are often trapped in the third chakra. As these emotionsare uncovered and allowed expression, the third chakra can then blossom and the energy that hasbeen channeled into control can now be re-routed into more fulfilling forms of self expression andcreativity.

Music of the Heart

The fourth chakra, located around the heart and lungs, is governed by the planet Venus. Venusrepresents what we value, what we are passionate about and our capacity to share our loveunconditionally. I also assign "higher" rulership of the fourth chakra to the planet Neptune, as it isNeptune that represents the process of transcending our own individuality and merging with spirit ordivine love.

The fourth chakra is the bridge between the lower and higher chakras. It has been said that ourwestern culture primarily relates to the issues of the first three chakras; money, sex and power. As weclear the emotional attachments of the first three chakras then we can begin to open to the expansive

qualities of the higher chakras. If the fourth chakra is blocked we might have fears of not being loved,fears of giving and receiving affection or relationships that are unfullfilling.

The key to healing the heart chakra is through the development of compassion, devotion, and a senseof connection with others. Music, in the form of devotional singing, can open the heart and decreasefeelings of separation. The Dances of Universal Peace from the Sufi tradition of Samuel Lewis are anexcellent way of combining sound and movement to facilitate a sense of mystical connection oroneness with others. Combining sacred mantras from different spiritual traditions with simple circledances, the Dances of Universal Peace help us to let go of the artificial walls that keep us separate.They are also a very safe way of practicing how to give and receive love unconditionally.

Opening the Throat, Third Eye & Crown Chakras

The fifth chakra, located in the throat region, is governed by Mercury, the planet representing all formsof communication and Chiron, the planet representing the mentor/teacher archetype. It is through the


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fifth chakra that we develop personal expression and the ability to create our own reality. If the fifthchakra is blocked then we might have fears of asserting or speaking up for ourselves. It may also bedifficult to express our needs or the feelings that we experience emanating from the heart chakra.Another common manifestation of a blocked fifth chakra is disbelief in our ability to create our lives theway we want them to be. If we grew up having no voice in the choices that were being made for us orhaving our choices ridiculed then eventually we stop believing in the power of our free will or voice.

Healing the fifth chakra is imperative if we want to open to the intuitive awareness that comes from thesixth and seventh chakras. If the fifth chakra is blocked we may be overly mental and not open to thesubtle intuitive information that is constantly being channeled through the higher centers. In terms ofhealing modalities, singing is one of the best methods for opening the fifth chakra. Since many peoplewith fifth chakra blockages have literally lost their voice, the greatest way to reclaim our voice is tovibrate it with sound! Chanting sacred mantras such as OM is also beneficial as OM is seen as thefundamental, or primordial sound of the universe. As we chant OM we align ourselves with the creativesound that is thought to bring all material form into existence.

The sixth chakra, located in the middle of the forehead between the eyes, is co- ruled by the Sun andthe Moon. The sixth chakra is associated with our higher mental abilities of introspection, self-examination, perception and intuition. Traditionally, the sixth chakra is seen as having two poles. The

moon pole, located at the medulla, is where receive the breath of god or universal energy. The sunor active pole, located at the third eye, is where we express this universal energy through the vehicleof our own individuality. A blocked sixth chakra may manifest as fear of looking insideourselves, fear of using our intuitive abilities, refusal to learn from lifes experiences, or the inability toaccess inner guidance. Physical symptoms could include migraines, anxiety, depression and learningdisabilities. One of the best ways to open the sixth chakra is through meditation, visualization andaccessing the imaginal realm through dreamwork. This opening can be facilitated by music thatevokes the imagination and opens us to the realm of non-ordinary insights. Specifically, there aremany CDs available that help the brain to access deeper states of alpha, delta and thetaconsciousness that are otherwise only produced through meditation practices.

Lastly, we reach the seventh chakra, located at the top or crown of the head. The crown chakra isviewed as another point of entry of life force energy and represents our connection with universalconsciousness. I associate the seventh chakra with the planet Uranus, as it is Uranus that representsthe universal current of energy that nourishes mind, body and spirit. From the Vedic perspective ofIndia, Uranus represents the kundalini energy that resides at the base of the spine in the first chakra.As we awaken and open each of the chakras the kundalini energies rise up the spine and activate theseventh chakra leading to enlightenment or illumination. Many of us experience this in orgasm as thekundalini moves through the lower chakras and activates the crown chakra. The reason we go tosleep after orgasm is that we are not used to channeling that much energy in the higher centers so weend up shutting down, or going unconscious.

If we have blockages in the seventh chakra this may manifest as low life force energy, disbelief thatwe can be supported by the universe, or feeling disconnected from a sense of meaning or direction inour lives. The interesting thing about the seventh chakra is that it is the polar opposite of the first

chakra so we can open it from above or below. Pranayama or breathing practices help to open theseventh by expanding our capacity to channel energy through the top of the head. As we expand ourcapacity to channel energy we can withstand more aliveness moving through our bodies withoutresistance.

As we open the lower chakras through movement and sound we decrease the resistance we have tobeing more alive and release the kundalini energy that is dormant at the base of the spine. In otherwords, opening the higher chakras does not mean that we need to ignore or transcend the lowerchakras as some traditions would have us believe. Rather, it requires that we work on opening up theentire chakric field so that we have the capacity to experience higher states of consciousness in agrounded or embodied way.

Chakra system chart by astrology


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Planetary influences on chakra system

Introduction to the chakra system

The human energetic system is mainly

composed of a vertical energetic axis whichruns through our spine from the perineum

(the region between the genitals and the

anus), up to the top of our head. This is our

main energetic channel and it is called inIndia the Sushumna Nadi. On this channel,

at different levels there are seven energeticcenters (named chakras) that represent our

link to the "reality" and the universe(s).

They are located as shown in the image onthe right.

Chakra system chart by astrology

One can identify the nodal axis with Sushumna Nadi, the energetic central

channel that runs through our spine. On this channel, the six chakras are projected

at different levels as shown in the image on the left. The seventh chakra, the crownchakra, called Sahasrara chakra is not shown in the natal chart, it couldn't be, as

it doesn't relate with the material level, only with the higher spiritual worlds. It is

transcendental and represents our link to the Divinity.

The other six chakras will be projected on the nodes' axis

as follows:

1. Muladhara chakra or the root chakra will be

projected at a distance of 30 degrees from the South

Node (SN) on both sides.

2. Swadisthana chakra or the sexual chakra will be

projected from 30 degrees to 60 degrees from the SN onboth sides.

3. Manipura chakra or the solar chakra will beprojected from 60 degrees to 90 degrees from the SN on both sides.

4. Anahata chakra or the heart chakra will be projected from 90 to 120 degreesfrom the SN or from 90 to 60 degrees from the North Node (NN) on both sides.

5. Visshuda chakra or the throat chakra will be projected from 60 to 30 degrees

from the NN on both sides.


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6. Ajna chakra or the forehead chakra will be projected from 30 degrees to the

NN.

Planets that are in the projection area of one chakra will influence that chakra

according to their nature and the side of the nodal axis where they are located.

Those on the left side (waxing from the SN) will influence the receptive part and

the function of that chakra, while those on the right will influence the emissive part

and function of that chakra. In order to understand this better, an esoteric study of

the chakras would be required.

the Seven chakras system

quick overview of each chakra's activity/influence

chakra receptive side / energyreceived

emissive side / controlledenergy

the root chakra or

Muladhara

physical, material

energycontrolled energy, stability

the sexual chakra or

Swadisthana

sociability, sexual

potential

seduction, sexual energy

control

the solar chakra or

Manipura

what gives you self

confidence

will power, perseverance,

charisma

the heart chakra or

Anahata

what you like, love

received love emittedthe throat chakra or

Visshudapassive intuition

active intuition and contact to

other worlds

the forehead chakra orAjna>

mental interest, analysis,memory

logics, mental creativity,synthesis

the crown chakra or

Sahasraratranscendence - link to the spiritual worlds, to GOD

Table with the planetary influences on the chakra system:

PLANET

effect on the chakras when it is in

the left side of the nodes' axis,

influencing the receptive function

of the chakra

effect on the chakras when it is

in the right side of the nodes'

axis, influencing the emissive

function of the chakra

SUN

lots of high quality energy on that

level both natally and received from

the others in life

increased control, mastery of thatlevel

MOON increased receptivity on that level,

the native easily absorbs energies

deep feelings and a clear inner

perspective on the energies of that


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and information from the other or

from the naturelevel

MERCURY

mental receptivity on that level, the

native is easily energized,

fascinated by specific information,either read or heard from others

mental control, understanding,

mastery of that level

VENUS

interests / hobbies / passion on thatlevel, meetings of persons that offer

him/her psychological support, thefeeling of being loved

seduction power, erotism, the

successful use of the feelings in

order to gain control on that level

MARSenergy, dynamism, activity on that

level, courageous friends

courage, dynamic action, good

energetic control

JUPITERlots of energy and resources, open

interest on the level, exuberance,

power of accumulation of energy,

wise, spiritual use of that energy

SATURN few resources and lack of energyvery controlled manifestations,

contracture, strategy, economy

URANUSenergy outbursts alternating withlow level energy, fluctuations

spiritual, higher consciousness ofthe energy on that level

NEPTUNElow physical energy, but good

contact with the other worlds

spiritual use of the energy on that

level

PLUTOpassion, deep understanding andfeeling of the energy on that level

transformative potential, occultinterests and use of the energy

In this kind of spiritual astrology the Ascendant, the Medium Coeli and the

astrological houses are unimportant because in the true spirituality it doesn't matter

WHAT one does, but rather HOW one does it. That's why the planets (the inner

energies of the being) are important and not the house cusps.

Ideal chakra chart

There is an archetypal activation of all chakras, placing the Moon's Nodes in their

domicile on the 0 Capricorn-0 Cancer axis and considering the influence of eachsign ruler on the chakra situated at its correspondent level.

We may see in the below images the ideal planetary influences on the chakras.


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The above image could be redesigned as follows, in order to get it more like the

traditional representation of the chakras (the planets are not represented anymore,but you certainly know which planet rules each sign).


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A very interesting exercise is to look for persons who have planets influencing their

chakras as in this ideal chart. You will notice good functioning of that chakra. For

instance Hitler and Stalin had Saturn activating the right side of their Ajna chakra,

that's why they were almost geniuses in what they did. (the malefic side, though)Mircea Eliade, a world renowned scientist who wrote a very extensive book on the

history of the religions had in his natal chart Jupiter activating the left side of theAjna chakra, the mental energetic center, offering him a outstanding memory and

intellectual analysis capacity (Jupiter is also about religions).

And so on. There is no limitation in the study of the planets' influence on thechakras.

You will find very interesting perspective when analyzing the transiting planets' or

the eclipses' influence on a person, you may even apply this in the synastry study,revealing hidden information on the subtle energetic influence of one person on the

other.

the Synastry and the chakra chart:

Person A's planet on the right side of a chakra of person B, means that A is helpingB to become more active, is stimulating B (which can be both in good or bad). If


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A's planet is on the left side of a chakra of B, means that A is actually giving B

something that B is receptive at (on that level; and it can be also a good thing or abad thing).

Consider always the North Node position of a person in the other person's chart.

Similar as in synastries, where the ascendant's position of one person in the other

chart indicates the house on which the first person is most influential, the chakra

activated by one person's NN in the other person's natal chart is the most important

level of the relationship.You will quickly notice that if A's NN is on the right side of a chakra of B, then B's

NN is on the left side of the same chakra, but of A. It means that in a relationshipthere is always a receiver-sender relationship (on the same level, i.e. chakra), that

represents the base of the connection of the two persons.

As a rule of the thumb, in a sentimental relationship there is always someone who

loves more, and the other one who let him/herself be loved.

the North Node transits and the chakra chart:

Consider also the North Node transits around the zodiac, passing through the 12

natal projection regions of the 6 chakras.

Each transit lasts for approx. 1,551 years, as the entire cycle of the nodes lasts18,614 years, representing a full development and evolution cycle.

--- beginning of the first nodal cycle ---

0-1,55 years: the neurological-motor development of the baby: its first successes

(learning the basics, understanding and acquirement of the basis of the language,walking, playing, eating) - the transiting North Node activates the receptive side of

the forehead chakra, Ajna.1,55 - 3,1 years: the child starts talking articulated phrases, his thinking is mostly

intuitive, not logical - the transiting North Node activates the receptive side of the

throat chakra, Visshuda.

3,1 - 4,65 years: the child starts having intense feelings to the mother, the other

members of the family, to other children - the transiting North Node activates thereceptive side of the chest chakra, Anahata4,65 - 6,2 years: the child gets a stronger understanding of its own individuality, it

is the age of "I want that! and I want it now!" - the transiting North Node activatesthe receptive side of the solar plexus chakra, Manipura

6,2 - 7,75 years: the child starts the socializing process, he goes to school, gets in

contact with many other children of his age, learns the rules of social behavior - the

transiting North Node activates the receptive side of the social, sexual chakra,

Swadisthana

7,75 - 9,31 years: the child has a lot of physical energy, loves running around, and

it is very difficult to have him still - the transiting North Node activates thereceptive side of the root chakra, Muladhara


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9,31 - 10,86 years: the child learns to put his physical energy into practical

purposes, such as organized sports, starts doing little things in the house (if parentsteach him to do so) - the transiting North Node activates the emissive, active side of

the root chakra, Muladhara

10,86 - 12,41 years: the children become interested in the opposite sex, the girlshave their first menstruation, the children socialize a lot the transiting North Node

activates the emissive, active side of the sexual chakra, Swadisthana

12,41 - 13,96 years: the children face very important individualization (personality)problems - typical teenager problems, they learn how to control their needs, start

claiming authority - the transiting North Node activates the emissive, active side of

the solar plexus chakra, Manipura

13,96 - 15,51 years: the first love experience; whether real or imaginary love, the

teenagers start thinking in terms of feelings: the transiting North Node activates the

emissive, active side of the chest, heart chakra, Anahata

15,51 - 17,06 years: the teenagers start understanding beyond the words andreality, they get a better intuitive image of the universe - the transiting North Nodeactivates the emissive, active side of the throat chakra, Visshuda

17,06 - 18,61 years: the most mentally creative period of life; they say that many

genial ideas were born in persons of this age; it is sure however that the young

persons start having their own understanding on the reality, and also start exposing

their ideas to the others.

--- the first nodal cycle is over ---

The next ones follow the same pattern, although on a very different level.

Natal chakra activation

I have developped a simple astrology program calculating your natal chakra

system diagram, showing the natal chakra activation, according to the theory

presented above.

Saturn and Chakras a Vedic Astrology Perspective

There is no other planet as dreaded and misunderstood as Saturn. Even people who have

only a passing interest in astrology often know of Saturns reputation as the cause of the

mundane problems of poverty, illness, denial, depression, responsibility and relentless

toil. Saturn is not known for good luck, parties, unearned wealth and vacation time.

There is truth to all of the above but Saturn brings much more. Saturn is the planet of

truth, focus, spiritual advancement, inner peace, neutrality and just rewards. In many

ways Saturn is like a wise but stern teacher or grandparent who has the courage and
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determination to hold your feet to the fire until you get the truth of the teaching behind

the lesson. In my own observation of thousands of charts I know that a well-placed

Saturn is unbeatable and that someone who is open to the higher teachings of this planet

eventually achieves the best that the human experience has to offer. I have also seen

more lives brought crashing down through the misuse of Jupiter energy than achallenging Saturn. Saturn requires the effort, the honesty and the patience to uncover

the reward but the reward is generally perceived as well worth the effort.

One of the gems of Vedic astrology is the connection with the teachings of yoga. Yoga

works on many levels and one of the most positive levels is the techniques which focus

directly on the energetic system known as chakras. Chakras can be understood as

wheels or spirals of energy that can not be seen by the naked eye and are the unseen

causation of the manifested physical body. The energy of chakras can be off-balance,

over-active or seriously blocked. The chakras can be the resting place for unresolvedissues and energy healers will often focus on these spirals of energy in order to help

someone achieve a balance of body, mind and spirit. Blocked chakras are often the

missing link to healing the mind and emotions through talk therapy. If the chakras still

hold the residual of the original pain the result can be that no matter how much one

understands the issue one never knows when that issue will be activated again therefore

bringing back the pain of the issue.

There are many chakras throughout ones energetic body but the primary ones are the

seven that run along the spinal column. Saturn is considered to reside in the first or rootchakra which is located at the base of the spinal column.

The first chakra is the chakra of the earth itself and represents form and solidity. This

chakra relates to our ability to be grounded, to attain material success and the ability to

focus and manifest our needs. It stands to reason that fear of lack of resources and an

inability to function well in a worldly manner can be the result of a malfunction in the first

chakra.

The delays, hard work and challenges presented by Saturn can often result in a personliving in fear of lack or in resentment of the difficulties that life on planet earth often

presents. When Saturn is strong in a challenging placement the result can be a block in

the first chakra which will lower the basic energy available through illness, depression

and even hopelessness. Often people who commit suicide will have a strong Saturn

transit present at the moment of the decision. While something as serious as a decision

to take ones physical life can not be laid at the feet of a blocked chakra I suspect that

behind the mental and emotional problems that the first chakra, which is responsible for

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Vedic astrology is unique in its approach to working with the planetary energy rather

than being a passive victim of the planets. A challenging time of Saturn can be

approached through a variety of ways and many of the remedial techniques correlate to

the techniques known to work of the first chakra.

Almost any form of consistent physical exercise will work to offset the negative

misunderstanding of the Saturn energy. Given that yoga relates directly to the energy of

the chakras a strong yoga practice will not only unblock and/or balance the first chakra

but will help in the practice of meditation which is a practice that is deeply enjoyed by the

planet Saturn since Saturn rules truth, detachment and neutrality. Yoga and meditation

will also help one gain mastery over fear which can be a by-product of both Saturn and a

blocked first chakra. Any good yoga teacher should be able to advise on postures which

work specifically on the first chakra.

There are specific mantras for Saturn which will help move forward the challenges of

Saturn and balance out the first chakra at the same time. Mantras need to be

pronounced correctly and should be chanted only after being taught the proper

pronunciation. However, the mantra for the first chakra is a simple seed sound or bija

mantra. This bija sound is Lam with the a like a soft a as in ah the m can be

drawn out a bit longer. This sound can be chanted while one is sitting in meditation or in

a sitting forward bend. The color red corresponds to the first chakra and seeing the color

red while meditating or chanting is very helpful. If fear comes up especially around

money and survival concerns take a moment to exhale forcefully from the mouth as thatwill help to release the negative emotion.

Finally, Saturn at this time is in the sign of Libra which is a good placement. In the sign of

Libra, Saturn is throwing his energy onto the sign of Cancer. The Moon rules Cancer and

the Moon is considered to be the ruler of the people and Saturn is the ruler of the

working people. During these times and this transit it seems as if all of the problems

and challenges are being brought to bear on the regular people of the world.

Saturn is the planet of delays and is in one of his best signs, Libra, the sign of the scalesof justice. Saturn is always pushing us towards truth, self-empowerment and inner peace.

Saturn does not deny - he delays and often brings us more than we even hoped for

originally. Now is not the time to give in to the hype, give in to the fear or to crawl into

bed with the covers over our heads. It is a time to believe in ourselves, to stand firm in

what we know is right and to empower ourselves both individually and as a community.

It seems dark right now but the planets to keep moving and there are good placements

down the road.

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Chakras in Sanskrit means spinning wheels, and refer to the energy centers of the

human body. There are 7 major chakras. They are connected to the major functions of

our organs and glands. These energy centers can become weakened through

emotional hurts. These energy centers become blocked and produce disease and

emotional problems.

The chakras are associated with a planet and its meaning in our lives. The order of the

chakras in relationship to the planets rulership is based on our solar system, Saturn,

Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Moon, and the Sun.

The 1st root chakra is at the base of the spine ruled by Saturn and indicates our earthly

grounding. The 2nd sacral chakra ruled by Jupiter is our reproductive center or creative.

The 3rd solar plexus chakra ruled by Mars pertains to assertiveness. The 4th heart

chakra ruled by Venus indicates our ability to receive and give love. The 5th throat

chakra ruled by Mercury pertaining to our ability to communicate. The 6th brow chakra

ruled by the Moon is our 3rd eye indicating our intuition and the 7th crown chakra ruled

by the Sun indicates our connection to the Divine.

Working on healing these energy centers can heal our body and life. I will discuss ways

to heal the planetary energies in the next lesson.

Vedic Astrology Brief - Chakras Part II | Print |(This Vedic astrology brief picks up where thelast lesson left off.)

Healing the Chakras is essential to our physical and spiritual growth. For when there is

any disease within the body it represents there is an imbalance within the chakras or

the bodys energy centers. These energy centers control the glandular functions in the

body. The chakras are our energy centers that are connected to the many dimensions

and to our Universe. When someone reaches a state of enlightenment these energy

centers open and we experience the Universal flow of energy. Each of these centers

are vitally important to our entire balance and functioning. Balance of all the chakras

gives perfect health and well being.

These centers work initially on the subtle bodies that surround the body. There are

ways you can work on healing the chakras. One way is through the use of crystals and

gemstones; these are associated with the colors in relationship to the planets. There

are many systems that work on different levels. There is the system that works with the

colors of the rainbow in relationship to the root chakra to the crown chakra beginning

with the color red for the root, orange, yellow, green, blue, and indigo and purple at the

crown. I believe a misalignment with the chakras has to be in relationship to the planetthat relates to the chakra, therefore attuning to the color and gemstone for that planet

will begin to balance that chakra by wearing that particular stone. The area that is

affected by means of the chakra will be indicated by the planets in a birth chart. An

afflicted problematic planet in the chart will reflect problems or issues in relationship to

the chakra. The gemstones for each planet/chakra are:

1st root chakra Saturn and indicates our earthly grounding. Color: Blue or Black

Stones: Obsidian, Blue Sapphire

2nd sacral chakra ruled by Jupiter is our reproductive center or creative. Color: Yellow

Stones: Citrine, Yellow Sapphire

3rd solar plexus chakra ruled by Mars pertains to assertiveness. Color: Orange or Red
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Stones: Red coral, Carnelian

4th heart chakra ruled by Venus indicates our ability to receive and give love. Color:

White or Pink Stones: Diamond, Rose Quartz

5th throat chakra ruled by Mercury pertaining to our ability to communicate. Color:Green or Turquoise Stones: Emerald, Jade

6th brow chakra ruled by the Moon is our 3rd eye indicating our intuition. Color:

Reflective White, Stones: Pearls, Moonstone

7th crown chakra ruled by the Sun indicates our connection to the Divine. Color:

Purple, Deep Red or Golden, Stones: Ruby, Amethyst

The next lesson will feature essential oils to activate the chakras.


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Sahaja Yoga

Planets and chakras

Chakras are the energy centers in our body. The word chakra means wheel. We have

seven main chakras and each chakra is located on a plexus (center of a network of nerves).

These energy centers are responsible for keeping our spiritual, physical and mental aspects

in balance. This subtle system is the same in every human. What is different is how we useit and with what quality.

Each chakra is ruled by a planet. Chakras display the nature and characteristics of their

ruling planets. Birth charts, which are formulated according to our date and time of birth,

show the aspects the planets were in when we were born and how they relate with each

other. While our birth chart describes our spiritual, physical and mental aspects, it also

helps us see how the planets shape us and affect our chakras and energy body. The first

breath that we took on this earth has made its mark on every cell of our being and has

become an unseperable part of us. Entire humanity shared that moment with us and life

started flowing with the next moment. However, that moment of our birth spreads over our

entire life and gives us the responsibility to use that moment to the benefit of all

humans. Only we hold the chance to make that moment perfect. We can feel that our life

is part of the universe as we get to know ourselves and balance our being.

The seven chakras within us is like a reflection of the entire solar system. In one sense,

humans are a microcosmos of the macrocosmos. Therefore, universal energies symbolized

with those of the solar system exist within us too. Now let us look at the connectionbetween the planets and chakras.
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Documents

Chakras & Planets in Vedic Astrology