4 18 Months Later Part 1 (2/2)

Svadhisthana is located at the pelvis. It is often depicted as an orange lotus with six petals, and it's associated with the water element—fluidity, adaptability, creativity, emotions, sexual energy, and the unconscious. The second chakra's energetic function will help me regulate my emotions and desires, so as not to be driven by them. The Sacral chakra affirmation: ”I am a creative being with unlimited potential.”

3. Manipura (the Navel Chakra)

Manipura is located at the navel center. It is commonly depicted as a downward or upward-facing red triangle, and it's associated with the fire element. Having a strong inner fire can help me digest not only food, but also my life experiences. Energetically, manipura's function will optimize my personal power so that I can navigate my life with strength and determination. Manipura gives the confidence needed to process and eliminate what does not serve me, and to let it go. The Navel chakra affirmation: ”I am confident, powerful, and I can handle anything.”

4. Anahata (the Heart Chakra)

Anahata is located at the heart center. Anahata is typically depicted as a green six-pointed star surrounded by 12 lotus petals. On a spiritual level, it's said to be the home of the higher/infinite, ”unstruck” or indestructible self. Anahata is associated with the wind element, and with emotional qualities such as peace, love, and openness. Energetically, anahata will help me tap into unconditional love. The Heart chakra affirmation: ”Give love to receive love, and be love.”

5. Vishuddha (the Throat Chakra)

Vishuddha is located near the base of the throat. It is often depicted as a blue downward-facing triangle inside a lotus with 16 purple petals. Vishuddha is associated with the element of space, and with speaking one's truth. Its energetic function will help me find authentic self-expression. The Throat chakra affirmation: ”I speak my truth. I live my truth.”

6. Ajna (the Third-Eye Chakra)

Ajna is located between the eyebrows. Represented by a transparent lotus with two white petals, it's considered to be the seat of the mind, of conscious and unconscious awareness. It is not associated with any element, as this chakra is considered ”beyond” the physical elements. It is held to be the center of intuition, vision, prophecy, imagination, inner knowing, and self-assurance. The energetic function of ajna chakra will help me learn to know myself: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The Third-eye chakra affirmation: ”I am open, intuitive, and self-assured.”

7. Sahasrara (the Crown Chakra)

Sahasrara is located just above the crown of the head. Said to be the doorway into pure consciousness, it is often depicted as a thousand-petaled lotus with a pinkish aura, and it is not associated with a physical element (as it too is considered to be beyond the elements). Sahasrara serves as a way of connecting to divine energy and is associated with our highest self. Sahasrara will help me function in a more enlightened way, cultivate self-mastery, and find a sense of connection with all. The Crown chakra affirmation: ”I surrender to the wisdom of pure consciousness.”