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chakra layout

I use this spread chiefly with physical/corporeal queries; I usually preface the spread with a short explanation of how chakric theory is different from Western biomedical theory. It usually helps to point out that Eastern systems tend to be less squeamish than we Americans re. :)

The main challenge to using this spread is it's so danged tall that you end up with 4 feet between you and the querant. Maybe laying it out sideways would help...

# symbolic location divinatory meaning color
7th Crown chakra: top of the head Cosmic consciousness, brain, nervous system violet
6th Brow (third eye) chakra: middle of the forehead Inner and outer vision indigo
5th Throat chakra: base of the throat Communication and self-expression, arms and hands sky blue
4th Heart chakra: center of the chest Balance, love, circulatory and immune systems green
3rd Navel chakra: navel :) sense of power, energy. skin, intestines. yellow
2nd Spleen chakra: center of the abdomen below the navel how energy is converted and processed, sexuality, emotions. orange
1st Root chakra: perineum (area between anus and genitalia) survival, grounding, habits, elimination system, adrenal glands, lower extremities red

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