In humans the major Chakras are in a vertical line down centre of body, and in animals a more triangular placement. Different traditions describe different numbers of Chakras - some 7, some 8 and even some 12. The ones we deal with in Reiki are the 7 main and the minor ones in hands and feet.

Chakras are energy centres for physical rejuvenation, they are data recording centres.They are the bridge between physical and non-physical, located in etheric body - one layer away from physical body. Each Chakra regulates the organs and systems in the area of the body it is near.
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1. Muladhara-Chakra (Root Chakra)

Location: The base of the spine

Physical Association: Adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, back, hips, legs and feet

Spiritual Aspects: Stability, security, grounding, courage and physical and emotional survival

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Anxious, fearful, angry and frustrated

Associated Color: Red (the secondary color is black)

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Cornelian, Garnet, Ruby, Cuprite, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Onyx, Agate, Black Obsidian, Hematite, Fire Agate, Ametrine, Blood Stone and Nephrite.

2. Svadhisthana-Chakra (Sacral or Spleen Chakra)

Location: Lower abdomen to navel

Physical Association: Genital area, reproductive organs, bladder, bowel and lower intestine

Spiritual Aspects: Creativity, harmony, emotional balance, passion, sexuality, freedom and expression of emotions

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Stiff lower back, restlessness, confusion and sexual blockages

Associated Color: Orange

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Amber, Moonstone, Cornelian, Citrine, Golden Topaz, Golden Beryl, Aragonite, Orange Calcite, Selenite, Zircon and Sunstone.

3. Manipura-Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra)

Location: Below the ribs to above the navel

Physical Association: Stomach, pancreas and liver

Spiritual Aspects: Personal power, strength, sense of self worth, transformation, courage and laughter

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Expression of anger, fear and hate

Associated Color: Golden Yellow

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Citrine, Golden Topaz, Green-Yellow Tourmaline, Tigers Eye, Heliodor, Rutilated Quartz, Amber, Sunstone, Malachite, Peridot and Emerald.

4. Anahata-Chakra (Heart Chakra)

Location: Center of the chest

Physical Association: Heart, lungs and thymus gland

Spiritual Aspects: Unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Emotional instability

Associated Color: Green (the secondary color is pink)

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Rubellite, Rhodochrosite, Emerald, Green Tourmaline, Malachite, Morganite, Kunzite, Green Aventurine, Ruby, Hiddenite, Grossular Garnet, Green Jade, Nephrite, Kunzite, Prehnite, Chrysoprase, Rhodonite, Moldavite, Prasolite, Watermelon Tourmaline and other natural green gems.

5. Vishuddha-Chakra (Throat Chakra)

Location: Throat area

Physical Association: Mouth, throat, thyroid and parathyroid glands

Spiritual Aspects: communication, truthfulness, expression of will power and creativity

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Headaches, tension within the neck and shoulder muscles, colds, thyroid or hearing problems

Associated Color: Sky Blue

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Celestite, Indicolite, Blue Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Sodalite, Iolite, Kyanite and Zircon.

6. Ajna-Chakra (Brow or Third Eye Chakra)

Location: Center of the forehead

Physical Association: Pituitary gland, pineal gland, skull, eyes, brain and nervous system

Spiritual Aspects: Coordination, balance, mental clarity, clairvoyance, intuition, wisdom

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain or blurred vision

Associated Color: Indigo

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Azurite, Sugilite, Amethyst, Celestite, Tanzanite, Blue Tourmaline, Sapphire, Lavender Quartz, Purple Fluorite, Charoite, Sodalite, Lapis and Iolite.

7. Sahasrara-Chakra (Crown Chakra)

Location: Top of the head

Physical Association: Pineal gland, top of spinal cord and brain stem

Spiritual Aspects: Spirituality and life force energy

When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Depression, alienation, confusion, inability to learn or comprehend

Associated Color: Violet or White

Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Sugilite, Ametrine, Clear Quartz Crystal, Amethyst, Howlite, Moonstone, Lavender Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Diamond and White Topaz