The Aura is depicted as a halo, also called a nimbus or aureole and is often attributed to figures who have attained a certain radiance or inner (God-like) power.

A part of the source of this Aura are a series of energy centers that make up the core of our vital body. These energy centers are commonly called chakras.

They provide us with a diagnosis and a treatment tool for our energetic, emotional, physical and spiritual health.

Each center resonates at a particular "frequency." And thus is affected by sounds, colours, thoughts and emotions.

There are many schools of thought regarding all aspects of the chakra system. It makes an interesting study, and will certainly expand your understanding (and control) of your our health and well being.

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The main chakras and their relative properties:

Seventh Chakra: Crown

Connection to Spirit, Unity, Serenity

Located above the head and is known as the Crown Chakra. This chakra links the individual with the universe, to the beyond, to a timeless, space-less place of all knowing. When developed and balanced it reflects our sense of self. This is the energetic area where we know our selves and our connection with our God. This is the area that controls spiritual perception, internal peace, and totality of being. It also brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.

Keyword: Enlightenment

Colour: white or violet

Oils: Lavender or Jasmine

Stones associated with the Crown Chakra:

Amethyst: Soothes and removes blockages and facilitates meditation, including a connection to and communication with the spiritual realm.

Clear quartz: A natural magnifier and transmitter in energies, clear quartz helps to project one's intent and stimulate one's own energy centres.

Apophylite: Helps one to communicate with their own Higher Self, to develop faith and trust and to gain a higher perspective on experiences.

Selenite: Clears away energetic blockages to allow freer flow of energy through the chakras. Selenite helps to overcome stagnation.

Sixth Chakra: Third Eye

Intuition, Wisdom, Insight

Located in the lower centre of the forehead and is called the Third Eye or Brow Chakra. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. When healthy it allows us to see clearly; in effect, letting us "see (understand) the big picture." This area controls visualization, psychic sight, intuition, and wisdom. This is intelligence and psychic power and is oriented to self-reflection. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding at archetypal levels.

Keyword: Understand
Colour: Dark Blue, Purple
Oils: Patchouli, Frankincense

Stones associated with the sixth chakra:

Iolite: Iolite strongly aids both our physical eyes and our inner vision. It facilitates meditation and helps to gain perspective.
Dumortierite: Stimulates mental clarity and abilities. Helps to find inner guidance and divine inspiration. Also aids in memory retention
Azurite: Strongly associated with all aspects of the mind, azurite stimulates insight and intuition. Helps with mental agility and new ideas.
Lapis Lazuli: Enhances the ability to visualize and partake in meditative journeys. It is a stone of self-knowledge and reflection.

Fifth Chakra: Throat

Communication, Honesty, Integrity

Located in the throat and thus relates to communication, creativity self-expression and the search for truth. This is the chakra where we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language and music. This is the source of our personal integrity. It is oriented to self-expression and relates to sound, music, and speech.

Keyword: Communicate
Colour: Sky Blue
Oils: Geranium, Chamomile

Stones for the fifth chakra:

Blue lace agate: Helps to eliminate negative speech patterns, to gain the confidence to speak in all situations and to enhance loyalty. Blue lace agate is soothing and gentle.
Larimar: Is a stress-relieving stone, allowing clear communication from the heart. It stabilizes emotions and lends them strength.
Blue Chalcedony: Calms negative emotional patterns and helps to becoms conscious of one's words and tone of voice. Promotes balance.
Blue Topaz: Enhances ability to articulate thoughts and insights and to overcome fear of public speaking. Soothing to headaches and sore throats.

Fourth Chakra: Heart

Universal Love, Compassion, Purity
Located at the heart,. this chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, and have a deep sense of peace and centeredness. It controls social identity, universal love, compassion, empathy, luck, prosperity, and self worth. It is oriented to self-acceptance.

Keyword: Love
Colour: Pink, Green

Oils: Eucalyptus, Pine

Stones associated with the fourth chakra:

Aventurine (green): Helps to heal the heart, physically and emotionally as well as to protect it. Lends hope, optimism, growth and renewal.
Emerald: The purest expression of the green spectrum, emerald is a stone of love, compassion and healing. It allows blessings to flow freely.
Rose quartz: Known as "the love stone," rose quartz is the gentle producer of unconditional love for all. It relieves stress and promotes healing.
Rhodocrosite: Is especially effective for self-love, for healing one's inner child and for releasing the past. It re-awakens dormant talents and abilities.

Third Chakra: Solar Plexus
Personal Power, Assertion, Trust

Located at the solar plexus, and known as the power chakra, this charka rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. This is the sense of identity. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power. It controls creation of self-perception and projection of self, creativity and fire.

Keyword: Self-Esteem
Colour: Yellow
Oils:Rosemary, Bergamot

Stones associated with the third chakra:

Citrine: Aids in abundance by helping to overcome feelings of being undeserving. Enhances physical stamina and a balanced metabolism.
Golden/Yellow Calcite: Stimulates the aura and helps to overcome shyness in social situations. Supports digestive system and metabolism.
Pyrite: Strengthens will and aids in confidence. Lends vitality and helps to accomplish challenging tasks.
Amber: A warming stone, amber gives purpose and strength. It stimulates digestion and gland function and helps cleanse the auric field.

Second Chakra: Sacral

Creativity, Sensuality, Growth

Located above the genitals and below the belly button, this is the chakra that monitors sexuality and reproduction. It is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change. It controls desire, sexual energy and is oriented to self-gratification. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement.

Keyword: Confidence
Colour: Orange, Red
Oils: Melissa, Orange

Stones associated with the second chakra:

Tangerine Quartz: Strongly activates all aspects of the second chakra: creativity, sexual energy, curiosity, playfulness and joy.
Carnelian: A stone of courage, carnelian helps to take action, embrace change without fear and proceed with confidence.
Wulfenite: Helps to overcome self-defeating attitudes. Enhances sexuality and promotes physical activity. Wulfenite also inspires creativity.
Sunstone: Another joyful stone, particularly associated with masculine energy (as opposed to feminine moonstone), sunstone is a good stone for leadership, expanded awareness and freedom.

First Chakra: Root

Grounding, Vitality, Strength

Located at the base of the spine and groin area, this chakra forms our foundation and represents our animal or base nature. It controls physical vitality, survival, protection, and grounding. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.

Keyword: Security
Colour: Red, Black, Brown
Oils: Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood

Stones associated with the first chakra:

Hematite: Calming, cooling and very grounding. Helps to centre, focus and clear away confusion.
Ruby: The stone that vibrates strongly in the red spectrum, ruby is the embodiment of root chakra vitality, enthusiasm and courage.
Red Jasper: Stabilizing and grounding. A slow, comforting vibration but one that aids in physical vitality and strength.
Onyx (black): Onyx, in contrast, supports one's inner strength, aids in discipline and determination and is very protective.

Any of these stones may be placed at the base of the spine or at the feet to enhance grounding.

Sometimes additional chakras are added to this system. Although there are many additional chakras, Dreamweavers Spiritual Chakra Kit add one above and one below, one representing the connection with the earth and the other with the heavens.