By Jessica Denyer, Amateur Astrologist
Hello my fellow transcendent beings!
In my quest to enlighten you all about our universe and how you can further connect to it, there is one thing that cannot be overlooked, and that is the practice of Reiki. Reiki is a type of energy healing. It comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning life energy. Reiki aims to help energy flow through your body steadily. If energy becomes trapped anywhere in the body, it can have negative side effects. Reiki practitioners believe that improving the energy flow throughout your body can reduce pain, induce relaxation, and help you live a healthier life. Although this is not a medically proven science, some people, like myself, believe wholeheartedly in Reiki healing.
So, let’s start by talking about Chakras. What is a Chakra? Chakras are known to be energy points within your body. During a Reiki session, you will work to release the flow of your energy and get the right alignment. Let’s identify the Chakras.
The Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is known as the “root of all things.” It is located at the base of your spine. It is the center of all emotional and spiritual balance. The root chakra is most concerned with needs. It governs strength, safety, stability and is responsible for making you feel grounded. The root chakra allows us to thrive in our environment. This is one of the most important chakras because if there is a “root energy blockage” it can affect all of your other chakras’ functions.
The Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra is known to be connected with pleasure and joy. Located about two fingers above the base of your spine, this chakra can help with artistic expression and creativity as well. It is also important in relating to your emotions and the emotions of others. A blocked sacral chakra can lead to anxiety, nightmares, sensitivity, and self-consciousness.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is known to be connected to your intellectuality and how you process information. Located right about where the ribcage starts, the solar plexus chakra also controls personal power, accountability, and conveying wisdom. Issues with this chakra can lead to symptoms such as brain fog, low motivation, and low self esteem.
The Heart Chakra
The heart chakra is known for being connected to one’s self love and love for others. Located in the center of the chest, it controls having compassion, empathy, showing forgiveness, and practicing acceptance. Issues with the heart chakra can lead to symptoms like poor love life, depression, shyness and fear.
The Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is the chakra of communication. It allows you to speak freely and not feel held down by your thoughts. Located in the middle of the neck, the throat chakra is also responsible for self expression and projecting your creativity out into the world. Issues with the throat chakra could lead to symptoms like fear of public speaking, anxiety, and lack of creative flow.
The Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra is responsible for your sense of intuition and clairvoyance. Located in the center of the forehead, the third eye chakra is also responsible for recollection and memory, your conscious and unconscious self, and extra-sensory perceptions. Symptoms of a third eye chakra blockage is lack of memory, feeling of insignificance, and inability to make decisions.
The Crown Chakra
The crown chakra is known as “the bridge to the cosmos” and is responsible for your connection and awareness to your universal consciousness. Located in the center of the top of the head, the crown chakra is also responsible for the center of your spirit and connection to a higher guidance. Symptoms of a crown chakra blockage can be depression, confusion, loss of self worth, and feelings of disconnection.
Now that you know all of the chakras, allow me to quickly explain what a Reiki practitioner will do to help unblock them. A Reiki specialist will usually feel around the chakras, and hover their hand for minutes at a time to help strengthen the energy by transferring some of theirs to you. This will help to remove any blockages.
So that’s it! You now know the basics of Reiki and chakra work. Come back next week where I will be talking about what crystals go with which chakra, and how you can do your own crystal Reiki at home!
Thanks for reading!
Your Amateur Astrologist Jesse
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