About Chakras

Chakras are the energy centers of our body. They are energetic wheels of light, positioned up the entirety of our spine. From the root chakra at the base of the spine to the crown chakra reaching up to the top, they govern various spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical aspects of our bodies. Throughout our lives, these energetic centers can become blocked, or unbalanced, by things we go through and thoughts we allow to ruminate. This imbalance can greatly impact our quality of life, both mentally and physically.
 
Referring to a chakra as unbalanced can mean the chakra has either too much energy (overactive) or not enough energy (underactive). To unblock your chakras, meditation, yoga, a balanced diet, and lifestyle changes are of great benefit.
Traditionally, there are many chakras. But the main seven we typically focus on are:
  1. Root Chakra
  2. Sacral Chakra
  3. Solar Plexus Chakra
  4. Heart Chakra
  5. Throat Chakra
  6. Third Eye Chakra
  7. Crown Chakra

Let's take a look at each one!

About the Root Chakra

The root chakra sits at the base of your spine, radiating its beautiful red light to ground and center you. This chakra governs our basic needs for stability and security, both within ourselves and in our worlds. The root chakra can be thrown out of alignment by events that cause us to feel unsafe or insecure, whether the threat is real or perceived. 

An underactive root chakra could manifest as: 

  • feelings of overwhelm,
  • issues with disorganization,
  • difficulty focusing.

An overactive root chakra could manifest as:

  • overindulgence in the physical world (sex, money, food, etc.),
  • resistance to change or inflexibility,
  • unprovoked aggression and negativity.

About the Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is located just below your navel, spinning its orange light to open our senses to the beautiful world around us. This chakra governs our emotional connectedness and joy. The sacral chakra can be thrown out of alignment when we feel restricted in self-expression or made to feel ashamed of the things that bring us joy. 

An underactive sacral chakra could manifest as: 

  • issues around sex or intimacy,
  • emotional disconnect in relationships,
  • struggles with creative fulfillment.

An overactive sacral chakra could manifest as:

  • mood swings,
  • jealousy and possessiveness,
  • overwhelming emotions.

About the Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus chakra is located just around your navel, beaming its yellow light in celebration of all that you are. This chakra governs our personal power and confidence. The solar plexus chakra can be thrown out of alignment when we begin to question our worth and ability to show up for ourselves. Social media is responsible for a lot of underactive solar plexus chakras! 

An underactive solar plexus chakra could manifest as: 

  • low self-esteem and insecurity,
  • self-doubt,
  • believing oneself to be a victim of life, rather than in control of it.

An overactive solar plexus chakra could manifest as:

  • manic energy,
  • controlling behavior,
  • perfectionism.

About the Heart Chakra

The heart chakra is located at the center of your chest, glowing its green light to remind us of the purity of our hearts before the many times it was broken. This chakra governs our capacity to both give and receive love. The heart chakra can be thrown out of alignment when we are rejected, disappointed, or even by watching the news. Have you ever seen something on tv and immediately judged or felt resentment toward a stranger? 

An underactive heart chakra could manifest as: 

  • being highly critical of self and others,
  • difficulty forgiving oneself and others,
  • inability to find love for self.

An overactive heart chakra could manifest as:

  • codependency in relationships,
  • a lack of boundaries,
  • a fear of abandonment.

About the Throat Chakra

The throat chakra is located in your throat, burning its blue light of intuition and integrity. This chakra governs our ability to communicate. The throat chakra can be thrown out of alignment from anxiety when we are embarrassed or fearful of being judged. 

An underactive throat chakra could manifest as: 

  • shyness,
  • a tendency to suppress ideas,
  • insecurity.

An overactive throat chakra could manifest as:

  • being a gossip,
  • talking over people and dominating conversations,
  • uncontrollable talking.

About the Third Eye Chakra

The third eye chakra is located between your eyebrows, beaming its deep indigo light to allow us to see truth beyond actions and words. This chakra governs our intuition. The third eye chakra can be thrown out of alignment by poor personal habits and self-destructive behaviors. 

An underactive third eye chakra could manifest as: 

  • skepticism,
  • lack of direction,
  • difficulty finding meaning in life.

An overactive third eye chakra could manifest as:

  • narrow-mindedness and inflexibility,
  • neglecting emotional and/or spiritual needs,
  • inability to discern between facts and feelings.

About the Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is located at the crown of your head, burning its purple light to connect us to the beauty in ourselves, our community, nature, and the universe. This chakra governs our spiritual connectedness. The crown chakra can be thrown out of alignment when earthly attachments take priority over your morals or spiritual connectedness. 

An underactive crown chakra could manifest as: 

  • lack of direction,
  • isolation,
  • indecisiveness.

An overactive crown chakra could manifest as:

  • superficiality,
  • arrogance and elitism,
  • lack of empathy.

Included with every chakra candle is a card with helpful tips on balancing your candle's chakra. The peace that comes with this balance requires more than wanting your chakra to become balanced. It actually requires you to dig deep into your past traumas, heartbreaks, and failures to learn from them and better learn who you truly are.

Many people are afraid to get uncomfortable, so they stay in the cycle of dysfunction. Breaking habits and moving on from the past can be a journey initiated with chakra balancing.

Opening one's chakras is a rewarding journey and we at Zoe and Christian Candle Company are honored you've chosen to let us help guide you!