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Chakric Correspondences
In Sanskrit the word chakra literally means
"wheel." In yogic philosophy this term refers to the
psychospiritual energy centers ocated along the length of the
spine. There are lieerally thousands of chakras situated throughout
the subtle body, but yogic philosophy normally stresses only seven
or eight of these, illustrated below with their primary points
and planetary associations. |
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| Chakra |
Planet |
Keywords |
| (8) Sahasrara |
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The Transcendent, Inspiration |
| (7) Ajna |
Sun |
Active Awareness, Higher Will |
| (6) Chandra |
Moon |
Reflective Awareness, Memory |
| (5) Vishudda |
Mercury |
Thinking, Communication |
| (4) Anahata |
Venus |
Harmony, Love |
| (3) Manipura |
Mars |
Force, Strength, Control |
| (2) Svadisthana |
Jupiter |
Expansiveness, Emotionality |
| (1) Muladhara |
Saturn |
Structure, Limitation |
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