That Little Witch Bitch

By Queen Mother Imakhu

“Witches and witch doctors were once highly revered. Now they are considered community threats. Until the recent turn of the tide, if a child exhibited special gifts he/she was given to the tribal shaman for training to step into their honorable destiny as healer. Christian colonialism has reinforced that the only true witch doctor is Jesus. This all smacks of Salem, the Crusades...

It is time for people of African descent to reclaim and understand our historical link to the witches. The terms "witch" and "wise woman" actually had their origins in ancient Kemet (Egypt's true name, meaning Land of the Blacks). Wadj (or Uadj) is a Kemetic word meaning"power, health, green, water." A wadj scepter represents a tied bundle of herbs for health andprosperity. A variant of the word is Udja (pronounced WOO-jah), where the term Ouija board isalso derived from. The Mdw Ntr (hieroglyphic symbol) is believed by many to actually represent a mortar and pestle. Another variant is Ujdat (WOO-chaht), the name for theprotective amulet representing the Eye of Heru, which is comprised of the protective psychic/magickal energies of Wadjet and her sister Nekehebet (who are actually Ast/Isis and her sister Neb-t Het). Wadjet (Uadjet, Uachet) is a term for a strong magickal woman who can suddenly bend energy for healing.

Much of the Yoruba language and traditions can be traced directly to Kemet. Aje (ah-JZAY) is a Yoruba term meaning witch. The Aje is an energy like Wadjet. The Aje are symbolized asbirds, who lovingly, fiercely protect their witch queen Oshun. Anyone who offends Oshun must answer to the Aje, or witches. A little known Yoruba prophecy says that balance will not be resrored on the planet until the Aje have risen to their rightful places once more. Anglo-Saxons claim the word witch came from wicca. However, an early, older variant of the word in their language was wicce, pronounced "weecha." Wicce meant a wise woman/wiseman healer.

Wadjet. Weecha. Witch.

Also for the record, the Kemetic term for wise woman, "Rekhut, Rekhuit, Rekhit, Rekhat,"means "skilled in words, knowledge, and craft." The Rekhut was believed to have mastery of and work with the Uadjenergy. Rekhut was also a name for Ast (Isis), recognized and honored today as a witch because she represents the ultimate female magickal healer.

With this rich history and prophecy of hope based on the strength of witches, it is sorrowful that people have fearfully turned against the power source that will heal humanity. Stand strong in our proud tradition.

It's important to read and research, yes, but it's just as important to truly comprehend and synthesize what you're taking in. It's like if I were to write a post on how to talk to plant spirits. You can read what I'm writing and your brain can decipher my words, but unless your spirit is also involved, you may have difficulty communing with the plants because of self-imposed limits on what is possible.

Happy Almost Full Moon! 🌙 🌝

On 11/30/20, there will be a full moon in Gemini at 1:29 AM PST. At exactly 1:44 AM PST, there will be a partial lunar eclipse. What does this mean for those of us who observe and incorporate the lunar cycle into our magick? Usually, the full moon is a time of celebration and signals the completion of a cycle (for example, the completion of what we manifested during the new moon).

the meanings behind those synchronistic #’s you keep seeing!! the universe loves to fuck us up with it’s numerical messages. 💝

1111, 111, 11:11 - a reminder that you create your own reality so be aware of your thoughts, beliefs, actions, and intentions. you’re on the path of manifesting your truest self and beginning a spiritual awakening! make a wish bitch! 

2222, 222, 2:22 - miracles are coming your way, seek balance, prepare for a fresh beginning. something you’ve been wanting is about to manifest, make sure it’s really what you want! you might also be manifesting a soulmate or twin flame at this time. 

3333, 333, 3:33 -  reconnect your mind body and spirit. you are being protected by the universe/ your guides/your angels/whatever you believe in. use your gifts/talents & focus your purpose. the ascended masters are with you. make a fucking decision. 

4444, 444, 4:44 - honor your body. you may have just met someone who’s a part of your soul family. you are being fully supported in your journey, you’re going through a spiritual ascension, listen to your intuition, trust in the process, your at harmony w/ the universe!

5555, 555, 5:55 - remember that your life has worth and significance. prepare for major change! trust your choices and make them for the right reason. be open & stay positive. 

6666, 666 - be conscious of the ripple affect your words & actions create, realign them with the universe. dream big babe & transform your life through positive thinking. this is a wakeup call to check your attitude! 

7777, 777 - you’re becoming your best self! congratulation, you’re also flowing in perfect harmony with the universe. if you’ve been reading a lot about spirituality, now is the time to put all that info to use. live a spiritual life!

8888, 888 - giving giving giving and receiving x10! you have knowledge and talents to share. find your greatest sense of purpose through giving the universe will reward you! your mindset of abundance is manifesting opportunities!

9999, 999 - closure & release. you need to let go of something in order to invite abundance into your life. justice is coming to help your ass. if you’ve had an ex on your mind, leave them behind and let karma do it’s shit! also, embrace who you are and abandon any superficial labels. 

1010, 10:10 - shit is working out in your highest good & you’re moving towards a new life path. a spiritual awakening is bringing you closer to the divine. take action towards the success you desire, your goals are being supported. 

1212, 12:12 - your dreams are being manifested right now! your wish has been received, all you have to do is stay positive. remember that your thoughts have power. you’re in the middle of a spiritual awakening! 

1234, 12:34 - the releasing of physical, spiritual, or emotional baggage! the universe is decluttering your life to give you spiritual clarity. you’re being lead to your soul purpose! you are a part of something greater now. 

So yeah, follow up to this post.

You’ll need: • polymer clay • nails • paints and brushes • a jar • a taglock • salt • black pepper • tabasco • vinegar (the clear kind you use for cleaning) • dirt • gutter water • candles

First I salted all my windowsills and my doorstep with salt to make protect my house. To make sure the bitch wouldn’t be able to counteract, I created a home guardian who acts as a “bouncer” of sort.

Then I made a small poppet out of clay. I tried to make it look as much like the bitch as I could at that scale. Then I drove nails into her, telling her each time why she was being stabbed. “This one is for when you made fun of coworker S”, “this one is for when you bullied coworker B”, “this one is for when you took pictures of me”, etc… I finished by driving a nail in her mouth “that’s to teach you to stop spreading gossips and lies”

I made her look anguished and in pain because that’s why I want for her. Then I baked the poppet, leaving the nails in. I roughly painted it afterward.

Once it was dried, I glued her inside the jar. My taglock this time was a note she wrote me. Her name was even on it, so that was good. I put it inside the jar and lit it up. Watching the flames lick her frame was cathartic.

Once it was done burning, I covered the ashes with salt to ward off her influence and irritate her. Then I ground some black pepper and poured it along some tabasco on her, to burn her. Then I went outside and scraped some dust and hair and dead bugs from the ground and poured it on her, so her reputation gets as dirty as she tried to make mine.

Ew, gross.

I added nails to the mixture so that every time I shake the jar, she’s hit by the weight of what she’s done.

Then I filled it to two third with vinegar. At first I wanted to use the cooking kind, but in the end, the cleaning kind made more sense. I mean, she’s a huge disgusting stain on the surface of earth, so… I topped it off with some gutter water because that’s where she belong, and spat in it three times, thinking about all the crap she had done to me and the others.

Once I was done, I just sealed it with wax and placed it in a dark place where it never sees the light of day.

I poured some salt and pepper on top of it, hence the grains. The color is a lot grosser irl, haha.

At first it was just me telling my bosses about how she’s been treating me (can’t just count on magic to solve my shit!) but little by little, the rest of the team joined in. Especially since she keeps slipping up and treating our coworkers like shit.

Weirdly enough people don’t like being talked to like they’re stupid or bossed around! Who would have guessed???? :)))))))

Her BFF/righthand girl bragged about monitoring our lunch break (despite having denied it before) to a coworker… And right after that she fucked that coworker over by not letting her get her afternoon break. Guess who went to the bosses and told on her?

Also something happened yesterday. It wasn’t my shift so I don’t know what exactly but my manager told me it’s safer if I don’t know and that it would prove to our bosses without a single doubt that they were both the ones causing trouble in the team.

You could say it’s a “two bitches one stone” situation, and I’m just in the midst of it like:

So I went into sick leave for a while. When I came back… Toxic Coworker had been promoted. Not the post she wanted, she’s not our team manager, but still. It was a bummer. I thought my curse had failed and… considering my shaky belief in my own magic, that wasn’t a good feeling.

That would be a pretty disheartening story if it ended there but it doesn’t so don’t worry :D

The days went by. But then, I started noticing little things. For example:

Because of her promotion, she has to run errands around and therefore is pretty much never around my workspace and I don’t have to endure her presence anymore.

She’s in charge of customer service so clients call her all day long to scream at her. How does your own medicine taste, I wonder? <3

No one in the team will hang out with her anymore, or even acknowledge her existence. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but compared to pre-curse time when people kept forgiving her despite being treated like shit, the contrast is striking.

Our managers are all pretty mad at her because she keeps ordering them around so she gets called out every time she crosses the line. It’s pretty hilarious.

Her time schedule is shit. She complained before that our team’s schedule (tuesday to saturday, 9am to 6pm) was preventing her from spending time with her husband. Now she works every week-ends and from 2pm to 9pm. So absolutely no time with him. Also she has to be available at all time so our bosses can call on her if they need her there. So that means no way to plan anything at all. Welcome to Service Industry Hell, love.

I can’t begin to tell you how hard it is not to cackle when I hear her complain. It’s not what I expected but it’s deliciously ironic that the promotion she worked so hard for was her downfall. In retrospect, it makes a lot of sense that my magic would work that way, it suits my sense of humor to a T.

So yeah, that’s how you curse a bitch, kids.

Hot Food Powder

It is said that Hot Foot Powder, a staple in the religion of Hoodoo, originates from the need of the enslaved running away to cover their scent so that the hunting dogs couldn't trace them.

The Himba (singular: OmuHimba, plural: OvaHimba) are indigenous peoples with an estimated population of about 50,000 people living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene Region (formerly Kaokoland) and on the other side of the Kunene River in Angola. The OvaHimba are a semi-nomadic, pastoralist people, culturally distinguishable from the Herero people in northern Namibia and southern Angola, and speak OtjiHimba, a variety of Herero, which belongs to the Bantu family within Niger–Congo. The OvaHimba are considered the last (semi-) nomadic people of Namibia.

The Himba often cover themselves with otjize paste, a cosmetic mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment, to cleanse the skin over long periods due to water scarcity and protect themselves from the extremely hot and dry climate of the Kaokoland as well as against mosquito insect bites. The cosmetic mixture, often perfumed with the aromatic resin of the omuzumba shrub, gives their skin and hair plaits a distinctive orange or red-tinge characteristic, as well as texture and style. Otjize is considered foremost a highly desirable aesthetic beauty cosmetic, symbolizing earth’s rich red color and blood the essence of life, and is consistent with the OvaHimba ideal of beauty. The OvaHimba are also accustomed to use wood ash for hair cleansing due to water scarcity.

Hairstyle and jewelry play a significant role among the OvaHimba, it indicates age and social status within their community. An infant or child will generally have his head kept shaven of hair or a small crop of hair on his head crown. This soon is sculptured to one braided hair plait extended to the rear of the head for young boys and young girls have two braided hair plaits extended forward towards the face often parallel to their eyes. This style is called ozondato, the form of wear being determined by the oruzo membership (patrilineal descent group). The style remains during preadolescence until reaching puberty. Some young girls, with exception, may also have one braided hair plait extended forwards, which means they are one of a pair of twins.

OvaHimba girl

OvaHimba girl dancing

OvaHimba boy

OvaHimba girl, one of a set of twins!

OvaHimba children, both boys and girls, removing ticks from goats.

From pubescence, boys continue to have one braided hair plait.

A young man wearing a braid known as ondatu. Namibia. Photo by Nigel Pavitt

Once they reach puberty, OvaHimba girls will have many otjize textured hair plaits, some arranged to veil the girl’s face. 

This girl is going through puberty, a fact made plain by her hairstyle, which has been designed to cover her face and help her avoid male attention. The puffs at the bottom are either goat hair or synthetic.

(In daily practice, the hair plaits are often tied together and held parted back from the face.) 

This girl’s braids are arranged to reveal her face, indicating that she’s ready to be married.

Women who have been married for about a year, or have had a child, wear an ornate headpiece called the Erembe, sculptured from sheepskin, with many streams of braided hair, coloured and put in shape with otjize paste. 

Married women wearing erembe

Unmarried young men continue to wear one braided hair plait extended to the rear of the head. When Himba men marry, they start wearing turbans, which they never take off unless someone in the village dies. After a death, their heads are shaved.  Because the turbans are never removed, things can get a little itchy underneath, so men carry pointed arrow-like instruments to scratch it with.

Married OvaHimba men. #s 1 and 3 wear a scratching implement in their turbans.

Widowed men will remove their cap or head-wrap and expose un-braided hair. 

Himba widower. The habit of using a head-scratching implement is hard to break.

The Third Eye Chakra transcends time. It is located in the brain, at the brow, above the base of the nose.

The gift of this chakra is seeing - both inner and outer worlds.

The energy of this chakra allows us to experience clear thought as well as gifts of spiritual contemplation and self reflection.

Through the gift of seeing we can internalize the outer world and with symbolic language we can externalize the inner world.

The energy of Ajna allows us to access our inner guidance that comes from the depths of our being. It allows us to cut through illusion and to access deeper truths - to see beyond the mind, beyond the words.

The “way of the third eye” is seeing everything as it is from a point of “witness” or “observer”, or from simply being mindful - moment by moment.

It means examining self-limiting ideas and developing wisdom that comes from a perspective that transcends the duality of good or bad, black or white. It means seeing and helping others to see the deeper meanings of the situations in their lives.

Sixth chakra is holistic in nature. When this chakra is fully activated, both hemispheres of the brain function in synchrony. The right hemisphere’s creativity and synthetic thinking is integrated and balanced with left hemisphere’s logical and analytical thinking.

The Third Eye is not only the seat of wisdom, but also a seat of conscience. This is where you not only see what is going on, but you also know what it means. This is where your sense of justice and your ethics originate.

When your third eye is open, you not only see but you also understand.

Third Eye  Chakra at a glance:

             Sanskrit name: Ajna - To perceive, to command              Element: All elements combined, light              Color: Indigo              Shape: Five pointed star              Petals of the lotus: Two              Seed sound: Aum (Om)              Vowel sound: Mmmm              Rights: To see              Endocrine gland: Pituitary gland              Physical association: Eyes, base of skull, brow              Psychological function: Intuition, imagination              Identity: Archetypal identity              Developmental stage: Adolescence              Challenge: Illusion              Plane: Plane of austerity, home of the blessed              Planets: Saturn, moon              Deity: Hakini Shakti, Shiva              Mythological Animal: Hawk              Sense organ: Mind              Predominant sense: Neutral              Incense: Mugwort              Herb: Almond blossom              Sephira: Binah, Chokmah

Third Eye Chakra Affirmations

I am in touch with my inner guidance.              

I listen to my deepest wisdom.                

I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences.                

I am wise, intuitive, and connected with my inner guide.                

I nurture my spirit.                

I listen to the wisdom of elders.                

I trust my intuition.                

I forgive the past and learn what was there for me to learn.                

I forgive myself.                

I love and accept myself.                

I know that all is well in my world.                

I am connected with the wisdom of the universe.                

I am open to inspiration and bliss.                

My life moves effortlessly.                

I am at peace.                

I am the source of my truth and my love.

 Third Eye Chakra Stones and Their Meanings

There are several healing stones with different properties that you can work with. Here is a brief listing of some crystals commonly used to heal and open the Third Eye Chakra. (Remember all healing stones have their own vibrational energy frequency, so find the stone that best suits the frequency of the Third Eye.) Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:

Amethyst — Purple (varying shades from light to dark) — Precious — Used to open, stimulate, and balance. Amethyst is a healing stone that offers wisdom, healing, and protection from harm.

Moldavite — Dark green — Semi-precious — Used to cleanse, stimulate, and balance. Not only can Moldavite clear negativity it can restore balance to the entire chakra system. It is good for promoting a new perspective and enhancing dreams and dream recall.

Purple Fluorite — Purple — Semi-precious — Used to stimulate and balance. This stone dispels negativity while promoting intuition and mental clarity and focus.

Black Obsidian — Black — Semi-precious — Used to stimulate and balance. Obsidian is good for expelling negativity and chakra blockages while helping enhance emotional control.

Ajna

Popularly known as the third eye, Ajna is located in the center of the head or brow, and is usually represented in colour indigo. It’s the seat of wisdom and insight. It helps to keep things in perspective.

Feed it with: Dark bluish fruits like blue berries, black berries, raspberries help to keep the chakra centred. Wine and grape juice, along with spices like poppy seeds are considered perfect for the chakra.

Signs Of An Overactive Third Eye Chakra

A common sign of hyperactivity in the third eye chakra is overindulging in a fantasy world while losing touch with reality. Another symptomatic manifestation is being overly concerned or fearful about the phantasmagorical visions passing before your mind’s eye. These are common symptoms when the third eye is opening without having enough overall balance and support from the lower chakras.

When the Third Eye is balanced you see everything clearly. You function and make decisions with a sense of neutrality; meaning you are concerned, but not attached, to any single outcome. Highly focused, you can make the distinction between reality and dreams (or imagination).

When the third eye is in overdrive, so to speak, the constant flow of thoughts can be mentally exhausting.You may feel intimidated by having to make decisions that would normally be quite simple. That indecisiveness is oftentimes influenced by clouded judgement, lack of focus, and an inability to distinguish what is real — all signs your sixth chakra needs to be balanced.

Physical manifestations of an overactive third eye chakra include:

headaches

vision problems

seizures

insomnia

nausea

sinus issues

Additional non-physical signs of an overactive third eye chakra include:

hallucinations

being judgmental

anxiety

mental fog

feeling overwhelmed

paranoia and/or delusions

Awakening the third eye

Just Breathe

Mindful breathing can calm the mind and, in turn, cleanse and open the Third Eye. Being conscious of your breathing not only allows for cleansing, but also balances the chakra system.

Add Third Eye Color

Associated with the color indigo, which is a combination of deepest blue and violet, the Third Eye chakra governs… Introduce blue and purple hues to your home and office decor. Surrounding yourself with subtle indigo tones can help heal the sixth chakra and boost energy flow. Add precious or semi-precious blue- and/or purple-stone jewelry to your wardrobe.

Practice third eye meditation

Of all the exercises you can do for the sixth chakra, those that require you to actually engage the Third Eye are the best.

Visualizing and meditating on the color blue or purple can help activate the sixth chakra. For instance, sit comfortably and with eyes closed, visualize a blue (or purple) ball of energy in the area of your Third Eye. Simply concentrating on and holding that image is enough to activate the sixth chakra. Concentrating on this image can not only open up the energy center, but it helps dispel imbalance and heal the chakra.

Dream it

The Third Eye is crucial in dreaming and dream recall. Engage and activate your Third Eye chakra by keeping a dream journal.

Work your theta brainwaves

It could be useful to learn how to activate and maintain theta and alpha brainwaves. These foster frontal lobe activity and prepare your third eye and brain to be more receptive.

Add some scent

Introduce essential oils to your home, bath, and body. Subtle fragrances can work wonders for opening, cleansing, and balancing the body’s chakras. To help heal and activate your sixth chakra, consider trying one or a combination of these essential oils:

Sandalwood

Myrrh

Roman or German Chamomile

Grapefruit

Nutmeg

Eat (and Drink) Fruits and Veggies

Consuming beverages and foods with natural blue and purple hues can help bolster positive energy flow through the Third Eye chakra. Drink dark fruit juices, such as grape and blackberry. Consider adding the following fruits and vegetables to your grocery list:

black currants

blueberries

blackberries

eggplant

prunes

rainbow chard

beets

Yoga for the third eye chakra

To open and strengthen the Ajna chakra, give these yoga poses a try:

Hero (Virasana)

Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)

Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)

The crown chakra is the seventh chakra and it is at the top of the “chakra ladder” which starts from the root chakra that grounds us on the Earth and progresses upward to the Sahasrara which connects us with the universe and the Divine source of creation.

Sahasrara is located at the crown of the head. The gift of this chakra is experiencing unity and the selfless realization that everything is connected at a fundamental level.

The energy of this chakra allows us to experience mystical oneness with everyone and everything in nature.

There is no intellectual knowing at the level of seventh chakra, but there is   serenity, joy, and deep peace about life.

You have a sense of knowing that there is a deeper meaning of life and that there is an  order that underlies all of existence.

The “way of the crown chakra” is the way of going beyond the limits of your own ego. It is the way of transcending the ego and knowing that all of creation is interconnected at a fundamental level.

A level that some call the “Akasha” or “Zero Point Field”, or just “the Field”. This is the fundamental level of connection.

According to Tantric philosophy, the seventh chakra is both a receiver and giver of energy and consciousness. It receives energy to sustain life and it gives back the personal energy to unite with the collective pool of consciousness.

It is the meeting point between finite (the body and the ego) and infinite (the universe and soul).

It is the place where time and timelessness intersect and where death and eternal life meet.

The thousand petal chakra embraces an attitude of gratitude for one’s life.

When we realize that everything is interconnected and that we are  part of the larger scheme of life, we begin to live with gratitude, faith and trust, rather than filled with fear and anxiety.

We are guided by the higher power and we feel divinity from within and from without.

The challenge of this chakra is to liberate the spirit - open to the divine - and at the same time stay firmly rooted deep in the ground.

Crown  Chakra at a glance:

             Sanskrit name: Sahasrara - thousand petal              Element: No element, or thought              Color: Violet or white              Shape: Round scullcap              Petals of the lotus: One thousand              Seed sound: Ah              Vowel sound: Ngngng              Rights: To know and to learn              Endocrine gland: Pineal gland              Physical association: Central nervous system, cerebral cortex              Psychological function: Awareness, understanding              Identity: Universal identity              Developmental stage: Throughout life              Challenge: Attachment              Plane: Truth, reality              Planets: Uramis              Deity: The guru within              Mythological Animal: Eagle              Incense: Myrrh              Herb: Gotu Kola              Sephira: Kether

Crown Chakra Affirmations

I am part of the Divine

I honor the Divine within me

I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences

I cherish my spirit

I seek experiences that nourish my spirit

I listen to the wisdom of universe

I trust my intuition

I am open to letting go of my attachments

I live in the present moment

I am grateful for all the goodness in my life

I love and accept myself

I know that all is well in my world

I am connected with the wisdom of the universe

I am open to divine wisdom

My life moves with grace

I am at peace

Stones for the Crown Chakra

Here are a few healing stones frequently used to open, balance and heal the Crown chakra. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:

Selenite: Relatively Clear — Crystalline Mineral — Opens and activates the third eye, crown chakra and Soul Star, Cleanses the auric field, Clears congested energies, Lifts awareness to higher planes, Compels one to move forward in life, Helps remove stagnation.

Clear Quartz: Clear — Crystalline Mineral — Amplifies energy, Has memory and is programmable, Brings heightened spiritual awareness, Opens chakras, Expands consciousness, Used to communicate with guides, Encourages clarity, Amplifies psychic abilities, Stimulates the nervous system, Growth of hair and fingernails.

Amethyst: Purple, violet — Semi-precious –Facilitates meditation, Helps communication with ones guides and angles, Helps to understand the root cause of ones imbalance or disease, Helps reveal self destructive patterns of the ego, Helps those who feel they are not native to planet earth, Used to heal addictive behavior patterns, Helps with clarity of mind.

Diamond: Clear — Precious — Access to divine energies, Facilitates connection with higher domains, Promotes truth and vision, Used to clear energy fields, Can help remove density in the emotional body, Used as support stone for other minerals.

Sahasrara Called the crown chakra, it is located on the topmost portion of the head. The colour used to identify it is either white or purple. It is the highest form of chakra, which opens up the spiritual communication completely with the universe. It’s often drawn as a lotus blooming open. Feed it with: Incense and smudging herbs like sage, copal, myrrh, frankincense, and juniper. Fasting and detoxifying are said to be beneficial for the development of the chakra as it awakens to the highest form spiritual communication.

Symptoms of a Crown Chakra Blockage

An imbalance in the crown chakra leads to spiritual distress. Symptoms of a blockage in the seventh chakra include:

Isolation and loneliness; inability to connect with others

Lack of direction

Inability to set or maintain goals

Feeling disconnected spiritually

Physical symptoms of a blocked crown chakra include:

Neurological disorders

Nerve pain

Thyroid and pineal gland disorders

Alzheimer’s

Recurring headaches, migraines

Schizophrenia and delusional disorders

Insomnia

Depression

Balancing Crown Chakra Overactivity

Restoring balance to the seventh chakra is key to maintaining a healthy balance within your chakra system overall.

Changing up your diet to include healthy, whole foods and adding regular exercise to your routine is sometimes enough to help restore balance. However, if the overactivity is prolonged or severe, energy healing may be necessary to get your chakra energy flow back on track. Incorporating the use of aromatherapy, chakra healing stones, Reiki, or even Tai Chi can help alleviate issues of chakra overactivity.

It is important to remember energy healing takes time to work, so signs and symptoms of imbalance will not subside overnight.

Before Attempting To Open Your Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is a very important chakra that helps the other six chakras stay open, however, it is just as important to note that you must balance your root chakra before attempting to balance your crown chakra as you need a good foundation to remain grounded. Be sure to work through all your chakras as well beginning with the root chakra and working to the crown chakra to help stimulate energy flow and harmony.

Exercises to Open Your Crown Chakra

Connect to your inner self through yoga, meditation and contemplation. Repeat a mantra or affirmation that resonates with the crown chakra. The best mantra for the crown chakra is OM. Turn off the TV, radio and computer so that you may be open to hearing the universe around you. Take nature walks or mountain hikes to reconnect. Use recommended essential oils to promote the healing and openness of your chakras Keep a dream journal to write down your dreams and imaginations. Wear the colors associated with the chakra. White and violet are connected with the crown chakra. Carry a gemstone that resonates with you. Violet or clear gemstones like quartz crystal, diamond, amethyst are recommended for the crown chakra.

Opening Your Crown Chakra With Affirmation

You can use affirmations to inspire a shift in your attitude and energy that will contribute to the crown chakra opening. For example:

Om / Aum

I am divine.

I accept all that comes into my day with trust and selflessness.

I am selfless.

I honor all others.

Life will bring me many wonders today.

Today will bring me a new enthusiasm.

My crown chakra projects inspiration.

Beneficial Essential Oils for Opening the Crown Chakra

Lavender- helps you incorporate spirituality in your daily life. Sandalwood- encourages deeper mediation and higher consciousness. Rose- establishes angelic connection Frankincense- helps you connect with the eternal and Divine. Cedarwood- helps strengthen the Divine and universal connection Myrrh- creates a bridge between the universe and earth plane. Rosewood- promotes opening of the crown.

The Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra and it is the first of the higher or spiritual chakras on the “chakra ladder”.  This chakra is located in the region of neck and shoulders and its color is blue.

The gift of this chakra is accepting your originality, expressing your authentic voice and speaking your truth.

The energy of this chakra allows you to seek knowledge that is true, beyond limitations of time and space, beyond cultural and family conditioning.

The main challenge for the fifth chakra is doubt and negative thinking. When you gain and verify your knowledge through meditation and direct experience, then doubt and negativity are removed.

The “way of the Throat Chakra” is the way of inspired creativity, seeking and sharing of the truth.

It is the way of standing up for what you believe, saying no when you need to, and being open and honest in what you say.

The fifth chakra is linked directly to your personal integrity and a sense of honor.

As a communication center, it not only allows you to express who you are and what you stand for, but also allows you to listen deeply to another.

A person with an open Visuddha chakra is a good listener, they enable another person to have the experience of being heard - one of the most profound human needs.

Throat  Chakra at a glance:

             Sanskrit name: Visuddha              Element: Akasha              Color: Blue              Shape: Crescent              Petals of the lotus: Sixteen              Seed sound: Ham              Vowel sound: Eee              Rights: To speak              Endocrine gland: Thyroid and Parathyroid gland              Physical association: Throat, ears, mouth, shoulders, and neck              Psychological function: Communication              Identity: Creative identity              Developmental stage: 7 -12 years              Challenge: Lies              Plane: Human plane, where the dark night of soul ends              Planets: Mercury              Deity: Sadasiva, Sakini              Mythological Animal: Elephant, bull, lion              Incense: Frankincense              Herb: Chamomile              Sephira: Geburah, Chesed

Throat Chakra Affirmations   

I am open, clear, and honest in my communication.

I have a right to speak my truth.     

I communicate my feelings with ease.        

I express myself creatively through speech, writing, or art.    

I have a strong will that lets me resolve my challenges.    

I nourish my spirit through creativity.      

I live an authentic life.  

I have integrity.     

I love to share my experiences and wisdom.   

I know when it is time to listen. 

I express my gratitude towards life.      

I listen to my body and my feelings to know what my truth is.      

I take good care of my physical body.    

I am at peace.

Here is a brief list of common healing crystals and chakra stones for throat chakra healing. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and meaning/purpose of each:

Amazonite — Green and turquoise-green — Semi-precious — Dispels and guards against negativity while restoring emotional balance.

Lapis lazuli — Blue — Semi-precious — Used to open, stimulate, and balance. This “stone of truth” restores your ability to communicate effectively.

Turquoise — Blue, green-blue — Semi-precious — Used to stimulate and balance. Dispels negativity and restores confidence to speak and express one’s thoughts effectively.

Aquamarine — Light green-blue to blue — Semi-precious — Used to cleanse and stimulate. Offers courage and promotes tolerance and compassion while dispelling fear.

Vishuddha The chakra is located at the throat, and is symbolized in colour sky blue. It represents our will power and responsibility. Not being able to express oneself can manifest into cold and sore throat. Learn to always speak the truth. Feed it with: To keep the throat in mint condition, quench it with liquids like water, fruit juices, and herbal teas.

Signs of Blockage of the 5th Chakra

When the fifth chakra is blocked there are several signs, both physical and non-physical, that can emerge. Physically speaking, an unbalanced fifth chakra can cause you to experience consistent fatique, headaches, and speech impairment. In some cases, it is not uncommon for even more serious physical effects to include tinnitius, autoimmune dysfunction, and hypothyroidism.

The effects of imbalanced chakras may also manifest in less physical ways. In the case of the throat chakra, a blockage can initiate behaviors indicative of insecurity and a lack of control, such as:

manipulativeness

lying

arrogance

anxiety and/or fear

diminished self-esteem

compulsive or excessive eating

How to Open your Throat Chakra

Associated the the color blue, the throat chakra enables you to discover yourself and speak with wisdom and honesty regardless of the situation or company you are in. When the fifth chakra is in need of healing, there are several simple steps and exercises you can do to strengthen and restore chakra balance.

Using Chakra Colors: Be Blue

Using chakra colors to support or stimulate the fifth chakra opens up a whole array of possibilities. For example, incorporating the color blue into your decor at home and work is a nice, subtle way to bring focus to the throat chakra. The calming effect of this color of wisdom and honesty can help open up and heal a blocked fifth chakra. Wearing precious or semi-precious blue stones is a great boost for chakra healing and balance. Meditating on the color blue also helps alleviate throat chakra imbalance.

Cleanse with Water

Make a conscious effort to drink more water throughout the day. Not only does water help keep you hydrated, it also helps to cleanse the throat chakra allowing for healthy energy flow.

Eat More Fruit

Add apples, peaches, lemons and limes to your diet to cleanse and activate the throat chakra.

Clear the Air

At-home aromatherapy can help dispel negativity and restore balance to the chakras. Consider introducing one or a combination of these scents to heal and activate your fifth energy center:

jasmine

rosemary

sandalwood

calendula

ylang ylang

Talk It Out

Talk openly with close friends and family. Make it a point to be open and honest with all you say. Simply speaking in a heartfelt way can work wonders to strengthen and balance the throat chakra.

Write It Down

Learning how to express yourself without censoring or editing can be valuable. Practice mindful self-expression by journaling. Get it all out on paper and let it sit, then revisit what you have written at a later time.

Sing

As the chakra of self-expression, singing can help dispel blockages, activate, and balance the fifth chakra. If you are too shy, humming is also an option. Just be sure to get those vocal cords vibrating with sound.

Let It Be

Letting go is difficult. Holding on to things over which you have no control can lead to resentment, guilt, and anger — all of which contribute to an imbalance of the throat chakra.

The heart chakra - the wellspring of love, warmth, compassion, and joy is located in the center of the chest at the heart level.

Anahata moves love through your life.

It is the center of your deep bonds with other beings, your sense of caring and compassion, your feelings of self-love, altruism, generosity, kindness, and respect.

Anahata is an integrating and unifying chakra - bringing to wholeness - as such, it is your healing center. Indeed, most spiritual traditions recognize love as the ultimate healing force.

The energy of anahata allows us to recognize that we are part of something larger, that we are interconnected within an intricate web of relationships extending through life and the universe.

Anahata allows us to recognize and get in touch with the sacred and fundamental truth that runs through all of life and connects everything together.

The “way of the heart” or the “path of the heart” is living your life from this energy center of love.

It means living your life with loving kindness and compassion towards others. It means that your heart is open to others and you inspire kindness and compassion in others. You create safe and supportive environment.

Others can feel your love and warmth. They feel loved and accepted unconditionally. People feel at peace around you, as there is no judgment coming from you.

When anahata is open and energy is flowing freely, you are not only loving to others, you are also loving to your self. You know when you need to say no and when you need care and self-nurturing.

All of the seven chakras are important and while I cannot say that the heart chakra is the most important, I do want to say that it is very important.

Most of the world’s spiritual traditions recognize love as the unifying force, the energy that is the most fundamental part of the universe, and of ourselves.

To open to  love is to reach to the deepest places and connect with our true essence, our spirit, and our soul.

Heart Chakra at a glance:

             Sanskrit name: Anahata - unstruck              Element: Air              Color: Green              Shape: Crescent moon              Petals of the lotus: Twelve              Seed sound: Lam              Vowel sound: Ay              Rights: To love              Endocrine gland: Thymus              Physical association: Heart, lungs, circulatory system, arms, hands              Psychological function: Love              Identity: Social identity              Developmental stage: 3.5 to 7 years              Challenge: Grief              Plane: The plane of balance              Planets: Venus (lunar, feminine), Sun              Deity: Vishnu, Lakshmi, Krishna              Mythological Animal: Antelope, dove, birds              Sense organ: Skin              Predominant sense: Touch              Incense: Jasmin, lavender, rose              Herb: Yarrow, meadowsweet, oris root              Sephira: Tiphareth              Tarot suite: Swords

Heart Chakra Affirmations

I am open to love.

All love resides within my heart.                

I deeply and completely love and accept myself.                

I nurture my inner child.  I am wanted and loved.                

I live in balance, in a state of gracefulness and gratitude.                

I love the beauty of nature and the animal world.   I forgive myself.                

I am open to love and kindness.                

I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me to transform and open up to love.

I am connected with other human beings.                

I feel a sense of unity with nature and animals.                

I accept things as they are.                

I am peaceful.

Here is a brief list of recommended common healing gems and stones for heart chakra healing. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:

Rose quartz — Pink — Semi-precious — Used to open and heal. The seemingly universal rose quartz meaning calls it the stone of the heart. It’s good for aiding sleep and alleviating the physical ills associated with heart chakra imbalance. It’s also used to calm emotions, dispel negativity, and promote peace.

Jade — Green to white — Semi-precious — Used to balance. Jade promotes emotional and physical healing of the heart’s ills.

Green calcite — Semi-precious — Used to balance and stimulate. Recommended to absorb negativity and boost your physical immunity, calcite is used to promote healing and transformation.

Green tourmaline — Semi-precious — Used to open and stimulate. Considered a stone of rejuvenation, tourmaline promotes emotional stability and healing.

Green aventurine — Semi-precious — Used to activate. A stone of vitality aventurine increases focus and soothes emotions.

Feed your chakra

Anahata    Rightfully called the heart chakra, it’s represented in the colour pink and green. Emotional abuse and heartbreak can be wounding to the seat of love. Ensure that this chakra is always in the right emotional frame      Feed it with:  Aid the healing process by feeding the chakra leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, dandelion greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery. Green teas also keep the heart chakra in healthy condition, and spice it up with basil, thyme, cilantro.

Signs your fourth chakra may be out of balance

The heart chakra can become imbalanced as a result of life experiences that have a strong emotional charge, physical illments, or significant changes in your environment. It may manifests as a blockage in the energy flow or, on the contrary, a tendency to become overactive or have an excess of energy.

You can see the following signs of imbalance in the heart chakra :

Being overly defensive

Feeling closed down

Jealousy; fear of intimacy

Codependency, relying on other’s approval and attention, trying to please at all cost

Always putting oneself in the role of the savior or the rescuer; or on the contrary, falling into victimization

Excessive isolation, being recluse, antisocial

Holding grudges, not being to forgive

At the physical level, it can manifest as:

Respiratory ailments, such as lung infection, bronchitis

Circulatory and heart-related issues

Simple ideas to balance the heart chakra

To get started, try out these few simple practices:

Work with the breath to balance your energy; observe it, play with it with breathing exercises

Cultivate your appreciation for beauty, whether it’s in nature, people or in the arts

Practice self-care and love your body up,

Cultivate self-compassion and acceptance, especially with regards to your emotions and body

Engage in activities that feed your heart

Focus on receiving if you are naturally inclined to be a giver; and on giving if you’re more inclined to receive all the time

Reflect on old wounds inherited from family relationships and come to terms with them compassionately; practice forgiveness deep within your heart

Express your gratitude, even if it’s in silence; you can be grateful for the presence of other people in your life or simply for good things that make your life easier and happier.

The Solar Plexus Chakra, located between the navel and solar plexus, is the core of our personality, our identity, of our ego.

The third chakra is the center of willpower. While the Sacral chakra seeks pleasure and enjoyment, the third chakra is all about the perception of who you are.

The gift of this chakra is sensing your personal power, being confident, responsible, and reliable.

The third chakra is the center of your self-esteem, your willpower, self-discipline, as well as warmth in your personality.

The energy of this chakra allows you to transform inertia into action and movement. It allows you to meet challenges and mover forward in your life.

The main challenge for the third chakra is to use your personal power in a balanced manner.

What does that mean?  It means consciously harnessing the energy of the solar plexus chakra. It means being proactive rather then reactive or inactive.

Beings with excessive third chakra energy react to life circumstances, they have emotional outbursts and are often stressed out.

Beings with blocked or deficient third chakra are passive and inactive - allowing life to pass by while they do nothing.

Strong third chakra reflects the ability to move forward in life with confidence and power. It reflects the ability to make conscious choices to choose and to act.

The message of the third chakra is: You have the power to choose.

Solar Plexus  Chakra at a glance:

             Sanskrit name: Manipura (jeweled city)              Element: Fire              Color: Yellow              Shape: Triangle (downward-pointing)              Petals of the lotus: Ten              Seed sound: Ram              Vowel sound: Ah              Rights: To act              Endocrine gland: Adrenals, pancreas              Physical association: Digestive system, liver, gall bladder              Psychological function: Will              Identity: Ego identity              Developmental stage: 18 - 42 months              Challenge: Shame              Plane: Celestial plane              Planets: Sun and Mars              Deity: Rudra, Lakini              Mythological Animal: Ram              Incense: Saffron, musk, sandalwood              Herb: Cinnamon, ginger              Sephira: Hod, Netzach              Tarot Suit: Wands

Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations

I love and accept myself.                

I stand up for myself.                

I am strong and courageous.                

I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect.                

I choose the best for myself.                

I express myself in a powerful way.

I am proud of my achievements.                

I honor my self.                

I choose healthy relationships.

I am authentic.                

I direct my own life.                

I appreciate my strengths.                

I feel my own power.                

I am free to choose in any situation.                

I seek opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.                

I am at peace with myself.

Chakra Stones for the Solar Plexus

Here is a list of chakra stones commonly used to cleanse, activate, and balance the solar plexus chakra. Included is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:

Amber — Yellowish orange — Organic gemstone — Used to cleanse and balance. Increases mental clarity and promotes confidence.

Citrine — Pale yellow — Semi-precious — This “success stone” is used to cleanse and balance. Increases personal empowerment and confidence.

Lemon quartz — Yellow — A stone of optimism used to cleanse, activate and balance the third energy center.

Yellow Jasper — Yellow — Semi-precious — Known as a stone of protection, yellow jasper activates and balances the solar plexus chakra.

Yellow Tourmaline — Yellow — Semi-precious — A stone good for detoxifying the body, yellow tourmaline is used to cleanse, activate and balance.

Tiger’s Eye — Golden brown — Semi-precious — A protective stone, tiger’s eye is good for grounding, cleansing and balancing.

Feed your chakra

Manipura  

 Also called the solar plexus chakra, the Manipura is represented in colour yellow, and is said to govern ego and self-esteem. The chakra seeks to achieve balance in self-esteem issues and intuitive skills.  

 Feed it with:

 grains like cereal, rices, flax seed, sunflower seeds and daily milk products like milk, cheeses, yogurt. Ginger, mints, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel also spice up the chakra.

Symptoms of a Blocked Solar Plexus Chakra

A healthy solar plexus chakra allows you to know yourself and live with confidence and strength. Someone with a balanced solar plexus chakra will be able to set boundaries and be assertive without being aggressive. It allows you to know yourself, judging yourself and others fairly but not critically.

 Since it plays such a fundamental role in self-confidence, an imbalance in the third chakra can cause many problems. Some common symptoms of blockage include:

Low self-esteem

Inability to set or maintain boundaries

Codependency

Lack of self-control

Depression or anxiety

Addiction

The solar plexus chakra is also important for physical health. It is closely tied to digestive health, but a blockage can cause an issue with other systems as well. Common physical symptoms of a blocked third chakra include:

Ulcers

Poor digestion, gas, nausea

Hypoglycemia

Diabetes

Asthma and other respiratory problems

Arthritis

Organ problems, especially in the liver and kidneys

Nerve pain and fibromyalgia

Difficulty gaining or losing weight

Solutions for a Blocked Solar Plexus Chakra

Clearing the blockage in your third chakra and allowing energy to flow freely through it will help return you to health. It is best to try to do daily healing work because falling back into old patterns can allow the blockage to form again.

Working with a Reiki practitioner or other energy healer can be a good way to start your healing journey. They will be able to help break up the blockage and can help locate other blockages or imbalances in your energy.

At home, meditation is the most effective way to break up a blockage. Everyone possesses healing energy, and you can harness it using visualization. The third chakra is associated with the color yellow and with fire, so imagine a golden healing flame just below your navel. As you breathe deeply, feel it dissolving any hurt or pain you are storing in your third chakra.

Surrounding yourself with things associated with Manipura will help as well. Wearing yellow, eating yellow foods, and wearing gold jewelry or gold and yellow gemstones can help open your third chakra. Spending time in the sun and doing yoga exercises that strengthen your core are also good for healing Manipura.