Chakra and the Elements- healing

Connect With The Elements For Heightened Well-Being
By Anita Revel
Each of the seven chakras corresponds to one of the seven elements of earth, water, fire, air, sound, light and thought. Each element describes the essential nature of each chakra - earth grounds us; water shows us how to ebb and flow; fire transforms, and so on.
Incorporating elements into your life increases your connection with nature, both on the physical plane and in the greater world beyond.

You can connect with the elements very simply, by creating a space where you can add items that symbolise the elements each day. It might be a table in your lounge room, or your dressing table in your bedroom - just make sure it is somewhere that you can sit or stand comfortably in front of for a few minutes each day.

When incorporating the elements there is one important thing to remember: a key to success is to carry the elements in balance. Too much water can put out your spark, for example, or not enough can allow your fiery energies to rage unchecked.
The items listed herein are suggestions only. I encourage you to go within and find connections with items that help you connect with the elements in your own way. I also suggest that you align your items according to where you live - for example, if you live on an eastern seaboard (with water in the east), align your water items to your east.

Base Chakra Element: Earth. 'Earth' grounds us and helps us feel more secure on our path. We can feel more 'real' about our journey when connected with this element. Add soil, plants, twigs and stones - any items that represent Mother Gaia and her timeless gifts.

Sacral Chakra Element: Water. Emotions are constantly on the move - ebbing and flowing, bubbling along happily or freezing over. As emotions and the ability to accept change correspond with the sacral chakra, the link to water is inexorable. Increase mindfulness about releasing control and stepping into 'flow' by adding a fish bowl, a vase or floating flowers to your altar.

Solar Plexus Chakra Element: Fire. We depend on fire for warmth, cooking and even protection, yet left unchecked it can rage out of control. Its ability to transform metals to jewellery represents our ability to transform ourselves from conditioned beings to healthy individuals. candles, a cauldron and matches

Heart Chakra Element: Air. When you're feeling as light as a feather, your heart is open to all the joy the Universe has to offer. Symbolise this feel of breathtaking joy with feathers, a fan and balloons.

Throat Chakra Element: Sound. Celebrate the gift of expression by putting into words your deepest desire... whisper, sing or shout what it is that you want to say. Place items such as CDs, musical instruments or a tuning fork onto your altar as triggers for inspiration.

Third Eye Chakra Element: Light. To be 'in the dark' is to feel isolated and confused. Aim to 'see the light' so that you can achieve your highest potential. Naturally, a lamp, torch or candles are ideal items to place on your altar.

Crown Chakra Element: Thought. The crucial element that separates humans from every other creature on the planet is that humans have the ability to think independently, logically and constructively. Place a journal, letters, pen and paper, spider's web or a dream catcher on your altar as items symbolising the gift of positive thinking.