Seven Chakras and Personality Types

Seven Chakras and Personality Types

by | Energetics, Psycho-Spiritual

Most of us have heard of the Chakra Energy System – a fundamental cornerstone in Ayurvedic Medicine and yogic practices.  The seven main Chakras relate to a set of energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual activities. Each is a powerful determinant of human existence.  For the most part, the literature focuses on general principles of healing, balancing and awakening attributed to each Chakra.

According to Shai Tubali, head of the Human Greatness Center, a holistic health center in Berlin, “… At a deeper level, the Chakras define seven centers of perception and experience. Through these centers, we experience our own multi-dimensional reality.”  Blending his knowledge, skills and experiences with many holistic modalities, he has developed a framework of assessing, utilizing and stabilizing one’s Chakra personality type and then how to use this information in one’s life.

“The Chakra personality types derive from the seven different worldviews related to the seven individual Chakras. Your own personality type depends upon which center of perception – which Chakra – is aroused most easily in you and most naturally get in touch with reality before all others do.  This intense identification with your Chakra’s perspective forms your most fundamental personality type – what I call your “major Chakra type”  … the Chakras show us how our so-called individual inclinations can be classified into seven types of perception and experience. … We all possess seven Chakra energies that make up our human wholeness, although some are far more active and some are relatively negligible – not necessarily because we have neglected certain aspects of our being, but rather because we are inherently destined to embody and bring to full flowering one major aspect of life and the Cosmos.” The Seven Chakra Personality Types  p.xiv   Shai Tubali.

In Tubali’s work, he has grouped the seven Chakra personality types into three categories:  Material-Earthly;  Emotional-Communicative;  Mental-Spiritual.  As you can guess, these start with the Base (Root) Chakra and work up to the Crown Chakra.  The Material-Earthly group is most dedicated to working with materials and objects of sensory perception. They are most closely connected to the world of matter.  The Emotional-Communicative group is a world of a more refined type of interaction. They strive to connect and bridge the inner and outer worlds. The Mental-Spiritual group makes its communication with the world the most abstract. This group really doesn’t experience the world directly, but rather as an “idea” and translates this into abstract principles. Their interests and attractions are far less earthly than the other two groups. When we examine the Chakra personality types included in each group, they look like this:

 Material-Earthly Group:

      • Root Chakra; The Builders – lovers of details, structures and foundations
      • Sacral Chakra; The Artists – lovers of life experience and feeling
      • Solar Plexus Chakra; The Achievers – energetic pursuers of ambitions and heights

 Emotional – Communicative  Group:

      • Heart Chakra; The Caretakers – emotionalists who wish to help
      • Throat Chakra; The Speakers – charismatic leaders and guides

Mental-Spiritual Group:

      • Third-Eye Chakra; The Thinkers – keen observers and idea-makers
      • Crown Chakra; The Yogis – silent and reclusive meditators

It is not to say that we operate from only one Chakra personality type at every moment of our life, but we have a leaning towards one type at our deepest level of being for our whole life. There are times that we may need to call upon attributes and strengths of other types to help us through a current situation.  This is called Life – and it is normal to call upon that which we need in order to survive and thrive. Yet at our core, we remain true to the Chakra personality type that is us.

There is so much more to understanding and utilizing the qualities of Chakra personality types, but not enough room here to start. At least we’ve started the exploration.  More to come in the next few months!

The Law of Attraction and Other Things

The Law of Attraction and Other Things

by | Energetics, Psycho-Spiritual

As the Current Year comes to a close, we often begin thinking of personal resolutions for the New Year.  If we consider what the Law of Attraction teaches, we may be more successful in creating and achieving our resolutions. This Universal Law can assist with every aspect of our life and if applied with the mindset and passion required of us, positive results are achievable.  So, what exactly is this Law of Attraction?

It is essential to understand that what we think and how we feel have energetic vibrations and we emit these vibrations constantly.  The Law of Attraction works like a magnet. It registers the energetic vibrations of what we are thinking and feeling, then goes looking in the Universe for other thoughts and feelings that are energetically similar.  Once found, these similar thoughts and feelings are brought back to us. You receive the essence of what you are thinking and feeling – whether it is something you want or don’t want.  It is the energetic vibrational pattern that makes this all happen.

What you give thought to something (wanted or unwanted), you begin to invite it into your life experience. The longer you stay focused upon what you do not want, the greater and more powerful that thought will become.  But by choosing a thought that feels slightly better than the thoughts you’ve been thinking, you can gradually change the direction of your thoughts.  The Law will respond to that better thought and the response will be more positive for you in both your thoughts and feelings. See it as a “course correction” for your personal GPS.  For instance, focusing on a solution brings you positive feelings while focusing on a problem brings you negative feelings. When you are feeling positive feelings, you are attracting that which you want (solutions). When you are feeling negative feelings, you are attracting that which you don’t want (problems).

Giving your attention to something increases your potential for attracting it. The more vivid the details, the more likely you will attract it. See it, hear it, feel it, smell it, taste it, welcome it, dance with it, build it, hold it as if it is already here in your life. Attention and emotion will fuel the energetic vibration you send out.  The Law will seek it in the Universal Field and return it to you once found. Just ensure that it is truly what you want – and that you are open and ready to receive it when it appears.  If you decide that it isn’t really what you wanted, it is okay to change your thoughts and feelings on this.  The Universe will try again for you!

There is another Universal Law in effect when we are manifesting.  It is called The Law of Creation.  It has two important aspects, one being the Desire for Creation and the other being the Allowing of the Creation.  Both influence our emotional state of being.  And as we’ve seen, thoughts and feelings are both needed in order to put the Law of Attraction to work.

How can we use this information when it comes to creating New Year’s Resolutions?

Take time to understand what you truly want for the coming year.  Deep in your heart, what is the wish or wishes you have for yourself?  Be clear and be honest with yourself. Write it/them  down using positive words, present tense, and exact wording (nothing fluffy or vague). Then when you are ready, speak your words out loud – repeatedly.  Quietly at first, then louder and louder.  Feel every cell in your body vibrate with the words and desire of your dreams and requests.  Feel the power of your thoughts and emotions infused in your words that you speak. Send out your positive intentions and requests with passion.

Once you feel you have sent out all that you need to, give thanks to the Universe for listening and accepting your petition.  There is much power in the act of gratefulness.  Also, agree to allowing the Universe to deliver your petition to you as you are willing to accept it.

Please know that this process need not be relegated only to New Years resolutions.  You can engage with the Law of Attraction at any time you wish! And as often as you wish! The Universe is limitless as is its energy. There is more than enough for everyone.

So, what does your heart wish for today?

Working With the Moon’s Phases

Working With the Moon’s Phases

by | Energetics, Psycho-Spiritual

There was a time when people worked closely with nature and natural events. Rituals and routines sprung up around these things as a way to assist folks with their daily tasks, dreams and life purpose. The predictable nature of the moon phases helped folks to focus on tasks that would be enhanced by the moon energy of that day. Today, the moon phases are most closely watched and followed by those engaged in nature-based spirituality and religions.  Ask anyone following Wiccan traditions and they can tell you exactly what is happening in the skies and on Earth at any moment!  Such is their bond and respect for nature and natural law.

The moon travels around the Earth in approximately 28 days – or in our time, 4 weeks. There are three moon phases that are observed most intently:  New Moon ~ Full Moon ~Dark Moon.  Throughout many cultures, the phases of the moon were uniquely tied to the feminine energy or goddesses If we were to assign an aspect of the Goddess-form to these phases, they would be Maiden ~ Mother ~ Grandmother. They appear, disappear and reappear in the cyclical manner as they’ve always done. Always have.  Always will.

Let’s look at what each Moon Phase has to offer.

New Moon – associated with the Maiden (aka the Waxing Moon)

At New Moon, we are encouraged to set our goals and sights on things needing to come into being.  If we need a fresh perspective on something, this is the time to explore and create something new. This is where ideas come to light and manifesting these ideas into form begins. New Moon is a time to begin new projects; to initiate any moves encountered with new jobs, homes, schools, etc.; honour any “first” event such as menstruation, getting pregnant, learning to walk/run/ride a bike. This phase is one of curiosity, independence and confidence.  “Go for it”; “Get out of my way”.  It is also a time of Potential – of what might be. “Dream it ~ Be it ~ Do it.”

The Maiden is her own person, knows who she is and dreams of the potential for what she can become.  The sky is the limit, in her mind.

Full Moon – associated with the Mother

At Full Moon, we have had the advantage of the increasing lunar energy from New Moon until this point to help manifest our ideas and dreams.  This is the time of Fruition. This is the high point in all cycles – living or creating. We have nurtured our plans in order to bring them to life. This Full Moon energy helps us whenever we need energy and guidance to finish creating something. As Mother energy, she loves us and wants us to be the best we can be. We can learn and develop a sense of responsibility, patience and self-discipline by having worked to bring our ideas and dreams into the world. These are great Life Lessons. But there is also a sense of joy and satisfaction in seeing our dreams and ideas come into being. Manifesting a goal, a family or a spiritual journey are some of the ways Full Moon and Mother goddess energies assist us.

Dark Moon – associated with the Grandmother (aka the Waning Moon)

After all the anticipation, action and emotion of manifesting has reached its climax, we turn to a quieter, yet incredibly powerful, moon energy associated with the Crone – the old, wise woman. You will sense it strongly by the time the last quarter of the moon is visible – technically called the Waning Moon. Time to get serious about what we’ve created – or what we have not created!  This is a more inward-facing time as we take a longer, more discerning look at what we dreamed of and how far along we’ve come with making it real. A time for reassessment and brutal honesty. If we are not honest with what we’ve done, we are creating our dream on a rocky foundation.  And because of this, at some point, all will be defaced, defeated or destroyed. If we must let go of something in order to create something better, then this is the time to do it. The Waning and Dark Moon deal with death and the end of cycles. This moon energy of the Crone helps when courage, understanding and action are required for any type of ending. It is there when we need to take a break to regroup, rest and recharge. The Crone is there when strong protection is needed from attacks. The energy of Dark Moon and the Crone assist when the deep Mysteries of Life, Death and Rebirth are needed to help us heal and grow.

The Crone Energy continues after the last quarter of the moon is no longer visible and the Dark Moon is in its complete darkness phase. This is where the real magic and mystery lives!  These are the few days of total darkness before the light of the New Moon appears again. Total darkness of the moon symbolizes the Great Void, the Cauldron of Creation, the cosmic place where great stillness and silence allows for the dream to begin to form. Where ideas come forth to be dreamed into reality. When the upcoming New Moon can ignite the dreamer’s dream.  Birth – Fruition – Death – Rebirth.

I sometimes think of it in gardening terms. Once the plants are done with their growth, flowering and/or fruiting, we take that which is not needed or no longer life-bearing and place it into the compost bin (the cauldron of creation).  From that place of darkness, the magic within the bin turns these used up trimmings and old plant stocks into something new and vibrant – compost – which is then placed in the garden to offer nourishment and protection to the new growth.  Birth – Fruition – Death – Rebirth.

Next time you look up in the sky, notice where the moon is on its journey around the Earth. Know that from the beginning of time, people around the world have gazed up at that same moon and have dreamed their dreams into reality. Magical, mystical and it’s all ours!

“It’s a marvelous night for a moon dance …”  sing it, Van!  (Morrison, that is)

Autumn and its gifts

Autumn and its gifts

by | Energetics, Psycho-Spiritual

As Summer bids goodbye, Autumn makes its grand entrance. Colours turn to brilliant golds, reds, browns and orange. Growth is now turning from outward to inward in an attempt to prepare for the winter months ahead. Winter slumber will be soon enough – but for now, celebrate the harvest, thanksgiving and dancing leaves!

The Harvest is a time to reap what we’ve sown.  This is both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is easy to see what our labours have manifested in and from the gardens.  Folks created beautiful landscapes, food and flower gardens and grew herbs for medicine and cooking purposes during the summer.  Now, these plants are harvested to create delicious jams, jellies, soups, relish, pickles and other edibles to enjoy all winter long.  Herbs have been collected and processed into dried or frozen staples for cooking while others have been blended up to create healing balms, creams and oils.  Let’s not forget the artists and crafters!  All sorts of plants used for flower arrangements, pictures, potpourri, and cards to be kept or given away at the right time.  Creativity knows no bounds when Nature offers up its gifts for us to use.

Yet metaphorically, what have we Harvested?  Those long summer days offered us more time to relax, review and reboot ourselves. It offered a chance to hear our inner voice. In that space of “just being”, what did we learn?  What did we dream? What did we promise ourselves to pursue?  What did we promise ourselves to change?

The Summer offered us time to take a Personal Inventory of our hopes, dreams, demons and new ideas.  With that having been done, Autumn is offering us the opportunity to Harvest this information and put things in motion – to bring what is best for us to fruition.  Most of us grew up starting school in September – and the excitement of a new school year was upon us. The world of new ideas and activities was about to be birthed, as it had each September beforehand.  September sets the stage for us to get down to business again – learning, organizing, and prioritizing.  October says, “So what are you waiting for? Get on with it!”  It’s somehow in our DNA!

Autumn offers us an opportunity to reflect upon being grateful for the Harvest.  Gratitude is an attitude and energy pattern that attracts more goodness.  It’s not just gratitude for the big things in life, although that is important.  Being grateful for everyday things means seeing the beauty and appreciating how little things impact our daily health and happiness. That perfect cup of coffee/tea/hot chocolate; the delicate rosebud about to open; birds splashing in the birdbath; giggles from a child; the hug from a loved one; walking the beach with our dog. Gratitude for the summer’s Personal Inventory and its insights and information which will make our life better now that we know. And now that we know, we will take action. Saying “Thank-you” is an acknowledgement of our appreciation which is a way of demonstrating an attitude of gratitude. Thanks and Thanksgiving – an Autumnal reminder.

 “It is easy to be caught up in feeling a chronic sense of lack, encouraged by a culture that says you never have enough and are never good enough. … But you may have noticed, seeing your glass half-empty all the time makes for a miserable life. Always looking to the future means you aren’t really present in the life you have right now.  By meditating on Gratitude on a daily basis, you will reduce your dissatisfaction and increase your contentment with the life you have.  Happiness, you will discover, is ultimately a state of mind.”      (taken from The Meditation Bible by Madonna Gauding, p.94)

May you find your Autumn Gifts.

Resiliency

Resiliency

by | Energetics, Life Reflections

Someone who feels beaten, broken and at their low point can often wonder if things will ever get better.  “Will I ever feel good again? “, is a thought that plays over and over in their minds.  For some, the journey to regain their hope and happiness seems too difficult. Why bother?  I can’t do it. Just give in and give up. For others, they dig deep into themselves and call upon something that offers courage, strength and hope for a better tomorrow.  They know that if they can feel it, they can be it. 

Outer circumstances may seem overwhelming and impossible, but their inner voice says, “You can do it!  You can find your way back! You have everything you need to overcome this!”  And the more they listen to this inner message, the stronger they get and the more determined they are to take positive action to make positive changes. Slowly, yet steadily, they find their way back. And the experience of going from the darkest of times to the triumph over those dark days offers knowledge, skills and wisdom. If ever they find themselves in that difficult place again, they remember that they came back from it before. They remember what it took to come back. And so, they begin to take action and make the changes needed and eventually return to a state of balance and wellness. This is the Gift of Resiliency – the wisdom to know how to return to your place of health, happiness, hope and strength.

Resiliency is not something you are born with.  It is a quality that must be developed and used over time.  It requires having life experiences that test your faith, courage and self-respect.  How you choose to respond to these experiences is always your choice.  Those who are “resilient” will choose thoughts, actions and feelings that offer a sense of hope instead of hopelessness.  A sense of victory instead of victimized.  A sense of connection instead of isolation. A sense of abundance instead of lack. An attitude of gratitude instead of ungratefulness. A sense of ebb and flow, understanding that life is in constant motion, so moving with it allows for change to occur. We won’t just survive – we will thrive!

We are all “tested”, here on Earth.  No question about it!  These “tests” come to us in order to challenge our beliefs, values, emotions and behaviour.  We are faced with tragedy, loss, humiliation, abandonment, manipulation and many other events which “test” our strength, courage and self-respect.  They “test” our faith, values, self-worth and abilities. Yet by rising to meet and overcome each “test” we show ourselves and the World that we are capable, courageous, tenacious and a person of worth.  In fact, we are Amazing!  We will thrive because we have and use the Gift of Resiliency.