Chakras
I have already discussed chakras a little in the healing section of this site (from the Book of Shadows). On that page I go into the properties of each chakra with regard to healing. On this page I intend to just give a brief overview of what chakras are and how to use them more effectively.
There are many areas of the body which are points of energy. the seven chakras are the ones most recognised and used. These areas can be used to expel, draw in and store energy. The chakras are linked to different areas of the body and aspects of ourselves. The energy can be used for physical, mental, emotional or spiritual purposes.
The chakras open and close according to situations. As mentioned on the healing page in this section, people who are suffering illness tend to have very open chakras. There are several connotations to this. The person can draw in energy from others and their surroundings more easily while their chakras are open, so aiding the healing process. The open chakras also release negative energies. However leaving the chakras open can leave the person vulnerable to any negative energies around them. This is why it is important for healers to learn to shut down their own chakras to negative infulences. Opening and closing the chakras can become as easy as flicking a switch.
When our chakras are opened we become more open to experience. Insight, intuition, empathy and perception are all heightened. This means they are used in healing, divination, astral travel, clesansing, protection, ritual etc. In my opinion, chakras are essential for all areas of witchcraft.
