Written by Mariana Visser of New Energy Healing

Colour:   Violet

The gemstones:  Amethyst

Element:  Spirit

Body sense:  All the senses

Key issues:  Inner wisdom and death of the body

Associated spinal area:  None

Physiological system:  Central nervous system and brain

Nerve plexus:  Cerebral cortex

Physical action:  Meditation

Mental action:  Universal consciousness

Emotional action:  Beingness

Spiritual action:  Unity through transcendental consciousness

Endocrine gland:  Pineal

Chakra qualities:  Divine love and super-consciousness

Location:   just behind the top of the skull.

It is the center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It allows for the inward flow of wisdom, and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness.
This is also the center of connectedness with the Goddess (God), the place where life animates the physical body.
The silver cord that connects the aura bodies extends from the crown. The soul comes into the body through the crown at birth and leaves from the crown at death. When this chakra is unbalanced there may be a constant sense of frustration, no spark of joy, and destructive feelings.
Illnesses may include migraine headaches and depression. Balanced energy in this chakra may include the ability to open up to the Divine and total access to the unconscious and subconscious.

Discover more about Chakra's, where they are located and how they work