Name:
Crown Chakra
Colour: Violet (also white and gold may be used).
Location: Top of the head
The crown chakra is mainly associated with,
communication to our spiritual nature. It is about our integration as a
whole, all aspects of our life and our sense of living in the now.
The crown chakra holds the issues and
revelations surrounding duality, controlling or obsessive patterns.
Aches and Pains
The crown chakra governs the area of the head
above the ears and in particular the top of the head.
An imbalance will first resonate as a tingle, ache
or sensitivity in the regions governed by the crown chakra. Even small tingles and aches can be a sign that
something needs to be addressed.
As soon as the emotional issue has been
resolved, the ache WILL clear up or simply completely vanish. The relative
strength of the ache, tingle or pain can be used as a guide to the size
of the issue.
Can manifest quickly as a 'butterflies' sensation,
a feeling as though something is moving inside you. There may be intense
or dull pressure, headache or migraine starting or extending to the
crown of your head.
A tingle may serve as a warning that you may be repeating an unhealthy
pattern. Severe migraine at the crown may be telling you that you have
issues surrounding living for the moment.
Personal analysis with honest and clear communication with yourself is
very important.
*If you are experiencing severe migraine or head pain that lasts for
more than a few days PLEASE do visit your health care practitioner.
Listen to your body and emotional responses, but if you have any
concerns seek professional assistance at your medical centre.
Physical/ Medical issues
If the emotional issue is left unattended to, it may lead on to
more serious issues such as Depression,
Parkinson's disease, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Senile dementia, Alzheimer's
, many mental disorders, confusion, dizziness, and even just feeling as if
one has a muzzy head.
Muscular diseases and sensitivity to light and sound are also associated
with the crown chakra.
Emotional Issues
An imbalance in the crown chakra may be
brought on by by issues involving a lack of reality (a strong desire for an
outcome which is not yet happening) issues surrounding a personal loss of
purpose or meaning in ones life, feeling like you are having an identity
crisis, feeling superior, having little or no
concern for others, having a real lack of acceptance, being judgemental,
having a lack of purpose.
When in balance we are trusting, feeling
fulfilled, truthful and have a general feeling of Peace &
Oneness.
It only takes one of these emotional conditions to
form an imbalance, the intensity of which will be in direct relation. As
you become more aware of yourself and the link between your emotional and
physical aspects of you, your body responds more quickly to even the
slightest emotional imbalance.
Relative Questions
If you an imbalance in your crown chakra. Look at the following questions honestly to help seek balance.
It
is useful to answer all the questions initially with YES / NO / MAYBE and
then go back and work through all the YES answers and the MAYBE answers.
Those you answer YES to; you can try to find a way
to resolve the issue. When the issue is resolved, your ache or illness
WILL subside.
Are you having trouble
accepting something?
Are you acting/have you been acting selfishly?
Are you/have you been feeling superior?
Are your judgements based on facts?
Are you hoping for a different outcome to something?
Are you feeling alienated?
Are you feeling let down with 'life' / unsatisfied?
Are you having trouble knowing what to do with yourself?
Do you feel a lack of enthusiasm to live your life?
Re-balancing
Individual rebalancing will depend entirely on the
specific issue. But it is especially good to write things down.
Please note that an imbalance is not only caused by a weakened chakra.
The aim is to have all chakras in complete balance with each other. If six
are weak and one is strong it could mean you are OVER accepting, OVER
trusting, OVER creative etc.. thus re-balancing must either involve
increasing the size of all the other chakras or reducing the influence of
the strong chakra.
Affirmations
Affirmations work best when you can truly believe them. This isn't
always a natural process. It can be very difficult to be positive when
you feel down and are in pain.
Do try starting with simple affirmations if you feel uncomfortable with
more complex ones. A good way to use affirmations is first thing in the
morning, when you wake up - is to state your affirmation and
actually imagine it. Then let it go, and carry on with your day.
The other way to use them is to repeat them to yourself, or in your head
when you do find yourself getting overwhelmed.
Sample Crown Chakra Affirmations
Om / Aum
I am divine.
I accept all that comes into my day with trust and selflessness.
I am selfless.
I honour all others.
Life will bring me many wonders today.
Today will bring me a new enthusiasm.
Nutrition
Fasting or Detoxing can help you to cleanse, clear and open up your
crown chakra.
As part of our statutory warnings, please, if you have any major medical
conditions or are taking any medication, please consult your doctor
before undertaking any kind of fasting or detoxing.
Choosing to go a few days or weeks without certain foods may be a good
way to detox, rather than fasting.
Giving up meat or red meat for a week, going without alcohol for a few
weeks, giving up chocolate for a few days (can't say weeks for
chocolate!). Detoxing doesn't have to be a difficult process, if it is,
then stop.
Detox because you feel ready to do so. Not because you think it's an
instant path to a balanced crown chakra! It won't be, as to do something
only to gain means you will be acting in an unspiritual manner.
Crystal Therapy.
Crystals which can be used in association with the Crown Chakra are;
- Amethyst
- Diamond
- Clear quartz
- Pearl
Aromatherapy
Incense such as Sage, Frankincense, Myrrh & Juniper can aid in clearing,
cleansing and opening up your crown chakra.
Additional Reading
The following articles may be useful reading in
accordance with crown chakra issues
