JOËLLE KENNEDY

  TO KNOW In Sanskrit, the crown chakra is called  Sahasrar , which means  thousandfold . The seed of this chakra is located at the top of the head and cerebral cortex. A heathy crown chakra gives us greater access to our innate wisdom and knowledge.  It helps to keep expanding our consciousness and spiritual connection.  The main concerns of this centre are awareness, self knowledge and the basic right to know. The element is THOUGHT .   To be in harmony here we need to identify with the larger universe and our place within it and to develop our connection to divinity. The characteristics of excess in this chakra include spiritual addiction, confusion and dissociation as well as being overly intellectual. Deficiencies include learning difficulties, spiritual skepticism, materialism, apathy and limited beliefs. The demon of the crown chakra is ATTACHMENT . Attachment has a way of narrowing our focus so that it becomes impossible to realize and unite with c...

  TO SEE In Sanskrit, the brow chakra is called  Ajna , which means  to perceive .   The seed of this chakra is located at the brow.  Many people call this the third eye chakra, however the third eye is a subtle organ and not the chakra itself. The main focus of this centre is our intuition and imagination, self reflection and the basic right to see.  A heathy brow chakra provides clear seeing, imagination, accurate interpretation, and psychic perception. The element is LIGHT . To be in harmony here we need to be aware of our projections and learn to utilize our imaginations with discernment. The characteristics of excess in this chakra include headaches, nightmares, hallucinations, delusions, and difficulty concentrating. Deficiencies include poor memory, poor vision, denial, and lack of imagination. The demon of the brow chakra is ILLUSION . Illusion can hold our attention and create fixations that no longer allow us to see with accuracy. Spiritual chall...

  TO SPEAK AND BE HEARD In Sanskrit, the throat chakra is called  Vissudha , which means  purification .   The seed of this chakra is located at the throat. The main focus of this centre is communication, self expression and the basic right to speak and to be heard.  A heathy throat chakra provides resonance, clear communication and creative expression. The element is SOUND .   To be in harmony here we need to speak our truth and express ourselves. The characteristics of excess in this chakra include excessive talking, inability to listen, and stuttering. Deficiencies include fear of speaking, poor rhythm, and aphasia. The demon of the throat chakra is LIES .   Distorting our reality creates internal distortion as well as twists our relationships to the outside world. Spiritual challenges include loss of voice, being at a loss for words, finding something hard to swallow, being scared to speak up, and difficulty or inability to express your truth. AFFI...