What does each chakra do?

The First Chakra is located at the base of the spine. The color associated with this chakra is red. The issues or energies governed by this chakra are related to survival, food, clothing, shelter, the tribe (culture), safety, the body, and physical/Earthy things.

The Second Chakra is located above the First Chakra just below the belly button in the pelvic area. The color associated with this chakra is orange. The issues or energies governed by this chakra are sexuality, creativity and the beginnings of separating from the tribe.

The Third Chakra is located at the solar plexus. The color associated with this chakra is yellow. The issues or energies governed by this chakra are related to personal power, individuality, asserting oneself, having a sense of self, and believing in one's self. It also regulates the energy flow of the other chakras.

The Fourth Chakra is located in the center of the chest at the level of the heart. The color associated with this chakra is green. The issues or energies governed by this chakra are about relationships. Relationship with yourself and others. It is the seat of compassion, empathy, understanding, and togetherness. It is the place from which we heal.

The Fifth Chakra is located at the neck. The color associated with this chakra is royal blue. The issues or energies governed by this chakra are God's will, your personal will, communication, spiritual communion, and access to other dimensions. It governs your ability to speak your truth and say what needs to be said.

The Sixth Chakra is located between the eyebrows in the area referred to as the "third eye". The color associated with this chakra is indigo (a deep purple like blue). The issues or energies governed by this chakra are vision, precognition, inner sight, clairvoyance, intuition, seeing goals and desires, seeing situation clearly, probing & questioning.

The Seventh Chakra is located at the top of the skull. The color associated with this chakra is violet or white. The issues or energies governed by this chakra are spiritual connection, connection with your soul, spiritual energies, divine inspiration and healing, accessing spiritual realms and higher dimensions of one's self.