There are many ways to work with chakras, the energy centers of the body. For those who are unfamiliar, chakras align with different aspects of our lives ranging from our physical well-being (root chakra) to our spiritual well-being (crown chakra) and are numbered one through seven in the following order: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown. Many people associate divination solely with the upper chakras, but it can assist with any chakra. For the purposes of this post, divination is any form of fortune telling. Let's take a look at each chakra and discuss how divination can help with them!
The root chakra is the energy center of our physical needs and stability. It deals with issues related to money, health, housing, etc. as they relate to our physical world. You'll want to select a deck that is more grounded and deals with real life themes. The Southern Gothic Oracle is an excellent example of a well-rounded deck that seamlessly works with the root chakra.
The sacral chakra is the energy center of our emotional and sexual needs. It deals with issues related to mental health, sensuality, sexuality, pleasure, and passion. This is the chakra you want to work with when you have questions about your sex life, mental health, and your relationship to pleasure. Select a deck that relates to water or sensuality such as The Flower Oracle or The Seashell Oracle.
The solar plexus chakra is the energy center of confidence and creativity. It deals with issues related to self-confidence, identity, and creativity. If you're struggling with self-worth this is the chakra you want to work with. You'll also want to work with this chakra during creative projects. For questions related to the solar plexus, select a deck such as Erika's Lenormand of Hope which can restore confidence in yourself and your abilities.
The heart chakra is the energy center of compassion. It deals with relationships, empathy, and forgiveness. If you struggle to understand others or forgive people this is the chakra to work with. Use a deck like The Relative Tarot to answer questions of the heart. Take a look at the Chariot (below.) Look at how open and forward their heart is!
The throat chakra is the energy center of truth and communication. It deals with our personal truths and ability to communicate them to others. If you struggle to express yourself or are particularly shy when it comes to speaking aloud, this is the chakra you need to work with. Rhythm and Soul Tarot is the perfect deck for this chakra since it deals with music!
The third eye chakra is the energy center of intuition and psychic abilities. This is the chakra you want to work with if you're trying to tap into your abilities or feel out of touch with your intuition. Use decks like The Awakening Tarot or Between the Worlds for questions related to the third eye.
The final chakra, the crown chakra, is the energy center associated with spirituality. This chakra helps you balance our your spiritual practice, regardless of what type of practice you have. Decks like Oracle of the Universe assist with questions related to the spirit.
Without question, divination can help with any chakra if you have the right deck in your hands. Explore the options as there are many to choose from and if you're still not sure, check out the deck finder quiz and see what you're matched with!