Chakric Correspondences - In Sanskrit the word chakra literally means "wheel." In yogic philosophy this term refers to the psycho spiritual energy centers located along the length of the spine. There are literally thousands of chakras situated throughout the subtle body, but yogic philosophy normally stresses only seven or eight of these, illustrated below with their primary points and planetary associations.

Chakric Correspondences

In Sanskrit the word chakra literally means "wheel." In yogic philosophy this term refers to the psycho spiritual energy centers located along the length of the spine. There are literally thousands of chakras situated throughout the subtle body, but yogic philosophy normally stresses only seven or eight of these, illustrated below with their primary points and planetary associations.

Chakra	Planet	Keywords
(8) Sahasrara	----	The Transcendent, Inspiration
(7) Ajna	Sun	Active Awareness, Higher Will
(6) Chandra	Moon	Reflective Awareness, Memory
(5) Vishudda	Mercury	Thinking, Communication
(4) Anahata	Venus	Harmony, Love
(3) Manipura	Mars	Force, Strength, Control
(2) Svadisthana	Jupiter	Expansiveness, Emotionality
(1) Muladhara	Saturn	Structure, Limitation