Which Chakra Are You?

The third-eye and crown chakras are the highest chakras, both literally and metaphysically. They govern spiritual awareness, intuition, and the mind. Located in the center of the forehead (third-eye) and top of the head (crown), these two chakras are usually enlivened in people who are more aware and connected to the spiritual world than others. This awareness may manifest as desire to live a life devoted to a spiritual path, an awareness of the spiritual realm, heightened psychic powers, or all of these. People with this result usually live a life outside of societal norms and may find themselves frustrated or unhappy if they try to conform to what others expect. These chakras are represented by the color purple.

The throat chakra controls communication and healing and is the seat of balance in the body. People with powerful energy in this chakra are usually extremely creative and articulate and may be drawn to careers as artists, writers, and healers. The throat chakra resonates with the color blue.

You always knew your heart was the most powerful part of your personality, didn't you? As someone whose power is centered in their heart chakra, you are a loving and compassionate person who is known for your generosity and upbeat attitude. Although you can feel disappointed when others do not live up to your high ideals, you forgive and forget easily, choosing to give others the 'benefit of the doubt' and seeing the best side of any situation. You probably won't be surprised to hear that the heart chakra is associated with the planet Venus and the scent of a rose, but contrary to most people's assumption it is not associated with red (that's the root chakra), but with the color green.

In the Navy, you can sail the seven seas... Wait, wrong quiz! Your navel chakra is located behind your belly button (ah, it's that navel!) and is associated with energy, vitality, and inner strength. As someone whose power is centered in their navel chakra, you probably have a strong sense of purpose and are great at setting and achieving goals. Be careful that your energy does not become negative, because subverting the force behind the navel chakra can lead to OCD tendencies, depression, and anger. A drive for perfection is great, but be sure to know when to let go and relax if things do not go exactly as you planned. The color associated with the navel chakra is a bright, sunny yellow.

The sacral chakra is the seat of sexual power and governs relationships and emotions. A powerful sacral chakra indicates a person who emanates a vital life force and is in tune with their sensual nature. Often able to sense others' moods and needs, people with a strong sacral energy are sought after partners who are successful in love. This chakra is represented by the color orange.

Possibly the most important chakra of them all, the root chakra is the grounding force for the entire energy force of the body. Associated with security and survival, a powerful root chakra means you have a high level of self-esteem and the strength to take care of yourself and others. You have the stability and awareness to stay calm and handle any situation and are the anchor that others turn to in crisis. However, people with this result must be careful to keep themselves balanced; if the power of the root chakra is out of alignment, these qualities can be reversed, leading to paranoia and sexual insecurity. The root chakra resonates to the color red.