If you have tried to find out how many levels of consciousness there are, you may have struggled to find the answer.. I surely have! There does not seem to be a consensus of how many levels of consciousness there are, which makes sense, since we all are at different levels of consciousness! Therefore, it will inherently never be possible to all agree on this..๐
So now what? Well, it is surely interesting to look at different ideas about this! I do think that the way of looking at the 7 chakras as the levels of consciousness in life, is a great (and logical) way of understanding our spiritual journey.
Not only will each chakra level of consciousness explain how someone at this level navigates life, but also can it show us which lesson we need to learn before we can move up in consciousness. This makes it very practical and easy to understand. This is why I love it.
You will see what I mean..! ๐
How The 7 Chakras Relate To Levels Of Consciousness
The state of our chakras is vital to how well our body functions and to how healthy we feel. However, our 7 major chakras can also be linked to our levels of consciousness throughout life. (If you are not familiar with the chakras, check out A Complete Guide To The 7 Chakras).
If we look at the build up in the Maslow pyramid of needs, or the fool’s journey in the Tarot, life is a journey where we are learning lessons that we need to understand before we can ยดmove up the ladderยด.
And by moving up the ladder I mean to transcend certain challenges, and figure out how to meet some of our most basic needs, so that now we can focus on our higher purpose (i.e. the next phase in our journey).
We can follow this same idea of development by looking at the characteristics of the 7 chakras.
We always need to start from the base, the root chakra, because we first need to have our basic needs met (and build on a strong foundation). Only then can we begin to see beyond those needs, and develop additional skills to move up the pyramid:
Why Is This Important?
By understanding how the 7 chakras can be linked to our levels of consciousness, you can get a deeper understanding of how the chakra system is a map of our spiritual journey in life, and not ‘merely’ the foundation of our body’s energy system.
The chakras can very clearly tell us what it actually means to reach a new level of consciousness.
Even when you are on the lowest level of consciousness, the chakras can make it easier to make sense of the idea of consciousness in the first place.
Level Of Consciousness For Each Chakra
Let’s have a look at what the levels of consciousness associated with each chakra actually are..
If you like to know how to work with, or heal, any of your chakras in a practical way, you might like to check out A Complete Guide To The 7 Chakras.
Level 1: Root Chakra Consciousness
The level of consciousness on the level of the root chakra has everything to do with having your basic needs met in life. This means the main focus is on shelter, food and safety. This safety is often found in being a part of a tribe (without standing out too much), as the group provides protection.
People that exist on this level of consciousness are steady workers, feel the necessity of being part of a group, and are focused on survival. They find a sense of security in well laid out systems, rules, regulations and orderly structures.
Level 2: Sacral Chakra Consciousness
At the level of the sacral chakra, there is more room for personal growth. The focus is less on security and being part of the group, but more on finding your own passion in life, and finding enjoyment on your own terms.
People that exist on this level of consciousness are less attached to being part of a group (or are even looking to break free from it. They are focused on exploration, having fun and new experiences.
Level 3: Solar Plexus Chakra Consciousness
At the level of consciousness of the solar plexus chakra, the focus is mainly on your personal power in life. Your needs at the level of the root and sacral chakra have now been met, and now you are focused on your personal achievement in life. This is the consciousness level of the ego (which wants to grow bigger).
The solar plexus is the place where your ego connects to your higher self (or intuition). Therefore this is the most important place in the body when it comes to dealing with the ego. This stage needs to be surpassed before moving up in consciousness.
On this level, there is often a struggle going on between the head and the heart. The solar plexus listens to what the head wants, not what the heart wants. For that reason, this level of consciousness can become harmful to others in certain cases.
Level 4: Heart Chakra Consciousness
At the level of consciousness related to the heart chakra, a whole new world is opening up. The heart chakra connects the lower three chakras with the upper three chakras, and is the key to spiritual development.
The heart chakra is often blocked because of past trauma. Once we get to remove those protections (created by the ego) from the heart chakra, we can evolve into a new level of consciousness and have made a profound step in our spiritual journey.
At the heart chakra level, your consciousness starts to be aware of, and see past, the ego. You start to profoundly care for people and understand the struggles at their levels of consciousness. This is the key to, and the beginning of, a more profound healing journey of the soul โจ๐
Level 5: Throat Chakra Consciousness
The throat chakra consciousness has to do with self expression in a powerful and constructive way that is coming from a sense of higher purpose. This chakra can become fully balanced when the heart chakra is healed and in balance.
If the heart chakra level of consciousness is the realization that you are on a spiritual path, then the throat chakra level of consciousness is the consequence of that realization.
At the level of throat chakra consciousness, you are ready to share with the world what you have learned, and you want to make the world a better place for yourself and for others.
Level 6: Third Eye Chakra Consciousness
At the third eye chakra level of consciousness your ego will start to dissolve. You can now really see past the duality that is life (the ego vs the heart). At this level you are in the preparation stage of merging with universal consciousness.
You are now in strong connection with the universe and are able to open up to the unseen world of cosmic oneness and communication.
Level 7: Crown Chakra Consciousness
At the crown chakra level of consciousness you are fully open to direct communication with source energy. You are able to channel messages, communicate information to higher realms, and are at the level of consciousness that is the closest to enlightenment.
Your Chakra Personality Type
If you resonate with the idea of the chakras as levels of consciousness, you might like to find out what your Chakra Personality Type is:
We are all born with a specific chakra that is the driver behind who we are. Each chakra is represented by a certain percentage of people in society, so that there is always a balance between them.
This is so interesting! It surely gives some insight and understanding of why people make the choices they make, and do what they do ๐
Each Chakra Personality Type comes with a related Chakra Spirit Animal too, find out yours here.
The Chakras And The Tarot
If you are interested in Tarot, you might also like to read Tarot and the chakras: How are the chakras related to the Tarot?
More About The Chakras And Levels Of Consciousness
If you are interested to find out more about the chakras in relation to levels of consciousness, you might like to check out this study where scientists have been able to demonstrate the relation between chakra energy in the body and the level of consciousness. Very interesting!
If you are new to learning about chakras, you can find a complete guide about the 7 chakras here.
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