The 12 chakras include the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, crown, and five higher chakras, each representing different energy centers in the body.
The 7-chakra system is widely known, but many energy workers now recognize 12 chakras. These additional energy centers connect us to cosmic and earthly energies. Understanding them can deepen your spiritual practice and healing work.
The Expanded Chakra System: 7 Primary + 5 Transcendent
Traditional systems describe seven main chakras along the spine. The 12-chakra model adds five higher vibrational centers:
- Earth Star (below feet)
- Soul Star (above crown)
- Stellar Gateway (cosmic connection)
- Higher Heart (spiritual compassion)
- Causal (karmic blueprint)
Cyndi Dale, author of The Complete Book of Chakras, explains these additional centers help us access multidimensional energies.
Earth Star Chakra (8th)
Located about 12-18 inches below your feet, this chakra grounds you to Earth’s energy. It’s associated with:
- Deep ancestral healing
- Physical vitality
- Connection to nature spirits
Powerful stones for this chakra include black tourmaline and smoky quartz.
Soul Star Chakra (9th)
Found about 6 inches above the crown, this is your connection to:
- Past life wisdom
- Soul contracts
- Divine guidance
Try meditating with selenite or amethyst to activate this center.
Why Work With 12 Chakras?
The expanded system offers several benefits:
| Benefit | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Deeper Healing | Addresses karmic and ancestral patterns |
| Higher Guidance | Access to spiritual wisdom and intuition |
| Energetic Protection | Stronger auric field and boundaries |
Balancing All 12 Centers
Try this simple meditation:
- Visualize roots descending to your Earth Star
- Draw energy up through all chakras
- Extend a beam of light from your Soul Star
- Breathe deeply for 5 minutes
For enhanced effects, use chakra singing bowls tuned to each energy center.
Scientific Perspectives on Extended Chakras
While not recognized in Western medicine, some researchers like Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama have measured electromagnetic fields around these energy centers. His studies at the California Institute for Human Science suggest these subtle energy fields may influence health.
Practical Applications
Energy healers use the 12-chakra system for:
- Past life regression therapy
- Ancestral healing work
- Manifestation practices
- Psychic development
To explore further, consider books on advanced chakra work that cover these extended energy systems.