UNDERSTANDING THE CHAKRAS
The chakra above the crown chakra is often referred to as the Soul Star Chakra (or the 8th chakra). This energy center is typically located about 6-12 inches above the head and is associated with spiritual awakening, divine consciousness, and connection to the higher self and the cosmos.
The Soul Star Chakra is seen as the gateway to the divine, linking the individual to the spiritual realms and universal energies. It is associated with concepts such as soul purpose, higher wisdom, and transcendence beyond physical existence. When activated, it can help enhance spiritual insight and connection with higher dimensions of consciousness.
Activating the Soul Star Chakra involves spiritual practices that aim to elevate consciousness, align the subtle energy bodies, and deepen one's connection to higher realms.
Here's an exploration of techniques that can help activate and balance this chakra:
1. Meditation and Visualization
Focus on the Soul Star Chakra: During meditation, visualize a bright, radiant light about 6-12 inches above your head. Imagine this light expanding and opening, creating a direct line to divine energy or higher consciousness.
Golden Light Visualization: Envision a beam of golden or white light streaming down from the universe, entering your Soul Star Chakra and filling your entire being with high vibrational energy. Allow this light to purify and awaken your spiritual connection.
Mantras or Affirmations: Repeating affirmations like “I am connected to divine wisdom” or “I am open to higher spiritual guidance” can enhance activation.
2. Crystals for the Soul Star Chakra
Selenite, Clear Quartz, Celestite, and Amethyst are excellent for working with this chakra. These stones promote spiritual connection, clearing of energies, and opening to higher consciousness. You can place these stones near the crown of your head during meditation to stimulate the Soul Star Chakra.
How to use: Hold a crystal above your head or place it on a meditation altar, set your intention to connect with higher realms, and allow its frequency to guide the opening of this chakra.
3. Energy Healing (Reiki, Pranic Healing)
Reiki Practitioners can focus on channeling universal life energy into the Soul Star Chakra, clearing any blockages, and aligning it with the rest of the chakras.
Self-Healing: Place your hands a few inches above your head and feel or visualize the energy flow. Imagine cleansing the space above your crown chakra and inviting in higher frequencies.
4. Sound Healing
Binaural Beats and Solfeggio Frequencies (e.g., 963 Hz): These frequencies are associated with spiritual connection and awakening. Listening to these sounds during meditation can stimulate the Soul Star Chakra.
Singing Bowls and Chimes: The tones of crystal singing bowls, especially those tuned to higher frequencies, can assist in opening this chakra. Ringing chimes above the crown area can help align it with universal energy.
5. Connecting with Nature and Cosmic Energies
Starlight or Moonlight Meditation: Sit outside under the night sky and visualize the cosmic energy entering your Soul Star Chakra. This can be especially powerful during a full moon.
Sun Gazing at Sunrise/Sunset (cautiously and safely): Absorb the sun’s rays and visualize that energy flowing into your Soul Star Chakra to awaken spiritual insight.
6. Working with Spirit Guides and Ascended Masters
Invocation and Prayer: You can call upon spirit guides, angels, or ascended masters to assist in activating and expanding the Soul Star Chakra. They are often linked to higher dimensions and can help bring insight or guidance from these realms.
Channeling Practices: Through automatic writing, intuitive listening, or channeled messages, you can further deepen your connection to spiritual dimensions linked with the Soul Star Chakra.
7. Balancing All Chakras
The Soul Star Chakra requires a balanced flow of energy through the lower chakras, especially the crown chakra, in order to activate fully. Regularly working to balance all chakras through practices like Reiki, yoga, energy healing, or crystal work creates a solid foundation for opening this higher chakra.
Signs of Activation:
A sense of oneness with the universe and all beings.
Increased psychic abilities, spiritual insight, and intuitive wisdom.
A feeling of lightness or disconnection from the ego and material concerns.
Heightened awareness of your soul’s purpose and divine guidance.
Activating the Soul Star Chakra is a gradual process, often happening as part of a broader spiritual awakening.