Chakras, Tarot & Meditation

While creating a Chakra Healing with the Tarot videos in 2010, I gradually worked my way through all the colours of the rainbow and I can’t begin to tell you what a healing experience it was! It was nothing short of an attunement process and really helped me tap the power to heal myself, as well as others. Today, we are looking at some ways to combine Chakras, Tarot and Meditation.

Of course, there is more than one way to do chakra healing and I recommend combining modalities such as crystals, colour healing, sound (very powerful) and yoga. But where Tarot has the edge is bringing to light the shadow issues for each chakra and until we become aware of them, we can’t even begin to release them.

Below is a Chakra Healing Tarot spread I created back in 2010, to use for reflection on the rainbow colours of the chakras and the associated spiritual lessons.

If you enjoy using Tarot cards for healing you will love this post about Tarot and EFT Tapping and this one about different ways to do energy healing with the Tarot.

Chakra Rainbow Tarot Spread

1. Red – How I can colour more stability, abundance and vitality into my life.
2. Orange – How I can colour more sensuality, creativity and enjoyment into my life.
3. Yellow – How I can colour more confidence, success and focus into my life.
4. Green – How I can colour more relationship harmony, empathy and compassion into my life.
5. Blue – How I can colour more integrity, creative expression and active listening into my life.
6. Indigo – How I can colour more stillness, clarity of vision and psychic power into my life.
7. Violet – How I can colour more oneness, unconditional love and bliss into my life.

I hope you enjoy trying this spread for yourself; you are bound to learn more about your own chakras in the process. Do take some time to sense what is going energetically and physically on the level of each chakra. You may also wish to prepare for the chakra reading by performing a quick and simple Rainbow Chakra Meditation, such as the one below.

Chakra Clearing Meditation

Imagine your body and your aura being filled with grey clouds. These clouds represent any conscious or subconscious thoughts that drain you of energy. It could be worry, negativity, Christmas shopping, health concerns, petrol prices, an upcoming exam, the cost-of-living crisis, past betrayals etc.

Next, imagine sitting cross-legged under a gentle waterfall that washes these clouds away and leaves bright blue skies behind. Birds are singing all around you and the sun has warmed the crystal-clear water to a pleasant temperature. When the last cloud has been washed away and your energy field is the happy blue of a summer sky, imagine the bright rays that penetrate the waterfall to create a rainbow that covers your upper body. Visualise Red at the base, Orange at the navel, Yellow at the solar plexus, Green at the heart, Blue at the throat, Indigo at the third eye (the brow), and Violet above your head.

Spend a few minutes breathing each colour into the corresponding chakra.

And, for an extra energy boost, complete the meditation by moving the sun into your heart. Do this by simply reaching your arms up to gather the rays in and then lowering them, bringing your palms together in prayer position in front of your heart. You are now ready radiate peace, joy and gratitude into the world!

The Power of Colour Healing

Colour is an extremely powerful healer – Do not underestimate the healing power of the simple meditation above!

When I think of colour, I can’t but help think of the colours of the angelic realm that I experienced during my out-of-body experience. These gorgeous, otherworldly iridescent colours are yours too even if you can’t discern them with your physical eyes, and form an integral part of your energetic blueprint.

The feeling of enchantment makes it possible to radiate angelic light and mystical colours. Enchantment is what guides us to our true purpose in each incarnation. It is a feeling far removed from the ‘shoulds’ and ‘oughts.’ It’s the feeling that connects us with the core of passion deep within our hearts.

A couple of years after I created the Chakra Healing with the Tarot Video series, I created the Rainbow Blessing Tarot Spread below. This particular spread is great to use as a relationship Tarot spread. It focuses on the blessing available to you for each chakra level, rather than the blockage or lesson

The Power of Colour Healing

Colour is an extremely powerful healer. Do not underestimate the healing power of the simple rainbow colour/chakra meditation above!

When I think of colour, I can’t but help think of the colours of the angelic realm that I experienced during my out-of-body experience. These gorgeous, otherworldly iridescent colours are yours too even if you can’t discern them with your physical eyes, and form an integral part of your energetic blueprint.

It is the feeling of enchantment that makes it possible to radiate angelic light and mystical colours. Enchantment is what guides us to our true purpose in each incarnation. It is a feeling far removed from the ‘shoulds’ and ‘oughts.’ It’s the feeling that connects us with the core of passion deep within our hearts.

A couple of years after I created the Chakra Healing with the Tarot Video series, I created the Rainbow Blessing Tarot Spread below. This particular spread is great to use as a relationship Tarot spread. It focuses on the blessing available to you for each chakra level, rather than the blockage or lesson

A Chakra Tarot Spread for Couples

1. A blessing from your ancestors/bloodline

This is a message from those who have crossed over to help you (and your partner) ground into reality and make the most of this incarnation. They will show you how to stay passionate about life.

2. Pleasure

The card here reveals a blessing that can help you enjoy sensual pleasures on your own or as a couple. Working with a deck like the Tarot of Sexual Magic or the Manara Tarot might be helpful.

3. Boundaries and power dynamics

For a couple – a blessing that will help you stay strong as individuals. One person sometimes sacrifices him- or herself to make the relationship work. If you like, you can pull a card each here for individual messages. For a single person – a blessing that will help you keep firm personal boundaries no matter what. Strong boundaries allow you to enjoy the nectar of life on your own until the right person comes along.

4. Unconditional love

The card here can provide an example of how to express unconditional love in practical ways. It can also reveal a need for forgiveness.

5. A blessing of encouragement

The card here shows partners how they can encourage each other more verbally. To singles, it means an area of self-expression that is a blessing to the world. This is a characteristic that will appeal to the Right One.

6. A blessing of wisdom

This card could show a situation that is likely to lead to growth in wisdom and understanding. Or it reveals an area in which you excel and are able to lead by example, whether coupled or single.

7. A blessing of divine grace

Place this card on your head and meditate with it for a while to intuit what it means… This card represents how you can be a vessel of grace here and now, as a couple or a single person.

Each of the colours of the rainbow corresponds to one of the seven main chakras. Feel free to place each of the cards in turn over your chakras, to take the blessing into every part of you.

SAMPLE READING FOR A COUPLE

1. A blessing from your ancestors/bloodline

The Chariot – Set goals and move forward as one on the path to success.

2. Pleasure

10 of Pentacles – Prioritising family life, your legacy and general physical well-being will bring an increased capacity for pleasure.

3. Boundaries and power dynamics

Ace of Cups (for her) – It is OK to drop the walls you are safe to give and receive love unconditionally. 8 of Wands (for him) – It is OK to take the lead and to act on your impulses… no need to wait for her to take charge.

4. Unconditional love

8 of Pentacles – Working together and honing your skills side by side will provide an excellent opportunity to express unconditional love.

5. A blessing of encouragement

Page of Pentacles – You can encourage each other to stay perpetual students and to master any skills you set out to learn.

6. Wisdom

9 of Wands – Age and past trials/tribulations have provided many blessings of wisdom that you can share to keep each other safe.

7. A blessing of Divine Grace

King of Pentacles – This King is the master of the physical realm and a sign that holistic stewardship of your joint resources is how you can be a vessel of divine grace on Earth.

I hope this article inspires some wonderful healing playtime with colour and your own energy… Perhaps you will even try dancing your chakras? Don’t limit yourself. The more ways you find to expand your energy, the more you will be able to put your mark on the world and make a difference!