Laegna System of Chakras (Ten)

Using four Laegna Numbers to denote chakras is following:

Introduction

I am actually using the AI-generated descriptions of these; I know very well where to put them here, but I won’t write every description 😄

Summary of 5 elements:

Buddhist Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space (representing both physical and metaphysical qualities).

Platonic Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Aether (considering divine, cosmic substance).

5 Chakras: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, and Throat, each associated with an element and corresponding to specific bodily and emotional states.

Square of Five around the Heart Chakra: Visualizes the interconnectedness of the five elements (through chakras) and their emotional and energetic interactions.

1. Buddhist System of Elements (notice Hindu system is almost the same, I would just repeat word-by-word by adding it here)

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This is the system of Mind Power; to create powerful karmic freedom.

In Buddhism, the traditional understanding of elements comes from a five-element system. These elements are known as the "Dhātu" in Pali and Sanskrit, and they represent both physical and metaphysical components of existence. They are:

Space (Ākāśa): The ether; the container of all things, the source of consciousness and interconnection.

Air (Vāyu): Movement; the breath of life, space, and vitality.

Fire (Tejo): Heat and energy; transformation, change, and movement.

Water (Ap): Liquidity; cohesion, fluidity, and adaptation.

Earth (Prithvi): Solid matter; stability, structure, and form.

These elements can also be seen as metaphors for mental qualities and states, representing the balance needed for a harmonious life. They are especially important in meditation practices, where practitioners learn to contemplate and understand these elements both internally (body and mind) and externally (the world).

2. Platonic System

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This is the system of Thought Power; to create deep understanding.

Plato's Theory of Forms posits that the physical world is only a shadow of the true reality, which consists of perfect, abstract Forms or Ideas. While Plato doesn’t specifically have a "system of five elements" like in Buddhist philosophy, he does describe a system that correlates to the Classical Elements:

Aether (Quintessence): The fifth element in Plato's system represents the heavenly realm or divine substance. This element is the "substance" of the heavens, associated with the stars and the cosmos.

Fire: Change, action, and energy.

Air: Intangibility, breath of life, and intellect.

Water: Fluidity, changeability, and adaptability.

Earth: Represents the material world, solidity, and stability.

The four classical elements (Earth, Water, Air, Fire) are thought to be composed of combinations of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth with varying densities, while Aether is the substance of the celestial realm. Aether is sometimes considered the essence of life or divine harmony in Plato’s metaphysical writings.

Summary of Buddhist chakras:

E - the infinite

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara): Spirituality, enlightenment, connection to the divine.
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna): Intuition, insight, mental clarity.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha): Communication, self-expression, truth.

A - the view to Truth; propagating into detail without unity; providing “irrational” guidance - this means, the Truth is active in the whole complex network, which thus looks irrational.

Heart Chakra (Anahata): Love, compassion, emotional healing.

O - the view to Self; unity of being a person; providing “rational” self - what’s going on here is often quite expressive.

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura): Confidence, personal power, self-esteem.

I - the routine and the material; things less than the Self (where E is things more than the Self)

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana): Creativity, sexuality, emotional well-being.
Root Chakra (Muladhara): Stability, safety, physical needs.

E - the infinity frequency, connection with the All

1. Keter (כתר) – Crown / Crown Chakra /

Location: The topmost Sefirot, above all others.

Meaning: Keter represents the Divine Will, the source of all creation, and the highest level of consciousness. It is the point of origin and the connection to the infinite, unmanifested Divine (Ein Sof). Keter is beyond all intellectual understanding and represents the will to create.

Aspect: Pure Potential – It’s the first spark of creation and the source of all emanation.

Human Aspect: Represents inspiration, spiritual vision, and the highest connection to the Divine. It relates to crown consciousness or the point of unity with God.

2. Chokhmah (חכמה) – Wisdom / Third Eye /

Location: The right pillar, to the right of Keter.

Meaning: Chokhmah is the Divine wisdom, the flash of insight, and the creative force that gives birth to all ideas. It represents intuitive insight and the initial spark of creation.

Aspect: Creative Power – The active principle that generates the flow of life and energy into the universe.

Human Aspect: Represents the intuitive mind, creativity, insight, and the ability to receive wisdom and inspiration from a higher source.

3. Binah (בינה) – Understanding / Communication /

Location: The left pillar, to the left of Keter.

Meaning: Binah is the Divine Understanding or intellect that takes the creative insight of Chokhmah and processes, analyzes, and forms it into structure. Binah is associated with reasoning, intellectual contemplation, and the capacity to define and give shape to ideas.

Aspect: Intellectual Process – The feminine counterpart to Chokhmah, representing the ability to process and understand the intuitive spark.

Human Aspect: Represents the analytical mind, logical thinking, understanding, and the ability to create structure out of abstract ideas.

This number, at it’s limit, resonates with the synchronicity of the Whole, of infinity.

5 elements (material):

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha); Ether (Space)

Summary of the Taoist 5 Elements and Their Correspondence to Buddhist Chakras:

Buddhist Chakra	Taoist Element	Location	Function
Root Chakra	Earth	Base of Spine	Stability, security, survival
Sacral Chakra	Water	Lower Abdomen	Creativity, emotions, sexuality
Solar Plexus Chakra	Fire	Upper Abdomen	Willpower, confidence, personal power
Heart Chakra	Air (Spirit)	Chest	Love, compassion, healing
Throat Chakra	Metal	Throat	Communication, self-expression
Third Eye Chakra	Wood	Forehead	Intuition, wisdom, perception
Crown Chakra	Void (Spirit)	Top of Head	Spiritual enlightenment, unity with the divine

The Taoist Five Elements and Buddhist Chakras can be seen as different lenses for understanding the flow of energy through the body, and both systems emphasize the need for balance, harmony, and spiritual growth.

7. Chinese Comparison: Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Connection to the Universe (Spirit, Void)

Location: Top of the head, above the crown.

Function: The Crown Chakra is associated with spiritual enlightenment, divine connection, and universal consciousness.

Element: While there isn't a direct Taoist Five Element associated with the Crown Chakra, it is often considered to relate to the spirit or void (空, Kū in Taoism), representing a non-material essence that transcends the five material elements. It is linked with the infinite, unity, and higher consciousness.

Buddhist Association: The Crown Chakra is the gateway to spiritual enlightenment and transcends all material elements, aligning with the unified consciousness and the void (emptiness) that Buddhism speaks of. The connection here is to higher consciousness and union with the divine.

Emotions: A sense of disconnect from the universe (imbalances may cause spiritual confusion).
Psychological Associations: Spiritual awakening, enlightenment, universal unity, and connection with the divine.

6. Chinese Comparison: Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Wood Element

Location: Forehead, between the eyebrows (center of the forehead).

Function: The Third Eye Chakra is associated with intuition, perception, and wisdom.

Element: Wood (木, Mù) – The Wood element is often linked to growth, vision, and new beginnings. It governs the ability to see clearly, both physically and spiritually. The Third Eye is the center of intuitive wisdom and vision, closely tied to Wood’s quality of clear perception and growth.

Buddhist Association: The Wood element resonates with the Third Eye Chakra, as it governs wisdom and the ability to perceive beyond the material world. Just as Wood is a growing force, the Third Eye facilitates the expansion of consciousness and spiritual awakening.

Emotions: Confusion (an imbalance here can cause difficulty discerning truth or connecting to intuition).
Psychological Associations: Intuition, perception, insight, and spiritual awareness.

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Metal Element (Chinese)

Location: At the throat, near the thyroid.

Function: The Throat Chakra governs communication, self-expression, and truth.

Element: Metal (金, Jīn) – The Metal element is linked to clarity, organization, and structure. In Taoism, Metal is often about the refinement of energy, just as metals refine raw materials into a pure form. The Throat Chakra’s association with communication and expression mirrors Metal’s role in refining the inner essence and truth.

Buddhist Association: The Metal element corresponds to the Throat Chakra, reflecting the refinement of speech and the ability to express one's inner truth clearly. Metal represents structure, and this chakra helps organize and clarify one’s inner wisdom into articulate words.

Emotions: Lies (imbalance here can cause dishonesty, difficulty expressing oneself, or repression).
Psychological Associations: Communication, self-expression, truth, and authenticity.

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Notice: I am often talking about “three upper chakras” as a whole, not about one or another - they, unitedly, connect you with the whole reality, vision and network of life in meaningful way. All three united: you can call this brain, whereas not each brain might process all these topics very well: rather, one needs exercises for sure (for enlightenment - I specifically use this common word not religion-specific words like “awakening”, which indeed could be used in other contexts; “enlightenment” has been used for both Eastern and Western, and I like the commonity of this word despite it does not sound so cool 😄).

The seven chakras are energy centers in the body, each associated with specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. They are aligned along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. Here’s a list of the 7 chakras and their key features:

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Location: Top of the head.

Element: Thought or Cosmic Energy (sometimes considered to transcend elements)

Color: Violet or White

Focus: Spirituality, enlightenment, connection to the divine, and higher consciousness.

Affirmation: "I am one with the universe, I am connected to the divine."

Associated with: The brain, consciousness, spiritual connection, and enlightenment.

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Location: Forehead, between the eyebrows.

Element: Light

Color: Indigo

Focus: Intuition, wisdom, perception, insight, and spiritual awareness.

Affirmation: "I trust my intuition and inner wisdom."

Associated with: Pineal gland, perception, intuition, and mental clarity.

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Location: Throat area.

Element: Ether (Space)

Color: Blue

Focus: Communication, self-expression, truth, and creativity.

Affirmation: "I speak my truth with clarity and confidence."

Associated with: Throat, mouth, vocal cords, and communication.

In Taoism, the body is considered to have three primary energy centers known as Dantian. Each of these centers governs different aspects of the body, mind, and spirit.

Upper Dantian (Shang Dantian)

Location: In the forehead, between the eyebrows (often called the Third Eye area).

Element: Metal

Function: This is the spiritual center, associated with consciousness, wisdom, and mental clarity. It governs intuition, insight, and higher spiritual awareness.

Associated with: The Brain and Eyes, and functions related to spiritual development and enlightenment.

The Concept of Yin and Yang

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While Yang belongs to E, yin to I - rather, these two are very much together. The letters I assigned are kind of opposites, forming the paradox aspect of Tao; notice elsewhere I might use different ones, but with this “base-2” 😇 taoism rather I assign I and E first.

Yin and Yang are fundamental principles in Taoism that describe the duality of the universe. In the Taoist energy body:

Yang (EO): Represents active, dynamic, and transforming energy. It is associated with activity, the mind, and the sun.

Yin (IA): Represents passive, receptive, and nourishing energy. It is associated with rest, the body, and the moon.

Maintaining a balance between Yin and Yang within the energy body is key to health. Too much Yang can lead to burnout or excessive aggression, while too much Yin can lead to lethargy or depression.

A - the integrated system of Life / Truth

This number sees the constructive Truth as a whole, where units are positioned irrationally.

5 elements:

Heart Chakra (Anahata); Air

4. Chesed (חסד) – Kindness/Mercy / Heart /

Location: The right pillar.

Meaning: Chesed represents love, compassion, grace, and benevolence. It is the expansive force of the universe, the principle of giving freely without limitation. Chesed is associated with divine generosity and the outpouring of love into the world.

Aspect: Loving-kindness – The open, expansive energy that blesses and nourishes all things.

Human Aspect: Represents compassion, generosity, and mercy towards others, as well as the capacity to give without expecting anything in return.

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Air Element (Chinese)

Location: Center of the chest, near the heart.

Function: The Heart Chakra is associated with love, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness.

Element: Air (風, Fēng) – Though not one of the Five Elements in Taoism (as it is typically not directly named), Air is often considered a fifth element in some systems. In many esoteric traditions, it’s linked with spirit, communication, breath, and freedom. Air is related to mental clarity, communication, and connection with others.

Buddhist Association: The Heart Chakra resonates with the Air element, symbolizing love and universal compassion. Air represents breath (prana or chi), and the act of breathing is crucial for life. The heart chakra governs the ability to give and receive love, and Air's qualities of freedom and expansiveness reflect this.

Emotions: Grief (imbalance can cause emotional withdrawal or coldness).
Psychological Associations: Compassion, empathy, healing, relationships, and unconditional love.

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Location: Center of the chest, near the heart.

Element: Air

Color: Green (sometimes pink)

Focus: Love, compassion, empathy, healing, and balance.

Affirmation: "I am love, I am open to love."

Associated with: Heart, lungs, blood circulation, and emotional balance.

U - the Union of Self and Irrational Network of Heart; I need it for Taoist system.

Middle Dantian (Zhong Dantian)

Location: Around the heart area, in the center of the chest.

Element: Fire

Function: This center is associated with the emotional and mental energies. It is the center of love, compassion, and emotional balance, and it also controls breathing and circulation.

Associated with: The Heart and the lungs, emotional stability, and mental clarity.

6. Tiferet (תפארת) – Beauty/Harmony / Middle, Balance /

Location: The center of the Tree of Life, balancing the right and left pillars.

Meaning: Tiferet represents beauty, harmony, balance, and truth. It is the synthesis of Chesed and Gevurah—both love and strength—into a harmonious whole. Tiferet reflects the Divine beauty in creation and the balance that exists in the universe.

Aspect: Balance and Integration – The harmonizing force that brings beauty and unity to the world.

Human Aspect: Represents the ability to harmonize and balance opposing forces (like kindness and discipline) and the pursuit of inner beauty, truth, and spiritual integration.

O - the Self, containing an unit

This number contains the Self, your own person, and additionally connects with the Selves.

5 elements:

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura); Fire

7. Netzach (נצח) – Eternity/Victory / Willpower and Heart /

Location: The right pillar, below Chesed.

Meaning: Netzach represents endurance, victory, eternity, and perseverance. It is the force that drives us to continue even when challenges arise. Netzach embodies the spirit of conquest, the relentless pursuit of goals, and the ability to transcend obstacles.

Aspect: Eternal Victory – The ability to achieve goals and sustain effort in the face of adversity.

Human Aspect: Represents willpower, ambition, drive, and the ability to persevere toward long-term goals despite challenges.

8. Hod (הוד) – Glory / Willpower, Third Eye and Communication /

Location: The left pillar, below Gevurah.

Meaning: Hod represents glory, humility, thanksgiving, and the intellectual power of communication. It complements Netzach’s energy of victory, providing the humility and refined intellect that helps to properly channel and express the victory or accomplishment. It represents the proper use of intellect in the world.

Aspect: Intellectual Glory – The ability to acknowledge and appreciate the divine wisdom in all things.

Human Aspect: Represents the ability to express ideas effectively, humility, and the quality of gratitude.

5. Gevurah (גבורות) – Severity/Strength / Willpower /

Location: The left pillar.

Meaning: Gevurah represents strength, severity, discipline, and judgment. It is the force of limitation that allows for order and structure in the universe. Without Gevurah, Chesed's unlimited mercy could lead to chaos. Gevurah maintains boundaries and defines the rules of the universe.

Aspect: Justice – Gevurah is about the ability to apply discipline and measure in a fair and just way.

Human Aspect: Represents boundaries, discipline, and the ability to apply rules, law, and judgment to ensure fairness and order in one's life.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) – Fire Element (Chinese)

Location: Upper abdomen, near the stomach.

Function: The Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with willpower, self-esteem, confidence, and personal power.

Element: Fire (火, Huǒ) – The Fire element is associated with transformation, action, and willpower. Fire has the power to change things through energy, heat, and purpose-driven action.

Buddhist Association: The Fire element corresponds to the Solar Plexus Chakra, as it governs willpower, strength, transformative power, and confidence. Just as fire has the capacity to fuel transformation, this chakra fuels personal empowerment.

Emotions: Shame (a blockage here leads to low self-esteem or inability to act).
Psychological Associations: Motivation, strength of will, decision-making, and self-confidence.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Location: Upper abdomen, near the diaphragm.

Element: Fire

Color: Yellow

Focus: Personal power, willpower, confidence, and self-esteem.

Affirmation: "I am confident and in control of my life."

Associated with: Digestion, self-worth, and empowerment.

I - the material, sub-self particles

This number accesses the impersonal, subself, the material world and the repetitive / routine aspect of the reality and life.

5 elements (Buddha, Platon):

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana); Water

Root Chakra (Muladhara); Earth

9. Yesod (יסוד) – Foundation / Sacral /

Location: Just above the Root, at the base of the Tree.

Meaning: Yesod is the foundation upon which the rest of the Tree of Life is built. It represents the subconscious, the vessel that connects the higher and lower Sefirot. Yesod is the channel through which energy flows from the spiritual to the physical realm. It is associated with sexual energy and creativity, the foundation of all physical and spiritual manifestation.

Aspect: Foundation and Connection – The medium through which divine energy manifests in the material world.

Human Aspect: Represents the subconscious mind, sexuality, creativity, and manifestation of spiritual ideals into physical reality.

10. Malkuth (מלכות) – Kingdom / Material! /

Location: The lowest Sefirot, representing the material world.

Meaning: Malkuth represents the material world, sovereignty, and the Divine presence in everyday life. It is the final product of the energies from the other Sefirot, manifesting into the physical world. Malkuth is the world as we experience it, where the Divine is both immanent and transcendent.

Aspect: Manifestation – The physical reality that reflects the divine structure.

Human Aspect: Represents material existence, sovereignty, and the manifestation of spiritual energy in the physical world. It is associated with earthly life and the ability to connect with the Divine through daily living.

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Water Element (Chinese)

Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel.

Function: The Sacral Chakra governs creativity, emotions, sexuality, and pleasure.

Element: Water (水, Shuǐ) – The Water element represents fluidity, emotion, and adaptability. Water is also linked to the deep, unconscious aspects of being. Just as water flows, the Sacral Chakra governs emotional flow and the ability to connect with one's feelings.

Buddhist Association: The Water element is connected with Svadhisthana, as it governs emotions, sexual energy, desire, and creativity. Water’s capacity for change and transformation mirrors the chakra's role in emotional fluidity and adaptability.

Emotions: Guilt (if imbalanced, leads to shame or emotional blockages).
Psychological Associations: Emotional balance, creativity, relationships, and the flow of desires.

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Earth Element (Chinese)

Location: At the base of the spine, near the perineum.

Function: The Root Chakra is associated with survival, grounding, security, and stability.

Element: Earth (土, Tǔ) – The Earth element is all about solid foundation, stability, security, and material existence. In Taoist philosophy, the Earth nourishes all life, providing the stable base for growth.

Buddhist Association: The Earth element is deeply connected with the Root Chakra, which provides a sense of grounding and stability. This chakra helps to keep you connected to the physical world, survival instincts, and personal security.

Emotions: Fear (root chakra imbalances can create anxiety, insecurity).
Psychological Associations: Stability in life, survival, home, family, and work.

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of the spine, near the tailbone.

Element: Earth

Color: Red

Focus: Grounding, survival, security, stability, and physical identity.

Affirmation: "I am safe, I am secure."

Associated with: Basic survival needs, family, money, and home.

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel.

Element: Water

Color: Orange

Focus: Creativity, sexuality, emotional balance, and pleasure.

Affirmation: "I am creative and open to new experiences."

Associated with: Reproductive organs, creativity, relationships, and emotions.

Lower Dantian (Xia Dantian)

Location: About two inches below the navel, deep within the abdomen.

Element: Earth

Function: This is the foundation of the energy body and is often referred to as the "sea of Qi". It governs physical vitality, foundational energy, and reproduction.

Associated with: Physical strength, vitality, and the Kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which are seen as the root of energy.