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Basic intro to animal chakras


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The above illustration shows the key chakra system on us 2-leggeds and on animals the locations are more or less the same. As with humans the energy of each chakra spirals out the front of the body (Yin) and the back (Yang).


'Mostly' animals find it more acceptable and less 'threatening' to experience the connection on the Yang side i.e. the back as they can feel vulnerable when the Yin side is exposed.


Another key difference is the heart chakra which expands outwards from the chest as it does in humans but in some animals, I'm thinking horses and dogs, the energy of the heart chakra expands out through the shoulders as well.


As an introduction, here are the BASIC CHAKRA ASSOCIATIONS


1.Root Chakra 

Dogs & Cats: At the base of the tail, where the tail meets the body

Horses: Base of the tail, extending into the hindquarters and hooves

  • Safety & security

  • Trust in humans/environment

  • Fear vs. confidence

  • Hind legs, hips, joints

  • Adrenal glands

  • Immune strength & vitality

 

2. Sacral Chakra


Dogs & Cats: Lower abdomen, just below the navel

Horses: Lower belly


  • Emotional flow & pleasure

  • Bonding with humans/animals

  • Stress related to change or loss

  • Reproductive organs

  • Kidneys & bladder

  • Lower back


3. Solar Plexus Chakra


Dogs & Cats: Upper abdomen, just behind the ribcage

Horses: Behind the girth area, slightly back from the sternum

  • Confidence vs. anxiety

  • Personal power

  • Reactivity, dominance, submission

  • Digestive system

  • Liver & pancreas

  • Metabolism


4. Heart Chakra


Dogs & Cats: Centre of chest, between the front legs (often slightly lower than in humans)

Horses: Broad area across the chest, extending into shoulders

  • Love & bonding

  • Grief and loss

  • Trust & emotional openness

  • Heart & lungs

  • Circulatory system

  • Front legs & shoulders


5. Throat Chakra


Dogs & Cats: Throat and neck area

Horses: Throat and upper neck


  • Expression of needs

  • Frustration or suppression

  • Vocalization issues (barking, meowing, whinnying)

  • Thyroid

  • Neck & cervical spine

  • Mouth, teeth, vocal cords


6. Third Eye Chakra

Dogs & Cats: Centre of the forehead, just above and between the eyes

Horses: Forehead, slightly above eye line

  • Intuition & awareness

  • Sensitivity to people and environments

  • Anxiety from overstimulation

  • Brain & nervous system

  • Eyes

  • Pineal gland


7. Crown Chakra


Dogs & Cats: Top of the head

Horses: Poll (top of head, between ears)

  • Calm presence

  • Spiritual connection

  • Sense of peace or disorientation

  • Central nervous system

  • Endocrine balance

  • Overall energetic integration

 

In addition, at the class today I talked about 2 other chakras:


THE EARTH STAR CHAKRA BELOW AND THE SOUL CHAKRA ABOVE

WHY?  Because, in general,  animals respond even more deeply to these two than us 2-leggeds do.

Here’s a brief intro


EARTH STAR CHAKRA


Also called: Gaia Star, Grounding Star

Colour: Deep brown, black, or smoky gold

Associated Element: Earth

In animals, the Earth Star is often stronger and wider than in humans, especially in horses and outdoor animals. In humans it's up to 18" below our feet.

  • Dogs & Cats: About 6–12 inches below the body, directly beneath the chest/belly area (energetic, not physical)

  • Horses: About 12–18 inches below the body, often felt beneath the heart or centre of mass

  • Deep sense of belonging

  • Stability during stress or change

  • Feeling “at home” in the body and environment

  • Musculoskeletal alignment

  • Chronic tension or weakness patterns

  • Recovery from injury or trauma

  • Grounding excess energy

  • Discharging fear and shock

  • Strengthening the animal’s connection to the land


SOUL STAR CHAKRA

White, pearlescent gold, or soft violet

Many animals naturally live through the Soul Star, especially those who act as companions, teachers, or healers.

in us humans it's about 12 inches above crown chakra

  • Dogs & Cats: About 6–12 inches above the head

  • Horses: About 12–18 inches above the poll,

  • Peace beyond emotion

  • Compassion without attachment

  • Acceptance

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Soul purpose and animal–human contracts

  • Transitions (arrival, major change, end-of-life)

  • Integration of healing on all levels



Working with Earth Star & Soul Star Together (Animals)

This pairing is incredibly stabilizing and gentle.

This helps animals:

  • Settle anxiety

  • Recover after vet visits or travel

  • Feel supported during aging or illness


Simple Holding Technique:

  • One hand attuned downward to the Earth Star

  • One hand hovering or lightly touching near the Crown, intending connection to the Soul Star. I normally work with the palm facing down BUT, if you think of the Connecting Heaven and Earth exercise, the palm can be facing upwards - try both and see which provides more of a sense of connection.

  • Breathe slowly for 1–2 minutes (smile too)



For your information, here is the link to the chakra section of my blog - it may offer background to understanding each chakra be it for 2 or 4 -legged! https://www.madisonking.com/blog/categories/chakras




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