The Chakra Types System
The chakra types system has two main components:
The seven chakra types and your individual soul structure – a combination and interplay of your three most dominant chakra types.
The chakra types
The basic concept of the chakra types is that your unique individuality directly expresses itself as a natural pattern of activity in the chakras: Some chakras are always more active than others.
This is not a result of some chakras being blocked and others being more developed. Rather, it is a direct expression of your true essence and the innate individuality of your being. Consequently, this pattern does not change with age or in the process of personal evolution.
As every chakra represents certain qualities and aspects, your most active chakras also define the core traits of your personality.
A chakra type is simply a description of how exactly each chakra shapes a personality, or rather, how a personality emerging from this chakra will look.
The system describes all seven chakra types in great detail, portraying their worldviews, values, tendencies, passions, skills, and unique senses of fulfillment, but also their challenges, frustrations, and weaknesses.
This makes this system a highly practical tool for both personal growth and self-discovery.
The three-type structure
While your major chakra type already describes the core of your personality in quite a bit of detail, you are, of course, much more complex than a single chakra type.
It is the interplay of your three most dominant chakras that is needed to reveal the full picture of your personality.
This interplay is called the “soul design” and is the heart and core of the chakra types system.
The soul design provides a remarkable amount of information. It reveals not only the synergies and nuances that result from the interaction of the three chakras, but also the major contradictions, challenges, and imbalances that shape your life’s story.
This way, the three chakras of your soul design capture the essence of your being and personality. The remaining four chakras, on the other hand, do not define your essence in the same way, but are more like tools that you use along the way.
The three chakras of the soul design
The soul design consists of your three most active chakras:
1. Major Chakra Type:
Identity and fulfillment
2. Secondary Chakra Type:
Purpose and calling
3. Supportive Chakra Type:
Resources
Each of them fulfills a clearly defined role inside the structure of your soul design.
Let us have a brief look at what these are.
Major chakra type: Who am I?
The major chakra type is the true center of your being and describes your innermost essence. It is your main source of happiness and meaning and defines your core values and worldview.
It will give you a clear picture of your main tendencies, gifts, and qualities, but also of your weaknesses and imbalances. The major chakra type also defines how you can experience true fulfillment.
Fully embracing your major chakra type leads to lasting self-acceptance.
If you experience a lack of meaning or constant frustration in your life, these are clear signs that you are not fully living your major chakra type.
Secondary chakra type: What did I come to do?
While the major chakra type describes your inner world, the secondary chakra type defines how you best express yourself in the outer world. It is how you can radiate your being and manifest a life that is truly aligned with who you are.
The interplay between the major and secondary chakra types gives a lot of insight into how exactly you can express yourself and fulfill your soul’s purpose. It also provides a clear insight into the main frictions you will encounter in this process.
If you find it hard to bring yourself and your gifts to this world, this is a clear sign that you do not yet understand the role of your secondary chakra type.
Supportive chakra type: How can I achieve this?
The supportive chakra type is all about empowerment. It is a vital source of energy, nourishment, and balance for the other two types. If the major chakra type is the driver and the supporting chakra type is the vehicle, the supportive chakra type serves as the fuel.
Embracing your supportive chakra type will give you the energy and momentum to live your fullest life.
If you feel constantly dry, flat, and without passion, resources, or motivation, embracing your supportive chakra might do miracles for you.
What makes the Chakra Types System so special?
The Chakra Types have much in common with other popular personality-typing systems, such as the Enneagram and Human Design. However, they also come with distinct differences.
Grounded in ancient wisdom
The chakra types are a modern application of universal, ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. The basic concept behind the chakra qualities is so universal that it is even found in modern psychology in the form of Maslow’s pyramid of needs. The chakras are humanity’s most beautiful map, and there is no need to invent a new one.
A living and natural system
Many systems of personality typing can be highly abstract, which makes them very hard to understand or use. The chakras are different. They are not an abstract concept at all, but a natural, living reality that is deeply embedded within your body. As such, the system is highly intuitive and easy to understand. No need to learn an entirely new language.
Based on you
Unlike other systems, which are calculated by birth dates and star constellations, your chakra type is determined by taking a psychological questionnaire. No complex theory, just honest introspection and self-discovery.
Very nuanced
The chakra types do not try to oversimplify our beautiful diversity, and allow for a considerable amount of nuance and detail. In the hands of a good practitioner, they are a powerful and highly personalized tool for life coaching and personal growth.
Practical advice
Many systems only offer general concepts or themes, and give few clues on how to implement these insights in daily life. The chakra types not only help you to understand who you are, they also come with a wealth of practical advice on how to live it.