The mainstream chakra system is based on a Hindu chakra system that recognizes seven distinct “wheels” or “centers” of energy that are perpetually in motion along the human body’s spinal column. Each chakra possesses its own color and vibrational frequency, these wheels are the catalysts of consciousness and human function. They rule various emotional issues, from our survival instincts and self-esteem to our ability to communicate and experience love.

The chakra system, and the aura are two separate things. The aura is an external aspect of our physical body, whereas the chakra system is an internal aspect.

These energy centers start from the perineum, going up along the spine, to the top of your head. There are 7 major centers in the body.

Here we have a chart briefly explaining each chakra.

The lower chakras (root-solar plexus) support the upper ones (throat-crown) with the heart chakra as the bridge connecting the two.
This means if you have good root chakra it will strengthen the sacral chakra immediatley.
They are connected through the astral-spine.
You need to be grounded and stable (root chakra) to be able to fully feel (sacral chakra).
Feeling your body and emotions gives you a sense of (your)self. You know what you want. (solar plexus chakra)

When these conditions are met it should be a lot of easier to open your heart chakra than if your lower chakras were deficient or blocked. You become not only aware of your own feelings but of those around you as well.

It is very important to understand that we are all made of pure energy and we share it with the Earth — which gives and sustains life. That being said, the more complex 12 chakra system illustrates just how closely we are “tied” to the planet. Stretching from an estimated three feet below the earth’s surface to deep into space is a cord of energy that links each and every human being to the planet and the universe.

I will be going more in depth with the chakra system because I want to fully inform you on the system, its purpose, and the ways you can heal/work on each chakra intuitively. In the meantime remember:

Journey Through the Chakras

Root - I AM

Sacral - I FEEL

Solar - I DO

Heart- I LOVE

Throat - I SPEAK

Third Eye - I SEE

Crown - I UNDERSTAND / INNERSTAND