Which energy center lifts your spirit?

According to Eastern medicine, there are seven main chakras— or energy wheels—that run from your head to the base of your spine, says Athena Perrakis, PH.D., author of The Ultimate Guide to Chakras. And Iding the one that guides you can help you enjoy life even more!

• Highly sensitive and intuitive? • Often accurately anticipate events?

You’re guided by the Third Eye chakra Deeply perceptive, you trust there is a world beyond what can be seen with our waking eyes, says Perrakis. To clear your mind, sit quietly for a few minutes at night—the soothing silence triggers relaxing brain waves, leading to the restorative sleep you need.

• Enjoy volunteering? • Empathize with others easily?

You’re guided by the Heart chakra “You’re able to make ‘soul connections’— deep bonds with others that enrich your life as well as theirs,” observes Perrakis. Whether you give someone a heartfelt compliment or invite a pal to dinner, giving your love raises your spirits and ups your energy.

• Love arts and crafts projects? • Relish thinking outside the box?

You’re guided by the Sacral chakra “You have an endless well of creative potential,” says Perrakis, who recommends recharging with “aesthetic breaks.” Whether you listen to a lovely piece of music or gaze at a gorgeous sunset, engaging your senses by savoring something beautiful will help rekindle your spark.

• Feel a strong connection to God? • See the glass as half full?

You’re guided by the Crown chakra Open-minded, you have deep faith in the good all around you. And a spiritual “retreat” can fill you with more energizing hope: “Go wherever you feel a Higher Power,” urges Perrakis. Receiving guidance from above will power up your purpose.

• Easily articulate your thoughts? • Always learning new things?

You’re guided by the Throat chakra Inspired by the search for knowledge, you’re happiest when expressing yourself. “So put pen to paper, letting your words flow freely,” Perrakis recommends. “Then read it aloud for a jolt of can-do pep.”

• Crave new challenges? • Tend to be a perfectionist?

You’re guided by the Solar Plexus chakra Your ambition propels you, but it can also be draining. Your energizing Rx: “Pencil in breaks to indulge in anything from a manicure to a latte,” says Perrakis. “Making me-time a priority will recharge your batteries.”

• Confident and resilient? • Have a strong sense of purpose?

You’re guided by the Root chakra Grounded and protective of loved ones, you provide a sense of centeredness for your family. “Feel revitalized by doing something to reconnect with your body, like stretching or breathing deeply,” Perrakis says. “You’ll be refreshed as everything but the present melts away.”