- Erickson's Eight Ages of Man -
| Approximate 
        Age (years) | Developmental 
        Task of That Stage. | Psychosocial 
        Crisis of That Stage. | Corresponding 
        Major | 
| 0 
        - 1.5  | Attachment 
        to mother, which lays foundations for later trust in others. | Trust 
        Versus mistrust. | |
| 1.5 
        - 3 | Gaining 
        some basic control of self and environment (e.g., toilet training, exploration) 
         | Autonomy 
        versus shame and doubt | |
| 3 
        - 6 | Becoming 
        purposeful and directive | Initiative 
        versus guilt. | 3. | 
| 6 
        - puberty | Developing 
        social, physical, and school skills. | Competence 
        versus Inferiority. | |
| Adolescence | Making 
        transition from childhood to adulthood; developing a sense of identity. | Identity 
        versus role confusion. | |
| Early 
        Adulthood | Establishing 
        intimate bonds of love and friendship | Intimacy 
        versus Isolation. | |
| Middle 
        Age | Fulfilling 
        life goals that involve family, career, and society; developing concerns 
        that embrace future generations. | Productivity 
        versus Stagnation. | |
| Later 
        Years. | Looking 
        back over one's life and accepting its meaning. | Integrity 
        versus despair | 
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Self Actualisation and their correlation to the Chakras -
| Chakra Name and Number. | Aspect of Life. | 
| 1. Mooladhara. | Security. | 
| 2. Swadhisthana. | Relationships. | 
| 3. Manipura | Power and reputation. | 
| 4. Anahata | Feeling and empathy. | 
| 5. Visuddha | Creativity for the 
        benefit of all. | 
| 6. Ajna | Visualization and 
        thoughtforms. | 
| 7. Sahasrara | Self Realisation. The Understanding of the Unification of All Life. Experiencing Life as One System. | 
- A Simplified Table of The Chakras, Sacraments, The Kabbalah, and The Stages of Individual Development -
| Kabbalah 
        Sefirah | Sefirah 
        Attributes.  | Christian Sacrament | Chakra 
        Name and Number.   | Stage 
        of Individual Development | Approximate 
        Age when the Stage occurs. | 
| Shekhinah. | Creation | Baptism | 1. Mooladhara. | Birth 
        and Infancy. | 1 
        - 2 | 
| Yesod. | Foundation. | Communion | 2. Swadhisthana. | Toddler 
        and Childhood. | 2 
        - 11 | 
| Hod 
        and Nezah. | Majesty 
        and Endurance | Confirmation | 3. Manipura. | Adolescent. | 11 
        - 18 | 
| Tif'eret. | Beauty | Marriage | 4. Anahata | Young 
        Adult. | 18 
        - 28 | 
| Gevurah 
        and Hesed | Judgment 
        and Mercy | Confession (out with the old) | 5. Visuddha | Early 
        Responsible Adulthood. | 28 
        - 35 | 
| Binah 
        and Hokhmah | Understanding 
        and Wisdom | Ordination | 6. Ajna |  
        Developed Responsible Adulthood. | 35 
        - 55 | 
| Keter | Spiritual 
        Connectivity | Extreme 
        Unction | 7. Sahasrara | Mature 
        Years. | 55 
        - 75 | 
Mismanagement of the toddler (early childhood) stage leads to the probable growth of THE NARCISSISTIC ATTENTION SEEKING PERSONALITY (Extreme egotism and individualism), whilst correct management leads to the majesty and endurance of the beginning of the young persons adult life - the adolescent stage.
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