Chakra

CHAKRA are the energy centers that interact with our bodies, both on a physical and energetic level. If something blocks a chakra, whether it is a traumatic psychological experience or a physical illness, that block disrupts the flow of energy throughout a person’s whole being. it can have a significant impact on the person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Each of the 7 chakras corresponds with a unique color and is responsible for a given physiological function and emotional response.

CROWN CHAKRA/SAHASRARA (PURPLE/WHITE)
Crown Chakra Symbol: The crown chakra Is found at the top of the head. It is linked to all the elements and is responsible for enlightenment, purpose, and consciousness. The violet-colored chakra symbol is the most divine chakra of all. It exhibits a thousand petals lotus flower symbolizing well-being and perpetuity. The center most circle represents infinity and the arousing of the conscious mind.

THIRD EYE CHAKRA/AJNA (INDIGO)
Third Eye Chakra Symbol: Ajna is located at the forehead, between the two eyebrows. It is linked to the element of light and is responsible for foresight and guidance. The Indigo colored chakra symbol shows two petals representing the contrast between our true soul and the work we need to put in to become merged with God. The upside-down triangle in the middle connects our soul to divinity, taking us towards true enlightenment. 

THROAT CHAKRA/VISHUDDHA (BLUE)
Throat Chakra Symbol: Vishuddha is located at the throat and hence the name, Throat Chakra. It is linked to the element Ether and is responsible for communication, self-expression, and loyalty. The blue-colored chakra symbol serves as a gateway for our awareness and soul. This is described by the triangle in the middle of the symbol. The 16 lotus petals illustrate the 16 easily pronounceable vowels of Sanskrit, which are significant for communication.

HEART CHAKRA/ANAHATA (GREEN)
Heart Chakra Symbol: The heart chakra, like its name, is positioned in the heart. It is linked to the element air and is responsible for love and harmony. The green chakra symbol sits at the center most chakra in the body. Its position allows it to connect the lower three chakras to the above three. This is represented by the hexagram formed by the two opposite triangles positioned in the middle of the symbol. The twelve petals of this chakra either display the 12 spiritual qualities of the heart or the 12 awful characteristics of the heart.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA/MANIPURA (YELLOW)
Solar Chakra Symbol: Manipura is located in the stomach. It is linked to the element of fire and is responsible for courage, self-worth, and confidence. 10 petals surround the yellow chakra symbol. These petals symbolize the 10 forms of energy vibrations that our body uses, which are also known as the 10 pranas. The inverted triangle in the middle shows the movement of the energy absorbed from the lower chakras to the upper chakras. 

SACRAL CHAKRA/SVADHISHTHANA (ORANGE)
Sacral Chakra Symbol: The Svadhishthana is also called the Sacral chakra and is responsible for promoting creativity, affection, and motivation within humans. The orange chakra symbol is found in the lower abdomen area, and its representative element is water. The circle providing the base for the six petals is a reminder of the cycle of being born, dying, and rebirth. The lotus flaunting the six petals are characteristics one must get rid of, like anger, jealousy, cruelty, hatred, pride, and desire. These characteristics prevent Svadhishthana from reaching its full potential. The overlapping circles in the middle form a crescent that symbolizes the constant changes that one experiences but has no control over.

ROOT CHAKRA/MULADHARA (RED/BLACK)
Root Chakra Symbol: Muladhara is located at the pelvic floor of your body. It is linked to the element earth and is responsible for providing a stable foundation and a grounded balance in the body. The square in the middle of this red-colored chakra symbol represents the four substructures: energy, rigidity, stability, and foundational life. The four petals bordering the symbol of the chakra stand for the four human states of mind: intellect, mind, consciousness, and ego. The inverted angle in the center is synonymous with the symbol of the earth, which emphasizes the grounded energy of Muladhara.

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