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Chakra Symbols
The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel. Chakra symbols represent the circular centers of energy, and they correspond to the nerve plexuses and organs in the physical nervous system. By focusing on these energy centers, and understanding the function of each, we are able to balance our energies, augment areas in our lives, and even facilitate healing.
By referring to the chakra diagram on the left, and relating it to the table below, which describes the attributes for each energy center, you should get a clearer picture of what each chakra symbol represents and how each affects us differently.
The information given on this page is a basic summary. Chakra practitioners spend years learning about the healing arts relating to these intricate energy centers. If you wish to learn more about this unique realm of the human make-up, the author encourages you to begin an avid independent study.
Many individuals have chakra symbols embellished on clothing or keep these images near them in order to keep the attributes in their mind as they aspire to better balance and higher energy.
Chakra Symbol Attributes:
| Name |
Common Name |
Location |
Physical Governing |
Emotional Governing |
Sense |
Mantra |
Element |
Color |
Seat |
| Muladhara |
Root Chakra |
Base of spine, sacral plexus |
Organs of excretion, adrenals |
Survival, primal instinct |
Smell |
Lam |
Earth |
Red |
Primal life force |
| Swadhisthana |
Sacrum/Sacral Chakra |
Genitals, fluids |
Gonads, reproductive organs |
Self-acceptance, emotion, sexual energy |
Taste |
Vam |
Water |
Orange |
Creativity |
| Manipura |
Solar Plexus Chakra |
Navel |
Pancreas, abdominal organs |
Self-will, mental acuity, sense of identity |
Sight |
Ram |
Fire |
Yellow |
Subconscious emotion, ego, & will |
| Anahata |
Heart Chakra |
Heart area |
Thymus, lungs |
Compassion, love, healing |
Touch |
Yam |
Air |
Green |
Love |
| Vishudha |
Throat Chakra |
Laryngeal pluxus |
Thyroid |
Self-expression, speech |
Hearing |
Ham |
Ether |
Blue |
Creative expression, communication |
| Ajna |
Third Eye Chakra |
Between the eyebrows |
Pituitary gland |
Intuition, extra sensory perception |
Sixth sense, higher mind |
Aum |
Time |
Indigo |
Primordial power |
| Sahasrara |
Crown Chakra |
Top/crown of head, brain |
Pineal gland |
Divinity, peace, enlightenment |
Beyond sensory |
- |
Space |
Violet |
Liberation, All Power, eternal bliss |
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