Your 7 Chakras - Signs of Imbalances and Tools for Alignment

The chakras (meaning 'wheel' in Sanskrit) are energy centers in the body that correspond to specific nerve bundles and internal organs. The chakras purpose is to spin and draw in this energy (prana) to stay open, keeping the mind, body, and spirit in alignment.

When the chakras are out of balance or blocked, they can show up with symptoms emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Although many believe there are 114 chakras altogether! (this includes around our subtle body and astral body) the main 7 are usually focused upon. 

I have provided information about each of the 7, the symptoms of how they may affect you, and tools that may help bring them into alignment. I mention symptoms relating to overactive and underactive chakras but this doesn't necessarily mean that you are either-or.  You may have a blend of balanced, overactive, and underactive qualities but I have split these up in order to to gain extra clarity on the areas you may feel you need to work on. Physical ailments may also show up in parts of the body relating to each chakra.

There are crystals, herbs, foods, and essential oils that may benefit each chakra and also various daily activities that may encourage a healthy chakra balance. Activities that benefit all chakras are:

• Sound Healing Therapy: You can practice Sound Healing at home by looking up various videos on Youtube. There are many Binaural Beats videos, Sound Healing videos or you can purchase Crystal or Tibetan Sound Healing Bowls in the note and frequency of your desired chakra. You can also attend a local Sound Bath or have a 1:1 Sound Healing session.

• Meditation: There are many forms of Meditation, you may choose to do it alone in a peaceful environment or- again you can find many videos on Youtube. There are many guided meditations, sleep meditations, or meditative music. These often range from around 5 mins to many hours long, depending on preference, and can be carried out in the morning, during the day, or before bed. 

• Reiki: This practice uses life force energy to heal the chakras. You can find many Reiki videos on Youtube or you can book a session with a Reiki practitioner. 

• Crystal Healing: You can combine Crystal Healing with Reiki or you can keep crystals with you, or in places in the home. You can also use Crystal Healing during Meditation or book a session with a practitioner.

• Journaling: Writing can be therapeutic for processing thoughts and emotions. This often helps with sleep disturbances. By writing thoughts before sleep, these thoughts are less likely to keep you awake during the night. Writing them down may also make it easier to organise your thoughts. Journaling may also be a beneficial aid for counseling, and can help you keep track of life or thought patterns.

• Yoga: There are many forms of Yoga for all abilities. By practising the breathing techniques and many postures (asanas), you can help to align the chakras. Your physical body will stabilize and the subtle body will become rebalanced.

ROOT CHAKRA (MULADHARA)

Basic Trust

Colour: Red 

Location: Base of spine, Perineum

Body Parts: Kidneys, Adrenal glands, Testes, Spine

Element: Earth/ Saturn

Healing Crystals:  Ruby, Red tigers eye, Bloodstone, Obsidian, Tourmaline, Black onyx, Hematite, Garnet

Essential Oils: Patchouli, Myrrh, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Black pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Herbs: Cloves, Burdock, Dandelion, Rosemary, Cayenne Pepper, Sage, Ashwaghanda, Valerian root

Foods: Root vegetables, Red fruits and vegetables 

Cleansing and Healing Frequency: 396Hz

Note: C

Planets: Earth, Saturn

Healing Practices: Spending time in nature, Earthing, Hiking, Gardening, Massage Therapy, Dance, Journaling, Yoga, Reiki, Sound Healing Therapy, Meditation, Crystal Healing, Having a clear out of old possessions that no longer serve a purpose

Affirmation:  

I AM CENTERED AND GROUNDED, I AM SAFE, I AM HAPPY IN MY BODY,                          
I AM TRUSTING AND FEARING LESS

Balanced Root Chakra

• Grounded

• Secure

• Centered

• Good health and vitality

• Strong immune system

• Energetic

• General positive outlook

Underactive Root Chakra

• Ungrounded

• Financially unstable

• Fear

• Anxiety

• Negative outlook

• Cravings and addictions

• Weak immune system

• Unmotivated

• Disorganised

Overactive Root Chakra

• Aggressive

• Greedy

• Power-hungry

• Selfish

• Domineering

• Over materialistic

SACRAL CHAKRA (SVADHISHTHANA)

Creativity, Sexuality

Colour: Orange

Location: Just below the Navel and above the Pubic bone, Sacrum

Body Parts: Bladder, Prostate, Gonads, Reproductive organs, Kidneys, Gall bladder, Bowel, Spleen

Element: Water

Healing Crystals: Carnelian, Moonstone, Citrine, Sunstone

Essential Oils: Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Rose, Patchouli, Orange, Sandalwood

Herbs: Damiana, Calendula, Hibiscus, Gardenia, Licorice, Fennel, Coriander, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Marshmallow, Raspberry leaf, Motherwort

Foods: Orange coloured fruit and veg, Tropical fruits, Fats, Oils, Legumes, Nuts

Cleansing and healing frequency: 417Hz

Note: D

Planets: Moon

Healing Practices: Yoga, Reiki, Sound Healing Therapy, Crystal Healing, Dancing, Art, Creative activities, Playful activities, Meditation, journaling, Scrapbooking, or creating a Mood board.

Affirmation:  

I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT LIFE, I AM IN TOUCH WITH MY EMOTIONS AND
HONOUR MY FEELINGS, I AM A CREATIVE AND SENSUAL BEING, I HONOUR
AND CELEBRATE MY SEXUALITY

Balanced Sacral Chakra

• Passionate

• Optimistic

• Open

• Healthy Libido

• Creative

Underactive Sacral Chakra

• Low Libido

• Fear of Intimacy

• Lack of Creativity

• Isolation

• Lack of emotion

• Jealousy

• Shy/timid

• Poor social skills

• Depriving yourself of pleasure

Overactive Sacral Chakra

• Overly Emotional

• Manipulative

• Hyper-sensitive

• Fixated on Sex

• Hedonistic

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (MANIPURA)

Self-worth

Colour: Yellow

Location: Solar Plexus, between the heart and the navel

Body Parts: Pancreas, Adrenals, Intestines, Pancreas, Liver, Bladder, Stomach, Upper spine

Element: Fire

Healing Crystals: Yellow calcite, Citrine, Tigers eye, Yellow aventurine

Essential Oils: Ginger, Lemon, Vetiver, Roman chamomile, Juniper, Atlas cedarwood, Cypress

Herbs: Chamomile, Ginger, Cinnamon, Lemon balm, Turmeric, Cats claw, Lemon verbena, Calendula

Foods: Corn, Millet, Sesame seeds, Pineapple, Bananas, Peppers, Honey, Lemons

Cleansing and Healing Frequency: 528Hz

Note: E

Planets: Mars/ Sun

Healing Practices: Yoga, Sound Healing Therapy, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Spending time outside- particularly in the sunshine, Exercising - particularly core strengthening exercises, Meditation and mindfulness particularly for confidence and self-worth. 

Affirmation:  

I OWN MY POWER, MY POTENTIAL IS INFINITE, MY BOUNDARIES
ARE RESPECTED, I AM CONFIDENT AND STRONG  

Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra

• Confidence

• A healthy feeling of being in control of your own life

• Feeling motivated

• Good self-image

Underactive Solar Plexus Chakra

• Feeling overwhelmed and powerless

• Low self-esteem

• Lack of control and purpose

Overactive Solar Plexus Chakra

• Power-hungry

• Critical 

• Domineering

• Overly perfectionist

HEART CHAKRA (ANAHATA)

Love and Joy - Bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual

Colour: Green

Location: Center of the chest

Body Parts: Heart, Lungs, Circulatory system, Cardiac plexus, Thymus

Element: Air

Healing Crystals:  Rose quartz, Green aventurine, Rhodonite, Pink opal, Malachite

Essential Oils: Bergamot, Lavender, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, Geranium

Herbs: Hawthorn berry, Rosehip, Marjoram, Rose, Violets, Tulsi (holy basil), Mullien, Elderflower, Elderberry

Foods: Avocados, Green vegetables, Leafy green vegetables

Cleansing and Healing Frequency: 639Hz

Note: F

Planets: Venus

Healing Practices: Meditation, Sound Healing Therapy, Reiki, Yoga, Forest bathing, Gratitude journalling, Shadow work, and Inner child work, Singing, Dancing.

Affirmation:  

I LOVE MYSELF UNCONDITIONALLY, I AM OPEN TO GIVING LOVE AND
RECEIVING LOVE, I AM FOLLOWING MY HEARTS DESIRE, I AM GRATEFUL
FOR MY LESSONS AND BLESSINGS

Balanced Heart Chakra

• Peaceful

• Loving

• Compassionate

• Tolerant

• Warm 

• Open

• Healthy boundaries

• Inclusive

• Caring

Underactive Heart Chakra

• Lack of empathy

• Bitterness

• Intolerance

• Trust issues

• Lack of boundaries

• Self-destructive

• Withdrawn

• Disconnected

Overactive Heart Chakra

• Jealousy

• Codependency

• Self-sacrificing

• Overgiving

• People pleasing

THROAT CHAKRA (VISHUDDHA)

Communication

Colour: Light Blue

Location: Center of the neck

Body Parts:  Mouth- Tongue, Esophagus, vocal chords, Bronchial Tubes, Respiratory system, Thyroid

Element: Sound/Ether

Healing Crystals:  Blue lace agate, Aquamarine, Lapis lazuli, Blue quartz, Blue kyanite, Larimar

Essential Oils: Palo santo, Blue tansy, Myrrh, Cypress, Roman/ German chamomile, Coriander, Lime

Herbs: Chamomile, Mullein, Peppermint, Thyme, Comfrey, Eucalyptus, Pine, Slippery Elm

Foods: Foods rich in Iodine, Sea veggies such as Seamoss, Dulce, Nori, Spirulina, Soothing herbal teas, Coconut water, Superfruits, Elderberries, Elderflower

Cleansing and Healing Frequency: 741Hz

Note (Sound Healing): G

Planets: Mercury

Healing Practices: Meditation, Sound Healing Therapy, Reiki, Crystal Healing,Yoga, Neck stretches, Running, Singing, Journaling, Chanting, Mantra, Positive speak, Counselling.

Affirmation :  

I EXPRESS MYSELF WITH CLEAR INTENT, I SPEAK MY TRUTH,                             
I AM OPEN AND HONEST IN MY COMMUNICATION  

Balanced Throat Chakra

• Clear communication

• Honesty

• Diplomatic

• Confidence in expressing oneself and setting healthy boundaries

Underactive Throat Chakra

• Trouble with self-expression and speaking out

• Misunderstood

• Secretive

• Not a good listener

Overactive Throat Chakra

• Loud

• Critical and judgemental

• Harsh with words

• Gossipy

• Has the tendency to yell, dismiss or talk over others

THIRD - EYE CHAKRA (ANJA)

Awareness

Colour: Indigo

Location: Center of forehead, parallel to middle of the eyebrows

Body Parts: Eyes, Pituitary, Pineal glands, Brain

Element: Light

Healing Crystals:  Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sodalite

Essential oils: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Thyme, Pine, Lavender, Frankincense

Herbs: Blue vervain, Turmeric, Haritaki, Eyebright, Peppermint, Lemon balm, Star Anaise, Mugwort, Lavender

Foods: Brocolli, Purple kale, Carrots, Green beans, Eggplant, Plums, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cacao, Grapes, Coconut oil

Cleansing and Healing Frequency: 852Hz

Note: A

Planets: Jupiter/Neptune

Healing Practices: Meditation, Yoga, Sound Healing, Reiki, Shamanic Journeys, Explore your limiting beliefs, View other perspectives and viewpoints, Decalcify pineal gland, Journaling

Affirmation :  

I AM INTUITIVE, I FOLLOW MY INTUITION, I AM THE CONSCIOUS CREATOR
OF MY REALITY, I AM CONNECTED TO MY HIGHER SELF

Balanced Third-Eye Chakra

• Imaginative

• Intuitive

• Sees beyond the physical

• Clear thoughts and vision

Underactive Third-Eye Chakra

• Poor judgment

• Inability to see beyond the physical

• Lacks focus

• Poor imagination

Overactive Third-Eye Chakra

• Nightmares

• Delusions

• Hallucinations

• Obsessive

• Overindulgence in imagination

• Excessive daydreaming

• Overwhelm and mental exhaustion

CROWN CHAKRA (SAHASRARA)

Spiritual connection

Colour: Violet/ White

Location: Top of Head

Body Parts: Spinal Chord and Brain Stem, Connection to Source

Element: Thought

Healing Crystals:  Amethyst, Labradorite, Flourite, Clear quartz, Selenite, Moonstone, Opalite

Essential Oils: Lavender, Frankincense, Jasmine, Cedarwood, Lotus, Rose, Vetiver, Palo Santo

Herbs: Calendula, Lavender, Smudging herbs such as sage or palo santo, Gotu kola

Foods: Fasting and Juicing, Garlic, Lots of fluids, Ginger, Whole foods

Cleansing and healing frequency: 963Hz

Note: B

Planets: Uranus

Healing Practices: Meditation, Reiki, Sound Healing, Yoga, Shadow work, Mindfulness, Journaling, Energy work, Education

Affirmation :  

I AM DIVINE, I AM INFINITE, I LISTEN TO THE WISDOM OF THE UNIVERSE,                             
I SEE THE DIVINE LIGHT IN OTHERS

Balanced Crown Chakra

• Intelligent

• Awareness

• Wise

• Understanding

• Strong faith 

• Universal Love

Underactive Crown Chakra

• Depression

• Learning difficulties

• Weak faith

• Anger

• Brain fog

Overactive Crown Chakra

• Dogmatic

• Judgemental

• Addiction

• Unhealthy spiritual obsession

* Sanskrit - Ancient Indo-European language of India, in which the Hindu scriptues are
  written. Many northern Indian languages are derived from Sanskrit.

* Prana - Universal energy which flows in currents in and around the body.

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