What Are the 7 Chakras & What Do They Represent?

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Learn about the rainbow of chakra colors and their powerful meanings
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Chakras are the energetic openings or wheels within the body that fuel your spiritual power. [1] You have 7 chakras stacked up and down your spine, and each of these spiritual energy centers has a corresponding color. So, what are they, and how do they symbolize the properties of each chakra? Keep reading to learn all about the chakra colors and what they mean.
This article is based on an interview with our spiritual advisor and reiki master, Emily Christensen, founder of Rainbow Raaja. Check out the full interview here.

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Root Chakra ( Muladhara )

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  1. Red is a vibrant, bold color that represents power and vitality and evokes action. [2] The root chakra is believed to be the source of safety. When the root chakra is balanced, you feel grounded, safe, and secure. When the chakra is imbalanced, you’ll feel anxious or fearful, especially when it comes to making decisions. [3]
    • Properties: Survival, Stability, Trust, & Grounding
    • Mantra: LAM
    • Meaning: I AM
    • Colour: Red
    • Element: Earth
    • Gland: Adrenal
    • Location: Tail Bone [4]
    • How to open : Do sun salutations when practicing yoga
    • Physical Body: Blood, Immune system, Bone marrow, The base of the Spine, Legs, & Feet [5]
    • Emotional Body: Connected with our survival instincts and primal needs such as Food, Shelter, & Safety. [6]
    • Spiritual Body: This is the center from which we ground ourselves and connect with Mother Earth. [7]
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Sacral Chakra ( Svadhisthana )

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  1. Orange is often associated with warmth and enthusiasm—its vibrant and welcoming glow perfectly represents the passionate energy of the sacral chakra. [8] When the sacral chakra is balanced, you feel emotionally stable and creative. When the chakra is blocked, you may feel guilt, shame, or uninspired. [9]
    • Properties: Sexuality, Creativity, Passion, & Pleasure
    • Mantra: VAM
    • Meaning: I FEEL
    • Colour: Orange
    • Element: Water
    • Gland: Gonads
    • Location: Pelvis
    • How to open : Whisper affirmations over yourself, like “I am passionate” or “I am an abundance of creativity”
    • Physical Body: Sexual organs, Lymphatic system, Kidneys, Pelvis, Hips, Bladder, Prostate, Large intestine, Pancreas, & Appendix [10]
    • Emotional Body: Connected with our Sexual Desires & Creativity. [11]
    • Spiritual Body: This is the center from which we create and give Birth to New Life and New Ideas. [12]
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Solar Plexus Chakra ( Manipura )

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  1. The sunny brilliance of yellow matches the solar plexus chakra because the color evokes confidence. [13] This chakra helps define who you are, giving you the strength to be yourself and shine bright. When this chakra is open, you’ll be confident and motivated. When it’s blocked, you’ll likely feel insecure or have low self-esteem. [14]
    • Properties: Willpower, Self-Confidence, Determination, & Manifestation
    • Mantra: RAM
    • Meaning: I DO
    • Colour: Yellow
    • Element: Fire
    • Gland: Pancreas
    • Location: Belly Button
    • How to open : Wear or meditate with a citrine crystal
    • Physical Body: Small intestine, Liver, Gallbladder, & Spleen [15]
    • Emotional Body: Confidence or self-esteem, Determination, & Willpower or Self-control [16]
    • Spiritual Body: This is the center from which our Self-Power and Inner Strength come from. [17]
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Heart Chakra ( Anahata )

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  1. Green is commonly associated with growth and renewal—think of blooming flowers and plush grass. The heart chakra controls your empathy and connects you to the world around you. Therefore, green is a symbolic color to represent the chakra’s harmonious, uplifting energy. [18] When this chakra is balanced, you feel loved and optimistic. When it’s blocked, you’ll likely feel lost, lonely, or jealous. [19]
    • Properties: Love, Healing, Compassion, & Acceptance
    • Mantra: YAM
    • Meaning: I LOVE
    • Colour: Green
    • Element: Air
    • Gland: Thymus
    • Location: Center Of The Chest
    • How to open : Try pranayama or breathing exercises [20]
    • Physical Body: Heart, Lungs, Ribs, Cardiovascular system, & Pulmonary system [21]
    • Emotional Body: Compassion, Love, Self-love, Joy, & Forgiveness [22]
    • Spiritual Body: This is the center from which we integrate our Earthly Needs (connected with the lower 3 chakras) with our Spiritual Endeavours (connected to the upper 3 chakras). It is with an open heart that we are able to connect with a Higher Power. [23]
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Throat Chakra ( Vishuddha )

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  1. Blue is the color of peace and calm, often symbolizing trust and tranquility. [24] The throat chakra is connected to your ability to talk, write, and communicate, alluding to blue’s trusting energy. If the chakra is balanced, you can speak your mind and express yourself freely. If blocked, you may have a hard time communicating and feel trapped within yourself. [25]
    • Properties: Communication, Self-Expression, & Authenticity
    • Mantra: HAM
    • Meaning: I SPEAK
    • Colour: Blue
    • Element: Space or Sound
    • Gland: Thyroid
    • Location: Throat
    • How to open : Repeat affirmations like, “I communicate confidently” and “My voice is necessary” [26]
    • Physical Body: Throat, Tongue, Teeth, Mouth, Tongue, Tonsils, Glands, Voice, Esophagus, Thyroid, Ears, Bronchial tubes, Neck, Shoulders, & Jaw [27]
    • Emotional Body: Speaking One’s Truth, Authenticity, Self-Expression, Feeling Heard, Verbal, & Non-Verbal Communication [28]
    • Spiritual Body: Connected with intuition (especially claircognizance and clairaudience). It’s also the bridge between thinking with your heart and thinking with your brain. [29]
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Third Eye Chakra ( Ajna )

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  1. Indigo or purple’s soothing tone is often associated with serenity and peace, making it an excellent representation of the third eye chakra. [30] This chakra opens your spiritual awareness and allows you to concentrate. When blocked, you may feel confused or have trouble concentrating or making decisions. [31]
    • Properties: Intuition, Awareness, Extrasensory Perception, & Thought
    • Mantra: OM
    • Meaning: I SEE
    • Colour: Indigo
    • Element: Light or Darkness
    • Gland: Pineal
    • Location: Between the Eye-Brows
    • How to open : Try adding a headstand to your yoga practice
    • Physical Body: Eyes, Nose, Sinuses, Face, Pineal Gland, & Brain [32]
    • Emotional Body: The Third Eye allows one to look within and exam his/her own thoughts and limiting belief systems. It is located where the left and right hemispheres of the brain connect, so it is connected with balancing our creative mind and analytical mind. [33]
    • Spiritual Body: This is the mind’s eye. It’s through this chakra that clairvoyance (clear seeing) occurs. The Third Eye is sometimes called, “the seed of the soul”. It’s where our ability to see within ourselves and others is combined with a greater universal understanding. The Third Eye allows us to see the truth and the meaning behind it. [34]
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Crown Chakra ( Sahasrara )

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  1. White commonly symbolizes purity, innocence, and divine power. [35] Because of this, it’s often associated with the crown chakra, as this chakra is the closest energy source to the spirit world. When the crown chakra is balanced, you feel connected to a higher power and have a sense of clarity and inner peace. When blocked, you’ll likely feel disconnected from yourself and your spiritual purpose.
    • Properties: Spirituality, Enlightenment, Knowledge, & Wisdom
    • Mantra: OM
    • Meaning: I UNDERSTAND
    • Colour: White or Violet
    • Element: Divine Consciousness
    • Gland: Pituitary
    • Location: Top of The Head
    • How to open : Chant “OM” after meditating
    • Physical Body: Central Nervous System, Brain, & Head, Skin [36]
    • Emotional Body: Feeling of life purpose, Sense of self, Connection to a higher power, & Source of dream activity [37]
    • Spiritual Body: The center from which we connect to Star energy and divine Source [38]
    • Know that some spiritual guides use the colour violet to represent the crown chakra. White and violet have similar symbolic meanings and can be used similarly.
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