Chakra Chart and Associations

Chakra Name:

Root or Base

Number:

1

Location:

Area of coccyx at base of spine

Color:

Red to Orange

Symbol:

Shape

Large Cube

Gems/Minerals:

Smokey Quartz Crystal, Ruby, Bloodstone & Hematite

Musical/Vibration Note:

C - Bass toned and percussion instruments

Fragrance:

Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Wisteria and Garlic

Connections or Tied to:

Coccyx, legs, rectum, anus, sex organs, pelvis, circulatory system, reproductive system, and functions of lower extremities: hips/legs, feet

Balance Attributes:

Vitality, Center for life, promoting energy, basic survival

Unbalanced Attributes:

Anger, Violence, Aggression, manipulative,

Archetype

The Mother or The Victim

Physical Problems

Arthritis, kidney stones, osteoporosis, bone problems, and autoimmune deficiency

Physical Activities

Yoga

Plant

Sage

Metal

Lead

Living in Root

Overly attached to land, tradition, home/family, clan or tribal roots. Aware of only petty differences, narrow beliefs

Element

Earth

Food

Root vegetables, Protein-rich foods, Spices

Chakra Name:

Sacral, Spleen, Womb, or Creativity

Number:

2

Location:

Just below naval: 2” - center of body

Color:

Orange

Symbol:

Shape

Pyramid

Gems/Minerals:

Carnelian Agate, Tiger’s Eye, and Onyx

Musical/Vibration Note:

D above Middle C - Bass toned, percussion, brass and woodwind instruments - :Latin Dance

Fragrance:

Patchouli, Jasmine, Neroli, Orange Blossoms, and Gardenia

Connections or Tied to:

Controls Appetite and emotions. Large intestine, spleen, bladder, lower back, prostate, sex organs, adrenal glands, reproductive system and entire muscular system

Balance Attributes:

 Pleasure, abundance, enjoyment

Unbalanced Attributes:

 Critical, sour, condemning, fluid retention

Archetype

The Emperor/Empress and the Martyr

Physical Problems

Women: Endometriosis, chronic menstrual cramping, fibroids. Men: Prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction

Physical Activities

Yoga, Dance, Swimming, Walking

Plant

Jasmine

Metal

Tin

Living in Sacral

Element

Water

Food

Sweet fruits, raw honey, nuts, spices

Chakra Name:

Solar Plexus

Number:

3

Location:

Between navel and sternum

Color:

Yellow

Symbol:

Shape

Globe

Gems/Minerals:

Citrine, Amber & Topaz

Musical/Vibration Note:

Tone of E above Middle C - Flutes, woodwinds, strings and piano instruments

Fragrance:

Rosemary, Lemon, Grapefruit, Juniper

Connections or Tied to:

Heart, lungs, stomach, liver, adrenals, pancreas, kidneys, diaphragm, breasts, gall bladder, small intestines, duodenum, digestive system, functions of left hemisphere of brain

Balance Attributes:

 Personal Power, Self Esteem, Confidence, Freedom of Choice

Unbalanced Attributes:

 Self-limitations, Demeaning ideas, don’t get an education, unable to establish financial stability and independence

Archetype

Warrior: Confident & Servant: Needy seeking approval

Physical Problems

Indigestion, Acid Stomach, Ulcers, Hepatitis, Gallstones, Pancreatitis, Diabetes

Physical Activities

Sports, Competitive Programs, gi qong, hiking, cycling

Plant

Carnation

Metal

Iron & Gold

Living in Sacral

Element

Fire

Food

Granola and Grains, Dairy, Spices

Chakra Name:

Heart

Number:

4

Location:

Center of chest, behind the sternum

Color:

Emerald green or pink

Symbol:

Shape

Crescent Moon

Gems/Minerals:

Rose Quartz, Diamond, Peridot and Tourmaline

Musical/Vibration Note:

Tone of F above Middle C - Harps, organs, flutes, wind chimes, and all string instruments - Chorus

Fragrance:

Rose, Carnation, Lily of Valley

Connections or Tied to:

Heart, lungs, stomach, liver, adrenals, pancreas, kidneys, diaphragm, breasts, gall bladder, small intestines, duodenum, thymus gland, entire immune system, circulatory system of body and linked to right hemisphere of brain

Balance Attributes:

 Brotherhood, joy, understanding, peace

Unbalanced Attributes:

 Conditional love

Archetype

Lover & actor

Physical Problems

Angina, myocardial infarctions, lungs: pneumonia, chronic bronchitis & tuberculosis

Physical Activities

Yoga, Massage, Healing Touch, Walking & Dancing

Plant

Foxglove, Rose, Carnation and Lily

Metal

Copper & Gold

Living in Sacral

Element

Air

Food

Leafy vegetables, Air vegetables, Liquids, Spices

Chakra Name:

Throat

Number:

5

Location:

Right above the hollow at the base of the neck

Color:

Sapphire blue & Turquoise

Symbol:

Shape

Inverted Pyramid pointing down to heart

Gems/Minerals:

Turquoise Stone, blue agate, and Aquamarine

Musical/Vibration Note:

Tone of G above Middle C - Harps, organs, pianos, and high string instruments (violin, mandelas and ukuleles) - Operas

Fragrance:

Bayberry, Blue Chamomile, Garde3nia, Ylang Ylang, and Wistereria

Connections or Tied to:

Head, eyes, ears, face, sinuses, throat, esophagus, mouth and teeth, thyroid and parathyroid glands, respiratory system, functions of bronchial and vocal apparatus - EARS

Balance Attributes:

 Creativity, Willpower, Truth, Personal Integrity

Unbalanced Attributes:

 Suppressed feelings, unspoken emotions, unexpressed ideas, Affected by substance abuse, gossip and lying, smoking, overeating and drugs

Archetype

Communicator & Silent Child

Physical Problems

Sore Throat, Laryngitis, Deafness, Tooth decay, gum problems, T.M.J.

Physical Activities

Alexandra Technique, yoga, osteopathic alignment of the spine, cranio-sacral therapy, expressive theater, dance, gi gong, tai chi

Plant

Gardenia

Metal

Mercury

Living in Sacral

Element

Ethers – All things connected

Food

Liquids, Tart or tangy fruits, Other tree grown fruits, Spices

Chakra Name:

Brow or Third Eye

Number:

6

Location:

Center of forehead between eyebrows and hairline

Color:

Indigo

Symbol:

Shape

Five-Pointed Star

Gems/Minerals:

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli and Fluorite

Musical/Vibration Note:

Tone A above Middle C - Harps, organs, pianos, wind chimes, and high string instruments - Classical

Fragrance:

Camphor, Sweet Pea, Heliotrope & Eucalyptus

Connections or Tied to:

Head, eyes, ears, face, sinuses, throat, pituitary gland, entire endocrine system and balancing center for the functions of the hemispheres of the brain

Balance Attributes:

 Discern Highest good, Awareness, Intuition

Unbalanced Attributes:

 Intellectual: Rational, factual, rigid

Archetype

Wise Person & The Intellectual

Physical Problems

Pituitary Gland: Confusion, lack of mental clarity, lack of imagination

Physical Activities

Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Bates Eye Exercises

Plant

Almond Blossom

Metal

Silver

Living in Sacral

Element

The Cosmos

Food

Dark bluish colored fruits, Liquids, Spices

Chakra Name:

Crown

Number:

7

Location:

Above the top of head

Color:

Purple or Violet

Symbol:

Shape

Round skullcap

Gems/Minerals:

Amethyst and Alexandrite

Musical/Vibration Note:

Tone B above Middle C - Harps, organs, pianos, wind chimes, and high string instruments – Indian Ragas

Fragrance:

Violet, Lavender, Lotus, Elemi, Frankincense and Lilac

Connections or Tied to:

 Pineal Gland, Psychological Maturity & Spiritual Development

Balance Attributes:

 Realize Who you are! Grace, Beauty

Unbalanced Attributes:

Think they efforts alone carry them through life. Separate from others

Archetype

The Guru & The Egotist

Physical Problems

Hormones, Sleep, Light Sensitivity

Physical Activities

None - Stillness

Plant

Lotus Flower

Metal

Platinum

Living in Sacral

Element

The Cosmos

Food

Air, Incense and Smudging Herbs