Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) - Chakra 6
The symbolism of Anahata Chakra:
- A symbol of love, compassion, and emotional balance.
- Green color represents healing, harmony, and abundance.
- The symbol consists of a twelve-petaled lotus and two intersecting triangles, forming a hexagram, representing the air element and the seed mantra Yam.
Theme: Love, Relationships, Compassion
Purpose: To cultivate love, compassion, and kindness. The Heart Chakra is central to our ability to give and receive love, and it connects the lower chakras of matter with the upper chakras of spirit.
Essence: “Anahata is the bridge between our earthly and spiritual aspirations, harmonizing our ability to love unconditionally.”
Life Lesson:
To learn about compassion, forgiveness, acceptance, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
Attributes:
Sanskrit Name: Anahata; meaning "unstruck" or "unhurt."
Location: Center of the chest, just above the heart.
Color: Green.
Metal: Copper.
Foods: Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale), green teas, herbs like rose and hawthorn.
Minerals: Emerald, green jade, green tourmaline, rose quartz.
Oils: Rose, jasmine, bergamot, ylang-ylang.
Manifestation: Emotional healing and healthy relationships.
Seed Sound: Yam.
Results: Open-heartedness, empathy, and harmonious relationships.
Demon: Grief.
How to Activate:
Wear: Green clothing and accessories to promote healing and balance.
Eat: Foods that support heart health and emotional well-being.
Practice: Loving-kindness meditation, forgiveness practices, and heart-opening yoga poses.
Chant the mantra sound for this chakra: YAM (YUM)
Connect with nature: Spend time in green spaces, which can help open and balance the heart chakra.
Express Gratitude: Cultivate a habit of recognizing and expressing gratitude daily.
When Out of Harmony:
Physical Dysfunctions: Heart problems, asthma, lung disease, issues related to the breasts, lymphatic systems, upper back, and shoulder problems.
Mental/Emotional Issues: Over-loving to the point of suffocation, jealousy, abandonment, anger, bitterness, fear of loneliness.
Causes of Energy Blocks: Loss, grief, rejection, abandonment, lack of empathy.
When In Harmony:
- Feeling of deep inner peace and love.
- Ability to give and receive love without fear, resentment, or expectation.
- Strong sense of empathy and compassion.
- Healthy, fulfilling relationships.
- Balanced emotions.