Heart Chakra

The fourth chakra or Anahata, the integrator of mind and body is believed to be the central home of the spirit. The 12-petaled lotus symbol of the heart chakra contains within it two intersecting triangles forming a six pointed star. These triangles represent the force of matter moving upward toward liberation and the force of spirit moving into manifestation. It is at this chakra that they are evenly combined, creating a center of peace and balance.

Location: Center of the chest

Colour: Emerald Green and Pink

Parts of the body: This Chakra is associated with the heart and the blood circulatory system, and the cardiac plexus, as well as the lungs and the entire chest area.

Endocrine Gland: Thymus Gland, controlling the immune system.

Sense: Sense of touch, in its aspect of relating to the person inside the body, and distinct from the sensation of the Orange Chakra, which is more about the sensation one feels from their own body. Hugging, therefore, is a Heart Chakra activity. When one hugs, one is aware of what the person inside the other body feels, and they are aware of what you feel inside your body, and there is a sense of relating to the person inside the body. Sensitivity about being touched indicates heart chakra sensitivity.

Consciousness: Perceptions of love, relationships (relating) with people close to your heart, e.g. partner, siblings, parents, children. Difficulty with breathing, or with the lungs, the organs of air, indicates tension in the Heart Chakra. A person's relationship with air reflects their relationship with love.

Attributes: Unconditional love, forgiveness, compassion, group consciousness, peace, tolerance.

Element: air

Crystals: rose quartz, kunzite, pink tourmaline, rhodochrosite, green jade

When unbalanced you may experience anger, heart problems, rigidity and/or lack of love. To balance serve others, love and take care of yourself and breathe consciously.