Traditional qualities of the Third Eye or Sixth Chakra
The Third Eye
Alternative names: Ajna,(Agnya) Brow chakra, the meaning of this Chakra is ‘command’ this is particularly relevant as it is associated with the master gland of the body – the control center – the pituitary gland.
Color: Indigo
Symbol: Two beautiful pearly blue petals surround a white circle – signifying a beam of light. This represents consciousness unified – the combination of male and female energy.
Mantra: Aum
Location: The central forehead is where we commonly see this Chakra depicted, though it affects the surrounding region too.
Physical associations; The Third Eye is linked with the pituitary gland in the body, which is a very important gland. Among other specific functions it helps to maintain a sense of balance and well being within you. It receives messages not only from the brain but from your senses, emotions and hormones. It takes in information and then relays out messages to the body.
In a way this is symbolic of the ‘bigger picture’ of this Chakra. It is all about your sense of balance and perspective, your wisdom, your sense of responsibility and how attached you may be to things.
Throat Chakra Visualization
Following on from the previous video footage, please enjoy this brief visualization to help cleanse, clear and balance your Throat Chakra.
Your Throat Chakra
Traditional Qualities of the Throat Chakra
Alternative names; The 5th Chakra, Vishuddha, this can be translated as pure.
It is usually expanded upon as is interpreted as signifying truth – especially speaking your truth – I don’t consider that to be just what we verbally communicate – it includes our body language and the subtle subconscious messages we tell ourselves, others and the world around us.
Color; Blue – blue is the chakra color of communication and is often also associated with being loyal – true blue – again signifying an element of truth and dignity.
Symbol: 16 lavender petals enclose a white circle with a silver crescent – it represents ether, or cosmic energy – the mystical quality of energy that encompasses the universe.
Mantra; Ham – it empowers the voice.
Animal an elephant but the color of clouds, he has just one trunk and symbolizes sound and he is said to carry timeless knowledge of the past. This links with your Akashic records.
Physical associations: The Throat Chakra affects not just the throat but the whole neck region too. It also has direct implications for your nose and throat too. This Chakra is very much about change and your ability to adapt to and embrace change. Mouth and throat problems can be indicative of an out of balance Throat Chakra. Asthma can often affect this fragile area too. Emotionally this energy center is very much about being able to speak your own truth and also about being heard effectively by others.
Traditional Qualities of Your Heart Chakra
Alternative names : The Fourth Chakra, Anahata
Color : The Heart Chakra is usually signified by the color green. However when dealing with the aura and chakras on a wider perspective then the color pink can often be attributed to the heart too. Usually I see this as more the color of self love, self nurturing – either required or being given – depending on the shade, tone and vibrancy.
Symbol: Twelve red lotus petals, at the center is a six pointed star – usually greenish grey – this represents the element of air.
Mantra: The mantra is yam. The sound here signifies life force energy and the breath itself.
Animal: A leaping black Antelope, said to signify joy.
Physical associations;
The Heart Chakra not only deals with the vital organ itself but also is very much connected with the lungs and the process of inhaling and exhaling. As well as the exchange of oxygen within the lungs and the transportation of that oxygen around the body via your blood and circulation. The Heart Chakra energy can be associated with many illnesses and conditions. It has links with your immune system, with cancer, auto immune diseases, breast issues and M.E. – to name just a few. It is obviously connected with Love, also with forgiveness and acceptance.
Not just the love for and from others. The relationship you have with yourself is hugely important. You don’t have to be shouting Out “I love myself!” at every opportunity but seriously, how do you talk to yourself – is your own self talk pretty sarcastic or criticizing? Can you comfortably spend time in your own company; do you spend time regularly – doing something – just for you – just because? Do you feel nurtured and valued? All of these sorts of things can reveal themselves in the energy of the Heart Chakra.
green – The color of your heart chakra
The Heart Chakra Color: Green
Green is the color naturally associated with the Heart Chakra. It has many connections and associations and I cover just a few of the main ones here.
Whilst reading Chakras and Auras for people, the Heart Chakra was one of the Chakras that seemed to be pulled out of balance most often. It is not for no reason we say something tugs at our ‘heartstrings’ – it is an area that can reveal our vulnerable nature.
The Chakra Color Green is associated with:
- The great outdoors, nature itself and as such it signifies the natural cycle and rhythm of life. This translates to our ability or comfort with the changes that naturally occur in our life, not just those associated with our physical bodies but how we feel about people and events around us that naturally mature and evolve.
- Balance and perspective are indicated with the color green too. The Heart Chakra is seen as a bridge between the upper and lower Chakras – and green itself is found midway in the color spectrum. This midway position denotes balance and in most areas of life balance is key.
- Green is also a color of growth and expansion and is often referred to as a healing color. Because of its’ association to Mother Nature it is of course organic and wholesome too. People with green in the aura are often people who make good, loyal friends, they tend to speak from the heart and have a compassionate nature. Teachers or people who share their knowledge and passionate interests with people often show green in the aura too. They love their subject and that comes across in the way they speak and convey their message.
- Out of balance the green can denote emotions such as jealousy or envy, the color almost seems to ‘harden’ which of course signifies what is happening to the energy of the heart itself
- Some darker shades of green within the Heart Chakra area may show the feeling of being trapped or constrained, not much of the daily life of the person seems to be fulfilling or joyous.
- Sometimes the energy around the Heart Chakra seems to be exploding outwards – to me that can signal giving out a lot of love and caring but not a lot may be coming back for the person themselves. Many people prefer to give rather than receive but as I mentioned before – balance in all things!
- People with green in the Aura can often be quite sociable in their character and like texture and the feel of things to be right. Happiness is important to them and in their positive aspect they surround themselves with the people and things that make them happy. They usually enjoy a good standard of living, enjoying life and can be quite focused at achieving their goals.
As you can see it is not enough to just say that the Heart Chakra color is green. Light, dark, dim or patchy shades all mean slightly different things when you ‘read’ that color and relate it to the individual.
This is how we can start to work with color to promote healing – when you understand the meanings of the color and the energy, you can aim to rectify or improve that color, bringing it back to balance and harmony. That’s why meditation is so important.
