

It is also a unique chakra because it’s the connection between your three base chakras and your three higher chakras. Learn more about your Solar Plexus Chakra here.Īnahata is your Heart Chakra, and fuels your compassion towards yourself and others. Think of it as an upside-down funnel of earth energy. The upside-down triangle in this symbol represents the energy of the lower three chakras being concentrated and energetically spreading up to the higher chakras. You have five Pranas and five Upa Pranas. The ten petals of this symbol connect it to the ten Pranas in your body, or, for simplicity, types of air energy manipulation. Manipura is your Solar Plexus Chakra, and directly affects your confidence. Learn more about your Sacral Chakra here. The tangential circles also create a crescent moon shape, which is a nice reminder of the connection between creativity and the phases of the moon. The circles in connection with the lotus flower petals represent the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth. Svadhishthana is your Sacral Chakra, your center of creativity. The four petals in this symbol represent the four mind-states that originate in this chakra: mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. The upside-down triangle is the alchemical symbol for earth, which also reminds us of the grounded energy of Muladhara. It provides a stable structure for the chakra system to rest on. The square in this symbol represents rigidity, stability, and has a foundational energy. Muladhara is the Root Chakra at the base of your spine, and it’s all about grounding. Each chakra symbol incorporates the powerful circle as a reminder of our connection to the divine. It also represents connection to and unity with ourselves, other beings, and a higher purpose. The circle is a universal representation of infinity, and the infinite and cyclical nature of energy. They connect to the body to the mind and the mind to the spirit.īefore we dive into the chakra symbols, let’s talk about the one element they all have in common – the circle.

In Sanskrit the word chakra roughly translates to “wheel.” The seven symbolic energy wheels in your body begin at the base of your spine and end at the crown of your head. Here’s Your Crash Course on the Chakra Symbols Want to dive deeper into the meaning of the chakras themselves? Read An Introduction to the Chakras. This short guide is your introduction to the hidden meaning behind the chakra symbols! The symbol for each chakra is made up of different imagery and colors, and each symbol embodies the meaning of its corresponding chakra.

And the chakras are no exception! These seven energy centers within your body are represented by seven unique symbols, each with hidden meanings. You’ll come across many symbols during your yoga journey, and each one has a distinct and deep meaning.
