The Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra of the human body. Found at the center of the chest this chakra is where we can find love and forgiveness. When the Heart Chakra is balanced we are able to forgive and forget and heal from and move past our grievances with ourselves or others. 

Name: Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Also Known As: The forgiving chakra, the bridge between Earth and spirit

Energy Center: Center of chest, astral body

Color: Green (sometimes pink)

Symbol: 6-pointed star within a 12 petalled flower.

Meaning: Compassion, empathy, love, and forgiveness

When Balanced: The ability to forgive and forget, compassion and love to self and others, empathy.

Causes of Imbalance: Toxic relationships, relationship break ups, betrayal.

When Unbalanced: Inability to forgive, grudges, resentment, envy, lack of attachment to others.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Issues with the lungs and cardiac system such as palpitations, asthma, shortness of breath, chest infections, arm and wrist pain.

Mental Symbols of Unbalance: Grief, loneliness, narcissism, depression, intense yearning.

Balancing Activities: Yoga, therapy, self-love exercises, mediation.

Gemstone: Rose Quartz, Emerald, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Jade, Green Aventurine, Amazonite, Prehnite, Malachite

Crystal Placement: The center of the chest in line with the human heart

Archangel: Raphael

Yoga Positions: Bow pose, camel pose, and chest openers

Seed Syllable: ‘Yam’

Mantra: ‘I love’

Affirmations: ‘I love myself’, ‘I love and accept my flaws and the flaws of others’ ‘I can forgive’

Element: Air

Energy Type: Feminine

Presiding Planet: Venus/Moon

Star Sign: Libra/Aquarius

World Location: Dual locations; Glastonbury and Shaftesbury, UK

Numerology number: 1

Essential Oils: Rose, Neroli, Marjoram,  Lemon, Yarrow, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Chamomile.

Strengths: Unconditional love, self-love, acceptance of self and others, emotional and mental resilience.

Weaknesses: Loneliness, isolation, grudges, narcissism.