Air, Social identity, oriented to self – acceptance – Second Toe, Index Finger
This Chakra is connected with the thymus gland, and is associated with the colour green. It is located in the middle of the chest. On a physical level it affects the heart, lungs and circulation system. Self-awareness, unconditional love and compassion are controlled by this Chakra.
This effectively controls self-acceptance and by extension everyone else around us. Blockages may result in attitudes such as selfishness or emotional blackmail. Physical manifestations could be disorders of the lungs and heart, and circulatory problems.
Daily Questions:
In what way do you feel connected to others? Do you connect with your mind/mental aspect or your heart/emotions? Listen to your heart, it has the answers.
Do you put pressure on yourself to always be ‘right’? Are you hard on yourself for ‘failing’? The Heart chakra is about balance with yourself and others.
Do you put on a ‘brave face’ and pretend that all is well? It is important for you to acknowledge your pain and learn the lesson, as soon as you do this it will disappear. Rejoice in what you are learning and move forward in your life.
Are you compassionate or do you judge others? Remember everyone’s reality is different.
Heart Chakra Affirmations:
I am love, I am loved.
I release all my fears and past hurts into the Universe with love.
I love myself and others unconditionally.
I have balance, love and joy in my life.
I am filled with love and compassion for all others including myself.
Crystal – Rose Quartz
Activates Heart Chakra for love, relationships & emotional balance.
Enhances spiritual awareness. Assists in the awakening process and harmonises energies.
Crystal and corresponding Angel: Rose Quartz – Ariel
Corresponds with essential oils of Bergamot & Rose. Bergamot Jubilant, joyful and very refreshing, uplifting. Rose for balancing and healing emotions, helps sooth broken hearts. Rose is for love.
Food: Vegetables
Essential Oils that can assist with balancing your Heart Chakra
Geranium – Love and Trust
Emotional healing, empathy, trusting, forgiveness and loving
Inhale from the bottle, or diffuse OR dilute one to three drops with carrier oil and apply over heart.
Ylang Ylang – The Inner Child
Playful, free, intuitive, emotionally connected, healing and joyful
Inhale from the bottle, diffuse, or place drops in hand, rub and inhale OR apply one to three drops over heart.
Wild Orange – Abundance
Playful, spontaneous, creative, joyful and generous
Inhale from the bottle, diffuse, or place drops in hand, rub and inhale OR apply one to three drops over Sacral Chakra.
Patchouli – Physicality
Grounding, confidence boosting, balancing and self accepting
Inhale from the bottle, diffuse, or place drops in hand, rub and inhale OR apply one to three drops on the bottom of the feet or base of spine.