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7 Chakra Colors, Meanings & Functions

7 Chakra Colors in Order from Root to Crown are: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green/Purple, Blue, Indigo, and Violet/White. Learn more about energy centers that regulate physical, emotional, and spiritual balance.

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Chakras and Colors: Understanding the Basics

Chakras are energy vortexes within human body according to Hindu scriptures (Upanishads, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Tantric texts, etc.)

Chakras serve as main energy hubs for the flow of our life force (Prana, Chi).

Also, through chakras our personal energy connects to vibrations and energies of our surroundings and other people. This affects how we perceive things on different levels - spiritual, mental, emotional, and even physical.

Understanding chakra colors and how to work with them can help you balance your energies and align your chakras.

This website helps you explore and develop in-depth knowledge about each chakra, its meaning, symbol, color, and other properties in detail. You will learn everything about meanings behind these vibrant energies and gain understanding of chakra healing process.

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Seven Chakra Colors in Order

Each chakra is associated with specific color. The color sequence from first to seventh chakra follows the order of colors in the visible light spectrum.

Chakra colors in order from Root to Crown are the following:

  1. Red - First Chakra: Root Chakra (Muladhara),
  2. Orange - Second Chakra: Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana),
  3. Yellow - Third Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura),
  4. Green and Purple - Fourth Chakra: Heart Chakra (Anahata),
  5. Blue - Fifth Chakra: Throat Chakra (Vishuddha),
  6. Indigo - Sixth Chakra: Third Eye Chakra, (Ajna),
  7. Violet and White - Seventh Chakra: Crown Chakra, (Sahasrara).
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Chakra Colors Chart

In this chart you can observe the seven chakras colors, their symbols, positions in human body and their main attributes:

Chart representing chakra locations, colors, symbols and meanings.
Chart representing chakra locations, their colors, symbols and meanings.
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Chakra Color Therapy: How Colors Affect Healing?

Chakra color therapy is a holistic healing practice that uses the vibrational frequencies of colors to balance the chakras.

  • Each of the seven chakra colors is related to specific vibration and frequency.
  • Each chakra controls specific physical, mental or spiritual aspect of your life.
  • When a chakra is blocked or imbalanced it will cause discomfort or disconnection.

Focusing on chakra colors can help you restore balance in these energy centers and improve problematic areas of your life (health, relations, love, self-expression, etc.)

It is easy to do so by yourself. It simply takes you to incorporate chakra colors into your daily life - through clothing, décor, jewelry, or just by visualization, you can start aligning your chakras and restoring your inner peace.

Color therapy works by re-aligning the color vibration with the energy of the corresponding chakra. This helps in clearing blockages, especially if practiced with mindfulness and intention.

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Chakra Colors Meaning: The Impact of Colors

Let's take a look at the 7 major chakras and their most prominent meanings and energy relations:

  1. Red (Root Chakra): Provides grounding and helps release fears and insecurity.
  2. Orange (Sacral Chakra): Encourages joy, creativity, and emotional balance.
  3. Yellow (Solar Plexus Chakra): Boosts confidence, mental clarity, and personal power.
  4. Green (Heart Chakra): Opens the heart to love and emotional healing.
  5. Blue (Throat Chakra): Facilitates clear communication and self-expression.
  6. Indigo (Third Eye Chakra): Enhances intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
  7. Violet (Crown Chakra): Connects you to higher consciousness and spiritual enlightenment.

The Complete Guide to 7 Chakras

For in-depth understanding explore the complete 7 Chakras Guide and unlock the wisdom of your energy centers to transform your mind, body, and spirit.

Start your journey to balance and empowerment by visiting our Seven Chakra Hub - ultimate resource for understanding and balancing all seven energy centers.

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Chakra Symbols, Their Colors, Meanings and Locations

Chakra colors and symbols hold deeper meanings that connect us to various elements of life. Also, each energy center has a specific location in the body.

Here are the seven symbols that represent chakras, exact positions for each chakra, their colors and meanings:

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1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) - Color: RED

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Illustration of Root Chakra Symbol - Red
  • Muladhara Meaning: The term "Muladhara" originates from Sanskrit, where "Mula" means "root" or "base" and "Adhara" means "support" or "foundation." Therefore, Muladhara means "root support" or "foundation." Its main role as the base of the chakra system is promoting stability, grounding, and security.
  • Color Frequency: Approximately 400 THz
  • Color Meaning: Red color is connected with strength and physical energy, stability, and power.
  • Function: The main function of red chakra is to connect you to your roots, ground you and serve as a base for energy supply to all other chakras in your body.
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Root Chakra Location

The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine, near the perineum. Energetically, it grounds the body and connects to Earth energy, forming the foundation for all other chakras.
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Root Chakra Guide: Find Your Grounding

Feeling ungrounded or searching for a deeper sense of stability?

Your Root Chakra might hold the answers you need.

For in-depth understanding check our Root Chakra Guide of practical insights and techniques to help you reconnect with your foundation, release fear, and find inner strength.

This guide is crafted to inspire and support your journey toward balance and security. Start exploring now—because feeling rooted in your life’s path begins here.

Read our Root Chakra Guide today!

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2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) - Color: ORANGE

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Illustration of Sacral Chakra Symbol - Orange
  • Svadhisthana Meaning: "Svadhisthana" comes from Sanskrit, with "Sva" meaning "self" and "Adhisthana" meaning "abode" or "residence." Thus, Svadhisthana translates to "one's own abode" or "dwelling place." It represents the seat of creativity, emotions, and personal pleasure, symbolizing the residence of one's feelings and desires.
  • Color Frequency: Approximately 484 THz
  • Color Meaning: Orange color is the color of sensuality, creativity, passion, and sexuality. It is warm and stimulative. In connection with the sacral chakra, it helps you develop your creativity and to allow yourself to enjoy sensual pleasures in life.
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Sacral Chakra Location

Positioned just below the navel, in the lower abdomen, the Sacral Chakra governs creativity and emotions. Energetically, it bridges the grounding force of the Root Chakra with the power center of the Solar Plexus Chakra.
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Sacral Chakra Guide: Boost Your Creativity

Feeling disconnected from your creativity or struggling with emotional flow?

Your Sacral Chakra could be the key to unlocking your passion and joy.

Discover our comprehensive Sacral Chakra Guide, filled with practical tips and exercises to reignite your creative energy, strengthen relationships, and embrace life's pleasures.

This guide is designed to empower you to live with vitality, confidence, and emotional harmony. Don’t wait—start your journey to rediscovering your inner spark today.

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3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) - Color: YELLOW

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Illustration of Solar Plexus Chakra Symbol - Yellow
  • Manipura Meaning: "Manipura" is a Sanskrit term where "Mani" means "jewel" or "gem" and "Pura" means "city" or "place." Therefore, Manipura translates to "city of jewels" or "lustrous gem." It denotes the center of personal power, confidence, and self-esteem, reflecting its importance as the shining core of one's inner strength.
  • Color Frequency: Approximately 508 THz
  • Color Meaning: Yellow is the color of pure energy, clarity, joy, and optimism. It is related to the power of the sun and fire. In connection to the solar plexus chakra, it allows you to gain strong willpower and inner strength to pursue your life goals.
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Solar Plexus Chakra Location

Located in the upper abdomen, just below the ribcage, this chakra is tied to personal power and confidence. Energetically, it sits between the emotions of the Sacral Chakra and the love-centered energy of the Heart Chakra.
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Solar Plexus Chakra Guide: Find Your Power

Feeling stuck or lacking confidence in your personal power?

Your Solar Plexus Chakra could hold the key to unleashing your inner strength.

Explore our detailed Solar Plexus Chakra Guide, packed with practical tools and techniques to boost your self-esteem, ignite your motivation, and reclaim your sense of purpose.

This guide is your ultimate resource for building confidence, willpower, and a deeper connection to your true self. Start your journey toward empowerment today.

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4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) - Color: GREEN

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Illustration of Heart Chakra Symbol - Green
  • Anahata Meaning: The word "Anahata" comes from Sanskrit, where "An" means "not" and "Hata" means "struck" or "beaten." Thus, Anahata translates to "unstruck" or "unbeaten." It symbolizes the pure, untainted space of love and compassion, representing the heart’s ability to remain unaffected by external influences.
  • Color Frequency: Approximately 526 THz
  • Color Meaning: Green is the color of nature, equilibrium, life, and growth. It flows from nature and the universe through your heart chakra and its energy has healing properties. The power of unconditional love helps you heal on an emotional and physical level.
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Heart Chakra Location

Physically located in the center of the chest, at heart level, the Heart Chakra represents love and compassion. Energetically, it serves as the bridge between the lower physical chakras (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus) and the higher spiritual chakras (Throat, Third Eye, Crown).
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Heart Chakra Guide: Unblock Your Emotions

Struggling with emotional balance or deeper connections?

Your Heart Chakra may hold the key to unlocking love and compassion.

Delve into our Heart Chakra Guide, filled with practical exercises and insights to help you heal emotional wounds, embrace self-love, and nurture meaningful relationships.

This guide is designed to inspire your journey toward emotional harmony and unconditional love. Begin your path to an open and balanced heart today.

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5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) - Color: BLUE

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Illustration of Throat Chakra Symbol - Blue
  • Vishuddha Meaning: "Vishuddha" is a Sanskrit term where "Vi" means "very" or "thoroughly" and "Shuddha" means "pure" or "cleansed." Hence, Vishuddha translates to "the pure" or "thoroughly purified." It represents the center of communication and self-expression, symbolizing the purity of voice and truth.
  • Color Frequency: Approximately 606 THz
  • Color Meaning: Blue is the color of the sky, sea, and air. It symbolizes truth, intelligence, and freedom. In relation to the throat chakra, it helps you to express your thoughts and emotions verbally in order to bring your inner desires to material manifestation.
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Throat Chakra Location

Situated at the throat, this chakra governs communication and expression. Energetically, it connects the Heart Chakra's emotional energies with the Third Eye's intuition.
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Throat Chakra Guide: Speak Your Thruth

Feeling blocked or unable to express yourself fully?

Your Throat Chakra might hold the solution.

Discover our Throat Chakra Guide, packed with effective techniques and tips to help you unlock your voice, speak your truth, and enhance your self-expression.

This guide is created to support your journey toward clear, confident communication and creative flow. Start exploring today—because your voice matters.

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6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) - Color: INDIGO

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Illustration of Third Eye Chakra Symbol - Indigo
  • Ajna Meaning: The term "Ajna" comes from Sanskrit and means "command" or "perception." It is derived from "Ajnaya," which means "to command" or "to direct." Therefore, Ajna translates to "command" or "knowledge." It represents the center of intuition, insight, and inner vision, guiding one's perception and understanding beyond the ordinary senses.
  • Color Frequency: Approximately 668 THz
  • Color Meaning: Indigo color symbolizes inner depth, intuition, wisdom, and devotion. The energetical quality which indigo color brings through the third eye chakra will help you develop your intuition, perception, and gain trust in your insights.
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Third Eye Chakra Location

Found between the eyebrows, this chakra is linked to intuition and perception. Energetically, it serves as the gateway between the Throat Chakra's communication and the Crown Chakra's spiritual connection.
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Third Eye Chakra Guide: Clear Your Vision

Feeling disconnected or seeking greater clarity and insight?

Your Third Eye Chakra might hold the key.

Explore our Third Eye Chakra Guide, filled with powerful techniques and insights to enhance your intuition, expand your perception, and tap into your inner wisdom.

This guide is designed to help you strengthen your spiritual vision and trust your inner guidance. Start your journey toward clarity and awakening today.

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7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) - Color: VIOLET, WHITE

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Illustration of Crown Chakra Symbol - Violet
  • Sahasrara Meaning: "Sahasrara" is derived from Sanskrit, where "Sahasra" means "thousand" and "Ara" means "petals" or "folds." Thus, Sahasrara translates to "thousand-petaled" or "thousandfold." It signifies the highest chakra, representing enlightenment, spiritual connection, and the ultimate realization of divine consciousness.
  • Color Frequency: Violet-Approximately 789 THz, White - A combination of all colors in the visible spectrum.
  • Color Meaning: Violet color is the color of dreams and imagination and white is the color of purity, innocence, and illumination. These colors help you connect your inner-self to its source, and get support from higher spiritual realms.
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Crown Chakra Location

Positioned at the top of the head, the Crown Chakra represents higher consciousness and spiritual connection. Energetically, it links to the Third Eye Chakra below, completing the journey from grounding to enlightenment.
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Crown Chakra Guide: Connect With Divine

Seeking spiritual connection or a deeper sense of purpose?

Your Crown Chakra may be the gateway.

Dive into our Crown Chakra Guide, offering practical techniques and profound insights to help you connect with universal energy, embrace higher consciousness, and find inner peace.

This guide is crafted to support your path toward enlightenment and harmony. Begin your journey to spiritual awakening today.

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The 7 Chakras: Energy Centers and Their Role in Holistic Healing

If you're new to the concept of chakras and curious to learn how these powerful energy centers influence your well-being, our full article offers an in-depth guide to understanding the chakra system.

You'll discover how chakras function as energetic gateways that affect your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Whether you want to explore the history, meaning, or practical techniques to balance and activate your chakras, this is your essential starting resource.

In addition, you'll gain insights into the ancient traditions behind the chakras and how they are applied in modern healing practices like yoga and meditation.

Learn how to harness this ancient wisdom for modern holistic healing and unlock your inner potential!

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The Origins of Chakra Colors: Modern History and Spiritual Significance

While chakra science has a long historical tradition, the concept of chakra colors is quite new. It was first presented in the 1970s by an English writer and philosopher Christopher Hills.

He was a versatile scholar and practitioner of esoteric traditions that linked the theory of chakras with light frequencies and vibration.

His ideas promoted through his book Nuclear Evolution: Discovery of the Rainbow Body, published in the 1970s, were vastly accepted. Nowadays the understanding of chakras is intimately linked with colors and frequencies, not only within western energy healing practices but also in eastern traditions.

The theory of chakra colors is based on the connection of chakras with the colors of the light spectrum (rainbow) and vibrational frequencies of specific colors.

Everything in nature has its universal logic, and in particular, on the level of energy and vibration, there are always co-relations. For example, these relations exist between frequencies, colors, sounds, and when speaking about perception also levels of consciousness.

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Why Chakras Have Different Colors?

Chakras have different colors because they vibrate with different frequencies. Each chakra has its own density and pulse which can be perceived as color, sound, or even a feeling.

Chakra colors and their order correlate with seven colors that compose the sunlight. These colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

You can observe these seven colors when you project the light through the glass prism. A prism breaks the white light into different colors because each of these colors has a different wavelength.

The red color has the longest waves, which means it has the lowest vibration or frequency.

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Violet color has the shortest waves, which means it has the highest vibration or frequency.

The same principle can be observed with chakras, where the root chakra (red) vibrates with the lowest frequency, and the crown chakra (violet) vibrates with the highest frequency.

Chakra colors and other related aspects are a part of chakra science which helps us understand chakras, their meanings, and properties.

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How Chakras Affect the Colors of Your Aura?

Most of you would have heard about aura, our astral or etheric body – the three-dimensional glow that surrounds our bodies.

Aura is often understood as energy that is projected from our chakras. Aura reveals the physical, mental, and spiritual state of our being.

When your chakras are balanced, they are channeling the energy which is sourced from the universal energy field and distribute it throughout your body. Your aura colors are bright, and the structure of your aura is consistent and without ‘energy holes.’

If your chakras are out of balance and not functioning properly, they remain partially or completely closed to energy and therefore cannot receive or distribute it. These problems manifest as dark blemishes on your aura.

Problems in energy distribution result in physical, emotional, and mental disorders and can lead to serious health issues.

Most holistic healing practices share the notion that all diseases stem from a disturbed balance of force in our spiritual body.

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They show at first as mental conflicts or emotional issues and, if unaddressed, proceed to manifest as physical illnesses as well. If you react to negative experiences by blocking your emotions, the flow of energy that runs through your chakras will be disturbed, and imbalances will occur.

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Can You Learn to See Your Aura?

Anyone can see the aura around living beings with a little practice. A trained person can also see chakra colors in the auric field.

In normal circumstances, an aura is invisible, seen only by exceptionally sensitive or clairvoyant people. However, anyone can learn how to see aura by following a few simple exercises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the chakra colors and their meanings?

Each chakra is associated with a color and a specific energy: Red (Root) symbolizes grounding and survival, Orange (Sacral) represents creativity and emotions, Yellow (Solar Plexus) is tied to personal power, Green (Heart) relates to love and compassion, Blue (Throat) is linked with communication, Indigo (Third Eye) symbolizes intuition, and Violet (Crown) represents spiritual connection.

2. How do chakra colors affect the body?

Chakra colors correspond to different physical, emotional, and spiritual functions. For example, the red Root chakra influences basic survival instincts, while the green Heart chakra enhances emotional balance and love. Aligning these chakras through color visualization or other techniques can help balance these aspects of life.

3. What happens if a chakra color is out of balance?

If a chakra is blocked or its color is diminished, it can lead to imbalances. For example, a blocked blue Throat chakra might cause communication issues, while an imbalanced yellow Solar Plexus chakra may affect confidence and decision-making.

4. How can I balance my chakras with color therapy?

You can balance your chakras through visualization of the associated colors during meditation, wearing colored clothing, using crystals of corresponding hues, or exposing yourself to lights of those colors.

5. Are the chakra colors always the same?

While the seven primary chakras generally follow the rainbow color scheme, individual experiences may vary. Some people perceive variations based on their personal energy flow or specific healing practices.

6. What crystals are associated with chakra colors?

Crystals can be matched to chakras by color: Red Jasper for the Root, Carnelian for the Sacral, Citrine for the Solar Plexus, Rose Quartz or Green Aventurine for the Heart, Lapis Lazuli for the Throat, Amethyst for the Third Eye, and Clear Quartz or Amethyst for the Crown chakra.

7. Can I use chakra colors to heal specific issues?

Yes, chakra color therapy is commonly used to target specific issues. For example, visualizing or using green for the Heart chakra can promote emotional healing, while using blue can improve communication through the Throat chakra.

8. Do the chakra colors relate to emotions?

Yes, each chakra color is tied to emotional states. For instance, red is linked with feelings of security and stability, while blue is associated with expression and clarity.

9. How can I tell if my chakras are out of alignment?

Signs of chakra misalignment include emotional or physical symptoms that correspond to the chakra’s location and energy. For example, issues with self-expression may indicate a blocked Throat chakra, while digestive problems could point to an imbalanced Solar Plexus chakra.

10. Can wearing chakra colors improve my energy?

Wearing clothing or accessories in the colors associated with the chakras can help you tune into their energy and promote balance. For example, wearing green may foster compassion, while wearing red can boost your sense of security.