The Heart Chakra
Gateway of the Winds (Fourth)
Moving
upwards from the solar plexus we encounter the heart chakra or "Anahata" which
means "unstruck" or unbeaten. This refers to a sound that is heard, yet it is not
struck.
In other words reference is made to an eternal sound not made by human hands and marks the entry, which takes place at this chakra, into the higher levels of consciousness.
This chakra is the centre chakra of the body. It is the centre of your body and metaphorically speaking, love is the centre of your life. A person can effectively handle any number of crises or stresses if he or she has a strong, loving support system.
Furthermore, as we peel away all of the layers involved in the process of personal (and oftentimes professional) decision making, inevitably what remains at the core of why we choose what we do is that we are really choosing the path that will bring us love. Even if the words we use to describe our goal are words like financial security, social acceptance or political power, love is still the primary motivator behind our choices.
Ultimately, without love, remaining healthy, much less healing oneself, is almost impossible.
This chakra is also referred to as the "Seat of the Soul" in the hourglass of time - Zero Point Energy
Click here for Heart Chakra Affirmation to be repeated 15 times once or twice a day.
| Location | Located in the centre of the chest. |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit Name | Anahata meaning "unstruck" or "unbeaten" sound. |
| Function |
Love, unconditional love, love of self, balance,
unity, kindness, affinity, giving, limitless, infinite.
I love and to be loved. |
| Inner State | Compassion, love. |
| Endocrine System | Thymus. |
| Physiological System | Circulatory, lymphatic and immune systems. |
| Physical Organs | Heart, lungs. |
| Body Parts | Chest, arms, hands, respiration, circulation, immune system, upper back. |
| Malfunction | Asthma, blood pressure, heart dis-ease, lung dis-ease. |
| Development | Self-acceptance. |
| Characteristics (excessive) | Co-dependency, poor boundaries, possessive, jealous. |
| Characteristics (deficient) | Shy, lonely, isolated, lack of empathy, bitter, critical. |
| Metaphysical Development | Experiences through unconditional love. |
| Metaphysical Causes of Dis-Ease | A lack of belief in self, closing down as a defence mechanism, feeling used. |
| Sense | Touch. |
| Colour | Lower heart chakra - green, upper heart chakra - pink. |
| Gemstones | Rose Quartz or Watermelon Tourmaline, Aventurine, Rose opal, Unakite, Emerald. |
| Metal | Copper. |
| Element | Air. |
| Planet | Venus, Mercury. |
| Animal | Antelope, birds, dove. |
| Herbs & Incense | Lavender, jasmine, rose, bergamot, melissa. |
| Deities | Aphrodite, Frejya, Christ, Raphael, Isha, Kakini. |
| Seed Sound | Lam. |
| Vowel Sound | The vowel sound ah as if sighing. |
Give freely of your service to others, watch tender movies "chick flicks", listen to soft romantic music, play with cute kittens or puppies.
You can even sit with a baby in your arms for a while or just give someone a hug.
Give someone a reiki treatment. All of these activities are great for the heart chakra centre.
The most important factor is to love and forgive yourself and others.
We are all human and at the most inopportune moments we tend to forget even the basics let alone the more intricate facts concerning the Chakras. The following ready reference Wall Charts are inconspicuous and easy to use. I have found these ready reference charts to be indispensable and I am sure you will too, which is why I have lovingly created for use in your healing room to you to jog your memory in those forgetful moments.
Chakra Chart - Basic
Essential Chakra Chart - detailed
