What is the Heart Chakra?

The Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra and is where the physical and spiritual meet. It is associated with love, self-acceptance and relationships. The Sanskrit meaning is "unhurt" which refers to the unconditional love that resides within us.

Heart Chakra Basics

Colour: Green

Element: Air

Crystals: Rose Quartz, Jade, Malachite, Green Tourmaline   

Location: Centre of the chest, just above the heart

What does the Heart Chakra control?

• Love

• Joy

• Compassion

• Relationships

• Self-love

• Inner peace

How to know when your Heart Chakra is blocked?

• Feelings of self-hate, hurt, grief, and fear

• Loneliness and isolation

• Lacking self-discipline, prone to self-sabotage, depression

• Struggling to connect with people in your life

• Dysfunctional relationships

• Prone to jealousy 

• Codependency and clinginess

How to know when your Heart Chakra is balanced?

• Self-acceptance and acceptance of others

• Able to give and receive love

• Feelings of connectedness

• Happiness and friendliness

• Love for yourself and others

• Compassion and empathy

• Emotional stability

• Healthy relationships and boundaries

What to do when your Heart Chakra is blocked?

• Reiki is an amazing way to shift this energy

• Wear the colour green 

• Hold, wear or sleep with crystals associated with this chakra

• Burn incense or use essential oils such as Rose or Geranium

• Eat foods such as green apples, kiwi fruit, broccoli, leafy greens, zucchini, peas, asparagus, Brussel sprouts and green herbs

• Practice meditation and visualise the colour green

• Practice breathwork

• Implement self-love practices

• Keep a gratitude journal 

• Get plenty of fresh air