Chakra Tattoo Symbolism

  Simple Chakra Symbol meanings  

For centuries, chakra symbol mandalas have been utilized to focus in on certain attibutes of the body, mind and spirit. 

When a certain chakra "or energy centre" is focused upon, the mind is able to trigger growth and healing by connecting to the energy resonating to that particular chakra.

We can focus upon these energy centers by utilizing the power of chakra symbol mandalas.

Below are all seven chakra symbols, with basic meanings and associations. The following guides can help you pick the chakra for you whether you are adding a Chakra to your tattoos for emotional, mental or physical reasons.

Root Chakra Symbol Mandala Meanings:

Grounding, material security, balance of physical body, clearing of fear.

Color	Ruby Red
Symbol	Lotus flower with four petals, representing a strong foundation
Element	Earth
Verb	To be
Location	Base of the spine in the area of the perineum
Gland	Adrenal glands
Sense	Smell
Physical Body Areas Governed	Legs and feet, knees, hips and the skeletal system, bones, lower digestive functions, excretory functions, teeth, anus, prostate, adrenals, kidneys, and sexual activity.
Emotions Governed	Physical survival, the primal instincts, feelings of fight or flight
Gemstones	Ruby, garnet, coral, and bloodstone
Essential Oils	Oil of clove, cypress, marjoram, cedar, and myrrh
Lessons to Learn	To feel safe and secure in this physical world and to satisfy our basic needs.

Sacral Chakra Mandala Meanings:

Sexual creativity, primal understanding, relief of tension, augment relationships 

Color	Orange
Symbol	A lotus flower with six petals
Element	Water
Verb	To feel
Location	In the lower abdomen, between the waist and the pubic bone, about two inches below the navel
Gland	Gonads
Sense	Taste
Physical Body Areas Governed	Reproductive and sexual organs, sacral vertebrae, stomach, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, the upper intestines, spleen, and the auto immune system.
Emotions Governed	Sensuality and sexual energy, self-acceptance, intimacy, pleasure, our emotional nature and personal relationships.
Gemstones	Aventurine, citrine and carnelian
Essential Oils	Sandalwood, ylang ylang
Lessons to Learn	To bond with others in an emotionally healthy way and to express our creativity freely

Solar Plexus Chakra Mandala Meanings:

Personal power, sensitivity, clearing of anger, augment joy.

Color	Yellow
Symbol	A Lotus with 10 petals
Element	Fire
Verb	To Act or To Do
Location	Near the Navel
Gland	Pancreas
Sense	Sight
Physical Body Areas Governed	Pancreas, kidney, liver, stomach, small intestines, spleen, adrenals, gall bladder
Emotions Governed	Mental acuity, vitality, desire, sense of identity and sense of belonging, will, power, ego.
Gemstones	Topaz, calcite and citrine
Essential Oils	Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Chamomile
Lessons to Learn	To fully experience who we are without fear or a need to control.

Heart Chakra Mandala Meanings:

Protection, love, harmony, connection, release of rejection, augment love. 

Color	Soft green or sometimes pink
Symbol	A lotus flower with twelve petals
Element	Air
Verb	To love
Location	In the center of the chest, near the heart
Gland	Thymus
Sense	Touch
Physical Body Areas Governed	Thymus, heart, lungs and diaphragm, circulatory system, rib cage, thoracic vertebrae, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms and hands
Emotions Governed	Love and compassion, healing, relationships, hope, trust, forgiveness, compassion
Gemstones	Jade, aventurine, rose quartz, rhodochrosite
Essential Oils	Jasmine, lavender, and marjoram
Lessons to Learn	To feel compassion and connectedness, both with ourselves and others

Throat Chakra Mandala Meanings:

Higher communication, proper judgment, ideal resolutions, release of temerity, augment self-expression. 

Color	Blue
Symbol	A lotus flower with sixteen petals
Element	Sound
Verb	To speak
Location	At the base of the throat
Gland	Thyroid gland
Sense	Hearing
Physical Body Areas Governed	Thyroid gland, throat, ears, parathyroid gland, trachea, neck and shoulders, esophagus, vocal cords, cervical vertebrae of the spine, mouth, teeth and gums
Emotions Governed	Self expression, creativity, communication, self knowledge, faith, trustfulness, honesty; connected to our career.
Gemstones	Lapis, turquoise, azurite, blue topaz
Essential Oils	Frankincense, eucalyptus
Lessons to Learn	To speak the truth and to be heard, to hear the truth from others

Third Eye Chakra Symbol Meanings:

Spiritual connectedness, insight, visualization into manifestation, clearing of grief, augment healing and imagination.

Color	Indigo
Symbol	A lotus flower with two large white petals
Element	Light (some references say Time)
Verb	To see
Location	In the middle of the forehead, between and above the eyes
Gland	Pineal and to some extent the pituitary
Sense	Sixth sense or higher mind
Physical Body Areas Governed	Pineal gland, pituitary gland, brain, nose, eyes, ears, neurological system
Emotions Governed	Intuition, insight, imagination, ESP
Gemstones	Amethyst, moonstone
Essential Oils	Jasmine and mint
Lessons to Learn	To use intuition and insight instead of judgement based on the physical senses

Crown Chakra Symbol Meanings:

Divine connectedness, pure being, perception beyond the confines of space and time, at one with everything. 

Color	Violet
Symbol	A lotus flower with 1000 petals
Element	Cosmic energy or thought
Verb	To know
Location	Top of the head
Gland	Pituitary and to some extent Pineal
Sense	None. Beyond sensory
Physical Body Areas Governed	Pituitary and pineal glands, brain, hormone system, nervous system, top of head
Emotions Governed	Peace, understanding and knowledge, enlightenment, conscious awareness, divinity
Gemstones	Clear quartz, white jade, diamonds
Essential Oils	Lotus
Lessons to Learn	Divine meaning of life