Heart Chakra

Aug 26

The Heart Chakra is the fourth of the seven main chakras. In Sanskrit, it is called Anahata, which means unhurt. It is associated with Compassion, Affection, and Love.

An unbalanced Heart Chakra can manifest in many different ways. Here are some signs of an unbalanced or blocked Heart Chakra:

Emotional Signs:
Fear, hatred, hurt, trust issues, grudges

Physical Signs:
Asthma, heart disease, upper back pain, autoimmune deficiency

Relative to Relationships (romantic, familial, friendship, etc.)
Emotional withdrawal

Now you may be wondering how to balance or clear your Heart Chakra, don’t worry… I’ve got you!

Activities to Balance/Clear your Heart Chakra:
Forest Bathing, Driving with Windows Down, Gratitude, Positive Affirmations, Boundaries

Foods to Balance/Clear your Heart Chakra:
Broccoli, kale, lettuce, green peppers, spinach, cucumber, celery, green apples, avocados, limes, and green herbs.

You can also work with the following crystals by placing one or two on your Heart Chakra while you meditate, keeping them in your pocket/bra or even under your pillow when you sleep,

The recommended crystals to use for Heart Chakra balancing are:
Malachite, Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Rhodonite, Prehnite, Chrysoprase

Affirmations & Journaling are recommended for all chakras. Below, you will find an affirmation and journal prompt to help you get started on this healing journey:

Heart Chakra Affirmation:
I embrace my gifts and imperfections equally; I love every part of me fully and unconditionally.

Heart Chakra Journal Prompt:
How do I balance showing others kindness and generosity while still prioritizing my own self-care? What can I do to ensure I don’t try to “give from an empty cup”?