The root chakra is the first chakra in the human body. It’s linked to:

• strength
• safety
• grounding
• community
• nourishment
• stability

“Our root chakras represent our connection to the Earth, our bodies, our tribe or family of origin, and our communities,” “How we care for our physical body and nourish our beings is directly related to this chakra. Our sense of feeling safe, secure, and financially stable are also connected to our roots.”

Negative aspects:

• aggression
• indecision
• anxiety
• insecurity
• greed
• attachment
• fear

Root chakra affirmations

• I am healthy and vibrant.
• I am deeply and safely connected to my body and the Earth.
• I feel the ground firmly beneath my feet.
• I honor the temple of my body with deep care and reverence.
• I’m open to life’s opportunities.
• I am committed to fulfilling my life’s purpose.

The sacral chakra is the second chakra in the human body. It’s linked to:

• creativity
• sensuality
• sexuality
• pleasure
• emotions
• intimacy

“The sacral chakra in part governs the flow of life, the emotional body and soul, and also the creative process,” 

“Our sensuality and sexuality are also connected to this center, which desires authentic and intimate communion with another,” 

A blocked or overactive sacral chakra may manifest as:

• overindulgence
• codependence
• lack of sexual desire
• feeling numb
• disconnection

Sacral chakra affirmations

• I accept the flow of life.
• I use my energy for creative expression.
• I’m free to express my emotions in a healthy way.
• I honor my sensual expression.
• I am an empowered sexual being.
• My creativity flows effortlessly.

The solar plexus is the third chakra in the human body. It’s said to influence:

• personal power
• mental abilities
• decision making
• self-discipline
• influence

“The solar plexus rules, in part, the mental body, including the ability to make decisions and act logically. It also houses personal power and is a protective source for self and others,” 

Issues associated with an imbalanced solar plexus chakra include:

• feelings of helplessness
• an unhealthy need to control
• acting obsessively
• lacking clear direction
• low self-esteem

Solar plexus affirmations

• I am decisive.
• I make clear choices.
• I take healthy risks.
• I commit to my direction in life.
• I am open to possibilities.
• I am empowered to live my best life.

The heart chakra is the fourth chakra in the human body. It’s associated with:

• love
• beauty
• compassion
• transformation
• connection
• relationships

“Our heart connects us to all of humanity and kingdoms of life around us, they “desire wholeness and harmony and… to connect in intimate loving relationships.”

An imbalanced heart chakra may manifest as:

• fear of intimacy
• defensiveness
• jealousy
• antisocial behavior
• holding grudges
• guilt and shame

Heart chakra affirmations

• My heart is open to give and receive love.
• I feel compassion for myself and others.
• I am a conduit for love and peace.
• I am full of gratitude for my ability to love.
• My heart is full of unconditional love for all beings.

The throat chakra is the fifth chakra in the human body. It’s linked with:

• communication
• self-expression
• honesty
• speech
• truth
• clarity

“The throat chakra is, in part, about elegant speech used to create environments internally and externally. It’s about recognizing truth and finding clarity,” 

Negative aspects associated with the throat chakra include:

• inability to speak your truth
• telling lies
• difficulty communicating
• lack of purpose in life
• lack of creative expression

Throat chakra affirmations

• I listen to my own inner knowing.
• I speak my truth.
• I let my voice be heard.
• I trust my conviction and act on my truth.
• I do no harm with my words.
• I speak with authenticity, grace, and courage.
• I express my creativity with ease and joy.

The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra in the human body. It’s associated with:

• intuition
• foresight
• psychic vision
• mysticism
• spiritual knowledge

“The third eye relates to inner and outer vision, intuition and the mystical aspects of nature and our physical relationship to the natural world,”
“It is from here we can envision ideas and even sophisticated mental constructs to be materialized in the physical world.”

Shadow issues associated with the third eye chakra include:

• a lack of clarity and vision
• feeling stuck
• an inability to see the whole picture
• disconnection from spiritual perceptions

Third eye chakra affirmations

• I see my life’s purpose clearly.
• I am connected to the spiritual world.
• I am open to the truths of the universe.
• I am connected to the divine within.

The crown chakra is the seventh chakra in the human body. It’s connected to:

• higher states of consciousness
• nonduality
• enlightenment
• self-realization
• universal awareness

“The crown represents our connection to Divine Source and a myriad of levels of consciousness for understanding the cosmic and universal nature of life and our multifaceted place within it. We can access expanded levels of consciousness through the crown and immerse ourselves in a far greater comprehension of connectedness of the great web of life.”

An imbalanced crown chakra may manifest as:

• disconnection from spirit
• closed-mindedness
• subject-object consciousness
• apathy
• materialism

Crown chakra affirmations

To activate the crown chakra, try the affirmations below.

• I experience unity with all things.
• I surrender myself to the divine.
• I am aligned with the highest aspect of my being.
• Divine light and love flow through me