The Chakra Correspondences

Here we have a nice long listing of the various correspondences for the seven major chakras. Follow the links for a deeper look into the symbols and correspondences.

First Chakra – Root Chakra

Sanskrit name: Muladhara
Meaning: Root Support
Location: Perineum
Element: Earth
Energy State: Solid
Psychological Function: Survival
Resulting in: Grounding
Identity: Physical identity
Orientation to Self: Self-preservation
Demon: Fear
Developmental Stage: Womb to 12 months
Glands: Adrenal
Other Body Parts: Legs, feet, bones, large intestine
Malfunction: Obesity, Anorexia, Sciatica, Constipation
Color: Red
Seed Sound: Lam
Vowel Sound: Oh as in rope
Musical Note: C and the key of C
Sephiroth: Malkuth
Planets: Earth, Saturn
Metals: Lead
Foods: Protein
Gemstones: Ruby, garnet, hematite
Incense: Cedar
Aromatherapy: Rose, Sandalwood, Camphor, Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine, Pineapple
Plant Therapy: Roses, Jasmine, Sandalwood
Nutritional Therapy: Tomato, Beet, Red Pepper, Radish, Red wine, Berries, Plums, Red Onion, Black Cherries
Yoga Path: Hatha
Rights: To have
Guna: Tamas
Number: 1

Second Chakra – Sacral Chakra

Sanskrit name: Swadhisthana
Meaning: Sweetness
Location: Sacrum
Element: Water
Energy State: Liquid
Psychological Function: Desire
Resulting in: Sexuality
Identity: Emotional identity
Orientation to Self: Self-gratification
Demon: Guilt
Developmental Stage: 6 to 24 months
Glands: Gonads
Other Body Parts: Womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, low back
Malfunction: Sexual problems, urinary truble
Color: Orange
Seed Sound: Vam
Vowel Sound: Oo as in pool
Musical Note: D and the key of D
Sephiroth: Yesod
Planets: Moon
Metals: Tin
Foods: Liquid
Gemstones: Coral, carnelian, yellow zircon
Incense: Damiana
Aromatherapy: Vanilla, Citronella, Bitter Almond, Heliotrope, Violet, Bergamot
Plant Therapy: Bergamot, Orange Juice
Nutritional Therapy: Apricots, Vitamin A, Calcium, Carrots, Eggs, Pumpkins, Peaches, Rutabaga, Persimmon
Yoga Path: Tantra
Rights: To feel
Guna: Tamas
Number: 2

Third Chakra – Solar Plexus Chakra

Sanskrit name: Manipura
Meaning: Lustrous gem
Location: Solar Plexus
Element: Fire
Energy State: Plasma
Psychological Function: Will
Resulting in: Power
Identity: Ego identity
Orientation to Self: Self-definition
Demon: Shame
Developmental Stage: 18 to 42 months
Glands: Pancreas, Adrenals
Other Body Parts: Digestive system, liver, gal bladder
Malfunction: Digestive troubles, chronic fatigue, hypertension
Color: Yellow
Seed Sound: Ram
Vowel Sound: Ah as in father
Musical Note: E and the key of E
Sephiroth: Hod, Netsach
Planets: Mars, the Sun
Metals: Iron
Foods: Starches
Gemstones: Amber, topaz, apetite
Incense: Ginger, woodruff
Aromatherapy: Orris, Lemon Verbena, Calamus, Mugwort / Acacia, Lemon
Plant Therapy: Acacia, Lemons, Chamomile
Nutritional Therapy: Corn, Bananas, Lemons, Melons, Butter, Pineapples, Yams, Papayas, Grapefruits
Yoga Path: Karma
Rights: To act
Guna: Rajas
Number: 3

Fourth Chakra – Heart Chakra

Sanskrit name: Anahata
Meaning: Unstuck
Location: Heart
Element: Air
Energy State: Gas
Psychological Function: Love
Resulting in: Peace
Identity: Social identity
Orientation to Self: Self-acceptance
Demon: Grief
Developmental Stage: 3.5 to 7 years
Glands: Thymus
Other Body Parts: Lungs, heart, circulatory system, arms, hands
Malfunction: Asthma, coronary disease, lung disease
Color: Green
Seed Sound: Yam
Vowel Sound: Ay as in play
Musical Note: F and the key of F
Sephiroth: Tiphareth
Planets: Venus
Metals: Copper
Foods: Vegetables
Gemstones: Emerald, tourmaline, jade
Incense: Lavender
Aromatherapy: Tuberose, Narcissus, Jonquil, Musk, Benzoin, Ginger
Plant Therapy: Green Herbs, Mint, Sage
Nutritional Therapy: Salads, Asparagus, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Apples, Kiwi, Celery, Green Cabbage, Chives, Leeks, Limes
Yoga Path: Bhakti
Rights: To love
Guna: Rajas / Sattva
Number: 4

Fifth Chakra – Throat Chakra

Sanskrit name: Vissudha
Meaning: Purification
Location: Throat
Element: Sound, ether
Energy State: Vibration
Psychological Function: Communication
Resulting in: Creativity
Identity: Creative identity
Orientation to Self: Self-expression
Demon: Lies
Developmental Stage: 7 to 12 years
Glands: Thyroid, parathyroid
Other Body Parts: Throat, ears, mouth, shoulders, neck
Malfunction: Sore throats, neck and shoulder pain, thyroid troubles
Color: Bright blue
Seed Sound: Ham
Vowel Sound: Ee as in sleep
Musical Note: G and the key of G
Sephiroth: Geburah, Chesed
Planets: Mercury
Metals: Mercury
Foods: Fruits
Gemstones: Turquoise
Incense: Frankincense, benzoin
Aromatherapy: Sweet Pea, Lilac, Orange Flower, Magnolia, Myrrh
Plant Therapy: Violet Flowers, Orange Flowers, Corn Flowers
Nutritional Therapy: Blueberry, Plum, Blue Cornmeal, Grapes, Prunes
Yoga Path: Mantra
Rights: To speak and to be heard
Guna: Rajas / Sattva
Number: 5

Sixth Chakra – Brow or Third Eye Chakra

Sanskrit name: Ajna
Meaning: Command center
Location: Brow
Element: Light
Energy State: Luminescence
Psychological Function: Intuition
Resulting in: Imagination
Identity: Archetypal identity
Orientation to Self: Self-reflection
Demon: Illusion
Developmental Stage: Puberty
Glands: Pineal
Other Body Parts: Eyes, base of skull, brow
Malfunction: Vision problems, headaches, nightmares
Color: Indigo
Seed Sound: Om
Vowel Sound: Mmmm
Musical Note: A and the key of A
Sephiroth: Binah, Chokmah
Planets: Jupiter, Neptune
Metals: Silver
Foods: Entheogens (any chemical substance used in a religious, shamanic, or spiritual context that often induces psychological or physiological changes)
Gemstones: Lapis, quartz
Incense: Mugwort
Aromatherapy: Balsam, Tolu, Lavender, Tonka, Storax, Gardenia, Rosemary
Plant Therapy: Ginseng, Echinacea, Balsams
Nutritional Therapy: Blue Foods, Blue Cornmeal, Grapes, Prunes
Yoga Path: Yantra
Rights: To see
Guna: Sattva
Number: 6

Seventh Chakra – Crown Chakra

Sanskrit name: Sahasrara
Meaning: Thousand fold
Location: Top of head
Element: Thought
Energy State: Consciousness
Psychological Function: Understanding
Resulting in: Bliss
Identity: Universal identity
Orientation to Self: Self-knowledge
Demon: Attachment
Developmental Stage: Throughout life
Glands: Pituitary
Other Body Parts: CNS, cerebral cortex
Malfunction: Depression, alienation, confusion
Color: Violet, White
Seed Sound: None
Vowel Sound: Ng as in sing
Musical Note: B and the key of B
Sephiroth: Kether
Planets: Uranus
Metals: Gold
Foods: Fasting
Gemstones: Diamond, amethyst
Incense: Myrrh, gotu kola
Aromatherapy: Peppermint, Cinnamon, Carnation, Clove
Plant Therapy: Clovers, Carnations, Rosemary
Nutritional Therapy: Blackberry, Broccoli, Plums, Dark Purple Grapes, Garlic, Beet tops
Yoga Path: Jnana
Rights: To know
Guna: Sattva
Number: 7