Chakra Symbols
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This flashcard set covers the symbols, meanings, and visual characteristics of the primary chakras.
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- Muladhara (Root Chakra)
- A red four-petaled lotus enclosing a yellow square with a downward-pointing inverted triangle containing a central lingam.
- Svadhishthana (Sacral Chakra)
- An orange six-petaled lotus enclosing a white crescent moon lying flat within a circular water region.
- Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra)
- A bright yellow ten-petaled lotus with an inverted red triangle at its center, flanked by T-shaped bhupura marks.
- Anahata (Heart Chakra)
- A green twelve-petaled lotus containing a hexagram (yantra of two interlocking triangles forming a six-pointed star).
- Vishuddha (Throat Chakra)
- A sky-blue or smoky purple sixteen-petaled lotus containing a downward-pointing triangle enclosing a white circle.
- Ajna (Third Eye Chakra)
- An indigo two-petaled lotus bearing an inverted white triangle over a golden lingam and the sacred Om symbol.
- Sahasrara (Crown Chakra)
- A violet or pure white thousand-petaled lotus arranged in concentric rings surrounding a glowing central circle.
- Root Chakra: Petal count and color
- Four red petals, traditionally inscribed with golden Sanskrit seed syllables.
- Sacral Chakra: Petal count and color
- Six vermilion or orange petals, each inscribed with a distinct Sanskrit consonant.
- Solar Plexus: Petal count and color
- Ten golden-yellow petals, arranged radially like the rays of a midday sun.
- Heart Chakra: Petal count and color
- Twelve deep-green or vermilion petals surrounding the central hexagram.
- Throat Chakra: Petal count and color
- Sixteen smoky-purple or pale cyan petals representing the Sanskrit vowels.
- Third Eye: Petal count and color
- Two silvery-white or deep indigo petals positioned horizontally like wings.
- Crown Chakra: Petal count and color
- One thousand multicolored or pure white petals arranged in twenty layers of fifty.
- Muladhara: Central geometric yantra
- A bright yellow square, representing the solid earth element Prithvi.
- Muladhara: Triangle orientation
- A downward-pointing red triangle (traipura), symbolizing creative feminine Shakti energy.
- Muladhara: Sacred animal mount
- A seven-trunked white elephant named Airavata, anchoring grounded physical stability.
- Svadhishthana: Central geometric yantra
- A silver-white horizontal crescent moon inside a luminous circle of water.
- Svadhishthana: Sacred animal mount
- A crocodile or mythical sea monster called a Makara, representing flowing desire.
- Manipura: Central geometric yantra
- A bright red downward-pointing triangle representing the blazing fire element Agni.
- Manipura: Outer border feature
- Three T-shaped bhupura portals projecting from the triangle's edges, signifying solar gateways.
- Manipura: Sacred animal mount
- A fiery ram, the vehicle of the fire god Agni, symbolizing unstoppable dynamic will.
- Anahata: Central geometric yantra
- Two interlocking triangles forming a six-pointed star (Shatkona), balancing spirit and matter.
- Anahata: Central inner flame
- An unmoving golden flame (Akhanda Jyoti) burning steadily in an inner altar.
- Anahata: Sacred animal mount
- A swift black antelope or gazelle, symbolizing grace, tenderness, and alert compassion.
- Vishuddha: Central geometric yantra
- A downward-pointing triangle enclosing a silvery full moon circle representing pure ether.
- Vishuddha: Sacred animal mount
- A majestic snow-white elephant, symbolizing pristine communication, hearing, and wisdom.
- Ajna: Central seed symbol
- The sacred Sanskrit syllable Om (Aum) inscribed in radiant white or golden script.
- Ajna: Central geometric yantra
- An inverted triangle housing a smoky-grey or black Shiva lingam named Itara.
- Sahasrara: Central circular core
- A radiant white or golden full moon orb radiating supreme cosmic consciousness.
- Muladhara: Bija seed syllable letter
- The Sanskrit glyph 'Lam' written in lustrous gold at the exact center.
- Svadhishthana: Bija seed syllable letter
- The Sanskrit glyph 'Vam' written in shining white inside the crescent moon.
- Manipura: Bija seed syllable letter
- The Sanskrit glyph 'Ram' inscribed inside the flaming red downward triangle.
- Anahata: Bija seed syllable letter
- The Sanskrit glyph 'Yam' inscribed centrally within the interlocking six-pointed star.
- Vishuddha: Bija seed syllable letter
- The Sanskrit glyph 'Ham' inscribed in bright white inside the central circular moon.
- Ajna: Bija seed syllable letter
- The sacred pranava glyph 'Om' displayed prominently within the inverted triangular yantra.
- Earth element symbol in chakras
- A solid yellow square (Prithvi mandala), anchored inside the root chakra symbol.
- Water element symbol in chakras
- A white crescent moon (Apas mandala), cradled in the sacral chakra symbol.
- Fire element symbol in chakras
- An inverted red triangle (Tejas mandala), centered inside the solar plexus symbol.
- Air element symbol in chakras
- A six-pointed hexagram (Vayu mandala), balanced inside the heart chakra symbol.
- Ether (Space) element symbol in chakras
- A pure white circle or transparent void (Akasha mandala) in the throat chakra symbol.
- Kundalini serpent symbol
- A coiled serpent resting three and a half times around the lingam inside the root chakra.
- Brahma Nadi symbol path
- A glowing central thread passing through the core of each chakra along the spine.
- Ida Nadi visual representation
- A pale moon-like channel spiraling up the left side of each chakra symbol.
- Pingala Nadi visual representation
- A radiant sun-like channel spiraling up the right side of each chakra symbol.
- Shatkona motif
- Two crossing triangles representing the union of Shiva (ascending) and Shakti (descending).
- Two petals of Ajna: Wing meaning
- Two lateral petals symbolizing the two subtle cranial nadis (Ida and Pingala) merging.
- Hrit Padma (Sacred Heart Chakra)
- An eight-petaled red lotus located just below Anahata, containing a wish-fulfilling tree.
- Bindu Visarga symbol
- A crescent moon and droplet above Ajna, depicted dripping nectar into the lower chakras.
- Lalana Chakra symbol
- A red twelve-petaled lotus located in the soft palate behind the uvula.
- Soma Chakra symbol
- A silvery sixteen-petaled lotus positioned just above Ajna in the middle of the forehead.