Why do the Chakras have a different number of petals and what does each chakra relate to in the body?

 





Why do the Chakras have a  different number of petals and what does each chakra relate to in the body?

As previously discussed the Chakras are energy centres and the number of petals represents our own journey as we navigate various aspects of our consciousness towards a higher source of being. 

Each of the Chakras is depicted as a lotus flower because just like the lotus they represent spiritual growth, purity and enlightenment. The petals increase in number from the root to the crown because that is representing our own spiritual journey as our pranic energy travels up the spine , from not being connected  to a sense of complete awareness and consciousness .

As we follow our spiritual journey the Chakras begin to open which represents our inner growth and spiritual expansion within. Our own journey is mirrored through the lotus ..beginning our journey in mud in the darkness and then gradually as our spiritual  connection and sense of awareness  increases we begin to open up  and unfold  as we journey towards the light and a complete sense of  consciousness .


How many petals do each of the Chakras have and what is the meaning of the symbol inside each of the Chakras?

The symbols inside the Chakras represent the properties, energy and quality of each individual chakra, here is a summary of what each of the Chakras relate too,the number of petals depicted by the lotus flower and what the symbols are and what they represent .

Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Earth element 
Represents grounding, security and stability .

 4 petals and the symbol inside is of an inverted triangle which represents the downward flow of energy to the earth that grounds us. 

Sacral Chakra ( Svadhisthana)
 Water element 
 Represents sensuality, balance and creativity . 

 6 petals and the symbol inside is that of a crescent moon, which represents the ebb and flow and ever changing flow of feminine energy within our bodies and subconscious . 

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
 Fire element
 Represents willpower, confidence and success. 

 10 petals and the  symbol inside is that of a triangle pointing downwards , which represents the connection between the spiritual and the physical and our personal journey to achieve goals which generally requires discipline. 

Heart Chakra (Anahata)
 Air element
 Represents compassion, self love and forgiveness. 

 12 petals and the symbol inside is that of a star which represents divine love and the coming together of matter and spirit. 

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

 Ether element 
Represents communication, expression and inspiration. 

 16 petals and the symbol inside is a white circle with a pointed down triangle which represents purity and space in which truth and expression exist. 

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

  Light element 
Represents intuition, physic abilities and intuition .

 2 petals and the symbol inside is an inverted triangle within a circle which represents the connection between heaven and earth within our consciousness connecting masculine and feminine as we strive to find internal balance. 

Crown Chakra (Sahasara)

Thought element 
Represents divine consciousness, clarity and connection 
Thousand petals and the symbol inside is that of Om which represents the universe and consciousness.



Elizabeth Lock      Holistic Therapist 
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