After and Before A new Design
💚All We Need Is Love 💚 – The rainbow represents peace and serenity love and promise. The colors of the rainbow also correspond with the 7 chakra colors. There are many movements that use the rainbow as their symbol especially the LGBTQ movement known as the equality flag. It has been used in Buddhism and a symbol of peace ☮️. This heart mandala design is made of beads the color of the rainbow. A design I have been wanting to do for some time. The rainbow symbolizes many things and I designed this to represent the chakras and for equality! 🕉 🏳️🌈
There are seven chakras that begin at the base of the spine and ascend through the body and end at the top of your head. Each of the seven points are connected with part of the body, energy, emotion and a life force.
The first is the root chakra that begins and the base of the spine. The Sanskrit name is Muladhara, which translates to root support. . It is represented by the color red and the element of earth. This chakra unites you to the earth. A balanced root chakra provides a stable foundation and a positive self-awareness. If unbalanced one may feel insecure, frightened, and greedy.
The second chakra is the sacral chakra which is positioned between the pubic bone and navel. The Sanskrit name is Svadhishthana, which translates to dwelling place of the self. It is represented by the color orange and the water element. This chakra stimulates emotions, suppresses inhibitions, energizes your ability to adapt, creativity, social abilities and individuality. An unbalanced sacral chakra causes creative stagnation, fear, inertia and lust.
The third chakra is the Solar Plexus Chakra. This chakra is position in the lumbar spine and navel. The Sanskrit name is Manipura, which translates to city of jewels. It is represented by the color yellow and fire element. This chakra emphases one’s id, resolve, self-worth and how we feel we are perceived. It stimulates clarity of thought, inquisitiveness and mindfulness. It promotes self-acceptance. It allows us to feel in tune with the earth. An unbalanced chakra causes anger, self-denial, lack of integrity, inertia and inability to take control.
The fourth chakra is the Heart Chakra. This chakra center point is in the heart region. In Sanskrit it is called anahata which means unstuck. It is represented by the color green and focuses on emotional energy. This chakra promotes the ability to give and received love unconditionally. It supports our ability to love and nurture ourselves and others. It strengthens our the sense of serenity. An unbalanced heart chakra causes emotional paralysis, emotional neediness, codependency and a sense of isolation.
The fifth chakra is the Throat Chakra. It is positioned in the throat area. In Sanskrit it is call Vishuddha which translates to pure. It is represented by the color blue and the element of space. This chakra promotes prolific self-expression and eloquent commination. It stimulates Dharma (truth), and resolution. The color blue is considered comforting and soothing and can suppress nervousness and anxiety. Symptoms of an unbalance throat chakra are unresolved grief, fear of judgement, speech impairments, indecisiveness and inability to express oneself.
The sixth chakra is the Third Eye Chakra. It is positioned between the eyebrows. In Sanskrit is called Ajna meaning command or perception. It is represented by the color indigo. It triggers the physical senses and galactic attunement. It stimulates responsibility and our understanding and acceptance of divine direction. It encourages us to trust and follow our soul’s path. It fortifies our intuition and the ability to see the big picture.
The seventh chakra is the Crown Chakra. It is positioned and the top of our head. In Sanskrit it is called Sahasrara, which translates to thousand petaled lotus. It is represented by the color violet. This chakra promotes self-knowledge and spiritual consciousness. It assist in meditation and a collective understanding. If unbalanced one may suffer from self-delusion, distraction, lack of clarity and indulge in materialism.
☯️ Symmetry is another manifestation of the balance of Yin and Yang, of the unimpeded flow of ch'i.