Seven chakra candles: the energy of fire for your balance

To rebalance your chakras, you may know breathing, essential oils or crystal healing. Chakra candles are special: they combine the color of each energy center and, often, a scent.

Above all, they call on the energy of fire to help you find your balance again.

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A candle for each chakra

There are seven candles in the colors of the seven chakras, and the rainbow candle that brings them together. Choose the one for the chakra to harmonize.

Root chakra · Muladhara

The red candle

At the base of the spine, it carries stability, self-confidence and courage; once activated, it brings strength and drive.

Sacral chakra · Svadhisthana

The orange candle

Below the navel, it carries sensuality, enthusiasm and creativity, as well as the power of attraction.

Solar plexus · Manipura

The yellow candle

Between the navel and the breastbone, it stands for assurance and spontaneity; in balance, it restores self-esteem.

Heart chakra · Anahata

The green candle

At heart level, it is the center of love and openness: it helps attract happiness and compassion.

Throat chakra · Vishuddha

The blue candle

At the throat, it governs communication and expression; once activated, it also develops intuition.

Third eye · Ajna

The indigo candle

On the forehead, between the eyebrows, it is the chakra of intuition and wisdom.

Crown chakra · Sahasrara

The purple candle

At the top of the head, it stands for spirituality and self-realization, the harmony between body, mind and the world.

Rainbow

The seven-color candle

It gathers the seven colors in one candle, for meditation or yoga; some have seven stones set into the wax.

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Seven chakra candles: two ways to go

You can light a single candle, the one for the chakra you want to develop, or all seven at once to let energy flow from the root chakra to the crown chakra. The rainbow candle gathers the seven colors in a single flame.

Whatever your choice, lighting a candle is already a sacred act: a strong intention that shows your will to harmonize your chakras. For the meaning of each shade, see also candle colors.

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How to use chakra candles

Anger, repeated bad choices, lack of confidence, tiredness: it is often the sign that a chakra is too active or not active enough. Candles are ideal to regain balance quickly, almost anywhere.

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Sending energy to a loved one

During this ritual, you can also think of someone: tradition holds that you can send them positive energy from afar, picturing their silhouette bathed in the light of the flame.

To go further, discover color therapy.

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