If you are wondering how to deepen your spiritual connection and find your higher purpose in this lifetime, it is time for you to look at the crown chakra.
The purple chakra, also known as the Crown Chakra or in Sankrit, Sahasrara Chakra, is the highest chakra of the physical body. It is the closest chakra to your higher self and can be used as a portal to access new energies and awareness.
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What are the Seven Chakras (Energy Centers) of the body?
As a brief overview, there are thousands of chakras (spinning energy centers) in the body, that have an effect on your life. The most well-known of these are the seven chakras that run along the spine.
The root chakra is the first chakra, located at the very base of your spine. It is the color red and it rules feelings of stability, safety, and physical comfort.
The sacral chakra is the second chakra, located below the navel. The sacral chakra color is orange, and it rules sensuality, creativity, and intimacy.
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Download nowThe solar plexus chakra is number three, located above the navel, and below the rib cage. This is the power center of the body, ruling determination, willpower, motivation, and inner strength. The solar plexus chakra color is yellow, like the sun.
The fourth chakra is the heart chakra, which is connected with unconditional love, joy, compassion, and kindness. Its color is green.
The throat chakra is number five, and this chakra rules communication and your ability to both speak and listen to others. The throat chakra is represented by the color blue.
The sixth chakra is the third eye chakra. This third eye chakra color is indigo, and it is associated with clarity of thinking, connecting with future visions, and the ability to manifest and create with your own energy. Physically, it’s connected to the pineal gland, commonly called the seat of the soul.
The final of the seven chakras is the Crown chakra, the purple chakra, which we will explore in this article. Briefly, this chakra is connected with the higher spiritual realms and has a very energetic quality to it.
Purple Chakra Meaning
The purple chakra is slightly different from the other chakras in the physical body, as this particular chakra is more so associated with the spiritual side of life, energetic connections, and ascending to higher consciousness.
The purpose of this chakra is to remind us as humans that we are spiritual beings on a spiritual journey. Along this path is also the journey to self-realization and enlightenment, which is the moment when we realize the full potential that we possess.
The crown chakra is most closely connected to our soul and helps us to find out the meaning of why we are here on this planet at this time.
Questions the Crown Chakra asks:
If you are wondering how connected you are to the energy of the crown chakra, you can ask yourself the following questions:
- What are my spiritual beliefs?
- How connected to the universe do I feel?
- Do I have a deep connection with myself and with others?
- Do I believe in a higher power?
If you have spiritual beliefs and connections, then you have probably already tapped into some of the potential energy of the crown chakra.
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Take the free testIf you feel that you are disconnected from these kinds of questions, then it is likely that you have been neglecting to work with crown chakra energies. Below are a few suggestions to get you started!
What is the Crown Chakra Color?
The seventh and final chakra is represented by the color purple. It is the final ray of the rainbow spectrum of colors. In some places, you may also see the crown chakra color explained as being white, or golden. Most commonly though, it is a violet or purple color.
Interestingly, throughout history, the color purple was used as a color of high importance by royal families. It was such a rarity that only those who were rich could afford it. But on an energetic level, it put the royals at a higher vibrational energetic level than that of the common folk.
Purple is associated with magic, mystery, spiritual connection, and imagination. It is a divine color used for its ability to enhance divine connection!
How to connect with the Crown Chakra?
There are many ways to work with the crown chakra, here are a few suggestions:
Crystals for the Crown chakra:
Gemstones that are the color purple or white vibrate at the same frequency as the purple chakra and therefore can be used in meditation to enhance the crown chakra connection. You can also place these stones under your pillow at night or wear them on your body as jewelry.
Here are a few crystals to work with for the purple chakra:
- Amythest – for connecting both the wisdom of the third eye chakra and the expansiveness of the crown chakra
- Lepidolite – protective and cleansing for the crown chakra
- Sugilite – its bright violet color helps activate the purple chakra
- Selenite – a cleansing crystal with high-frequency and angelic energies
- Clear Quartz – to create a balanced crown chakra and help to cleanse negative energy
- Blue Lace Agate – an angelic crystal for spiritual connection and support from your higher self and spiritual team
- Lavender Quartz – a beautiful purple-hued quartz for balance and harmony in the purple chakra
Yoga Poses for Crown Chakra Connection:
Tadasana (Mountain pose)
Standing straight and tall allows a clear flow of energy from your feet to your head, inviting fresh new energy in through the crown chakra and into the body.
Savasana (Corpse Pose)
This is a pose of total relaxation, to connect with your own self. As you rest, you can focus on the point where the crown chakra begins to invite in the divine light.
Sirasana (Head stand)
This advanced pose, directly connects the crown chakra to the ground, activating this potent energy center.
Chakrasana (Full Wheel Pose)
This pose awakens and activates all seven chakras. By opening the other chakras, you also create the space for energy to flow freely through the crown chakra too.
Other ways to connect with the purple chakra:
- Purple symbolizes spiritual connection so start to invite more purple into your wardrobe. Wear purple clothes, from jackets to shoes, or even start with a purple bag to accessorize your day. This will bring balance to the crown chakra.
- Eat purple foods – try eggplant, purple sweet potatoes, and berries such as blackberries and acai berries.
- Say positive affirmations for crown chakra connection. Such as ‘I am divinely connected to my own sense of spirituality,’ or ‘I trust is the divine energy that flows through my life.’
Meditation for the Crown Chakra
A powerful way of connecting with the seventh chakra is through a simple lotus meditation. This meditation is one that can be done as part of daily life as it is designed to bring overall spiritual well-being.
Find a comfortable seated position, and set your spine up in a way that the spinal cord is straight. Create a lotus mudra with your hands by bringing the base of the palms together, as well as the thumbs and pinky fingers. The other six middle fingers are spread out wide, like the petals of a lotus.
Then, bring this lotus shape mudra to the crown of your head by placing the wrists on the top of your head. Close your eyes and relax your body. Imagine a beautiful violet-colored lotus sitting on the crown of your head. Its petals are opening up to the spirituality of the world around you.
Invite in a divine light from above, imagining that a stream of pure white or violet light is moving from above, in through the crown of your head and down through the rest of your body. Rest here for around five to ten minutes, or longer if it feels comfortable for you.
This meditation helps to clear any mental issues and bring calmness to the mind. It also works with the violet or purple color to stimulate and balance the crown chakra.
Benefits of Spiritual Connection
Working with the higher spiritual plane can bring a sense of joy and happiness to one who chooses to walk the spiritual path. Spiritual connection not only strengthens your connection with yourself and with other people, but it also enhances your connection to nature, your own creativity, and the entire universe.
When you feel connected, this sense of belonging to a greater group can bring healing and meaning to your life. The overall goal of most spiritual seekers to is attain enlightenment, which put simply is the attainment of spiritual insight and knowledge. Having the power of knowledge can bring balance between the physical and energetic realms in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does a balanced crown chakra feel like?
A balanced crown chakra feels like a true connection with yourself, others, and the universe. It involves a sense of spiritual understanding and spiritual practices that enhance your trust in life.
What does an unbalanced crown chakra feel like?
When the crown chakra is blocked, underactive, or overactive, you may feel a deep sense of disconnection with yourself and with life in general. This can lead to feelings of depression or other mental health imbalances.
How can I bring more energy into my seventh chakra?
You can work with crystals, yoga poses, and a lotus meditation to invite more energy into the crown chakra. You can also bring harmony and healing by wearing purple or eating purple foods.