How to Know Which Chakra Is Blocked: 7 Key Signs

To identify a blocked chakra, pay attention to physical symptoms, emotional imbalances, and areas of discomfort in your body or life experiences.

When your energy feels stuck or life feels unbalanced, a blocked chakra may be the cause. Each of the seven chakras governs specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being. Learning to identify blockages is the first step toward healing.

Identify your blocked chakra through self-reflection

The 7 Chakras and Their Blockage Symptoms

Here’s a detailed breakdown of each chakra’s location, purpose, and what happens when it’s blocked:

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of spine
Color: Red
Blockage signs:

  • Chronic fear or anxiety about survival needs
  • Financial instability feelings
  • Lower back pain or leg issues
  • Digestive problems

For root chakra healing, try using root chakra stones like hematite or red jasper during meditation.

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Location: Below navel
Color: Orange
Blockage signs:

  • Creative blocks
  • Emotional instability
  • Low libido or sexual dysfunction
  • Addictive tendencies

According to mindbodygreen, sacral chakra imbalances often manifest as intimacy issues.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Location: Upper abdomen
Color: Yellow
Blockage signs:

  • Low self-esteem
  • Indecisiveness
  • Digestive issues
  • Control issues (either being controlling or feeling controlled)

Citrine and tiger’s eye are excellent solar plexus crystals for restoring balance.

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Location: Center of chest
Color: Green
Blockage signs:

  • Difficulty forming relationships
  • Holding grudges
  • Upper back/shoulder pain
  • Respiratory issues

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Location: Throat
Color: Blue
Blockage signs:

  • Fear of speaking your truth
  • Chronic sore throats
  • Neck/jaw tension
  • Either talking too much or too little

Blue stones like lapis lazuli can help – learn more about throat chakra crystals.

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6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Location: Between eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Blockage signs:

  • Lack of intuition
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Over-reliance on logic

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Location: Top of head
Color: Violet/white
Blockage signs:

  • Feeling disconnected spiritually
  • Lack of purpose
  • Neurological disorders
  • Chronic exhaustion
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How to Test for Chakra Blockages

Try these methods to identify which chakras need attention:

Physical Symptoms Check

Notice where you experience chronic pain or illness. As noted by Healthline, physical symptoms often correlate with specific chakra locations.

Emotional Inventory

Track recurring emotional patterns. Persistent fear? Check root chakra. Communication issues? Throat chakra.

Pendulum Test

Hold a pendulum over each chakra point. Irregular swinging may indicate blockage.

Energy Scan Meditation

Visualize each energy center during meditation, noting which feel “heavy” or inactive.

Healing Blocked Chakras

Once you’ve identified blockages, try these healing methods:

Chakra Healing Methods
Root Grounding exercises, red foods, drumming
Sacral Creative expression, hip-opening yoga, orange stones
Solar Plexus Core strengthening, sunlight exposure, yellow crystals
Heart Heart-opening poses, green foods, rose quartz
Throat Singing, journaling, blue gemstones
Third Eye Intuition exercises, indigo visualization, amethyst
Crown Meditation, prayer, connection to higher self

Chakra-Specific Affirmations

Repeat these daily for each center:

  1. Root: “I am safe and supported”
  2. Sacral: “I embrace pleasure and creativity”
  3. Solar Plexus: “I trust my inner wisdom”
  4. Heart: “I give and receive love freely”
  5. Throat: “I express myself with clarity”
  6. Third Eye: “I trust my intuition”
  7. Crown: “I am connected to divine wisdom”



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Emma Thompson, Founder and Lead Contributor at Chakra Serenity, is a dedicated advocate for mindfulness, spirituality, and holistic wellness. With a passion for chakra meditation, Emma aspires to guide individuals towards finding inner peace, balance, and enlightenment. Drawing from her extensive knowledge and personal journey, she shares wisdom and insights through various articles and resources, empowering others to embrace the transformative power of chakras and meditation.

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