# The seven chakras

> A plain guide to the seven chakras from root to crown: where each sits, its colour, Sanskrit name and themes, and the crystals traditionally linked with it.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras
Updated: 2026-10-30

The seven-chakra system is a modern form of an old yoga tradition. Here is each chakra with its colour, position and traditional crystals.

## Chakras at a glance

| Chakra | Sanskrit | Colour | Position |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Root chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/root) | Muladhara | Red | The base of the spine |
| [Sacral chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/sacral) | Svadhisthana | Orange | The lower belly, below the navel |
| [Solar plexus chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/solar-plexus) | Manipura | Yellow | The upper belly, below the ribs |
| [Heart chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/heart) | Anahata | Green (and pink in modern practice) | The centre of the chest |
| [Throat chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/throat) | Vishuddha | Blue | The throat |
| [Third eye chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/third-eye) | Ajna | Indigo | The brow, between the eyebrows |
| [Crown chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/crown) | Sahasrara | Violet or white | The top of the head |

## Questions

**How many chakras are there?**

Seven main chakras in the modern system, though older texts list different numbers.

## Related

- [Crystal meanings](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals)

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