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Chakra 7 of 7
The crown chakra (Sahasrara)
Sahasrara, meaning 'thousand-petalled' in Sanskrit, is the seventh of the seven main chakras in modern yoga tradition. It is placed at the top of the head, shown as violet or white, and linked with spiritual connection, meaning and quiet.
At a glance
| Crown chakra | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Sahasrara ('thousand-petalled') |
| Position | The top of the head |
| Colour | Violet or white |
| Element | Thought or pure consciousness (in some systems) |
| Seed sound (bija) | silence, or OM |
| Themes | Spiritual connection, meaning and quiet |
Where the idea comes from
Chakras ('wheels') come from Hindu and Buddhist tantric texts, where the number and details vary. The familiar seven chakras with rainbow colours come largely from Sir John Woodroffe's 1919 book The Serpent Power and later Western writers. We share the system as tradition and a tool for reflection, not as anatomy or medicine.
Crystals for the crown chakra
Stones usually matched with Sahasrara share its colour: Clear quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, Howlite and Lepidolite. Many people place one on the body during a lying-down meditation, or keep it on a desk as a reminder.
A simple practice
Spend a few minutes in silence each day, outdoors if you can, looking at the sky.
Some people chant the seed sound silence, or OM softly for a few breaths. Ten quiet minutes is plenty.
Colour around the home
Using violet in candles, cloths or flowers is a gentle way to bring the crown chakra's themes into a room. Our candle colour guide lists traditional meanings.
Stones for the crown chakra
Questions answered
What colour is the crown chakra?
Violet or white.
Where is the crown chakra?
At the top of the head, in modern yoga tradition.
Which crystals go with the crown chakra?
Clear quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, Howlite and Lepidolite.
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