The Heart Chakra (Anhata or 4th Chakra) gets a lot of attention. As a result, my clients frequently ask me if their hearts are imbalanced, blocked, dysfunctional, constrained, or in some way compromised. One way to assess this for yourself is to look at imbalanced Heart Chakra signs compared to balanced Heart Chakra signs. You can then judge how your chakra is doing right now and do something about it if needed.
Why Heart Chakra Health Matters
Driver Of Integration and Coherence
Your Fourth Chakra is special and has a unique relationship with the rest of your energy centers and subtle bodies, including your physical body. While all the centers constantly interact with each other, the heart sits in the middle and plays a special role in these energetic engagements.
The first three centers (the Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus) are physical in nature and more closely associated with your physical being and functioning. They have longer frequencies and denier energy compared to the upper centers. In contrast, the upper chakras (the Throat, Third Eye, and Crown) are less dense and resonate at progressively higher frequencies. Their nature is more spiritual.
Situated in the center, the Heart Chakra manages and integrates your earthy and divine aspects. In addition, it acts very much like the physical heart. While your physical heart entrains the body and its various components and systems encouraging coherence, a balanced Heart Chakra entrains the subtle energy within your chakra system and creates coherence within your energy bodies. Coherence is a strong sign of a balanced Heart Chakra.
In contrast, an imbalanced Heart Chakra can lead to incoherence within your energy system. And, given its close relationship with the physical heart, it can lead to incoherence in your body and create dysfunction. Because it’s most closely associated with circulation, lymphatic flow, and respiration, signs of a poor- or well-functioning Heart Center are likely to manifest in these systems.
Center of Love, Connection, and Relationship
The Heart Chakra is inextricably linked to emotions particularly those associated with love and connection. Characteristic examples are compassion, openness, receptivity, generosity, forgiveness, gratitude, and joy. Because of these qualities, channeling and healing often engage the heart as do numerous healing modalities.
It’s easy to see why people are preoccupied with their heart chakra and its vitality.
Common Signs of An Imbalanced Heart Chakra: Either Overactive or Weak Heart Chakra
- Issues of mistrust
- Fear of intimacy
- Jealousy and greed
- Loneliness and isolation
- Rejection or being ostracized
- Vulnerability and hopelessness
- Unclear boundaries
- Poor circulation
- Poor immune response
- Sense of incoherence within the body
- Lack of connection with others and the self
- Lack of purpose or meaning
Common Signs of A Balanced Heart Chakra or Strong Heart Chakra
- Ability to trust
- Open curiosity and interest in self-discovery
- Loving and compassionate
- Joyous and good-natured
- Generosity and a willingness to help
- Ability to express appreciation and gratitude
- Engagement and enthusiasm
- Good heart rate variability
- Vitality
- Able to connect with others and the self
- Humanitarian sentiments
- Centered and present
It’s important to recognize and remember that all chakras are dynamic and thus constantly changing and adjusting. They move in and out of equilibrium all the time. What’s more relevant to your well-being is the effect of prolonged and/or persistent states.
If you notice that you have quite a few signs of an imbalanced Heart Chakra or maybe just one or two but they are enduring, you might want to consult an energy healer. Alternatively, address your issues in ways that feel right to you, alleviate the symptoms, and regenerate the signs of a balanced Heart Chakra.
After all, these signs of a balanced heart chakra reflect positively on your overall well-being.
For More Information or Help Balance Your Heart Chakra, See:
- My Mind Body Spirit Blog, in particular:
- My ebook on Essential Oils For the Chakras,
- My Spiritual Life Coaching and Energy Healing sessions, or
