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Crown Chakra Fact File

Posted 27th March, 2026 in Chakras

Situated just above the crown of the head, The Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara, is the gateway to the spiritual realm, connecting us to the divine energy that flows through the universe. 

The Crown Chakra serves as a conductor of cosmic energy, funneling it into the entirety of our being. 

This energy nourishes our mind, body and spirit, fostering a harmonious equilibrium that allows us to look beyond the confines of the material world. 

Themes

  • Wonder and Awe at the Natural World
  • A sense of Meaning in Everything  you do
  • Feeling of Oneness with all of humanity and life
  • Sense of Trust that a Higher Power is at play
  • Respect for all paths of True Connection and Beliefs

Problems

  • Feel uninspired and life is dull and montonous
  • Hostile to the idea of a greater power at work in the universe
  • Loneliness and Depression
  • Pursuing material possessions but getting no joy once attained

Physical Imbalances

  • Anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder
  • Amnesia and dyslexia
  • Headache, migraine, stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Cognitive delusions
  • Mental illness, schizophrenia, and multiple personality disorder
  • Dementia or Alzheimer's disease

When the Crown Chakra is in Balance

Spiritual Enlightenment, Higher Consciousness, Awareness, Awakening, Union, Realisation. 

Trusting the Divine, Feeling of Oneness, Meditation and/ or Prayer are a cornerstone of life. Liberation and Freedom as we surrender the ego to a greater Source of Life-force. 

When the Crown Chakra is out of Balance 

Learning Difficulties, Spiritual Cynicism, Lack of connection with Higher Power, Depression, Feeling Detached from physical world. Feeling too much, Overwhelm.

Overly Attached. Stuck in worry and fear, Unable to see bigger picture. 

Feeling Lost, Lack of Purpose. No desire to work or earn money or engage with others.

What You Can Do to work with your Crown Chakra

Invite the divine to enter your life daily, through prayer or meditation or spending time in Nature. 

Honour the connection you currently have, and truth will open the door to greater levels of connection.

Why Does it Work?

Fear, anxiety, and anger shut down our connection to the divine. This is one reason we meditate or use techniques that allow us to release emotions that otherwise block the light coming down through the crown chakra.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE CROWN CHAKRA

  • I believe in a higher power (though I don’t necessarily call it God).
  • Meditation, reflection or prayer are an important part of my life.
  • I feel that the universe supports me, and that I am here for a reason.
  • I can stay feeling happy and free, regardless of difficult circumstances.
  • I believe that everything in the universe is connected. 
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