Blocked chakras: 7 signs that your energy is out of balance and how to harmonise it
Have you ever felt tired without understanding why, lacking motivation, disconnected from your own intuition or unable to express what you feel? In the spiritual traditions that work with the chakra system, periods like these can be symbolically interpreted as signs of an energetic imbalance or of blocked chakras.
The seven main chakras are described as energy centres associated with different dimensions of our experience: safety, creativity, will, love, communication, intuition and spiritual connection.
When we talk about unblocking the chakras, there's no need to see every difficulty in life as proof of an energy blockage. The chakra system can instead be used as a spiritual tool for introspection: a way of noticing where we feel tension, what we are missing and which aspects of our life we want to work on.
Let's discover the 7 chakras, the signs associated in spiritual practices with their imbalance, and a few ways we can work on harmonising them.
What are the 7 chakras?
The word “chakra” comes from Sanskrit and is usually translated as “wheel” or “disc”. In certain Indian spiritual traditions, the chakras are part of complex systems of practice and representations of the subtle body.
In contemporary spirituality, people often speak of 7 main chakras, arranged symbolically along the axis of the body:
Muladhara – the root chakra
Svadhisthana – the sacral chakra
Manipura – the solar plexus chakra
Anahata – the heart chakra
Vishuddha – the throat chakra
Ajna – the third eye chakra
Sahasrara – the crown chakra
Each chakra is symbolically associated with certain themes, emotions, colours and spiritual practices.
When a person talks about a blocked chakra, they may be describing the feeling that there is a persistent difficulty in one of these areas.
1. The root chakra – when you no longer feel safe
Muladhara, or the root chakra, is symbolically located at the base of the spine and is associated with safety, stability, survival and the connection with the material world.
In modern spiritual interpretations, a blocked root chakra may be associated with a feeling of insecurity, instability or difficulty feeling “at home” in your own life.
You may have the impression that you have to be constantly on alert or that there isn't enough stability around you.
To work symbolically on this chakra, you can practise grounding.
Spend time in nature. Walk. Notice the contact of your feet with the ground. Breathe slowly and bring your attention to your body.
You can repeat:
“I am here. I am present. I build my stability step by step.”
The aim is not to deny real difficulties, but to come back to what you can control in the present.
If you feel that the theme of safety is the most pressing right now, you can work in depth with Root Chakra – Complete Unbindings for Safety, Stability and Grounding (PDF). And if you like grounding scents, the Root Chakra collection brings together oils such as MUSK and amber.
2. The sacral chakra – when creativity and pleasure disappear
Svadhisthana, the sacral chakra, is associated in contemporary practices with emotions, creativity, pleasure, the relationship with your own body and the ability to receive.
When this centre is considered out of balance, some people describe a lack of inspiration, difficulty feeling joy, or the feeling that life has become mechanical.
A simple exercise is to ask yourself:
“What brings me joy without my needing to prove anything to anyone?”
It might be dancing.
It might be painting.
It might be music.
It might be a relaxing bath, a walk, or simply a few hours in which you don't have to produce anything.
Harmonising the chakras doesn't always have to mean a complicated ritual. Sometimes it begins by rediscovering joy.
If you are also working on the theme of receiving — the ability to let well-being into your life — the essential oils for abundance can accompany this practice.
3. The solar plexus chakra – when you lose your personal power
Manipura, the solar plexus chakra, is associated with will, self-confidence, decision-making and personal power.
From a spiritual perspective, an imbalance in this chakra may be associated with difficulty saying “no”, fear of making decisions, or a tendency to constantly seek other people's approval.
To work with this centre, notice the situations in which you give up what you want just to avoid a conflict.
Ask yourself:
“Is this choice really mine?”
Then start with small decisions.
Set a boundary.
Express a preference.
Finish something you have been putting off.
Self-confidence doesn't always come before action. Sometimes it is built through action.
For a ritual dedicated to this centre, you can light the Yellow Frankincense Candle – Chakra 3 Activation, setting an intention related to trusting yourself. You'll find more tools for moments like these in the Rituals collection.
4. The heart chakra – when it becomes hard to give or receive love
Anahata, the heart chakra, is one of the best-known chakras.
It is symbolically associated with love, compassion, forgiveness, relationships and the ability to receive affection.
When someone talks about a blocked heart chakra, they may be describing difficulty trusting, fear of closeness, old resentments or a tendency to give a great deal without allowing others to give back.
Work on the heart chakra can begin with a simple question:
“What am I still carrying in my heart that I no longer want to carry?”
You don't have to force forgiveness.
Sometimes the first step is simply to acknowledge the pain.
Breathe slowly and imagine creating more space around that emotion.
If you like working with scents, Peony essential oil features in the Heart Chakra collection, and the Red Peony Candle can accompany a meditation dedicated to love and forgiveness. For more scents dedicated to love, explore the essential oils for love.
5. The throat chakra – when you can't say what you feel
Vishuddha, the throat chakra, is associated with expression, communication and authenticity.
In spiritual language, a blocked throat chakra is often linked to difficulty saying what you think, or a tendency to hide your needs to avoid other people's reactions.
Notice how often you say:
“It doesn't matter.”
“It's fine.”
“It doesn't bother me.”
…when in fact it does matter and it does bother you.
A simple exercise is writing.
Take a sheet of paper and complete:
“If I could say everything I feel without fear, I would say…”
You don't have to send the text to anyone.
The aim is first to hear your own voice.
In some contemporary practices, the scent of Blue Lotus is associated with the throat chakra and authentic expression – you can read more in the article The Blue Lotus: uses, rituals and spiritual meanings.
6. The third eye chakra – when you ignore your intuition
Ajna, known as the third eye chakra, is associated in modern spirituality with intuition, inner perception, clarity and discernment.
When it is considered out of balance, there may be a feeling of confusion or difficulty trusting your own choices.
To work with this chakra, try to create periods of silence.
No phone.
No music.
No conversation.
Sit for a few minutes and notice what arises.
A useful question might be:
“What do I already know but refuse to admit?”
Intuition should not be confused with absolute certainty, nor with fear. That's exactly why discernment remains important.
For techniques dedicated to this centre, read the guide Opening the third eye – spiritual techniques for intuition and awareness.
7. The crown chakra – when you lose your sense of meaning
Sahasrara, the crown chakra, is associated with spirituality, meaning, consciousness and the feeling of connection with something greater than oneself.
A symbolic imbalance of this chakra can be described as a feeling of disconnection, lack of meaning or difficulty finding direction.
Working with the crown chakra can include meditation, prayer, contemplation or time spent in nature.
You don't necessarily have to find answers.
Sometimes the practice consists precisely of staying in silence for a few minutes without looking for anything.
For a quiet moment dedicated to the crown chakra, you can use the Natural Lilac Candle – Crown Chakra Activation. In the Crown Chakra collection you'll find scents suited to meditation, and for prayer and contemplation — the Christic oils: myrrh, frankincense, oud and spikenard.
How do you cleanse the 7 chakras?
In contemporary spiritual practices there are many methods of cleansing and harmonising the chakras.
Meditation is probably one of the best known.
You can start from the root chakra and gradually move your attention to each of the seven centres.
Breathe slowly.
Observe your body.
If you wish, visualise light in the area associated with each chakra.
Other practices may include prayer, affirmations, journaling, sound, mindful movement, time spent in nature and various personal rituals of energy cleansing.
For sound, many people use a set of 7 Tibetan singing bowls, one for each chakra. If you prefer scents, 7 Chakra Blend – Essential oil was created for a practice focused on the whole chakra system. You'll find it alongside MUSK and Protection Blend in the For All Chakras collection. And if you want to be guided step by step, you can follow the video course Healing the Chakras – A Complete Programme of Healing and Energy Activation.
What matters is that the practice does not become a constant source of fear.
Not every difficulty means a chakra is blocked.
The chakra system can be used as a symbolic language for introspection and spiritual development, not as a substitute for medical or psychological explanations when these are needed.
Unbindings and Complete Cleansing of the 7 Chakras
If you want to go deeper into this process in a structured way, you can discover the material Unbindings and Complete Cleansing of the 7 Chakras (PDF) from Adevăr și Lecuire.
The material is dedicated to spiritual work on the seven chakras and covers themes such as energy cleansing, chakra activation, raising your vibration and alignment with your inner self.
It can be used by people who want to include chakra work in a wider spiritual practice.
Discover Unbindings and Complete Cleansing of the 7 Chakras (PDF) →
How do you know which chakra is blocked?
You don't need to find an answer straight away.
Look at the seven symbolic areas:
Safety. Creativity. Personal power. Love. Expression. Intuition. Meaning.
Which of them seems to need the most attention in your life right now?
This can be a starting point for your practice.
You can dedicate a period to a single chakra or work progressively with all seven.
If you would like an outside perspective, you can book a Chakra and Aura Reading or the complete version Chakra & Aura Reading + 7 Chakra Oil.
What matters is observing the experience without turning every emotion or difficulty into a sign of danger.
Balancing the chakras begins with self-observation
When we talk about blocked chakras, unblocking the chakras or energy cleansing, it's easy to look immediately for an external technique.
But one of the most valuable tools remains attention.
Notice what you feel.
Notice what you repeat.
Notice where you say “yes” when you would like to say “no”.
Notice what you don't express.
Notice what makes you feel alive.
From this perspective, working with the 7 chakras becomes more than a ritual. It becomes a symbolic map through which you can explore your relationship with yourself.
From the stability of the root chakra to the spiritual dimension of the crown chakra, each centre can become an invitation to introspection.
And if you would like a process dedicated to all seven energy centres, you can continue exploring with Unbindings and Complete Cleansing of the 7 Chakras (PDF).
Sometimes change doesn't begin by adding something new.
It begins by noticing what is already there and gradually creating more space for balance, clarity and presence.
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