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HEART CHAKRA - Anahata Body Area The petals open in the centre of the chest at the level of the physical heart, the stem is at the back of the spine. Areas affected are: the heart, breasts, shoulders, arms and hands, skin, lungs and circulation  Exoteric Colour Spring Green Esoteric Colour Rose, rose amethyst Calming Fragrances Cedarwood, rose Stimulating Fragrances Pine, honeysuckle Material element   Air and the wind Subtle body  Feeling body Sense organ  Sense of touch Organ of activity   fingers and skin Developmental Age 12 to 15 years Gland Thymus Astrological sign  Libra Planet  Venus Psychological qualities Love as a state of being, dedication, forgiveness   Key words Compassion, tenderness, Love of God, love of others, detachment Sound Mantra JAM Affirmation “I am loved and I love others”   Prayer  In the golden centre of the rose of the heart may tender compassion be  linked to unconditional love and may true detachment enable growth and  continuity. Through the understanding of birth within death, and death within  birth, may there be transformation.        The Golden Rose of the Heart