You’re likely familiar with the chakras — the subtle energy centers that revolve within us when they’re in balance.
Most people know the seven primary chakras: the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown chakras. Those are important, but two lesser-discussed chakras deserve attention for their profound grounding and spiritual qualities: the Earth Star chakra and the Soul Star chakra.
These two chakras are often overlooked, so this article highlights how they connect you to the Earth below and the cosmos above.
If you want to deepen your energetic practice, learn about these subtle centers and how to work with them.
The Soul Star Chakra
The Soul Star chakra is not located inside the physical body but exists in the auric field, roughly six inches above the crown of the head. It lives in the realm of spirit and serves as a bridge between your individual consciousness and the wider universe.
Its color varies depending on different traditions and personal experience — many describe it as white or gold, but the most useful visualization is of pure, healing light. As you tune into this chakra, you may perceive a particular color that resonates with your own spirit.
Meaning of the Soul Star Chakra
Positioned above the Crown chakra, the Soul Star integrates personal spirit with universal consciousness. It is associated with the higher self — the aspect of your soul that transcends the physical form. This chakra can support exploration of past lives, karmic patterns, and records of the soul’s journey.
If you are seeking deeper spiritual insight or connection to universal truths, working with the Soul Star chakra can expand your awareness and enrich your life.
A concise phrase that captures its essence is: “I transcend.”
How to Connect with and Heal the Soul Star Chakra
Balancing the Soul Star often requires that the other chakras, particularly the Crown chakra, are relatively clear and aligned. Below are practical methods to begin opening and healing this chakra.
1. Crystal Support
Certain crystals are commonly used to work with the Soul Star chakra because they resonate with its subtle frequencies. Consider working with crystals such as kyanite, selenite, lepidolite, clear quartz, and phenacite. Hold a crystal in your left hand during meditation or move them gently around your auric field. Charging them under moonlight can enhance their vibrational support.
2. Meditation
Meditation is a primary tool for connecting to the Soul Star. Create a calm sacred space, sit comfortably, and set an intention to open to higher guidance. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and imagine a healing light above your crown filling your entire field with clarity and wisdom. Regular practice strengthens the connection and helps integrate insights into daily life.
The Earth Star Chakra
The Earth Star chakra lies beneath the feet, extending about 12 feet into the ground. It functions as a deep anchor, rooting your energetic system into the body of the Earth.
Often called the “super root,” the Earth Star provides exceptional grounding and stability for the entire chakra system.
Some traditions associate it with an earthy brown or deep black color, though experiential perception varies.
Meaning of the Earth Star Chakra
When the Earth Star is balanced, it supports feelings of security, stability, and connection to the physical world. It helps you draw nourishing, stabilizing energy from the Earth and release what no longer serves you. In contrast, an imbalanced Earth Star can leave you feeling scattered, unsupported, or out of touch with practical resources.
This chakra also deepens your appreciation for nature. When aligned, you may feel a strong desire to be outdoors and to connect with the restorative rhythms of the natural world.
How to Connect with and Heal the Earth Star Chakra
As with the Soul Star, a balanced system supports easier work with the Earth Star. Visual images of roots, soil, and grounding experiences are useful starting points.
1. Earthing
Earthing, or walking and standing barefoot on natural surfaces, is a direct way to reconnect with the Earth’s energy. Sit or stand barefoot on grass, soil, or sand, and breathe deeply while imagining roots extending from your feet into the ground. Simple barefoot yoga or mindful walks in nature are effective and immediately calming.
2. Grounding Crystals
Crystals with grounding properties can support the Earth Star. Stones such as onyx, black tourmaline, red jasper, snowflake obsidian, and jet are commonly used. Carry them in your left pocket or hold one in your left hand while practicing earthing or grounding meditations to deepen the connection.
Working with These Chakras
Both the Earth Star and Soul Star chakras play complementary roles: one anchors you deeply into the material world, the other opens you to expansive spiritual insight. Together they help create a balanced bridge between earthly experience and higher awareness.
As you begin to work with these chakras, notice shifts in your daily experience — increased calm, clearer intuition, and a stronger sense of being supported both by the Earth beneath you and the wider cosmos above.
Exploring these centers can enrich your spiritual practice and help you feel more whole, rooted, and open to guidance.