Earth Star Chakra - Meaning, Location and the Singing Bowl Used for It
The Earth Star chakra is a grounding point that modern teachers place below the feet, about 6 to 12 inches under the soles. It is not one of the seven classical chakras, and the singing bowl used for it is the largest, deepest bowl in a set, often a standing bowl.
Key takeaways
- Location: below the feet, outside the body.
- Meaning: tradition describes it as the link to the ground and a support for the Root chakra.
- Origin: a later addition, used in the nine and twelve chakra systems.
- Bowl: the largest, deepest bowl, and a standing bowl is the natural fit.
What is the Earth Star chakra?
It is an extra chakra placed below the feet. Teachers who use it describe it as the point where a person connects to the ground.
It is not in the classical texts, which describe seven major chakras, and four in Buddhism. The Earth Star belongs to later systems, and our 9 chakra system guide shows where it fits.
| Earth Star chakra | What teachers say |
|---|---|
| Other names | Earth chakra, Chakra Zero, and Vasundhara in some modern books |
| Location | Below the soles of the feet, about 6 to 12 inches |
| Colour | Black, brown or maroon, depending on the teacher |
| Meaning | Grounding and connection to the earth |
| Part of the classical seven | No |
| Singing bowl | The largest, deepest bowl in the set |
Where is the Earth Star chakra located?
Below the feet. Most teachers place it about 6 to 12 inches under the soles, so it sits outside the body.
This is why it is called a grounding chakra below the feet. When you stand, it is described as the first point of the whole chakra line, under the Root.
How is the Earth Star different from the Root chakra?
| Earth Star chakra | Root chakra | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it sits | Below the feet, outside the body | Base of the spine, inside the body |
| Which system | Nine and twelve chakra systems | All systems, including the classical seven |
| What tradition says | Connection to the ground under you | Stability and safety in yourself |
| Note | No agreed note, a deep note below the Root | C in the Vedic mapping |
Teachers describe the Earth Star as a support for the Root, not a replacement. If the Root is new to you, start with our Root chakra and C note guide.
Which singing bowl is used for the Earth Star chakra?
The largest and deepest bowl you have. In a set of nine it is the bowl that sits below the Root in pitch.
A standing bowl is the natural fit. You stand in it barefoot, the wall is struck with a felt mallet, and the sound is felt first in the soles of the feet, the place where this chakra is said to sit.
Our large standing singing bowls run from 15 to 24 inches. The same bowl is also called an earthing bowl, a grounding bowl or a mother bowl, as we explain in standing singing bowls explained.
Looking for a bowl you can stand in?
The extra large Tibetan singing bowl is hand-hammered in Nepal and made to carry your weight and still ring.
Which bowls should you look at?
- To stand in: the extra large standing bowl in shining finish is made for the feet.
- With a carving: the large Buddha foot carved bowl marks the place where you put your own feet.
- For the floor: the 13 inch Tibetan singing bowl gives a deep tone played from beside it.
- For a small room: the 9 inch grounding bowl can sit on the floor near the feet.
A hand-hammered bowl's note is discovered, not made. After your order arrives, Sunita plays the bowls in your size and chooses one from her experience in practice.
How do you use a bowl for the Earth Star in a session?
- Begin here: play the deep bowl first, slowly, before any other bowl.
- Feet flat: stand in the bowl, or sit with your feet flat on the floor beside it.
- Long pauses: strike softly and let each sound fade before the next.
- Return here: come back to the same bowl to end the session.
People describe the feeling as steadying. A bowl supports relaxation and an attentive state, and it is not a substitute for medical care.
Do you need an Earth Star bowl in your set?
Not to begin. A set of 7 covers the seven chakras, and the Earth Star bowl is the eighth or ninth bowl people add.
If you follow the nine chakra system, see which nine bowls are in a 9 chakra set. You can ask for a single deep bowl to sit with the bowls you own in our custom singing bowl set builder.
What are the common mistakes with the Earth Star chakra?
- Calling it ancient: presenting it as one of the classical chakras, when it is a later addition.
- Mixing it with the Root: taking the two as the same point, when one is below the feet and one is at the spine.
- Expecting one note: looking for the official Earth Star note, when makers and teachers differ.
- Using a small bowl: choosing a bright, high bowl for a chakra that calls for the deepest one.
- Striking hard: hitting a large bowl with force, when a soft strike gives the longer sound.
What should you do next?
Learn the seven first, then the larger systems. Our free singing bowl healing course teaches them in that order.
When you are ready for the deep bowl, start with the large standing singing bowls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Earth Star chakra?
The Earth Star chakra is a grounding point that modern teachers place below the feet. It is described as the link between a person and the ground, and it is not one of the seven classical chakras.
Where is the Earth Star chakra located?
It is placed below the soles of the feet, usually about 6 to 12 inches under them. That puts it outside the body, under the place where you stand.
Is the Earth Star chakra the same as the Root chakra?
No. The Root chakra is at the base of the spine and is one of the classical seven. The Earth Star is a later addition placed below the feet, and teachers describe it as a support for the Root.
What colour is the Earth Star chakra?
Teachers give it dark earth colours, most often black, brown or maroon. There is no single agreed colour because it is not part of the classical system.
Which singing bowl is used for the Earth Star chakra?
The largest and deepest bowl in the set. A standing bowl suits it well, because you stand in the bowl and feel the sound through the soles of the feet.
What note is the Earth Star chakra?
There is no single agreed note. In a set of nine bowls it is a deep note below the Root, and different makers choose different notes for it.
Do I need an Earth Star bowl?
No. A set of 7 covers the seven chakras and is enough for most people. An Earth Star bowl is for people who follow the nine chakra system or want a deep bowl to begin and end a session.
Ready for a grounding bowl?
See our standing bowls from 15 to 24 inches, plain or hand-engraved. A mallet and cushion come with every bowl.
