Frogs have an association with birth and rebirth that traces back to Egypt, Rome, and many other cultures from antiquity. Scientists call frogs an indicator species because they give insight to how an ecosystem is functioning. Frogs have very thin skin that they sometimes breathe through, so they easily absorb pollutants from their environment, which can harm or kill them. The presence of lots of frogs is a good indication that the ecosystem is healthy.
Key Attributes
Transition and transformation, emotional and physical healing, empathy, cleansing, renewal, rebirth, fertility, abundance, and ancient earth wisdom.
Chakra Interpretations
Root
Frogs live in a wide range of habitats, but most prefer areas that are damp. You probably prefer to live in a wet climate and don’t do well in dry heat. While you might like to visit the ocean occasionally, your preference is wooded regions with streams, lakes, or ponds. In winter, you don’t hibernate, but you do slow down, and once spring arrives, you can’t wait to get out and soak up the sun. Spiritually, frogs represent emotional cleansing and healing. Call on frog energy if you want help clearing negativity and toxic energies from yourself or your surroundings.
Sacral
Frogs are social creatures, and a group of them is called an army. A group of male frogs will croak quite loudly to try to attract females. It is possible that when it comes to finding a life partner, you tend to be a bit verbose. You might even be part of a circle of very loud friends and think this is the way you will find love. Luckily for you, if this is the kind of circle you are happiest in and you don’t already have a partner that is your equal, then this is exactly the kind of behavior that will attract one—your partner will be the same way.
Solar Plexus
One well-known fact about frogs is that they change, starting out life as tadpoles and transforming into frogs. What isn’t as well-known is that this transformation continues throughout the frog’s life. A frog completely sheds its skin on a regular basis and after it does, it eats the old skin. Boy, when you decide to transform yourself, you do it so thoroughly that you even devour who you used to be. Frog in this chakra could also mean that you have felt it is time for you to do this, to shed your old skin and become the person you want the world to see: your true self. If this doesn’t ring true for you, note that most frogs can jump twenty times their body length. You are probably the kind of person who gets great satisfaction from jumping into action quickly, be it into a project, a task at work, or even a relationship.
Heart
Frogs absorb water into their body through their skin instead of drinking with their mouths. You tend to be very empathetic and use this skill as easily as most people breathe air. Your sensitivity can mean you sometimes unintentionally soak up other people’s toxic energy. If this is the case, it is vital that you do personal cleansings on a regular basis. Frogs also have two natural survival skills: some have poisonous skin and some use camouflage. Are you hiding from the world or projecting toxic energy to protect yourself? Yet another aspect of the frog in this chakra speaks to the unfortunate fact that many of us, especially men, are taught not to cry. We learn to bottle up our feelings and block the emotional release we need. Working with frog energy will help your tears to flow like a cleansing rain.
Throat
In some traditions, the frog is a rainmaker that calls healing waters to the land. The croak of each species of frog is unique, and some frogs can be heard up to a mile away. You would do well using your voice for healing, especially when it comes to the environment. The influence of your voice could be felt even over long distances. A fun fact about frogs is that their ears are connected to their lungs. The eardrums, called tympana, are located behind their eyes, and the lungs equalize the pressure differences between the outer and inner surface of the eardrum, which allows the frog to be really loud without hurting its own ears. As mentioned, you might be part of a noisy group of friends, and you seem perfectly adapted for this kind of communication style.
Third Eye
The large protruding eyes that most frogs possess give them nearly 360-degree vision. Many frogs are nocturnal and have excellent night vision. In fact, recent studies have shown that they can see in full color even when it is so dark humans can’t see anything at all. You very likely have excellent night vision or at the very least have sharp color perception. This is a helpful skill if you have to do a lot of driving at night or if you are an artist or decorator. The cleansing aspect of the frog may be an inspiration for you to transform your perspective, clearing away old beliefs that may be blocking you from truly seeing.
Crown
The transformative aspect of the frog may be saying that you are ready to, or are in the process of, transforming a spiritual practice. Is it time to shed old beliefs so you can be open to a new connection with your highest self or your definition of a higher power? Because of its association with water, frogs are spiritually linked to moon energy. If you are going through a transformation in your life, connect with how the frog sheds its skin and tie it to the phases of the moon. If you are looking for some sort of growth, start at the new moon, and if you are trying to change old habits, start at the full moon and visualize the shedding.