How We Created Our Mood Wheel: A Journey Through Energy, Emotion, and Clarity

At Clarity Journals, our mission has always been simple yet profound: to empower self-awareness and intentional growth through journaling tools that truly support the mind and spirit. One of our proudest creations is the Mood Wheel, a visual and intuitive guide to understanding your emotions—not just on the surface, but at their energetic core.

But how did we create it?

The inspiration behind the Mood Wheel is deeply rooted in the work of Dr. David R. Hawkins and the field of vibrational and sound healing research. In this post, we’ll take you behind the scenes and share how science, psychology, and spirituality came together to shape one of our most powerful journaling tools.

What Is the Mood Wheel?

Before we dive into its creation, let’s define what the Mood Wheel actually is. Our Mood Wheel is a visual spectrum of emotions, organized not just by feeling but by energetic frequency—offering users an accessible way to understand what they’re feeling and how to intentionally shift their emotional state.

Whether you’re using it during morning reflection or to process a challenging day, the Mood Wheel is your emotional compass—designed to help you find clarity.

The Science Behind Emotions and Energy

We began our journey with the foundational work of Dr. David R. Hawkins, whose Map of Consciousness offers a scale of emotions based on vibrational frequency. In this framework:

• Shame and guilt vibrate at the lowest frequencies (20-30 Hz)
• Emotions like fear, grief, and anger fall in the mid-range
• High-frequency emotions like love (500 Hz), joy (540 Hz), and peace (600 Hz) represent elevated states of consciousness

This was a game-changer.

It meant that emotions weren’t just psychological—they were energetic. Every emotion carried a measurable frequency that affected not just our mood, but our thoughts, behaviors, and even physical health.

In parallel, we reviewed studies from the Sound Healing Research Foundation, which highlighted how emotional energy impacts our cellular structure and overall well-being. The idea? Our thoughts literally create vibrations in the body—and those vibrations influence everything from immune health to brain function.

Bringing the Mood Wheel to Life

With this research in hand, we set out to create a tool that:

1. Mapped emotions to their frequency
2. Organized feelings in a way that’s visually accessible and intuitive
3. Provided journalers with a way to identify, name, and shift their emotional states

Our mood wheel maps 48 emotional states across a vibrational spectrum — from lower-frequency emotions like anger, desire, fear, and shame to higher-frequency states like love, peace, joy, and acceptance. These feelings are thoughtfully grouped by frequency, emotional tone, and common journaling triggers.

More than just a beautiful design, the wheel is a practical reflection tool that invites users to pause and ask, ‘Where am I on this wheel today? And where do I want to go?’

By offering a clear and intuitive visual guide, it supports deeper self-awareness, emotional balance, and intentional growth.

Why the Mood Wheel Works

Here’s why our users love the Mood Wheel—and why it works:

• It’s grounded in science. Every emotion is linked to a vibrational frequency, giving users a sense of objectivity and clarity.
• It helps build emotional literacy. Many of us were never taught to name what we feel. The Mood Wheel helps put language to experience.
• It encourages intentional action. Once you identify where you are emotionally, you can take steps—journaling, breathwork, movement—to shift toward a higher state.

Integrating the Mood Wheel Into Your Journaling Practice

You can use the Mood Wheel in several powerful ways:

• Morning check-ins: Identify your starting emotional state to guide your day’s intentions.
• Evening reflections: Use the wheel to understand patterns in your emotional landscape.
• During stress or overwhelm: Pause and use the wheel to find grounding and next steps.

Each Clarity Journal includes space to reference the Mood Wheel and track your emotional shifts—because transformation begins with awareness.

Final Thoughts

The Mood Wheel wasn’t just designed. It was channeled through research, intuition, and a deep belief in the power of emotional healing.

We believe that when people understand their emotional energy, they gain the power to change their lives—one thought, one frequency, one journal page at a time. You can get your own Mood Wheel to start using this amazing tool.

Explore our full line of journals and self-reflection tools at Clarity-Journals.com, and begin your journey toward greater clarity today.