What are Chakras? In Sanskrit, ‘chakra’ literally means ‘wheel’ and refers to the spinning centers where energy tends to gather within us. Everything is energy and energy is everything- including us. But that energy has to go somewhere. It has to be doing something– so it tends to pool together in several centers along the body. These energy centers or data banks connect the subtle body (the part of us that is not fixed on planes of the physical world, time, or space) with the physical body (regulated by time and space). Each of the seven major chakras is physically located at points along the body that correlate to a major nerve plexus and endocrine gland.
Why is chakra balancing important? It impacts all areas of our lives. Chakras are both transmitters and receptors, meaning the frequency at which you emit energy will match the frequency at which you receive in your life. When they are balanced they are operating at the highest frequency. If your chakras are imbalanced then the imbalance can show up as physical, emotional, or spiritual symptoms.
Like all matter, crystals give off their own unique frequencies. However, crystals are special in that their atomic structure forms so organized that their frequencies are extremely balanced. Crystals are incredibly harmonic- naturally. So when an unbalanced chakra interacts with the balanced energy of the crystal that is always operating at the desired frequency, it can influence that chakra. Like a hug from a friend when we are feeling down or like a deep breath when we are feeling overwhelmed, the unbalanced chakra can be pulled back into an optimum frequency when interacting with the right crystal.
Here are the seven chakras, their location, a suggested affirmation as well as crystals that can assist in the balancing of that chakra.
Root (base of the spine) ‘I accept all of the abundances in my life. My energy is grounded and I am secure.’
Survival, health, abundance, connections to the Earth, moving forward in life.
Red Jasper, Carnelian, Black Tourmaline, Obsidian, Citrine, Aragonite, Copper, Garnet, Onyx- Sacral (just below the belly button) ‘I am creative and open to receive all that life offers.’
Connection to other people, creativity, energy storage
Carnelian, Yellow Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, Orange Calcite, Sunstone, Zircon - Solar Plexus (behind cartilage at bottom of the breastbone) ‘I fully enjoy everything I do, I value and trust myself. I am a powerful being.’
Personal power, emotional control, physical center
Citrine, Chrysoprase, Chrysocolla, Prehnite, Serpentine, Tiger’s Eye - Heart (center of chest) ‘I love myself and I deserve love. My emotions are balanced.’
Safety, trust, risk-taking, love
Rose Quartz, Malachite, Chrysoprase, Sodalite, Aventurine, Jade - Throat (center of the throat) ‘I express my feelings easily and freely, I am calm and confident.’
Communication
Blue Lace Agate, Apatite, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Agate, Blue Quartz, Blue Calcite, Kyanite - Third Eye (center of the forehead above eyebrows) ‘I listen to my intuition and trust that my life is unfolding as it should.’
Mind, thoughts, dreams, psychic ability
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Sodalite, Bismuth, Celestite, Moonstone, Opal - Crown (top of head) ‘I am guided by my inner wisdom and connected to the divine.’
Spirituality, connection, imagination, awareness
Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Fluorite, Diamond, Pearl, Spirit Quartz, Sugilite, Super Seven, Titanium Quartz
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