02.10.08
Chakras: Healing with Gemstones and Crystals
– By Charles Lightwalker
Gems & Crystals emit vibrations that affect the wearer’s body. Certain crystal or gem varieties are believed to have positive effects when utilized on particular energy centers or chakras of the body, much like deep therapeutic massage and acupuncture. The 7 basic chakra points of the human body, their locations and general attributes are as follows:
1. Root Chakra
Location: The base of the spine
Physical Association: Adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, back, hips, legs and feet Spiritual Aspects: Stability, security, grounding, courage and physical and emotional survival.
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Anxious, fearful, angry and frustrated Associated Color: Red
Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Cornelian, Garnet, Ruby, Cuprite, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Onyx, Agate, Black Obsidian, Hematite, Fire Agate, Ametrine, Blood Stone and Nephrite.
2. Sacral Chakra
Location: Lower abdomen to navel
Physical Association: Genital area, reproductive organs, bladder, bowel and lower intestine Spiritual Aspects: Creativity, harmony, emotional balance, passion, sexuality, freedom and expression of emotions.
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Stiff lower back, restlessness, confusion and sexual blockages Associated Color: Orange Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Amber, Moonstone, Cornelian, Citrine, Golden Topaz, Golden Beryl, Aragonite, Orange Calcite, Selenite, Zircon and Sunstone.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Below the ribs to above the navel
Physical Association: Stomach, pancreas and liver Spiritual Aspects: Personal power, strength, sense of self worth, transformation, courage and laughter.
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Expression of anger, fear and hate Associated Color: Golden Yellow
Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Citrine, Golden Topaz, Green-Yellow Tourmaline, Tigers Eye, Heliodor, Rutilated Quartz, Amber, Sunstone, Malachite, Peridot and Emerald.
4. Heart Chakra
Location: Center of the chest
Physical Association: Heart, lungs and thymus gland Spiritual Aspects: Unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion.
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Emotional instability Associated Color: Green
Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Rubellite, Rhodochrosite, Emerald, Green Tourmaline, Malachite, Morganite, Kunzite, Green Aventurine, Ruby, Hiddenite, Grossular Garnet, Green Jade, Nephrite, Kunzite, Prehnite, Chrysoprase, Rhodonite, Moldavite, Prasiolite, Watermelon Tourmaline and other natural green gems.
5. Throat Chakra
Location: Throat area
Physical Association: Mouth, throat, thyroid and parathyroid glands Spiritual Aspects: communication, truthfulness, expression of will power and creativity
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Headaches, tension within the neck and shoulder muscles, colds, thyroid or hearing problems Associated Color: Sky Blue
Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Celestite, Indicolite, Blue Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Sodalite, Iolite, Kyanite and Zircon.
6. Third Eye Chakra
Location: Center of the forehead
Physical Association: Pituitary gland, pineal gland, skull, eyes, brain and nervous system Spiritual Aspects: Coordination, balance, mental clarity, clairvoyance, intuition, wisdom.
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain or blurred vision Associated Color: Indigo
Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Azurite, Sugilite, Amethyst, Celestite, Tanzanite, Blue Tourmaline, Sapphire, Lavender Quartz, Purple Fluorite, Charoite, Sodalite, and Iolite.
7. Crown Chakra
Location: Top of the head
Physical Association: Pineal gland, top of spinal cord and brain stem Spiritual Aspects: Spirituality and life force energy.
When The Chakra Point Is Blocked: Depression, alienation, confusion, inability to learn or comprehend Associated Color: Violet or White
Gems & Crystals That Work With This Chakra: Sugilite, Ametrine, Clear Quartz Crystal, Amethyst, Howlite, Moonstone, Lavender Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Diamond and White Topaz.
