Chakras & Crystals
Here is a short and quick guide to the 7 main chakras in the body – you can see some of the physical/emotional ailments that are associated with each of the chakras, to ascertain which energy centres you need to balance, and therefore which crystals are suitable for you.
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
The Crown chakra is the 7th chakra and is located at the top of the head. This chakra doesn’t represent any one particular element, and is violet and/or white/clear in colour.
The Crown chakra and the physical:
It has a strong connection to the cerebrum and the pituitary gland (primarily the pineal gland). It is associated with Alzheimer’s, Amnesia, Paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, Insomnia.
The Crown chakra and the emotional:
Blockages of the crown chakra may create feelings of isolation or emotional distress. Balancing the Crown chakra can help with depression, multiple personality disorders, neurosis, schizophrenia, and dementia. This energy centre is associated with understanding and acceptance.
Crown chakra affirmation – I understand
Crystals for the Crown chakra:
Clear Quartz, Selenite, Howlite, Diamond
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
The Third Eye chakra is the 6th chakra and is located at the centre of the forehead, between the eyebrows. It is free of any particular element, but it does have a colour that it radiates which is of an indigo/blue hue.
The Third Eye chakra and the physical:
It impacts the nose, sinuses, ears, eyes, brain, function of the pituitary gland, cerebellum and the central nervous system. It is connected to headaches and migraines.
The Third Eye chakra and the emotional:
This chakra is about self-responsibility. It holds the moral code of the mind, body and soul. It allows us to see beyond what our eyes perceive. This chakra governs your intuition and the ability to tap into it. This chakra is the energy centre associated with inner vision, intuition and wisdom. Blockages of this chakra may appear as depression, feelings of being stuck or isolated.
Third Eye affirmation: I see
Crystals for the Third Eye chakra:
Amethyst, Labrodite, Ametrine, Purple Flourite.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
The Throat chakra is the 5th chakra, and as the name suggests, is located in the throat. Its colour is blue and the element it represents is space.
The Throat chakra and the physical:
It influences the thyroid and parathyroid glands, throat, ears, windpipe and upper lungs. It is connected with laryngitis, tonsillitis, cough and sore throats as well as hay fever.
The Throat chakra and the emotional:
This chakra is all about self-expression and speaking your truth. The throat chakra rules all communication and when its blocked, you will have trouble communicating that truth. It also manifests is creative blockages such as writer’s block.
Throat chakra affirmation: I speak
Crystals for the Throat chakra:
Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agaite, Apatite, Turquoise, Aquamarine.
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
The Heart chakra is the 4th chakra, and is located in the centre of the chest in the heart region. It’s colour is green and the element it represents is air.
The Heart chakra and the physical:
It has a strong influence on the heart, lungs, blood and oxygen circulation, respiratory problems, asthma, bronchitis, upper back and breast issues including breast cancer. It is associated with high blood pressure and hyperventilation.
The Heart Chakra and the emotional:
The heart chakra is a very important one in the system as it holds an equilibrium for the other six – this is as there are three chakras above it, and three chakras below it. When blocked, the Heart chakra can give way to grief, anger, jealousy and fear. The Heart chakra is the energy centre for love, compassion, peace and harmony, balancing this chakra will open you up to this.
Heart chakra affirmation – I love
Crystals for the Heart chakra:
Green Aventurine, Emeralds, Green Tourmaline, Jade, Malachite, Rose Quartz.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
The Solar Plexus chakra is the 3rd chakra and is located above the navel at the solar plexus (between the navel and the bottom of the rib cage). It represents the element fire and thus radiates the colour yellow.
The Solar Plexus chakra and the physical:
Located in the navel or belly button, it is connected to the organs around it such as the liver, spleen, digestive system, gallbladder, pancreas. and When balanced, it aids in the production of insulin and is associated with those who have diabetes.
The Solar Plexus chakra and the emotional:
This chakra is said to be the source of individual power and self-esteem. When it’s blocked, you can suffer from self-esteem issues, have difficulty making decisions and can even hold on to anger. It is possible that these will lead to some kind of tummy ache or digestive issues. Feelings of personal power, laughter, joy are all associated with this energy centre as well as your sensitivity, ambition, and confidence to achieve.
Solar Plexus affirmation: I do
Crystals for the Solar Plexus chakra:
Tiger’s Eye, Yellow Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Amber, Rutilated Quartz.
Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana)
The Sacral chakra is the 2nd chakra and is located in the lower abdomen about four fingers below the navel. It radiates the colour orange and represents the element water.
The Sacral chakra and the physical:
It is associated with the ovaries, uterus, bladder, hips or thighs, kidneys, prostate problems, urinary tract infections and large intestine. Balancing this chakra can also help with menstral problems and fertility issues.
The Sacral chakra and the emotional:
This chakra is responsible for our creative energies. When its blocked, you can feel uninspired creatively, have emotional instability, and can experience fear of change. Stagnant or stuck energy can manifest as emotional problems – for instance your hips can contain stuck emotional energy, whether it is stress, anxiety or repressed emotional memories.
Sacral chakra affirmation: I feel
Crystals for the Sacral chakra:
Carnelian, Coral, Moonstone, Orange Calcite.
Root Chakra (Muladhara)
The Root chakra is the 1st chakra and is located at the base of the spine. It radiates the colour red and represents the element earth.
The Root chakra and the physical:
The root chakra has a connection to the bones of the body as well as the prostate and prostate cancer, anus, colon and particularly the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are the source of where we produce and release cortisol which stimulates and propels our fight or flight response. It also impacts blood related issues, constipation, colitis, hemorrhoids.
The Root chakra and the emotional:
The root chakra is all about grounding and is perceived as the foundation for your body – stabilizing, supporting as long as it is functioning properly. A variety of ailments can occur from blockages of this chakra, balancing it can help with issues with anxiety, fears and the like. It is also associated with addictions and addictive behaviours as well as weight issues such as anorexia.
Root chakra affirmation: I am
Crystals connected with the root chakra:
Red Jasper, Garnet, Ruby, Bloodstone, Hematite, Black Onyx, Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline.