Who among us really understands the chakras? For all that we know about these seven spinal energy points, there is still much to discover.
According to ancient texts, the chakras appear as spinning wheels of light. In fact, the word chakra in Sanskrit means wheel. The chakras receive and emit energy, which can be negative or positive depending on the health of this energy. During the healing process, you will discover differences in the needs of each chakra. You need not fear this challenge. Think of your chakras as a garden, and each flower requires specialized care. Some chakras will require less attention, while others are more demanding. Dedication to this self-examination makes healing the chakras as challenging as it is rewarding.
The following guidelines can be modified based on your needs. When choosing stones, pay attention not to size or appearance, but to your reaction when holding them. Some of these crystals may be unfamiliar to you, but you will likely find them in a rock or metaphysics store. Although you may enjoy this introduction to chakra healing, it is best to do long-term treatment with the guidance of a trained professional. In addition to being experienced, many professional chakra healers are very intuitive. Your objective knowledge can help you understand the reasons for each imbalance. This can be healing in itself.
1st Chakra: This is the root chakra. It is located at the base of the spine or rump. The root chakra belongs to the realm of the physical. If you’re feeling grounded, secure, and grounded in the present, this chakra needs little attention. However, many are not so blessed. A blocked root chakra can lead you to cling to the physical, becoming clingy and overly possessive. Conversely, if you’re too open here, you may feel cut off from your body and possessions. As a result, they may take advantage of your generosity.
Crystal Fix – A blocked chakra opens with obsidian. This gem brings a focused and peaceful outlook, so that the urge to compulsively acquire is replaced by an understanding of the temporary nature of belongings. To heal the blocks, place a piece of obsidian on your genital region while lying on your back. As you relax more, the strength of the stone will connect with yours, enhancing it. An abundantly open root needs rose quartz. Although normally associated with the heart, this soft rose quartz allows us to accept and love ourselves, so we can protect ourselves by saying no.
2nd Chakra: The sacral chakra controls our sexual energy and creativity. You only need to press two inches below your belly button to feel its location. The gift of a balanced sacral chakra is expressiveness and style. A blockage can result in resistance to new ideas. A sacral chakra that is too open is evident in the “drama queen” as well as all reckless behaviors, from jumping out of bed to dangerous driving.
Crystal Correction: Carnelian – This variety of quartz is beautiful for opening up the sacral area. Although it can be found in many colors, the stimulating qualities of red or orange give courage to the shy. This allows us to pursue our dreams, without fear-based illusions blocking our way. On the contrary, if this chakra is too open, you may need lapis luizi. This light blue historical stone was highly prized in ancient Egypt and Babylon. Today, we can use its moderating properties to help us act carefully. In Crystal, Gems & Metal Magic, Scott Cunningham writes: “Simply touching the body with this stone improves its mental, physical, spiritual, psychic and emotional condition.” For optimal second chakra benefits, rest this stone for as long as you like.
3rd Chakra: This is your solar plexus, also known as the power center. Herein lies an untapped reservoir of will and heroism. When this chakra is healthy, we understand our potential and are motivated to explore it. When we are blocked, we can feel “butterflies in the stomach” or suffer other stomach upsets. A blocked power center makes us act and feel powerless. The opposite problem occurs when this energy center is too wide.
Crystal Correction: Golden Beryl is a light lemon yellow stone that directs the will and enhances confidence. Consequently, it is great for third chakra blocks. Placing this stone two inches above your belly button will release your power center and help you achieve your goals. For those overwhelmed by this chakra, green jade is in order. This comforting stone helps to channel our passions in a gentle and harmless way, and reduces negative impulses towards others.
Fourth Chakra: This is the heart chakra and its place is self explanatory. This is the divine sphere of spiritual growth, love, resilience, and high ideals. A congested heart chakra makes us overly critical of both others and ourselves. In this condition, it is difficult for us to open ourselves to possibilities of love and friendship. On the contrary, if our heart is too big, we can try to do the impossible, trying to carry the weight of the world.
Crystal Correction – Placed over the heart, green jasper helps us feel safe enough to open up and reveal ourselves. This facilitates honest and joyful communication. For a heart without limits, try peridot. This pale pastel green stone also recharges us by calming us down. Peridot allows us to be understanding but not self-sacrificing.
5th Chakra: The throat chakra helps us communicate both through words and physical language. It is located at the base of the throat. When this chakra is balanced, we speak honestly and confidently. If we are blocked here, our deception is subtle. For example, we can omit information. Alternatively, if this chakra becomes enlarged, we talk too much and without premeditation. This is commonly known as “foot in mouth” syndrome.
Crystal correction: Sodalite; a beautiful navy blue stone, it helps with a constricted throat chakra. This crystal gives us courage and clarity. Knowing our truth, we can fathom it with conviction. On the other hand, those with an expanding fifth chakra need to express their truth more quietly. In this capacity, amber is useful. This stone is intensely moving. In The Crystal Handbook, Kevin Sullivan reveals that “in Viennese esoteric literature, amber marked the resting place of the spirit or spirits believed to animate the stone.” Amber, the fossilized tree sap of several million years, gives us the natural wisdom of the primitive earth.
Sixth Chakra: Many know this energy center, located between the eyebrows, as the third eye. If in balance, this chakra gives us the ability to look beyond appearances, revealing our innate psychic potential. However, when it is locked, we limit ourselves to unexamined facts. This leads to rigid thoughts and interrupted joy. However, if we are too open here, we may be disconnected from the physical world. The inability to close the psychic eye, when it adjusts, is flooded with a haunting sense of unreality. Balance is key. While we dream, we must also wake up
Crystal correction: A moonstone placed in the sixth chakra can clear the problems that blind our intuition and open the mind to the invisible. Because the moonstone is related to cycles of change, it invites personal growth. This helps us tune in to flow, welcoming spontaneity and releasing stiffness. With an unnecessarily open third eye, blue lace agate is needed. This beautiful azure blue stone sharpens our focus, clearing away psychic distracting clutter.
7th Chakra: Wow! Words are not enough to express the capacity of the crown chakra. Located at the top center of your head, this chakra presents the possibility of enlightenment. Although balancing it will not turn us into a Buddha, it will surely bring us to the peak of spiritual ecstasy and connect us with our life purpose. If you are locked in here, you are far from alone. A healthy crown chakra is rare. It is the gift of tireless efforts in spiritual self-development. When we are blocked, we can be confused about our career and lack a sweeping and lasting peace. To obtain maximum results in balancing this chakra, we must first ensure the well-being of our previous chakras. Having this chakra too open is rarely a problem, unless you don’t like joy and harmony. Yet we live among the disenchanted. We must be able to communicate with both the cynical and the afflicted. Otherwise, we are trapped in our own mind. Despite how safe this place is, it can be quite lonely.
Crystal Correction – Clear quartz is a reliable healer for all chakras, but is particularly helpful in opening the closed crown. Due to the location of the seventh chakras, the selected crystal must be small enough to rest on top of your head. This stone provides clarity of purpose and allows us to see the larger meaning in everyday events. In doing so, he guides us to understand and live in sync with universal truths. For those with an overly open crown chakra, hematite is healing. It is also grounded. By drawing attention to the practical realities of existence, this dark and powerful stone will help us meet our earthly needs and those of others.
Sidebar: Uncover Your Blocks With A Pendulum
Using a pendulum is a quick and reliable way to self-diagnose your chakra imbalances. To get started, get a 6-sided quartz pendulum from a string or chain. Many metaphysics stores offer these beauties. Hold this crystal firmly over the chakra that interests you the most. Soon, you will notice that the crystal begins to move. Don’t worry about the direction of the swing. Rather, the important thing is the width. A wide swing indicates an overly open chakra, where a tight, shaky swing identifies extreme blockage.