Chakra & Crystal Work
Creating Inner Peace & Balance
Sara J. Gibbs, NCMT
What is a Chakra anyway? Defined in Sanskrit, Chakra means disc or wheel, and refers to the energy centers in our bodies. Chakras are universal, although some cultures refer to them more than others. Everybody has Chakras, the same as we all have a physical anatomy that includes organs and blood. There are seven primary chakras as mentioned in this article, which are located from the top of the head, down the spine, to the base of the sacrum, or tail-bone. Chakras are an essential part of our energy anatomy that connects the energetic body—including our mental, emotional, memory, and spiritual bodies—to the physical body.
When working toward mental and emotional well-being, consider including the balancing of the Chakra system. Each one resonates to various frequencies, the more dense, connects us to the Earth, and the higher frequencies resonate with the Heavens and realms beyond the physical. When our Chakras are open and spinning optimally, we experience a wholeness within, and personal connection to both Heaven and Earth, radiating from the heart center. We also have more energy, feel more light and open, and enjoy less stress and fewer difficult emotions that can lead to physical discomforts and disease.
Crystals are gems and minerals created in the Earth’s crust by tremendous heat, pressure, water and time. They are made up of the same minerals and elements as is our own human chemistry. They also resonate at unique, individual frequencies that vary from dense to higher vibrations. This is one reason why healing crystals can be useful tools in working with our subtle bodies. When we choose a stone that resonates to our own body, it can help to release blockages and open our energy systems, allowing one to feel more centered and balanced.
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Some may consider these concepts to be “New Age”. In truth, this is a revival of “Age Old” knowledge and wisdom. Crystals and other vibrational medicines have been used in many cultures over millennia as healing conduits to facilitate the Body, Mind and Spirit connection.
Let’s review the Chakras and some common crystals that can be used to resonate with our energy centers. As mentioned before, there are seven main Chakras in every living being.
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The first is the ROOT CHAKRA, commonly known as our Grounding Chakra. It is located at the base of the sacrum or tailbone. It is associated with the colors RED and/or BLACK and resonates at a relatively lower frequency that is concentrated in the lower pelvic body and down thru the legs to the feet. This Chakra connects us to Mother Earth, to our physical body, and to our most natural, survival, and primal instincts. It’s our foundation where we can feel supported and stand on our own two feet.
Crystals for the First Chakra may include: Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Garnet and Ruby. These stones can be used for protection to repel and diffuse negative energy, leaving us with a strong sense of self.
They also help us to stay grounded in our daily life, and our tasks at hand and to help manifest our ideas and dream.
The second Chakra is associated with the color ORANGE, and sometimes referred to as the SEAT-OF-THE-SOUL. It is our creative and relationship center. It is located just below the navel and is the center through which many emotions and creative endeavors are expressed. It represents our sexuality and is where babies and creative ideas grow from.
Crystals for Second Chakra include: Tangerine Quartz, Orange Calcite and Carnelian. These stones empower and help to open our creative energies and bring ease in how we relate to ourselves, and the world around us..
The Third Chakra is our Solar-Plexus and is located above the navel. The color associated with it is YELLOW. Located in the center of our body, this Chakra holds our personal power and confidence gage. It is where we express ourselves outwardly. Are you shy and need more self-esteem? Are you outgoing and want to attract more positive energy? How brightly are you willing to let your soul shine?
Third-Chakra crystal include: Citirne, Yellow Calcite, Libyan Glass and Amber. These crystals support feeling your personal power from within. They support the release of blocked emotional patterns and help to attract positive attitudes and self-confidence, to enhance inner and outer radiance.
The Fourth Chakra is our Heart Center. The colors are associated with GREEN and/or PINK. When our Heart Chakra is open, we are more inclined to be able to forgive, let go of old resentments and heartaches, and to learn to LOVE , ourselves, each other, and the world around us, unconditionally…
Heart-Chakra crystals include Rose Quartz, Kunzite, Danburite, Malachite, Green and Watermelon Tourmaline and Green Calcite.
The Fifth Chakra isassociated with the Throat, and the color BLUE. This energy center is about Communication. Some may talk too much and need to learn to listen more. Others may be as quiet as a mouse and need encouragement to speak up and use their voice.
Throat Chakra crystals include: Kyanite, Chrysocolla, Sodalite, Blue Calcite, Celestite, Angelite and Turquoise, to name a few. These stones help open communication and allow one to speak their truth from the heart. Balancing this Chakra also helps to voice our personal power by speaking up, if we have been too shy… or toning down and softening our words if we’ve been to loud or hurtful.
The Sixth Chakra is called the THIRD EYE, relates to the colors INDIGO and PURPLE, and is located in the center of the forehead and brow. This is our intuitive center, where we see our lives through a more spiritual lens and inner guidance. With the activation of this Chakra, we may remember and interpret our dreams more vividly and become more clairvoyant. We may see visions of ourselves in a different place in the future and be inspired to follow the dreams, and inspiration.
Third-Eye crystals may include: Amethyst, Fluorite, Sugalite, Charite and Auralite. These stones help open the 3rd eye to see new perspectives, allowing us to see other peoples perspectives,
and their points of view from a higher place of non-judgement, of ourselves or others.
The Seventh energy center is known as the CROWN CHAKRA. It is associated with the colors WHITE, GOLD and INDIGO, even the entire RAINBOW of colors. In the East, this Chakra has been referred to as the Thousand-Petaled Lotus, and is located at the top of the head. This is where we open to the connection with our Higher Power, and the Heavenly Realms. This opening is a beautiful flow into our awareness of wholeness as an individual, with a sovereign spirit, AND recognition of our Oneness and connection to each other. This higher-frequency center connects us to our highest truths, to the etheric, and the angelic realms.
Crystals for the Seventh Chakra may include: Clear Quartz, Optical Calcite, Azeztulite and Auralite.
Simple yet powerful, these stones open and clear blocked energies while enhancing our connection to the Divine.
The first three Chakras help us connect to our physical world and body as we draw the energy up from the Earth, through our feet, legs and spine, into our belly, to the heart. The top three Chakras draw energy down from the Heavens, accessing our spiritual body, and Divine Connection to Universal Consciousness. Ideally, opening and balancing chakras creates a path for our energy body to flow expanding out from our Heart Chakra. When the energy body vibration is raised and opened to life force and spiritual guideance, we feel more light and ease, and can live more often from a place of Unconditional Love;
and in return, Peace Within.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE STONES FOR YOU:
As you can see, there are many healing stones to choose from, and there are many more not mentioned here. This information can only include a basic guideline. Remember, when working with crystals, nothing is “set in stone.” Choose your stones mindfully and naturally. Let your heart lead the way, and let the stone speak to you. Find a comfortable place to rest, take a few deep breaths, bring your hands together and rub them briskly until you feel heat from the friction. Soften your gaze, inhale, and hold the stone to your heart. As your sensitivity increases, you will feel the energy of the stones that are right for you.
A healing crystal may resonate to you in unique ways. Maybe you will feel a tingling in your hands or another area in your body, or an image may appear. Maybe the stone will send you a message that you can hear. Oftentimes, it will be as simple as seeing a beautiful stone that makes you feel happy and you just know it’s the one for you!
Crystals are wonderful tools for opening and amplifying our energy bodies, for connecting us to our Higher Selves and to each other, and to our Mother Earth. These connections help us reach our potential to experience Peace in our Hearts, and Heaven on Earth. They are a great compliment to any bodywork or energy-work sessions, such as Reiki, Toning, or Sound Healing.,
You may choose to work with a healing practitioner familiar with Chakras and Crystal Healing or experiment on your own... Enjoy!
Crystal-Chakra Sets are available on line, or contact Sara Gibbs for a more personally designed set chosen specifically for your personal growth and healing process.