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 we are working toward our mental and emotional well-being, we always include 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 our wholeness and personal connection to both Heaven and Earth. 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, they 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 or BLACK and resonates at a relatively lower frequency in that it is more dense and concentrated in physical matter. 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 is often called the SEAT-OF-THE-SOUL CHAKRA. 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 relates to the color ORANGE. It represents our sexuality, and is where babies and creative ideas grow from.
Crystals for Second Chakra may 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 how we express ourselves to let our Soul Shine, so to speak. How brightly are you willing to shine?
Third-Chakra crystals may 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 PINK. Many chakra maps show the main color as green, but when using stones, pink is a common color to use for the Heart as well. 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 is the Throat, and it is associated with 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 may 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. This Chakra is about finding our voice and helping to support 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.
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The Sixth Chakra is called the THIRD EYE. It 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 are open to inner guidance. With the activation of this Chakra, we may remember and interpret our dreams better and become more clairvoyant.
Third-Eye crystals may include: Amethyst, Fluorite, Sugalite, Charite and Auralite. These stones help open our 3rd eye to see new perspective, or may help us to see others perspective and their points of view from a higher place of non-judgement of ourselves or others.
The Seventh is known as the CROWN CHAKRA. It is associated with the colors WHITE, GOLD and INDIGO and the entire RAINBOW of colors. In the East, this Chakra is often called the Thousand-Petaled Lotus. It is through this Chakra that we can open to our connection to our God, and the heavens. This opening is a beautiful flow into our wholeness as an individual, and recognition of our Oneness. This higher-frequency center connects us to our highest truths, and to the etheric, angelic realms.
Crystals for the Seventh Chakra 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, ending at the heart. The top three Chakras draw energy down from the Heavens, accessing our spiritual body, Divine Connection and Universal Consciousness. The Heart Chakra is at the center of all them. They all meet in the middle at the Heart Center, where our vibration is raised and we can live from a place of Unconditional Love, and in return, Peace.
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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.