Understand your Chakras and their important relationship with crystals.
There are seven points throughout our body that allow energy to flow. These seven energy centres, known as Chakras, run through the centre of our body from our Base (or Root) Chakra to our Crown Chakra. We send out and receive mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy from our Chakras, without always being aware of it. We are forever absorbing energy and information from the world around us, and this can lead to our Chakras becoming blocked, interrupting the flow of energy, and leaving us feeling imbalanced in life, like a yearning for inner peace. This can have a negative effect on our well-being. For us to feel at peace with ourselves and thrive, our aim is for all seven chakras to be open, balanced, and clear.
Brief History
The Chakras energy system originated in ancient India. They were first mentioned in the Vedas sacred texts of spiritual knowledge dating from 1000-1500 BC. Chakras have become well-known due to the popular growth in New Age philosophies and Yoga.
Crystals have been used to realign and unblock Chakras for many years. As crystals hold a high and unique vibrational energy, a natural resonance, when we wear or hold crystals, they enter our natural electrical field, known as our Aura. Crystals can energetically shift and cleanse Chakras, allowing us to reconnect, feel revitalised, healthier and balanced.
Here, I introduce each of the seven Chakras, with insight into signs that present a balanced or an unbalanced Chakra. I’ll highlight crystals that can help with each Chakra. Generally, crystals that are linked to Chakras correspond with the associated colour of the Chakra.
The first Chakra – Root Chakra ‘Muladhara’
This Chakra is located at the base of the spine and is bright red in colour. The Root Chakra is expressive and is linked to basic survival, strength, and bodily life energy. This Chakra helps us to feel secure and grounded and reduces feelings of being overwhelmed when it is open and balanced.
Signs that your Root Chakra is balanced:
- High Energy
- Feeling stable
- Rational thinking
Signs that your Root Chakra is unbalanced:
- Feeling anxious or depressed
- Feeling fearful
- Feelings of being overwhelmed
Crystals that are protective help with the Root Chakra:
- Clear Quartz
- Black obsidian
- Black Tourmaline
- Smoky Quartz
- Hematite
- Red Jasper
- Carnelian
- Bloodstone
- Red Agate
The second Chakra – Sacral Chakra ‘Svadhisthana’
This Chakra is located just below the naval in the centre of the body and is warm orange. The Sacral Chakra is receptive as the centre of emotions, gender identity and sexuality. This Chakra is about connection, identity, creativity, and the ability to bond.
Signs that your Sacral Chakra is balanced:
- Feeling passionate
- Ability to be creative
- Feeling sensual
Signs that your Sacral Chakra is unbalanced:
- Unable to feel joy
- Emotionally sensitive
- Withdrawn
Crystals that help with the Sacral Chakra:
- Clear Quartz
- Sunstone
- Carnelian
- Orange Calcite
- Citrine
- Amber
- Tiger’s Eye
- Moonstone
- Indian Agate
- Yellow Topaz
- Ametrine
The third Chakra – Solar Plexus Chakra ‘Manipura’
This sunny yellow, expressive Chakra sits right in the centre of the solar plexus, directly between the naval and the sternum. The solar plexus Chakra is involved in thought and intellect and where you find your energy of self-confidence. It is linked to our personal power, and when the Solar Plexus Chakra is balanced, we tend to feel driven and in control of our decisions.
Signs that your Solar Plexus Chakra is balanced:
- Feeling empowered
- Confidence
- Motivation
Signs that your Solar Plexus Chakra is unbalanced:
- Demotivated
- Lack of confidence
- Anxiety
Crystals that can help with the Solar Plexus Chakra:
- Clear Quartz
- Citrine
- Yellow Jasper
- Amber
- Yellow Tourmaline
- Yellow Topaz
- Tiger’s Eye
- Orange Calcite
- Ametrine
The Fourth Chakra – Heart Chakra ‘Anahata’
This Green Chakra is in the centre of the chest behind the sternum. It is associated with the colours green and pink. This Chakra contains the ability to love and feel compassion, both for our own selves and the world around us. When our Heart Chakra is balanced, we can feel a connection with ourselves and others and live a peaceful life.
Signs that your Heart Chakra is balanced:
- Self-compassion and love
- Empathy
- Inner peace
- Acceptance
Signs that your Heart Chakra is unbalanced:
- Jealousy
- Negative image of self
- Inability to forgive
Crystals that can help with the Heart Chakra:
- Clear Quartz
- Rose Quartz
- Green Aventurine
- Lepidolite
- Jade
- Malachite
- Pink Tourmaline
- Rhodonite
- Amazonite
- Moss Agate
- Rhodochrosite
- Indian Agate
- Strawberry Quartz
The Fifth Chakra – Throat Chakra ‘Vishuddha’
This blue expressive Chakra sits right above the hollow at the base of the neck. The Throat Chakra processes communication and transmits it to the world. It is the centre associated with change and commitment. When our Throat Chakra is balanced and open, our communicative skills are highly attuned, we become insightful, supportive and speak the truth.
Signs that your Throat Chakra is balanced:
- Living Authentically
- Expressing the truth
- Communicating effortlessly
- Active listening skills
Signs that your Throat Chakra is unbalanced:
- No healthy boundaries
- Poor communication and listening skills
- Feeling misunderstood
Crystals that can help with the Throat Chakra:
- Clear Quartz
- Lapis Lazuli
- Sodalite
- Angelite
- Celestite
- Blue Lace Agate
- Blue Calcite
- Blue Apatite
- Amazonite
- Malachite
- Aquamarine
The Sixth Chakra – Third Eye Chakra ‘Ajna’
The Third Eye Chakra is indigo in colour and sits right in the centre of the forehead between the eyebrows and hairline. This Chakra is associated with unemotional judgement and intuition. When this Chakra is open and balanced, we can go deep within ourselves, gaining spiritual awareness, clarity, and wisdom.
Signs that our Third Eye Chakra is balanced:
- Intuitive
- Trusting your own thoughts and feelings
- Creativity
Signs that your Third Eye Chakra is unbalanced:
- Not trusting in your own decisions
- Onslaught of visions and vivid dreams
- Racing, contradictory thoughts
Crystals that can help with the Third Eye Chakra:
- Amethyst
- Clear Quartz
- Selenite
- Celestite
- Lapis Lazuli
- Fluorite
- Sodalite
- Labradorite
- Clear Quartz
- Moonstone
- Angelite
- Ametrine
The Seventh Chakra – Crown Chakra ‘Sahasrara’
This purple/violet/white coloured Chakra sits above the very top of the head, almost floating over the body. It is the only central Chakra that sits outside of the body. The Crown Chakra is the centre of our bodily connection to pure spiritual energy and information. This is where we find spiritual awareness, enlightenment, and our sense of purpose.
Signs that your Crown Chakra is balanced:
- Feeling connected to the world
- Enlightenment
- Clarity and wisdom
Signs that your Crown Chakra is unbalanced:
- Feeling confused
- Sense of separation and isolation
- Dissociation from body
Crystals that can help with the Crown Chakra:
- Clear Quartz
- Lepidolite
- Amethyst
- Selenite
- Labradorite
- White Calcite
- Moonstone
- Howlite
- Sugilite
- Fluorite
- White Agate
- Celestite
- Angelite
- Ametrine
Alongside healing crystals, there are a few other ways you can support yourself and realign your Chakras:
- Walking in nature
- Wearing the colour symbolic to your Chakra (For instance Orange for your Sacral Chakra)
- Use essential oils
- Practice regular meditation
- Practice Yoga
- Keep a gratitude journal
- Practice daily positive affirmations
- Breathe deeply
- Dance and move your body
- Journaling or creative writing
- Singing
- Talk therapy
- Gardening
- Walk barefoot