Harmonizing the Chakras with Precious and Semi-Precious Stones and Crystals

How to harmonize the chakras with precious and semi-precious stones and crystals?

Put simply, the chakras are energy centers in the body that receive, process and distribute life energy.
The word “chakra” itself comes from Sanskrit and means “wheel” – a rotating energy flow of light and vibration. It is believed that balancing the chakras helps protect us from illness, psychological problems and an unhealthy life.

Explained in the simplest possible way, we could describe the chakras as receivers, reservoirs and transformers of energy. Energy – the most valuable resource in the Universe! In Sanskrit, chakra means wheel, and Indian traditions describe the chakras as rotating wheels of light and color. The chakras are special centers in which bioenergy is received, processed, stored and radiated. The energy collected in the chakras is distributed through 14 central channels (meridians) and a complex network of channels resembling the nervous system (about 64,000) to the organs.

The proper functioning of these centers is considered fundamental to our health, psychological state and vitality. Any disturbance in chakra activity is believed to reduce human vitality and contribute to a number of illnesses. There are many possible reasons why chakra function may become disrupted. The most common and dangerous causes of blockages are considered to be stress, negative emotions, poor nutrition, disconnection from nature, exposure to modern technologies, and so on.

Fortunately, there are many methods for harmonizing chakra activity. Popular methods include yoga, meditation and various Eastern arts – tai chi, qi gong, Ayurveda, Reiki and so on. In the first place, however, comes work with our own emotions, thoughts, perceptions, eating habits and lifestyle. In fact, practicing a spiritual teaching can also influence our psyche and way of life.

In addition to the methods mentioned above, stones and crystals are considered especially beneficial. The best effect is believed to come from combining more than one method. Knowledge about stones and crystals comes from centuries of practice and observation by ancient Indian and Chinese healers. Ancient teachers and healers concluded that placing certain stones and crystals on a particular point (an energy center – and here we do not mean only the chakras) could have a restorative effect. Activating or calming a particular chakra is believed to influence healing in a wide range of conditions.

While conventional medicine generally works with symptoms expressed in the physical body, those who work with crystals and minerals believe that true healing occurs only when work is done at the energetic level. For each energy center or chakra, certain crystals or minerals are used whose vibration and energy are believed to stimulate its activity. You can view the detailed list of suitable crystals for different conditions.

Before looking at the stones most commonly used for each chakra, let us briefly explain the subtle energy surrounding our physical body. This subtle energy is often called the aura. The aura is described as our electrical force field, an invisible energy surrounding the physical body. This field (the aura) consists of four energy bodies: etheric, emotional (astral), mental and spiritual, which are made up of 7 auric levels, each corresponding in color and energy to one of the chakras. Each of these levels is connected to the body through the chakra to which it belongs.

The etheric body is the first level. It is also known as the physical aura or the aura of health. It is associated with the root chakra. Its color is red.

The emotional (astral) body is the second level. It corresponds to the Sacral chakra. Its color is orange. It is associated with emotions, feelings, desires and passions.

The mental body consists of two levels – intellectual and intuitive. These are our rational mind (corresponding to the color yellow) and our intuitive mind (subconscious and Higher Self) – corresponding to the heart chakra and the color green.

The spiritual body consists of three levels associated with the throat chakra, the third eye and the crown chakra.

1st chakra – Root (Muladhara)

Mantra: Lam

Color: red

Location: tailbone

Physical sense: smell

Organs and endocrine glands: colon and rectum, male reproductive organs, prostate, all bone structures – bones, teeth, nails; tailbone; spine, skeleton, lower limbs.

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance:

Overactive: fear, nervousness, panic, lack of stability, excessive forcing, unnecessary struggle for survival, tendency toward promiscuity, egocentrism.

Underactive: depression, depletion, lethargy, melancholy, inactivity, strong resistance to change.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: hemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica, prostate disorders, depression, neuralgia, paralysis, infertility, circulation problems, joint and bone problems.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: jet, garnet, morion, obsidian, onyx, smoky quartz, ruby, heliotrope, hematite, red coral, red jasper, black tourmaline.

2nd chakra – Sacral (Svadhisthana)

Mantra: Vam

Color: orange

Location: midway between the navel and the pubic bone.

Physical sense: taste

Organs and endocrine glands: female reproductive organs – uterus, ovaries, mammary glands, kidneys, bladder, adrenal glands, all organs and systems associated with fluids in the human body – urinary system, bone marrow, spleen, lymph glands, circulation.

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance: insecurity, low self-esteem, complexes, dissatisfaction, jealousy, bitterness, envy, selfishness, inhibition, indiscriminate sex, sexual fantasies, disappointment in oneself and feelings of guilt.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: impotence, frigidity, hypersexuality, infertility, diseases of the reproductive organs, benign or malignant growths, cancer of the uterus or male reproductive organs, kidney stones.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: carnelian, coral, orange jasper, heliotrope, amber.

3rd chakra – Solar Plexus (Manipura)

Mantra: Ram.

Color: yellow.

Location: solar plexus

Physical sense: sight

Organs and endocrine glands: liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, small intestine, diaphragm, blood vessels, digestive system, assimilation of food through the body’s metabolic processes.

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance: constant anxiety and dissatisfaction, helplessness, doubt, excessive self-criticism, strong feelings of guilt, suppressed anger, tendency to manipulate, excessive ambition, arrogance, stinginess.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: almost all diseases of the digestive system – ulcers, gastritis; hepatitis, gallstones, diabetes, intestinal and pancreatic problems, vision problems.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: yellow topaz, yellow tourmaline, amber, malachite, peridot, pyrite, native gold, sunstone, Tiger’s Eye, citrine.

4th chakra – Heart (Anahata)

Mantra: Pam

Color: green and pink

Location: in the heart area, at the midpoint of the line connecting the two nipples.

Physical sense: touch

Organs and endocrine glands: heart, lungs, thymus, circulatory system, respiration, mammary glands, upper back, skin.

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance: cruelty, hard-heartedness, insensitivity toward others, distrust, ingratitude, grief, excessive passivity.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: various cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, arthritis, lung diseases, asthma, respiratory illnesses, paralysis, weak immune system.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: aventurine, jade, green tourmaline, nephrite, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, rose quartz, pink tourmaline, emerald.

5th chakra – Throat (Vishuddha)

Mantra: Ham

Color: light blue

Auric body: lower spiritual

Location: at throat level (thyroid gland)

Physical sense: hearing

Organs and endocrine glands: thyroid and parathyroid function, nerve centers of the larynx and pharynx, breathing, voice, balance and hearing.

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance: depression, lack of sociability, dissatisfaction, sluggishness, obsessiveness, self-promotion, talkativeness, gossiping, inability to listen.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: thyroid disorders, frequent throat inflammation, infections and diseases of the larynx, hearing and speech problems – stuttering, lung infections, tension in the neck muscles, problems with the arms.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: aquamarine, amazonite, lapis lazuli, blue agate, sodalite, turquoise, chrysocolla.

6th chakra – Brow (Third Eye, Ajna)

Mantra: Om

Color: indigo

Location: between the eyebrows, the third eye

Physical sense: all senses

Organs and endocrine glands: pituitary gland and brain, cerebral cortex, subcortical centers, cerebellum, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, emotions, will, psyche and intuition.

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance: intellectual stagnation, difficulty concentrating and focusing.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: all endocrine glands and their related organs, psychological instability, mental disorders, schizophrenia, sleepwalking.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: amethyst, lapis lazuli, moonstone, blue sapphire, sodalite, sugilite, fluorite.

7th chakra – Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Mantra: Aum

Color: all colors of the rainbow, with gold and purple predominating

Location: center of the crown of the head

Physical sense: none (all)

Organs and endocrine glands: pineal gland, brain, nervous activity of the brain centers

Emotional manifestations of chakra imbalance: fear-based psychoses, depression, pathological self-absorption.

Physical manifestations of chakra imbalance: impaired cerebral circulation, increased intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, tumors, strokes.

Stones and crystals believed to help balance the chakra and support conditions associated with it: amethyst, diamond, moonstone, moss agate, pyrite, clear quartz, selenite,

Literature:

• Alexandrova-Zangelmi, Elisaveta. Crystals and Their Healing Properties. – Sofia: Kibea, 2015, 76 pp.
• Kivrin, Vladimir. The Healing and Magical Properties of Crystals, Sofia: Paritet, 2014, 167 pp.
• Miteva, Gergana. Ivan Mitev. Encyclopedia of Healing Minerals A-Z. 2nd expanded ed. – IK Oponent, 2004, 176 pp.
• Stein, Diane. Healing with Gemstones. – Sofia: Aratron, 2005, 200 pp.