Crystal Healing And The Chakra System

Seven Major Chakra Systems

Red Jasper ROOT CHAKRA

Located at the base of the spine. Colour is red (life energy) or black (signifying stability or grounding).
Governs adrenal glands, it looks after our bones, teeth, nails, spinal column, anus, rectum, colon, prostate gland, blood and
cell building, circulation. Concerns about security, money, survival, individuality. (Root Chakra).

Base Chakra gemstones are mostly red and black, including: Bloodstone, Red Coral, Garnet, Haematite, Brown Jasper, Red Jasper, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Ruby, Black Sapphire, Red Tiger Eye, Black Tourmaline.

The Sacral Chakra is located at about three inches below the navel. Colour is orange representing creativity and wisdom). The physical aspects of this chakra are the sexual organs, pelvic area, kidneys, bladder, body fluids. The sacral chakra is also associated with our relationships with others, our ability in giving and receiving,sexual / passionate love, and our creativity.

Sacral Chakra gemstones are mostly orange, including: Amber, Orange Calcite, Carnelian, Citrine, Orange Coral, Goldstone, Orange Jasper, Orange Sunstone, Tiger Eye and Topaz.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located just below the ribs. Colour is yellow (presenting thought and self-determination). The physical aspects of this chakra are the Pancreas, lower back, abdomen, digestive system, stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder and nervous system. The solar plexus chakra is our emotional centre. It aids in control of the "digestion of life", self-empowerment.

Solar Plexus Chakra gemstones are mostly yellow, including: Amber, Ametrine, Golden Beryl, Citrine, Yellow Jade, Yellow Jasper, Peridot, Smoky Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, Sunstone, Tiger Eye, Yellow Topaz and Yellow Tourmaline.

The Heart Chakra is located at center of chest at the level of the heart. Colour is green (healing and balance) or pink (unconditional love and compassion). The physical aspects of this Chakra are the Thymus gland, heart, upper back, lower lungs, blood, circulatory system and the skin. The heart chakra is about unconditional love, connection, acceptance, transformation and powerful healing. It is the centre of compassion, love, group consciousness and spirituality associated with a "oneness" with "all that is". Balances and bridges between the lower three chakras and the upper three chakras.

Heart Chakra gemstones are mostly green and pink, including: Amazonite, Green Aventurine, Green Calcite, Charoite, Chrysoprase, Emerald, Green Fluorite, Pink Fluorite, Jade, Green Jasper, Kunzite, Malachite, Peridot, Rhodochrosite, Pink Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Green Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Turquoise and Unakite.

The Throat Chakra is located at the throat. Colour is blue (Communication). The physical aspects of this Chakra are the Thyroid gland, neck, throat and jaw, vocal chords, respiratory system, alimentary canal and arms. The throat chakra is our communication centre, enhances our ability to think and express ourselves verbally. Release of emotions, grieving, matters of the mind.

Throat Chakra gemstones are mostly blue, including: Amazonite, Amber, Angelite, Aquamarine, Azurite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Calcite, Blue Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Blue Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Blue Sapphire, Sodalite, Blue Tiger Eye, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline and Turquoise.

The Brow or third eye Chakra is located between and approximately one finger space above the brow. Colour is indigo (spiritual search). The physical aspects of this chakra are the Pituitary gland, face, left eye, ears, nose, sinuses, cerebellum (lower brain) and central nervous system. The third eye chakra is involved with our intuition, viewing our self-direction, higher consciousness, emotional and spiritual love centre.

Third Eye Chakra gemstones are mostly indigo, including: Amethyst, Angelite, Azurite, Blue Calcite, Charoite, Purple Fluorite, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Sapphire, Sodalite, Sugilite, Tanzanite and Turquoise.

The Crown Chakra is located at the crown of the head. Colour is violet (enlightenment) or white (purity, perfection and bliss). Physical aspects of the Crown Chakra are the Pineal gland, it looks after our cerebrum (upper brain) and right eye. The crown chakra is the centre of our connection to the Divine, the search for truth, self-awareness, material detachment.

Crown Chakra gemstones are mostly clear or violet, including: Amethyst, Ametrine, Angelite, Charoite, Diamond, Lepidolite, Clear Quartz, Sugilite and Tanzanite.