Chakras & Crystals

We might have heard about chakras, how they play a role in the flow of energy in our body. But do we know what exactly Chakras are, how they affect both our physical & emotional well being & what are the crystals that can be used to help unblock the Chakras? We shall understand more about chakras & how crystals can help with the unblocking of chakras.

Chakras meaning wheel, are the energy points in our body. They are corresponded to different organs & parts of our body. Unblocking the chakras are important for it to function at its best. When blocked, physical or emotional symptoms can be experienced. 

The 7 main chakras are located along the spine and from the bottom to the top are: 

• Root Chakra, at base of spine, provide foundation of life, to stay grounded & links to how one relate with emotions. 

• Sacral Chakra, below the belly button, responsible for creative energy, linked to how one relate to emotions.

• Solar Plexus Chakra, at the stomach area, responsible for confidence & self-esteem, helping one to feel control in life.

• Heart Chakra, located near the heart, center of chest, about our ability to express love & compassion.

• Throat Chakra, located in the throat, helps with the ability to communicate.

 

• Third Eye Chakra, located between eyes, responsible for intuition & imagination.

• Crown Chakra, located at the top of head, spiritual connection to oneself & others, plays a role in one's life purpose. 

Why do our Chakras get blocked & what does it mean if our chakras are blocked?

 It can happened due to environments & exposure to certain lifestyles & experiences. Imbalances in the chakra will affect the organs closed to it, an emotional imbalance will lead to increased anger, sadness, fear. An depletion of energy will be harmful for one to express qualities associated with that chakra, when overactive, it can cause physical & emotional effects.

Crystals to help with unblocking chakras: 

• Black onyx, Hematite for Root Chakra - when it's under-active, one will feel insecure, fearful & ungrounded. When it's over-reactive, one may be easily angered, triggered & have a need for control. Root chakra crystals are beneficial for healing root chakra due to its grounding effects. Helps bring back focus, organise thoughts, develop logical thinking skills, bring attention to present & keeping calm. 

• Amber, Tiger' Eye & Carnelian for Sacral Chakra - when it's under-active, one may lack creativity, feel fatigued easily. When it's over-reactive, one may be overemotional, have unhealthy attachments. Sacral chakra crystals are beneficial for balancing emotions, manage anger & negativity, allow objective thinking & stabilise mood swings.

• Citrine & Lemon Quartz for Solar Plexus Chakra - when it's under-active, one will lack confidence & struggle to achieve goals. When it's over-reactive, one will be critical & struggle to listen to others. Solar Plexus chakra crystals allow increase of self confidence, enhance optimism & aid in power of manifestation. 

• Rose Quartz, Jade & Rhodonite for Heart Chakra - when it's under-active, one will feel unloved, cold, distant. When it's over-reactive, one will feel jealous, bitter & issues maintaining relationships. Heart chakra crystals help to forgive, understand & empathise with others, deepen connections & increase trustworthiness. 

• Aquamarine & Lapis Lazuli for Throat Chakra - when it's under-active, one struggle to speak up, express views & communicate openly. When it's over-reactive, one may be too domineering & struggle to listen to others. Throat chakra crystals help improves fears of public speaking, increase openness in relationships, articulate feelings clearly.  

• Amethyst & Purple Fluorite for Third Eye Chakra - when it's under-active, one may struggle to visualise, suffer from memory problems. When it's over-reactive, one may have an overactive imagination & 'live in a fantasy world'. Third eye chakra crystals are 'stones of growth', help develop intuition, enhance meditative state, purify negative energy & promote inner peace.

• Clear Quartz & Selenite for Crown Chakra - when it's under-active, lack of meaning in life & spiritually unaware. When it's over-reactive, one may suffer from obsessive thinking. Crown chakra crystals help connect the physical world to spiritual world. Enhance energy flows, cleanse aura of toxins.

How should you use crystals to unblock your chakras?

• Place crystals on chakra points
• Holding the crystals while meditating
• Wearing crystals as jewelry accessories
• Placing crystals around the house