The 7 Chakras
Chakras Explained
They called the centers of energy that move inside of us, the 7 chakras. So what are the seven chakras? Chakrais an old Sanskrit word that literally translates to wheel. ... This spinning energy has 7 centers in your body, starting at the base of your spine and moving all the way up to the top of your head.
Root Chakra
Location: Base of spine
About: The first chakra, Muladhara chakra, is where we try to find balance in terms of survival. It can be about getting back to nature, and about having our basic physical needs met. It represents your base. How strong is your foundation?
Recommended Crystals: Red Jasper, Hematite, Garnet, Obsidian, Black Agate, Black Onyx, Black Tourmaline, Smokey Quartz, Bloodstone, Septarian, Coral, Tigers Eye, Tiger Iron.
Sacral Chakra
Location: The pelvis area
About: The second chakra is called Svadisthana, which means sweetness. This chakra still functions at the level of the individual, and relates to an ability to be present and appreciative of pleasant experiences. It represents your emotional life. Are you mature or obsessive?
Recommended crystals: Amber, Orange Calcite, Carnelian, Tigers Eye, Smokey Quartz , Peach Aventurine, Mookaite, Pyrite, Orange. Aventurine, Bloodstone
Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Solar Plexus (Abdomen)
About: Manipura is the name of the third chakra, and its element is fire. It's where we build up out our sense of personal power and the strength to act. It represents how we interpret what happens in life. How clear is your thinking?
Recommended crystals: Citrine, Yellow Jade, Golden Quartz, Tigers Eye, Amber, Rutilated Quartz, Bloodstone.
Heart Chakra
Location: Chest, Heart, Cardiac Plexus
About: The name for the heart chakra is Anaharta, which means unstuck. This chakra bridges the lower chakras of the individual to the higher chakras that encompass more of the world. It represents how you relate to love. Are you open to love?
Recommended crystals: Amazonite, Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Moonstone, Chrysocolla, Emerald, New Jade, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Malachite, Rhyolite, Unakite, Chrysocolla, Fuschite, Green Fluorite, Aquamarine.
Throat Chakra
Location: Throat
About: Vissudha, meaning purification, is the name of this fifth chakra. This chakra is about creativity: creating from a place of honesty and creating to communicate to others. It represents your self-expression and communication skills. What message do you send to others?
Recommended crystals: Sodalite, Blue Lace Agate, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Topaz, Aquamarine, Amazonite, Blue Aventurine, Apatite.
Brow Chakra
Location: Forehead
About: Anja means to percieve and command, so this sixth chakra, located at the third eye, or the brow point between the eyes, is about vision. Its where insights assimilate as we see the world truly, as the opposite of illusion. It represents your intuition and your sixth sense. Do you trust your intuition?
Recommended crystals: Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Apophyllite, Apatite, Azurite, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Amethyst, Purple Fluorite, Labradorite.
Crown Chakra
Location: Top of the head; Cerebral Cortex
About: Sahasrara is the seventh chakra, and as we work up to the top of the body everything comes together. The task here is to surrender, the opposite of attachment. It represents living your highest calling. Are you willing to do the honourable thing?
Recommended crystals: Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Lepidolite, Opalite, Charoite, Ametrine, Danburite, Ruby in Zoisite, Seraphinite, Lemurian Quartz, Apophyllite, Selenite, Purple Fluorite, Apatite, Labradorite, Charoite.