the seven chakras
A complex and ancient energy system originating in India, chakras were first mentioned in the Vedas - ancient sacred texts of spiritual knowledge dating back to 1500 to 500 BC.
Coming to understanding, and practicing, a wellness approach which incorporates maintaining an open and aligned energy flow of your 7 chakras is life changing … or perhaps it is best said to be life connecting. Life affirming. Life present. Life lived well.
The 7 Chakras are part of the foundation of understanding crystal healing.
The following is an essential reference of the 7 chakras on your path towards energy healing and self care.
1st Chakra
Root
Color: red
Location: base of the spine
Key words: survival, connection to earth, health, abundance, strength, family, security, passion, tradition, endings & new beginnings
Corresponding crystals include: red jasper, tiger’s eye, hematite, black obsidian, smokey quartz, black banded agate, zircon, falcon’s eye, moonkaite. jet, black opal, red calcite, black tourmaline
2nd Chakra
Sacral
Color: orange
Location: right below the naval
Key words: empathy, energy, creativity, connecting to other people, relationships, confidence, joy, employment, fertility, stamina, sex, negotiation, natural cycles
Corresponding crystals include: orange calcite, carnelian, copper, pink banded agate, pearl, sardonyx, tiger’s eye, sun stone, amber, moonstone, aragonite, goldstone
3rd Chakra
Solar Plexus
Color: yellow
Location: behind bottom of the breastbone
Key words: self-esteem, bravery, confidence, trust, responsibility for decisions, logic, memory, concentration, adaptability, learning, free will, authenticity, individuality
Corresponding crystals include: citrine, yellow jasper, ametrine, sulfur, anhydrite, hessonite, topaz, yellow tourmaline, agate, lemon quartz, sunstone
4th Chakra
Heart
Color: green
Location: center of chest
Key words: love, humanity, trust, safety, adventure, relationships, faithfulness, commitment, forgiveness, compassion, hope, harmony, gentleness, kindness
Corresponding crystals include: aventurine, malachite, rose quartz, emerald, jade, garnet, ruby, green moss agate, amazonite, rhodochrosite, peridot, prehnite
5th Chakra
Throat
Color: blue
Location: center of throat - thyroid
Key words: communication, expression, responsibility, freedom, willpower, choice, following dreams, justice, faith, knowledge, leadership, ability to make decisions
Corresponding crystals include: blue lace agate, angelite, turquoise, aquamarine, blue chalcedony, aqua aura, blue quartz, azurite, blue opal, blue fluorite, sodalite, blue apatite, chrysocolla, blue kyanite
6th Chakra
Third Eye
Color: indigo
Location: right above between your eyebrows
Key words: vision, dreams, thoughts, ideas, mind, clairvoyance, truth, honesty, open to new ideas, teaching, cosmic vision
Corresponding crystals include: lapis lazuli, sodalite, sapphire, moldavite, celestite, tanzanite, azurite, dumortierite, labradorite, iolite, fluorite
7th Chakra
Crown
Color: violet
Location: right above the crown of your head
Key words: spirituality, connection to the universe and god, awareness, selflessness, ethics, devotion, fulfillment, connection to angels, “i know,” “i understand”
Corresponding crystals include: amethyst, spirit quartz, sugilite, white calcite, labradorite, howlite, magnesite, rutilated quartz, selenite, clear quartz