Chakra Correspondences: Crystals for Chakra Balancing.
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Related Elements, Colours and Crystals for Chakra Balancing – Chakra Correspondences.
Chakra Correspondences for the 1st Chakra:
ROOT OR BASE CHAKRA – (Muladhara Chakra) – RED – (base of the spine) – Grounding and Survival.
Element: EARTH – Physical identity, oriented toward self-preservation.
RED is the colour of physical energy, passion, courage, power, will, and desire.
The Root Chakra is stable and grounding.
Physical: adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, back, hips, legs and feet;
Spiritual: stability security, grounding, courage.
Aligned with the planets Pluto and Mars.
Root Chakra Stones: Agate, Ametrine, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Hematite, Fire Agate, Garnet, Ruby, Nephrite Jade, Smoky Quartz, Onyx.
Chakra Correspondences for the 2nd Chakra:
SACRAL OR SPLEEN CHAKRA – (Svadhisthana Chakra) – ORANGE – (lower abdomen to navel).
Element: WATER – Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification.
ORANGE is the colour of creativity and sexuality.
The Sacral Chakra is creative and sexual.
Physical: genital area, reproductive organs, bladder, bowel and lower intestine.
Spiritual: creativity, harmony, emotional balance, joy, success, passion, sexuality.
Aligned with the planet Mars and the Sun.
Sacral Chakra Stones: Amber, Aragonite, Carnelian, Citrine, Cuprite, Golden Topaz, Golden Beryl, Orange Calcite, Moonstone, Rutilated Quartz, Sunstone, Selenite, Orange Aventurine, Zircon.
Chakra Correspondences for the 3rd Chakra:
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA – (Manipura Chakra) – YELLOW – (below the ribs but above the navel).
Element: FIRE – Ego identity, oriented to self-definition.
YELLOW is the colour of Wisdom, Intellect, Enthusiasm, Joy and Optimism.
The Navel Charka affects personal power and fulfilment, abundance, courage and self-confidence.
Physical: stomach, pancreas, liver.
Spiritual: courage, personal power, strength, self-worth, transformation.
Aligned with the planet Mars and the Sun.
Solar Plexus Chakra Stones: Amber, Citrine, Emerald, Golden Topaz, Tiger Eye, Malachite, Peridot.
Chakra Correspondences for the 4th Chakra:
HEART CHAKRA – (Anahata Chakra) – GREEN – (centre of the chest). PINK is often used for this chakra, either alone or with green.
Element: AIR – Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance.
GREEN is the colour of Healing, Growth, Abundance, Prosperity and Hope.
The Heart Chakra stimulates healing resulting in greater self-love, and love for others.
Physical: heart, lungs, thymus gland.
Spiritual: love, forgiveness, compassion.
Aligned with the planet Venus and the Moon.
Heart Chakra Stones: Amazonite, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Rubellite, Rhodochrosite, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, Nephrite Jade, Chrysoprase, Rhodonite, Green Tourmaline, Green Aventurine, Green Onyx, Green Jade.
Heart Chakra stones are more potent when combined with Rose Quartz.
Chakra Correspondences for the 5th Chakra:
THROAT CHAKRA – (Vishuddha Chakra) – BLUE – (throat area).
Element: WATER – Sound, Creative identity oriented to communication, self-expression.
BLUE is the colour of Tranquillity, Trust, and Intuition.
The Throat Chakra stimulates the ability to communicate one’s deepest truths.
Physical: mouth, throat, thyroid.
Spiritual: willpower, creativity, communication, truthfulness.
Aligned with the planets Mercury and Neptune.
Throat Chakra Stones: Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Blue Kyanite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Turquoise, Zircon.
Chakra Correspondences for the 6th Chakra:
BROW OR THIRD EYE CHAKRA – (Ajna Chakra) – INDIGO – (just below the centre of the forehead).
Element: LIGHT – Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection.
INDIGO (a mix of blue and violet) is the colour of Knowledge, Dignity and Intuition.
The Third Eye Charka stimulates higher intuition, spirituality and psychic power.
Physical: eyes, brain, pituitary, pineal gland, nervous system.
Spiritual: balance, clarity, intuition, coordination.
Aligned with the planets Mercury and Neptune.
Brow Chakra Stones: Amethyst, Azurite, Blue Tourmaline, Sapphire, Lavender Quartz, Sodalite, Sugilite, Iolite, Tanzanite, Purple Fluorite.
Chakra Correspondences for the 7th Chakra:
CROWN CHAKRA – (Sahasrara Chakra) – PURPLE & CLEAR – (top of the head).
Element: THOUGHT – Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge.
PURPLE is the colour of Strength, Passion, and Meditation.
The Crown Chakra is the centre of Spirituality.
Physical: brain stem, pineal gland, top of the spinal cord.
Spiritual: spirituality, life force.
Aligned with all the planets.
Crown Chakra Stones: Amethyst, Apophyllite, Charoite, Clear Quartz, Danburite, Diamond, Moonstone, White Topaz.
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Previously published in our August 2012 Newsletter.
© Ron and Sue Windred.
Disclaimer: The outlined metaphysical and healing properties in this website are for inspiration and reference. We gather this information and alleged properties from writings, books, folklore and various other sources. They are also dependent upon the attitude and beliefs of the individual. Furthermore they do not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.
