Crystal-Healing
the Chakras: A Practical Guide
By Galina
Pembroke
Who
among us really understands the chakras?
For all that we know about these seven
spinal energy points, much is still undiscovered.
According
to ancient texts, the chakras appear as
spinning wheels of light. In fact, the
word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel. Chakras
receive and emit energy, which may be
either negative or positive depending
on the health of this energy. During the
healing process, you will discover differences
in the needs of each chakra. You needn’t
fear this challenge. Think of your chakras
as a garden, with each flower requiring
specialized care. Some chakras will require
less attention, while others are more
demanding. The dedication to this self-scrutiny
makes healing the chakras as challenging
as it is rewarding.
The
guidelines below may be modified to your
needs. When choosing stones, be attentive
not to the size or appearance, but instead
to your reaction when holding them. Some
of these crystals may be unfamiliar, but
you are likely to find them at a metaphysical
or rock shop. Though you may enjoy this
introduction to chakra healing, it is
best to undertake long-term treatment
with the guidance of a trained professional.
Besides being experienced, many professional
chakra healers are highly intuitive. Their
objective insight may help you understand
the reasons for each imbalance. This can
be healing in and of itself.
1st
Chakra:This is the root chakra. It is
located at the base of your spine, or
tailbone. The root chakra belongs to the
realm of the physical. If you feel grounded,
secure, and rooted in the present, this
chakra needs little attention. However,
many are not so blessed. A blocked root
chakra may lead you to grasp at the physical,
becoming clingy and overly possessive.
Conversely, if you’re too open here
you may feel estranged from your body
and possessions. As a result, your generosity
may be taken advantage of.
Crystal Correction:A blocked chakra is
opened by obsidian. This gem brings a
centered, peaceful perspective, so that
the impulse to compulsively acquire is
replaced by an understanding of the temporary
nature of belongings. To heal blocks,
place a piece of obsidian on your genital
region while lying down on your back,
As you relax more the stone’s strength
will connect with your own, enhancing
it. An abundantly open root needs rose
quartz. Though typically associated with
the heart, this soft pink quartz allows
us to accept and love ourselves, so we
can protect ourselves by saying no.
2nd Chakra:The sacral chakra controls
our sexual energy and creativity. You
need only press two inches below your
navel to feel its location. The gift of
a balanced sacral chakra is expressiveness
and flair. A blockage may result in resistance
to new ideas. A sacral chakra that’s
too open is evident in the “drama
queen” as well as in all reckless
behavior, from bed-hopping to dangerous
driving.
Crystal Correction: Carnelian: this variety
of quartz is beautiful for opening the
sacral area. Though it can be found in
many colors, the stimulating qualities
of red or orange give courage to the timid.
This enables us to pursue our dreams,
without fear-based illusions blocking
our path. Conversely, if this chakra is
too open, you may require lapis luizi.
This historic light blue stone was highly
valued in ancient Egypt and Babylon. Today,
we can use its moderating properties to
help us act with care. In Crystal, Gems
& Metal Magic, Scott Cunningham writes:
“Simply touching the body with this
stone improves your mental, physical,
spiritual, psychic and emotional condition.”
For optimum benefits to the 2nd chakra,
rest this stone as long as desired.
3rd Chakra:This is your solar plexus,
known also as the power center. Here resides
a reservoir of untapped will and heroism.
When this chakra is healthy, we understand
our potential and are motivated to explore
it. When blocked we may feel “butterflies
in our stomach” or suffer other
stomach woes. A blocked power center makes
us act and feel powerless. The opposite
problem happens when this energy-center
is too broad.
Crystal Correction: Golden Beryl is a
light, lemon yellow stone that directs
will and improves confidence. Consequently,
it is fantastic for 3rd chakra blockages.
Placing this stone two inches above your
navel will free your power center, helping
you to realize your goals. For those overwhelmed
by this chakra, green jade is in order.
This soothing stone helps channel our
passions gently and harmlessly, and reduces
negative impulses towards others.
4th
Chakra: This is the heart chakra and its
place is self-explanatory. This is the
divine sphere of spiritual growth, love,
resilience and high ideals. A congested
heart chakra makes us overly critical
of both others and ourselves. In this
condition, we find it difficult to open
ourselves to possibilities for love and
friendship. Conversely, if our heart is
too big, we may attempt to do the impossible,
trying to carry the weight of the world.
Crystal Correction: Placed upon the heart,
green jasper helps us feel secure enough
to open up and reveal ourselves. This
facilitates honest and joyful communication.
For a heart with no bounds try peridot.
This pale, pastel green stone also recharges
us by calming us down. Peridot allows
us to be sympathetic but not sacrificial.
5th
Chakra:The throat chakra helps us communicate
both through words and physical language.
It is located at the base of the throat.
When this chakra is balanced, we speak
honestly and confidently. If we are blocked
here, our deceit is subtle. For example,
we may leave out information. Alternately,
if this chakra is enlarged we talk too
much and without forethought. This is
commonly known as “foot in mouth”
syndrome.
Crystal Correction: Sodalite;a gorgeous
navy stone, helps with a constricted throat
chakra. This crystal gives us courage
and clarity. Knowing our truth, we may
sound it with conviction. On the other
hand, those with an expansive 5th chakra
need to sound their truth more quietly.
In this capacity, amber is helpful. This
stone is intensely soulful. In The Crystal
Handbook, Kevin Sullivan reveals that
“in Viennese esoteric literature,
Amber marked the resting place of the
spirit or spirits believed to animate
the stone.” Fossilized, multimillion
year-old tree sap, amber gifts us with
the natural wisdom of early earth.
6th
Chakra: Many know this energy center,
located between the brows, as the 3rd
eye. If in balance, this chakra gives
us the ability to peer beyond appearances,
revealing our innate psychic potential.
When it is blocked, however, we limit
ourselves to unexamined facts. This leads
to rigid thinking and interrupted joy.
However, if we are too open here we may
be disconnected from the physical world.
An inability to shut the psychic eye,
when fitting, floods with an upsetting
sense of unreality. Balance is key. As
we dream, we also must wake
Crystal Correction:A moonstone placed
on the 6th chakra can clear the issues
that blind our intuition, and open the
mind to the unseen. Because moonstone
is related to cycles of change, it invites
personal growth. This helps us tune into
flow, welcoming spontaneity and releasing
rigidity. With an unnecessarily open 3rd
eye, blue lace agate is needed. This pretty,
sky-blue stone sharpens our focus, clearing
out the clutter of psychic distraction.
7th
Chakra: Wow! Words are not enough to express
the capacity of the crown chakra.. Situated
at top-center of your head, this chakra
presents the possibility of enlightenment.
Though balancing it won’t make us
a Buddha, it will surely carry us to peaks
of spiritual ecstasy and connect us with
our life’s purpose. If you’re
blocked here, you’re far from alone.
A healthy crown chakra is rare. It is
the gift of tireless efforts in spiritual
self-development. When blocked, we may
be confused about our career and lack
lasting, rapturous peace. For maximum
results at balancing this chakra, we must
first ensure the wellbeing of our previous
chakras. Having this chakra too open is
rarely a problem, unless you dislike joy
and harmony. Yet, we live among the disenchanted.
We must be able to communicate with both
the cynic and the sorrowful. Otherwise
we are trapped in our own mind. As safe
as this place is, it can get pretty lonely.
Crystal Correction:Clear quartz is a trusted
healer for all chakras, but it particularly
useful in opening the closed crown. Due
to the 7th chakras location, the crystal
selected should be small enough to rest
on the top of your head. This stone provides
clarity of purpose and allows us to see
the broader meaning in everyday events.
In doing so, it guides us to understand
and live in sync with universal truths.
For those with an overly open crown chakra,
hematite is healing. It is also grounding.
By drawing attention to the practical
realities of existence, this dark and
powerful stone will help us meet our own
and others earthly needs.
Sidebar: Discover Your Blocks with a Pendulum
Using
a pendulum is a quick and reliable way
to self-diagnose your chakra imbalances.
To start, obtain a 6-sided quartz pendulum
from a rope or chain. Many metaphysical
shops carry these beauties. Hold this
crystal steadily over the chakra you are
most curious about. Soon, you will notice
the crystal begin to move. Do not be concerned
about the direction of the swing. On the
contrary, width is what’s important.
An extremely wide swing indicates an overly
open chakra, where a tight, shaky swing
identifies a block.
Galina Pembroke is an internationally
published writer and publisher/editor
of New View magazine online. New View
features articles on sprirituality, astrology,
self-help and more. Visit us at http://www.nuvunow.ca
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