Here is a list of the 7 major chakras and their associated colors:
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1st chakra - The ROOT
Primary color is red, other colors associated with the Root Chakra are black brown, and gray.
Gemstones like Garnet or Onyx, Red Jasper
2nd chakra - The Naval
Primary color is orange, others are all various shades of orange.
Gemstones like Carnelian orange Zincite
3rd chakra - The Solar Plexus
Primary color is yellow, others are various shades of yellow.
Gemstones like Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, yellow topaz
4th chakra - The Heart
Primary color is green and shades of green, the secondary color is pink.
Gemstones likeRose Quartz or Green Tourmaline or aventurine
5th chakra - The Throat
Primary color is light blue like aqua or turquoise, secondary colors are various shades of lighter blues.
Gemstones likeTurquoise or Blue Lace Agate
6th chakra - The Third eye ( or brow)
Primary color is dark blue or various shades of dark blue.
Gemstones like Lapis Lazuli or Sodalite
7th chakra - The Crown
Primary color is purple, the secondary colors are shades of purple and colorless (clear) or white.
Gemstones like Amethyst or Clear Quartz
CHOOSING YOUR CRYSTALS
Foundation Crystals and Stones
The Botswana Agate above is a good stone for energizing the auric body. It encourages eternal love and helps rid the body of toxins. It can also lift depression and stress.
Until you feel comfortable working with crystals, you may prefer to work with a healing facilitator. This person has no power other than the ability to connect with and transmit healing energy. Their skills are amplified by information and skills gained through study and practice.
Healing is never accomplished by taking a passive approach. One needs to have a strong desire to be well. Often times the first step is to recognize and remove that which is giving us ill health or imbalance.
Wellness means not only physical health, but also spiritual, emotional and mental wellness. One cannot be forced to change or heal. A healer helps the troubled or ill person evil eye jewelry by connecting them with elements that create harmony, healing and spiritual evolution. It then becomes the responsibility of the person to step up to the plate.
Crystals possess a unique structure and energy. They hold vibration and light which can result in a tuning fork effect. Crystals and stones give us the means to retune ourselves. You may want to seek one or more crystals that represent predefined areas of your personal healing. Most people have a particular purpose in mind by the time they take the step forward to make a purchase. Keep in mind, not everyone reacts the same way when exposed to a crystal. If you are unsure of where to start, certain "foundation crystals" can help facilitate your decision. Most important, let's examine what is the most important criterion when selecting a crystal â"EUR a vibrational match to your purpose.
During your three-step crystal therapy program, and even afterwards, your own vibrational frequency will vary during the course of the day and you will experience highs and lows. Perhaps your boss came into your office and congratulated you for a certain job you did well. And there you sit, smiling out the window, loving the world for recognizing you and your vibrations are off the chart. That was before the bank called to say your account was overdrawn and before you learned your teenager has been caught shoplifting. Now that's real stress and your frequency is most likely at basement level.
There are many different uses for crystal healing, especially when pertaining to your chakras. You can use them for cleansing, healing, removing blockages, energizing, and many more. These next few articles will each be on one of your 7 main chakras and which crystals are best to be used for each one. Each chakra point, as well as minor chakras, aura levels and tons of common ailments are also discussed within Practical Crystal Healing 555 Tips & Techniques.
Let's start with your Root Chakra. This one is located at the base of your spine and is normally symbolized by the color red. This chakra center is generally known for your practical use or skills and abilities, motivation, protection, survival, movement, and the use of life.
The appropriate crystals for this chakra point are generally red based ones, but can also include others such as black and multi-colored stones for their healing purposes. The most common ones to be used at this chakra point are: Ruby, Black or Red Lodestone, Garnet, Red Jasper. You can use other crystals at this point as well, such as Obsidian, Tourmaline, and Smoky Quartz. They are to be better usage at other chakra points, but can still be effective when working with your root chakra.
To remove a chakra blockage at this point, hold Lodestone within 4 inches of the root chakra area and turn clockwise to remove the blockages. Remember to cleanse the crystal thoroughly afterwards to remove any energetic buildup that has accumulated on the crystal.
You a more energized energy flow, lie down and place two Red Jasper crystals, one on each side of your chakra point and one over the area for 15 minutes. This will increase the energy for a more strong and even flow.