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 1st Chakra, The Root/Base
Chakra, Muladhara
The color for the root chakra is red or
black
Location: Base of the
spine
Color: Red/Black
Element: Earth
Sense: Smell
Musical Keynote: Middle C (vocalized as an "ooh" sound)
Associated Gland: Adrenal
*Controls body solids, such as the spinal column, bones, teeth, and nails. Also the blood, building
process of cells, the colon, and rectal area
Gemstones:: Agate, Bloodstone,
Hematite, Red Coral, Red Garnet, Ruby, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline and Black Tourmaline in
Clear Quartz
Herbs: Cedar, Clove, Pepper, Vetiver
Essential Oils: Balsam de Peru,
Myrrh, Patchouli, Rosewood, Thyme, Vetiver
Qualities and/or Functions: Survival, power to achieve goals, vitality, grounding,
material security, stability, stillness, courage
In A Word: Root Chakra-Evolution
Verb: I have
Ideally this chakra
brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence. and it is grounded with your power.
When this chakra is open, you feel in good health and connected with your physical body. It is used
to ground your essence into your physical body. This chakra gives you determination, grounds you
and aids in survival in the physical realms.
The Root Chakra, 1st chakra: red or
black: lodestone, ruby, garnet, smoky
quartz, obsidian, onyx, hematite.
Red Stones: protection, courage, energy. Help with
blood, relieve anemia, stop bleeding, heal rashes and wounds.
Black Stones: self control, grounding, resilience,
quiet power, grounding, invisibility, peace, anxiety.
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 2nd Chakra, The Sacral/Spleen
Chakra, Swadhistana
The color for this chakra is
orange.
Location: Below the
navel
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Sense: Taste
Musical Keynote: D above middle C (vocalized as the "o" in "home")
Associated Organs/Systems: Reproductive organs, kidneys,
bladder
Gemstones: Carnelian, Coral,
Gold Calcite, Moonstone, Blood Citrine and Orange Jasper
Herbs: Damiana, Gardenia, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Essential Oils: Benzoin, Cardamon,
Clary Sage, Elemi, Fennel, Sandalwood
Qualities and/or Functions: Primal feelings, awe, enthusiasm, opens to others, personal
creativity
In A Word: Sacral Chakra-Fertility
Verb: I feel
Ideally this chakra
brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept
change. It is used for creativity, vitality and sexual expression and creates the balance
between connectedness with other people and time spent alone. The spleen chakra is located in the
sexual organs-- ovaries in women and testes in men.
The Spleen Chakra, 2nd chakra:
orange: carnelian, coral, orange jasper, orange jade
Orange Stones: for personal power, self esteem. They
are connected to the Sun, attract luck and success, assists in positive outcomes.
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 3rd Chakra, The Solar Plexus
Chakra, Manipura
The color for this chakra is
yellow.
Location: Above the navel,
but below the chest
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Sense: Sight
Musical Keynote: E (vocalized as the "o" sound in "top")
Associated Organs/Systems: Pancreas, liver, stomach, spleen, gall bladder, autonomic
nervous system, lower back, muscles
Gemstones:: Amber, Citrine,
Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Sulphur, Yellow Jasper
Herbs: Bergamot, Carnation, Lavender, Rosemary
Essential Oils: Bergamot, Black
Pepper, Cardamon, Cedarwood, Coriander, Hyssop, Juniper, Lime, Lavender, Rosemary
Qualities and/or Functions: Personal power, social identity, influence, authority,
self-control, energy, will, peace, radiance, joy, inner harmony, vitality and inner strength
In A Word: Solar Plexus Chakra-Empowerment
Verb: I can
This chakra deals with
the human ego, emotions and self-love.
When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and
non-dominating power. Yellow is very good for getting in touch with your power and to build
confidence. It is your center of will. The primary energy of this Chakra is free will. Love
essentially comes from the Heart Chakra, but the spark is often ignited in the Solar Plexus Charka.
This chakra gives you strength and provides the ability to hold energy for personal power and
emotional control
The Solar Plexus
Chakra, 3rd
chakra: yellow: amber, topaz, citrine, yellow calcite, yellow jasper
Yellow Stones: communication, inspiration, protection,
visualization, travel, digestion, nervous system, skin problems, breathing
disorders.
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 4th Chakra, The
Heart Chakra, Anahata
The color for this chakra is green or
pink.
Location: The center of the
chest
Color: Green/Pink
Element: Air
Sense: Touch
Musical Keynote: F (vocalized "ah")
Associated Gland: Thymus
*Controls the heart, blood circulation, immune system, lower lungs, rib cage, skin, upper
back
Gemstones:: Emerald, Green
Jade, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Kunzite, and Watermelon Tourmaline.
Herbs: Marjoram, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Orris root, Rose oil,
Yarrow
Essential Oils: Marjoram,
Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Melissa, Rose, Maroc, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang
Qualities and/or Functions: Unconditional love, harmony, forgiveness, healing,
compassion, understanding, personal transformation, warmth, sharing, devotion, selflessness
In A Word: Heart Chakra-Compassion
Verb: I love
Air, Social identity,
oriented to self-acceptance This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a
system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and
body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love
deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness. This chakra deals with
physical healing, balance, harmony, compassion and love. The heart chakra is located near the
heart.
This chakra is most
important in all
facets of love, when it is balanced, you trust in others, take risks, love and feel loved.
Physically, it governs the thymus gland, heart, blood, circulatory system and the immune and
endocrine systems. To help activate this chakra, eat lots of green vegetables, surround yourself in
nature, especially trees and plants. The symbol of this chakra is the Crescent.
The Heart Chakra, 4th chakra: green or
pink: emerald, tourmaline, aventurine, malachite, rose
quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite
Pink
Stones: calm,
sooth, stop distress, help with love. They smooth difficulties in relationships, help with
self-love and are good for group rituals.
Green
Stones: These
are for healing. Eyes, kidneys, stomach, migraines, esp. Help with money, luck, prosperity,
grounding and balance.
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 5th
Chakra, The Throat Chakra, Visuddha
The color for this chakra is
blue.
Location: the throat
area
Color: blue
Element: Ether
Sense: Sound
Musical Keynote: G (vocalized "eh")
Associated Glands: Thyroid
*Controls the jaw, neck, throat, voice, airways, upper lungs, arms
Gemstones:: Aquamarine, Blue
Sapphire, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Blue Quartz, Blue Kyanite, Angelite, Blue Obsidian, Apatite, Blue
Tourmaline, Azurite, Calcite, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite
Herbs: Benzoin, Basil, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense,
Sage
Essential Oils:Benzoin, Basil,
Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Hyssop, Linden Blossom, Peppermint, Petitgrain,
Rosewood, Sage
Qualities and/or Functions: Creative self-expression, communication, inspiration,
wisdom, confidence, integrity, truth, freedom, independence. This chakra deals with communication
and expression. The throat chakra is located near the thyroid gland. Opening this chakra allows you
to speak the truth and to express your true feelings with love.
In A Word: Throat Chakra-Communication
Verb: I speak
From here, you begin to know divine
love and your
personal power is strengthened with divine knowledge and wisdom. Physically, it governs the thyroid
gland, lungs, vocal cords, bronchial apparatus and metabolism. To help activate this chakra, have
water near you, and use blue candles. The symbol of this chakra is the Star.
The Throat Chakra, 5th chakra:
blue: turquoise, aquamarine, Lapis
lazuli,
sodalite, quartz,
angelite, aqua
aura
Blue Stones: calm emotions, sleep, healing, ulcers
and inflammation. Use them in the bath for purification.
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 6th Chakra, The
Third Eye Chakra, Ajna
The color for this chakra is indigo, a
combination of red and blue
Location: Middle of the
forehead
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Musical Keynote: A (vocalized "ee")
Associated Glands: Pituitary
*Controls the endocrine system, the left brain hemisphere, the left eye, nose, ears, sinuses, and
parts of the nervous system
Gemstones:: Lepidolite,
Iolite, Strawberry Quartz, Lapis, Azurite, Sodalite
Herbs: Jasmine, Mint, Mugwort, Star Anise
Essential Oils: Anise, Angelica
Seed, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Pine
Qualities and/or Functions: Inner vision, intuition, clairvoyance, insight, perception,
imagination, concentration, peace of mind, projection of will, manifestation
In A Word: Brow Chakra-Perception
Verb: I see
Light, Archetypal
identity, oriented to self-reflection This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center.
It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic
faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in
effect, letting us "see the big picture." This chakra deals with clairvoyance and mental
activity. The third eye chakra is located in the center of the forehead.
When this chakra is open, you experience
spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. It is the center of physical and
spiritual understanding. Physically, it governs the pituitary gland, lower brain, nervous system,
ears, nose and the left eye - the eye of personality. To help activate this chakra, flowers are
extremely helpful. Clothing and lighting in this color also stimulate this chakra. The symbol of
this chakra is the Pyramid.
The Brow Chakra, 6th chakra:
purple: Lapis
lazuli, iolite, amethyst
Purple
Stones: mysticism,
purification, meditation, psychic work, subconscious, health, obedience, headaches, mental
illness, hair problems and sleep.
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 7th Chakra, The
Crown Christ Consciousness Chakra, Sahasrara
The color for this chakra is a mixture of
Silver, Gold and White and Violet.
Location: the top of the
head
Color: Violet or white
Element: Thought
Musical Keynote: B (vocalized "ohm")
Associated Glands: Pineal
*Controls cerebrum, right brain hemisphere, right eye, central nervous
system
Gemstones:: Alexandrite,
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Diamond, Selenite, Herkimer Diamond, Kundalini Quartz, Tiger's Eye,
Amethyst, Citrine, and Smokey Quartz, Tourmalinated Quartz.
Herbs: Frankincense, Lotus, Neroli, Rose, Olibanum, Spruce
Essential Oils: Frankincense,
Neroli, Rose, Pine
Qualities and/or Functions: Perfection, integration, unity with the divine, wisdom and
purpose, universal consciousness, understanding, enlightenment
In A Word: Crown Chakra-Divine Bliss
Verb: I know
Thought, Universal
identity, oriented to self-knowledge. This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as
pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of
all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual
connection, and bliss. It is the combination of All that Is and the Divine Connection. The
crown chakra is located at the top of the head. The silver is the feminine energy of creation, the
gold is the masculine energy of creation, and the white/violet light is truth and clarity which
give clear vision of the truth and protection
The Crown Chakra, 7th chakra: white or
clear: quartz, diamond, white
amethyst
White Stones: These are ruled by the Moon. Sleep,
psychism, promote lactation, protection after dark, gets rid of headaches
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Projecting
stones: destroy
disease, strengthen conscious, courage, strength, physical energy, luck, and success. Dense,
heavy, and/or opaque. Red, orange, yellow, gold. Ruby, diamond,
lava, topaz and Rhodochrosite are some projecting stones.
Receiving
stones: calming,
soothing, inward or magnetic. Meditation, spirituality, wisdom, mysticism and peace.
Translucent, green, blue, blue-green, purple, grey, silver, black, pink and white. Some good
examples are moonstone, aquamarine, emerald,
stones, rose quartz, pink tourmaline, kunzite, lapis lazuli, sugilite, sodalite and sapphire
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