Study of the chakras
~ Each chakra explained ~ Cleansing
crystals ~ programming crystals ~
laying out crystals
for healing ~ crystals to use on each chakra
~ crystals and the zodiac ~ reclaim
your right to heal
STUDY OF THE
CHAKRAS
The word 'chakra' is derived from
the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel'.
If we were able to see the chakras
(as many psychics, in fact, do) we would observe a wheel of energy continuously
revolving or rotating. Clairvoyants perceive chakras as colorful
wheels or flowers with a hub in the center. The chakras begin at the base
of the spine and finish over the top of the head. Though fixed in the central
spinal column they are located on both the front and back of the body,
and work through it.
Each chakra vibrates and rotates at different speeds. The root or first chakra rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh chakra at the highest. Each chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary color, and a range of gemstones for specific uses. The chakra colors are of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual development, physical condition, energy levels, disease, or stress.
If the chakras are not balanced,
or if the energies are blocked, the basic life force will be slowed down.
The individual may feel listless,
tired, out of sorts, or depressed. Not only will physical bodily functions
be affected so diseases may manifest, but the thought processes and the
mind may also be affected. A negative attitude, fear, doubt, etc.
may preoccupy the individual.
A constant balance between the chakras
promotes health and a sense of well being. If the chakras are opened to
much, a person could literally short circuit themselves with too much universal
energy going through the body.
If the chakras are closed, this
does not allow for the universal energy to flow through them properly which
may also lead to dis-ease.
Most of us react to unpleasant experiences by blocking our feeling and stopping a great deal of our natural energy flow. This affects the maturation and development of the chakras. Whenever a person blocks whatever experience he is having, he in turn blocks his chakras, which eventually become disfigured. When the chakras are functioning normally, each will be 'open', spinning clockwise to metabolize the particular energies needed from the universal energy field.
As already mentioned any 'imbalances' that exist within any chakra may have profound effects upon either our physical or emotional bodies. We are able to use our quartz crystals and gemstones to re-balance all our chakric centers and once the chakra has been properly balanced then our body will gradually return to normal.
The reason why crystals and gemstones
are wonderful and powerful healing tools are because of what science calls
its piezoelectric effect. (You can see this effect in the modern
quartz watches). Crystals and gemstones respond to the electricity that
is coursing through our body, and if the energy is sluggish, the constant
electrical vibrations of the stones will help to harmonize, balance, and
stimulate these energies.
If this chakra is blocked an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated. Problems like obesity, anorexia nervosa, and knee troubles can occur. Root body parts include the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs. The colors used for this chakra are red, brown and black. The gemstones are Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, and Black Tourmaline. NOTE: A man's sexual organs are located primarily in his first chakra, so male sexual energy is usually experienced primarily as physical. A women's sexual organs are located primarily in her second chakra, so female sexual energy is usually experienced primarily as emotional. Both chakras are associated with sexual energy.
SECOND CHAKRA-BELLY (SACRAL)
The next chakra or second
chakra is often referred to as the belly or (sacral). It is located two
inches below the navel and is rooted into the spine. This center holds
the basic needs for sexuality, creativity, intuition, and self-worth. This
chakra is also about friendliness, creativity, and emotions. It governs
peoples sense of self-worth, their confidence in their own creativity,
and their ability to relate to others in an open and friendly way.
It's influenced by how emotions were expressed or repressed in the family
during childhood.
Proper balance in this chakra means the ability to flow with emotions freely and to feel and reach out to others sexually or not. If this chakra is blocked a person may feel emotionally explosive, manipulative, obsessed with thoughts of sex or may lack energy. Physical problems may include, kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation, and muscle spasms. Belly body parts include sexual organs (women), kidneys, bladder, and large intestine. The main color used with this chakra is orange. The gemstones are Carnelian Agate, Orange Calcite and Tigers Eye.
THIRD CHAKRA-SOLAR PLEXUS
The third chakra is referred to
as the Solar Plexus. It is located two inches below the breastbone in the
center behind the stomach. The third chakra is the center of personal power,
the place of ego , of passions, impulses, anger and strength. It is also
the center for astral travel and astral influences, receptivity of spirit
guides and for psychic development. When the Third Chakra is out of balance
you may lack confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel
that others are controlling your life, and may be depressed.
Physical problems may include digestive
difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food allergies.
When balanced you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power. The body parts for this chakra include the stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and small intestine. The main color for this chakra is yellow. The gemstones are Citrine, Topaz, and Yellow Calcite.
FOURTH CHAKRA- HEART
The fourth chakra is referred to
as the heart chakra. It is located behind the breast bone in front and
on the spine between the shoulder blades in back. This is the center for
love, compassion and spirituality. This center directs one's ability to
love themselves and others, to give and to receive love. This is also the
chakra connecting body and mind with spirit. Almost everyone today has
a hard, hurt, or broken heart, and it is no accident that heart disease
is the number one killer in America today. Deep heart hurts can result
in aura obstructions called heart scars. When these scars are released,
they raise a lot of old pain, but free the heart for healing and new growth.
When this chakra is out of balance
you may feel sorry for yourself, paranoid, indecisive, afraid of letting
go, afraid of getting hurt, or unworthy of love.
Physical illnesses include heart
attack, high blood pressure, insomnia, and difficult in breathing.
When this chakra is balanced you
may feel compassionate, friendly, empathetic, desire to nurture others
and see the good in everyone. Body parts for the fourth chakra include
heart, lungs, circulatory system, shoulders, and upper back. The main colors
used are pink and green. The gemstones are Rose Quartz, Kunzite, and Watermelon
tourmaline.
FIFTH CHAKRA-THROAT
The fifth chakra is referred to
as the Throat. It is located in the V of the collarbone at the lower neck
and is the center of communication, sound, and expression of creativity
via thought , speech, and writing. The possibility for change, transformation
and healing are located here. The throat is where anger is stored and finally
let go of.
When this chakra is out of balance
you may want to hold back, feel timid, be quiet, feel weak, or can't express
your thoughts.
Physical illnesses or ailments include,
hyperthyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throat, inflammations,
and back pain. When this chakra is balanced you may feel balanced,
centered, musically or artistically inspired, and may be a good speaker.
Body parts for the fifth chakra are throat, neck, teeth, ears, and thyroid
gland.
The main color used is light blue.
The gemstones are Aquamarine and Azurite.
SIXTH CHAKRA- THIRD EYE
The sixth chakra is referred to
as the Third Eye. It is located above the physical eyes on the center of
the forehead. This is the center for psychic ability, higher intuition,
the energies of spirit and light. It also assists in the purification of
negative tendencies and in the elimination of selfish attitudes. Through
the power of the sixth chakra, you can receive guidance, channel, and tune
into your Higher Self.
When this chakra is not balanced you may feel non-assertive, afraid of success, or go the opposite way and be egotistical. Physical symptoms may include headaches, blurred vision, blindness, and eyestrain. When this chakra is balanced and open you are your own master with no fear of death, are not attached to material things, may experience telepathy, astral travel, and past lives. Sixth chakra body parts include the eyes, face, brain, lymphatic and endocrine system. The main colors are purple and dark blue. The gemstones are Amethyst, Sodalite, and Lapis Lazuli.
SEVENTH CHAKRA-THE CROWN
The seventh chakra is referred to
as the Crown. It is located just behind the top of the skull. It is the
center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It allows
for the inward flow of wisdom, and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness.
This is also the center of connectedness with the Goddess (God), the place
where life animates the physical body. The silver cord that connects the
aura bodies extends from the crown.
The soul comes into the body through
the crown at birth and leaves from the crown at death.
When this chakra is unbalanced there
may be a constant sense of frustration, no spark of joy, and destructive
feelings. Illnesses may include migraine headaches and depression. Balanced
energy in this chakra may include the ability to open up to the Divine
and total access to the unconscious and subconscious. The main colors for
the crown are white and purple. The gemstones are Clear Quartz Crystal,
Oregon Opal, and Amethyst.
THE EIGHTH CHAKRA-THE TRANSPERSONAL
POINT is located several inches above the center of the head is the Transpersonal
point. Place a hand there and a tingling sensation in the palm identifies
the center. Its color is clear and is activated by selenite or zircon.
Through the Transpersonal point the soul is manifested into matter, it
carries the individual’s reasons to incarnate into this lifetime. Other
names for this center include "Soul Star" and "Heavenly Chi".
1. SMUDGING- A quick way to cleanse your healing stones is to smudge them with burning cedar or sage. Smudging is an excellent way to make sure your stones are purified. Simply hold the burning sage or cedar stick while passing your stone through the smoke. I usually do this a couple times to ensure cleansing. I also like to cleanse my stones by smudging after every healing.
2. MOONLIGHT- Moonlight
is another way of clearing your gemstones. Simply place outside from
the Full to the New Moon. Waning Moons are good times to clear crystals,
to dispel old energies, but any time works. The amount of time used
varies with the sensitivity of the healer and the amount of material from
which the stone needs cleansing. Try hanging your gemstone necklaces
in a tree where the moonlight can cleanse them.
(I personally do not recommend ever
placing your crystals and gemstones in the sunlight, many stones tend to
fade their colors in the sun. Also internal fractures may cause your
stone to crack or break if placed in the sun.)
3. OTHER METHODS THAT WORK WELL- Burying your crystal in a cupful of dried herbs will also clear it. Suggested herbs for this are rose petals, sage, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. You can usually find these at low cost at many co-ops or herb stores. This is a gentle way to clear crystals, and a pleasant way, but it does take longer than sea salt.
Crystals may also be buried into the Earth. This is especially helpful when you feel deep cleansing is needed. Outdoors, simply dig a hole the size of your crystal into the Earth, place your crystal again point down, and cover with soil. The amount of time needed is personal choice. Be sure to place a Popsicle stick or some other marker to insure you fine your stone again!!! For apartment dwellers, use a flower pot to bury your stone in.
The Sacred Breath- Some like to use this method of 'blowing away' any negativity from the stone, simply hold the stone in your hand and blow on it, while blowing ask your higher self to cleanse the crystal.
Finally, if you are in a hurry and feel that your crystal needs to be cleared, you can easily run them under cool tap water. Make sure the points are facing down the drain to run the negative energy right down the sink!!! NEVER USE WARM OR HOT WATER, THIS WILL FRACTURE OR BREAK YOUR CRYSTALS. Visualize the crystal as sparkly, tingly, cold, and belonging to the healer.
I also feel it is good to energetically
smudge my client before starting the 'laying on of stones' process.
This is a very simple process. Hold the crystal or gemstone in your hand and sense its energy. With the stone being newly cleared, the energy will feel stronger and even more appealing that before. As you sense this energy and appreciate it, ask quietly to be connected to the deva of the crystal or gemstone. Though not animate, stones are living things and the deva of the piece is the stone's life-force energy. Once you feel you have sensed what you can from the energy, think of what you will be using the stone for. Think of these uses, then quietly ask the gemstone if it is willing to act in the way you wish. The crystals energy may increase with a yes or seem to disappear with a no. If the stone accepts your intent, state in your mind that it be so. Once a stone is programmed, it will hold its intent until you or someone else reprograms it.
To prevent any negative energy from attaching itself to your crystal you may with to dedicate it. To do this, simply hold the crystal or gemstone in your hand and state clearly in your mind: "Only the most positive high-level energy may work through this healing tool". Focus on your intent for awhile, then end your sensing (meditation) with "SO BE IT". The stone is now dedicated.
You may also choose to dedicate your
gemstone or crystal to a specific healing energy, for example, to a Goddess
of healing. There are many healing goddesses, including Isis, Yemaya,
Diana, and White Buffalo Calf Woman. For stones programmed for protection,
Hecate or Kali are strong protection Goddesses.
The process may be done with clear quartz crystals only, colored gemstones only, or a combination of both. The stones may be used alone or with a hands on healing (ie;Reiki). The stones are placed upon the receiver's body from feet to head. The healer then begins using her hands as usual starting at the head and moving toward the feet. (Use gemstones with colors matching each chakra's color. The stones can be in any form—faceted, raw, tumbled, eggs, or beads.) Energy in this type of healing needs to move in one direction through the body, either Earth to sky or sky to Earth. If the energy is Earth to sky, all the gemstones that have points are placed with the points turned towards the receiver's crown. The effect of this direction is to move the receiver's energy to a higher vibration or more spiritual level. If the direction is from sky to Earth, it is the opposite, with the crystals pointing toward the feet. This direction moves life force energy from crown to feet for grounding and rooting into Earth.
To begin, the receiver lies on her back on a padded floor or massage table, with pillows under her head and knees for comfort. The space should be quiet, comfortable, and warm. Use only stones that have been dedicated to positive energy and programmed for healing. Invite spirit guides and angels into the session if you wish.
Start by placing a clear quartz crystal above her head and below her feet. In the right hand place another crystal and in the left hand place a rose quartz gemstone. (my personal method). Then go chakra by chakra, moving from the feet to crown and placing the appropriate colored gemstone for each center. (Be sure you have your healing stones spread out where you can reach them easily.) There may be stones that you are drawn to for a particular reason, let yourself be guided, there are no real rules. You cannot do it wrong. A stone that is not needed for the session or is inappropriate for the receiver's energy will roll right off or roll to another place where it is better utilized. Allow this to occur. If the receiver feels uncomfortable with a particular stone, remove it, the energy is not right for her needs.
When the stones are all in place,
the healer has two options. She (he) can go to the head and begin
a hands on healing. Be sure to cover the stones with your hands carefully
in order not to scatter the gemstones. While your hands are covering
each chakra over the stone, visualize the bright color of the gemstone
entering the chakra, making it appear bright, balanced, centered, and healthy.
Do this visualization until you feel confident to move to the next chakra.
Be sure to flick fingers to release any negative energy before going to
the next center. End with a complete brushing of the aura.
The other option a healer has once
the stones are placed is to sit beside the receiver and simply wait, allowing
the gemstones and spirit guides to do the healing. As the receiver's
chakras and aura absorb and are balanced by the crystal and gem energies,
the stones begin to roll off one by one. When all the stones are
off, or the receiver feels finished with those that remain, the healing
is over. End with a complete brushing of the aura and allow
the receiver to lie quietly without the stones. Ask for feedback
and discuss anything that you feel should be discussed. While she is doing
this, the healer can gather up the stones from the table or floor and clear
them again before putting them away. Put them into your protective
box.
A laying on of stones healing can
be quite intense. There is often a major energy shift during this
type of healing. More frequent emotional releases, past life and
this life trauma openings and other transformative events. The healers
role in this is to wait for the release to end and to be entirely non-judgmental.
After a session, there may also be a physical detoxification process that
can continue for up to a week. Be aware of what is happening and
again, allow it. The changes are always positive and are usually
gentle.
FIRST CHAKRA----Red
red Garnet
smoky quartz
black obsidian
SECOND CHAKRA---Orange
carnelian
orange calcite
tiger's eye
THIRD CHAKRA---Yellow
citrine
topaz
golden calcite
FOURTH CHAKRA---Pink and Green
rose quartz
kunzite
watermelon tourmaline
jade
adventurine
FIFTH CHAKRA---Light Blue
aquamarine
azurite
sodalite
SIXTH CHAKRA---Blue or Indigo
lapis
blue fluorite
sugilite
clear quartz
SEVENTH CHAKRA---Violet or Clear
amethyst
Oregon opal
clear quartz
Taurus
Sagittarius
(4/21-5/20)---Sapphire
(11/23-12/21)--Topaz
Gemini
Capricorn
(5/21-6/20)---Agate
(12/22-1/20)--Ruby
Cancer
Aquarius
(6/21-7/20)---Emerald
(1/21-2/18)--Garnet
Leo
Pisces
(7/12-8/22)---Onyx
(2/19-3/20)--Amethyst
Virgo
(8/23-9/22)---Carnelian
Libra
(9/23-10-22)---Peridot
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