Root Chakra - Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.
Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.
Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.
Location: behind the sacrum bone (here is where the kundalini resides)
Function: vitality to the physical body (life force)
Gemstones and Crystals: Smoky quartz, garnet, alexandrite, ruby, agate, bloodstone, onyx, tiger’s eye, rose quartz, hematite (magnet)
Physical body affects: adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, colon, legs, bones
Aspects: survival instincts, good self-image, and our ability to ground ourselves in the physical world, material success, stability, individuality, courage and patience; main aspect is innocence, this innocence gives us dignity, balance, a tremendous sense of direction and purpose in life.
Blockages: paranoia, insecurity, and a feeling of being out of touch with gravity
Too Open: dishonest, bullying, hyperactive, defensiveness
Essential oils: (those coming from the root or trunk): juniper, frankincense, sandalwood, cedar wood, vetiver, tea tree, rosewood
Sacral Chakra - Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.
Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.
Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.
Function: birth, assimilation of food, sexuality
Physical body affects: ovaries, testicles, prostate, genitals, spleen, womb, bladder.
Attributes: relates to our sexual and reproductive capacity, vitality and sexuality, emotions, desires, pleasure, change, health, family, tolerance, surrender
Gemstones and Crystals: Amber, citrine, topaz, aventurine, moonstone, jasper
Blockages: emotional problems, sexual guilt, lust and base emotions, when this center is drained of energy (out of balance) it allows diseases like diabetes or blood cancer to occur.
Too Open: Sexual addictive, manipulative and excessive behavior
Essential Oils: (those that come from seeds): spices and herbs such as cumin, fennel, coriander, sage, clary sage, marjoram
Solar Plexus Chakra - Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.
Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.
Physical Body Affects: pancreas, adrenals, stomach, liver, gallbladder, nervous system, muscles
Gemstones and Crystals: Yellow Citrine, apatite, calcite, kunzite, rose quartz, iron pyrites, topaz, malachite
Attributes: give us our sense of personal power (will power); destiny, autonomy, determination, assertion, personal power, purpose and sight, self-control, humor, laughter; keeping this center in balance helps you to get rid of habits of laziness, gross attachments, and anything that enslaves us.
Blockages: sense of victimization, inability to manifest, over emotional and attached love, afraid of being alone
Too Open: judgmental, workaholic, lack of humor, anger, addictive behavior
Essential Oils: (those coming from fruits): orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, lavender, chamomile
Heart Chakra - Our ability to love.
Location: Center of chest just above heart.
Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.
Physical body affects: heart, thymus gland, circulatory system, arms, hands, lungs
Gemstones and Crystals: Emerald, Green Calcite, Amber, Azurite, Chrysoberyl, jade, rose and watermelon tourmalines
Attributes: ability to express love for self and others, compassion and intuitiveness, unconditional love, balance, acceptance, contentment, oneness with life; when in balance all our worries, doubts, and fears are destroyed
Blockages: immune system or heart problems, lack of compassion, suppression of love emotions towards others and even self, or if felt, only for a short time before it is withdrawn; fear and rage, feeling stuck and afraid to let new things manifest; feeling unworthy, self-pitying and fearing rejection
Too Open: an over stimulated heart chakra can result in a ‘bleeding heart’ and possessiveness.
Essential Oils: (those that come from leaves) peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, pettigrain, lavender
Throat Chakra - Our ability to communicate.
Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.
Physical Body Affects: thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, throat, mouth
Gemstones and Crystals: Lapis, Lazuli, aquamarine, sodalite, turquoise, sapphire
Attributes: directly tied to creativity, communication, sound, logic and reason, truth, gentleness, kindness, reliability. When balance the heart is then aligned with what is in your head
Blockages: laryngitis or sore throats, creative blocks or general problems communicating with others; rigidity, prejudice, and an inability to accept other people’s views
Too Open: Over-talkative, arrogant, self-righteous
Essential Oils: geranium, frankincense, cypress, tea tree, and lavender
Third Eye Chakra - Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.
Location: Forehead between the eyes. (Also called the Brow Chakra)
Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.
Color: Indigo (deep purple)
Physical Body Affects: pituitary gland, pineal gland, left eye, nose, ears
Gemstones: amethyst, purple Apatite, Azurite, Calcite, pearl, sapphire, blue and white flourite
Attributes: seat of intuition, awareness, and inner wisdom, clairvoyance, imagination, ability to perceive truth in the world, analyze, think, and reason; peace of mind, forgiveness
Blockages: can manifest as sinus and eye problems, wish to control others, egotistical
Too open: Impatience and authoritarian
Essential oils: lavender, vanilla, chamomile, neroli, ylang ylang (alcohol and tobacco will impair this chakra)
Crown Chakra - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
Location: The very top of the head.
Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.
Physical Body Affects: vitalizes the upper brain (cerebrum)
Gemstones: diamond, white tourmaline, white jade, snowy quartz, and Celestite
Attributes: highest spiritual consciousness, personal expression, connection to the source of love, to God, divine wisdom and understanding, gives us direct and absolute perception of reality on our central nervous system.
Blockages: can manifest as emotional problems, feelings of alienation and condemnation
Too open: psychotic or manic depressive, frustrated.
Essential Oils: rose, jasmine
