Chakra Gemstones - The perfect match for balance and harmony
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist philosophy says that we all have seven sacred points within our bodies which influence our physical and mental well being. The points are called Chakras (meaning wheel or spin) and are centers of energy that begin at the base of the spine and end at the top of the head.
Each Chakra point has a name and an assigned color
| Position | Name | Color |
|---|---|---|
|
Root |
Muladhara |
Red |
|
Sacral |
Swadhisthana |
Orange |
|
Solar Plexus |
Manipura |
Yellow |
|
Heart |
Anahata |
Green |
|
Throat |
Vishuddha |
Blue |
|
Third Eye |
Ajna |
Indigo |
|
Crown |
Sahasrara |
Violet |
Gemstones have long been recognized as having great spiritual power and have been used to rebalance or unblock a troubled Chakra since the earliest times.
Usually, (but not always) the gemstone will correspond to the color of the Chakra that needs help and is placed directly on the location of the Chakra during relaxation or meditation.
Over the centuries, certain gemstones have been observed to be especially effective and have built up a reputation for their strong influence over a particular Chakra.
Here is our guide to the best gemstone plus an alternative for each Chakra.
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Emotional Symptoms |
Feeling insecure, financial worries, relationship fears |
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Physical Symptoms |
Bad back, constipation, eating disorder |
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Best gemstone |
Bloodstone |
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Alternative |
Hematite |
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Emotional Symptoms |
Depression, tiredness, jealousy |
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Physical Symptoms |
Back pain, sexual dysfunction, kidney disorders |
|
Best gemstone |
Carnelian |
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Alternative |
Orange Moonstone |
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Emotional Symptoms |
Low self-esteem, lack of energy, resentful |
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Physical Symptoms |
Respiratory problem, poor digestion |
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Best gemstone |
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Alternative |
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Emotional Symptoms |
Jealousy, holding grudges, shyness |
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Physical Symptoms |
Cardiovascular and respiratory problems |
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Best gemstone |
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Alternative |
Malachite |
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Emotional Symptoms |
Fear of speaking, poor communication |
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Physical Symptoms |
Sore throat, neck pain, dental issues |
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Best gemstone |
Lapis Lazuli |
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Alternative |
Turquoise |
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Emotional Symptoms |
Lack of intuition, poor focus, paranoia |
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Physical Symptoms |
Migraines, bad sinuses, poor vision |
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Best gemstone |
Charoite |
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Alternative |
Iolite |
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Emotional Symptoms |
Insomnia, depression, loneliness |
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Physical Symptoms |
Headaches, dizziness, poor memory |
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Best gemstone |
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Alternative |
Find yourself a quiet spot and place the gemstone over the relevant Chakra point. Close your eyes and breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. If you like you can visualize the pain or the problem leaving your body.
| Chakra Name | Location |
|---|---|
|
Root |
Base of Spine |
|
Sacral |
Lower Abdomen |
|
Solar Plexus |
Upper Abdomen |
|
Heart |
Center of Chest |
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Throat |
Throat |
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Third Eye |
Centre of Forehead |
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Crown |
Top of Head |