Root
Chakra (Muladhara)
Effect: Calms, dissolves tension.
Scents to assist with the root chakra include: Patchouli, Frankincense,
Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Vetiver.
Note: E
Element: Earth
Connection to: Birthplace, culture, foundations
Influenced: Blood, spine, nervous system, bladder, male reproductive
organs, vagina, testes
This chakra affects the sense of smell. The body parts associated with the
particular chakra include: the bones, teeth, nails, legs, arms,
intestines, anus, prostate, blood and cell structure.
If this chakra IS in harmony, one will feel a
profound connection to nature and Trust in nature's laws, a deep
understanding of its even ebb and flow.If this chakra is NOT in balance,
you will find an inability to trust nature and tend to focus on material
possessions. There will be a need to satisfy your own desires and wishes.
Some stones that are helpful in this area would be: Bloodstone,
Obsidian, Carnelian, Red Jasper, Smoky Quartz and Black Tourmaline.
Lower Abdomen
Chakra or Sacral (Svadisthana)
Effects: Stimulates desire, rejuvenates
Scents to assist with the Sacral Chakra include: Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine,
Neroli, Sandalwood, Orange, Geranium and Rose.
Note: D
Element: Water
Connection to: Creativity, Sexuality, Emotions and Intuition
Influenced: Skin, mammary glands, female reproductive organs, kidneys
This chakra affects the sense of Taste. It is associated with the
Reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, pelvic area, sperm and all liquids
and fluids of the body. If this chakra IS in balance and harmony you will
feel considerate, open, friendly. A kind person who has no trouble sharing
emotions or feelings with others. Happily connected to life.
If this chakra is NOT in balance one will feel
unsure and unstable in sexual and emotional matters. Will not/cannot
express feelings and suppresses natural needs. Sacral chakra stones that
can assist are: Red Jasper, Orange Carnelian, Topaz, Orange Calcite and
Citrine.
Solar Plexus (Manipuraka)
Effects: Eases aggression, pacifier
Scents to assist with the solar plexus include: Lemon, Juniper, Vertivert,
Rosemary, Yarrow and Marjoram.
Note: E
Element: Fire
Connection to: Center of personal power, natural gifts, positive self ego
Influenced: Diaphragm (and the breath), adrenals, skin, digestive organs
(stomach, duodenum, pancreas, gall bladder and liver)
This chakra affects the sight. It is associated with the abdomen, lower
back, stomach, spleen, liver, gall bladder and the autonomic nervous
system. If this chakra IS in balance, one will exude a feeling of
wholeness, tolerance and acceptance of life and relationships. There is a
natural balance of material and spiritual.If there is NO harmony there
will be no trust in the natural flow and a need to dominate. There will
also be an emphasis on the material and a great need for material
security.Stones to assist in the Solar Plexus region include: Tigers
Eye, Citrine, Yellow Fluorite, Golden Beryl, Malachite and assorted
Jaspers.
Heart Chakra (Anahatha)
Effects: Brings peace and understanding
The scents related to the Heart Chakra include: Rose, Rosewood, Bergamot
and Jasmine.
Note: F#
Element: Air
Connection: Center of compassion, healing, nurturing
Influenced: Heart, lungs, immune system (thymus and lymph glands)
This chakra
affects the touch and is associated with the Heart, upper back, rib cage,
chest, skin, circulatory system, lower lungs and abdominal cavity. If
this chakra IS in harmony one will freely give of self. In combination
with other chakras, leads the way to understanding "Divine Love." One is
aware of the unity of all life. If NOT in
harmony, one will not give love with sincerity. Looks for rewards and
cannot accept love given by others. Green Quartz, Aventurine, Dioptase,
Green Tourmaline, Chrysocolla, Peridot, Varascite, Watermelon Tourmaline
and Green Millennium Stone are just a few that can assist in the heart
chakra area. Pink stones such as Rose Quartz,
Kunzite, Morganite and Danburite can be used here as well.
Throat Chakra (Visshudha)
Effects: Brings harmony to speech and voice
Scents which are related to the throat chakra would include: Hyssop,
Chamomile, Lemongrass and Sage.
Note: G#
Element: Ether
Connection: Center of communications
Influenced: Throat, thyroid, nerves, eyes, muscles
This chakra
affects sound and is associated with the lungs, vocal cords, bronchioles,
throat, neck, jaw, thyroid, voice and nape of neck.
If this chakra IS in harmony, one knows balance of
expression between silence and speech. They will know how to listen to the
inner voice and trust their intuition. If
this chakra is NOT in harmony, despite much talking, one cannot find
expression. They are fearful of being judged and rejected. Afraid of
silence. Azurite, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite),
Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst are helpful in working with the Throat
Chakra.
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Effect: Understanding and Harmony
Related scents to the Third Eye chakra would include: Rosemary, Lavender,
Clary Sage, Peppermint, Frankincense and Spruce.
Note: High A (also OM
sound)
Element: Electrical or telepathic energies
Connection: Letting go of attachment, Divine relationship with spirit
Influenced: Pineal, Pituitary, Brain, Ears
This chakra affects all senses including the 6th sense. It is associated
with the face, eyes, nose, sinus, cerebellum and pituitary gland. When
this particular chakra IS in balance there will be an awareness of the
spiritual side of being. One invites intuition and inner awareness into
everyday life. Connects to the universe. If this chakra is NOT in balance,
one will reject the spiritual aspects and focus on the intellect and
science. They only see the obvious, surface meaning and are afraid of
intuition. For the third eye, it is suggested using the following:
Herkimer Diamond, Sodalite, Moldavite, Azurite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite,
Sapphire and Malachite w/Azurite.
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Effects: Cosmic Aspects, Overcome self limitations
Scents to assist in the area of the Crown Chakra would include:
Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Neroli and Lavender.
Note: High B or ee as in
Bee sound
Element: Cosmic Energy
Connection: Last layer of ego/attachment fall away
Influenced:Pituitary, Pineal, Nervous System, Brain
Must share this here:
Buddhist chant when one reaches the seventh chakra and all old falls
away--you die to your old self. It says,
"Gone, gone, gone beyond
Gone utterly beyond--
Whoopee!!!
Taken from A Journey through
the Crystals by Joy Gardner-Gordon
This chakra affects beyond all senses and is associated with the Brain,
Cerebellum and skull. If this chakra IS in harmony, one is living with
the knowledge of unity. Knows that the self reflects the Divine. Abandons
ego for Universal Ego.If this chakra is NOT in harmony, one will be unable
to let go of anxiety and fear. Unable to imagine cosmic Unity. Will live
depressed and unsatisfied. Some stones useful in this area would be
Moldavite, Quartz, Lepidolite, Citrine, Golden Beryl and Amethyst.
Thymus Chakra
(8th)
Effects: Connects us to our expression, confidence,
oratory
This chakra helps us to
strengthen our concentration and control over speech, allowing freedom of
expression. This is also the chakra that assists in building the immune
system.
*This information supplied by the Color Energy
Corporation*
Heart Chakra (9th)
Effects: Love, kindness, consideration
Where the 4th Chakra
connects us to unconditional love, this 9th chakra connects us to the
Universal Love. Helps to remove all unwanted aggression and irritation.
This energy assists in protecting and giving peace of mind. *This
information supplied by the Color Energy Corporation* Some crystals to use
for this higher chakra would include Kunzite, Celestite, Apophyllite,
Selenite, Kyanite, Morganite and Danburite.
Try these stones for your chakra healing:
— Cleansing lower chakras:
Bloodstone
— Aligning chakras: Boji Stones or Yellow Kunzite
— Cleansing and Protecting ALL chakras: Tourmaline or Garnet
— Opening and Cleansing ALL chakras: Amber or Malachite
— Uniting Crown and Heart Chakras: Charorite
— Grounding Energy from Head to Toe (Crown to Base): Smoky Quartz
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