Chakras & How certain gems/crystals affect our bodies

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 might see a ball of energy continuously revolving or rotating. Clairvoyants perceive chakras as colorful wheels or flowers with a hub in the center. The chakras begin from base of the spine to 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. 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.

THE SEVEN MAJOR CHAKRAS
Chakra One: ROOT
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence. The colors used for this chakra are red, brown and black. The gemstones are Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, and Black Tourmaline.

Chakra Two: BELLY (SACRAL)
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification
The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept changeThe main color used with this chakra is orange. The gemstones are Carnelian Agate, Orange Calcite and Tigers Eye.

Chakra Three: SOLAR PLEXUS
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition
This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power. The main color for this chakra is yellow. The gemstones are Citrine, Topaz, and Yellow Calcite

Chakra Four: HEART
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.The main colors used are pink and green. The gemstones are Rose Quartz, Kunzite, and Watermelon tourmaline and jade

Chakra Five: THROAT
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression
This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language. The main color used is light blue. The gemstones are Aquamarine and Azurite

Chakra Six: THIRD EYE
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." The main colors are purple and dark blue. The gemstones are Amethyst, Sodalite, and Lapis Lazuli.

Chakra Seven: THE CROWN
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. 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".

After you receiveyour gems/crystals home and time passes you may feel the stones have gathered some unwanted energy.. if you find this is so
The stone or crystal may need to be cleared. Clearing is necessary before using any stone for healing. The clearer the energy of a healing stone, the more powerful it is. Crystals and healing gemstones need to be cleared as soon as they are purchased as well as clearing after every healing. A cleared, ready crystal feels positive and bright, tingly and cold to the touch. A crystal that needs clearing may feel hot, heavy or drained. There are a number of ways to effectively clear crystals and gemstones.

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. (my preference) 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.

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.

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.

How do certain gems/crystals affect our bodies? Following is some helpful information.

Aegrine - self-quest, revitalizes the mind, increases the healing energy of other stones. [1]
African Mystic Spirit Quartz - cleansing, accelerates spiritual growth, focuses healing energy. [X]
Agate - discerns the truth, accepts circumstances, powerful emotional healer. [X]
Ajoite - Removes implants, activates and energizies the P-chakra, aligns with the universal spirit.
Alexandrite - enhances the rebirth of inner and outer self, promotes awareness. [7]
Amazonite - aligns astral bodies, unity with life, enhances creative expression. [5]
Amber- calming for hyperactivity and stressed nerves, finds humor and joy. [2]
Amethyst - encourages inner peace, fights addictive behavior, transforms energy. [6,7]
Ametrine - dispels negativity, aids decision making, meditation, relieves stress. [3,6,7]
Ammonite - protective, aids in the birthing process, provides relaxation [1]
Andalusite - stimulates past memories, re-alignment and centering of self. [4,5,6]
Angelite - protects, strengthens degenerate organs, excellent for creative people.
Apache Tear - grants forgiveness, understanding in distress. [1]
Apatite - good for communication, highly psychic, controls weight gain. [X]
Apophyllite - loving attunement to body and spirit, stimulates intuition. [7]
Aquamarine - banishes fears, calms nerves, imparts strength and control. [5]
Aragonite - calms & centers, allows for insight, aids self discipline if directed [1,2,3,4]
Aventurine - independence, strong legs and joints, helps in career change. [4]
Azurite - guidance to psychic self, cuts through illusion, enhances communication. [6]
Azurite-Malachite - initiates transformation, aids clarity and understanding in vision. [6]
Barite - loyalty, harmony, aids intuition, relationships, motivation to follow your dreams. [5]
Blizzard Stone - protects the body's magnetic field (from computers, ect.). [1]
Blue Lace Agate - expands consciousness, soothing, wise, public speaking. [5]
Bloodstone - prevents high blood pressure, cleanser of body, aids decision making. [1]
Boji Stone - sense of joy, highly energetic, draws out pain. [2]
Brazilianite - promotes trust in self, refreshes memories of pre-physical existence, gently clears blockages. [0]
Bustamite - stimulates awareness in dreamwork, a harmonious stabilizer [4]
Calcite - aids memory, good for arts and sciences, balances mental and emotional. [X]
Candle Quartz -aids in accessing ancient knowledge and putting it to use. [0]
Carnelian - releases sorrow, envy, fear, apathy, and rage. [2]
Celestite - clears speech, personal expression, highly spiritual. [5]
Chalcedony - expression of emotional needs, honesty, alleviates regret. [2-white]
Chiastolite - transmutes dissension into harmony, balances persepectives [2]
Charoite - accelerates spiritual growth, enhances self-esteem, and ability to love. [6]
Chrysocolla - communication, female energy, creativity, relieves ulcers and arthritis. [4,5,6]
Chrysoprase - prevents depression, increases grace and equilibrium. [4]
Citrine - cleans auras, detoxifies the body, aids tissue regeneration. [2]
Copper - soothes arthritis, releases restrictions, stimulates initiative and optimism. [0]
Coral - protection from evil, increases imagination, resolves conflicts. [X]
Danburite - stimulates intellect, enhances psychic ability and self-assuredness. [7]
Dendritic Opal - promotes growth spiritually and physically, aligns physical and etheric bodies. [X]
Diamond - brings forth purity, harmony, and love, also brings abundance. [7]
Diopside - brings necessary tears, heals trauma, aids regression, scrying stone. [4]
Dioptase - attracts love, abundance, prosperity and health. [4]
Dolomite - reduces body aches, stress, sorrow; helps growth of muscles, hair, nails, ect. [4]
Dravite - a protective stone that brings the peace of the earth to the higher self. [1]
Elestials - assist in comprehending life, the levels of death and the immortality of the spirit. [0]
Emerald - secures love, attracts wealth, profitable dreaming. [4]
Epidote - enhances that to which you attune it. [4]
Ferro-Actinolite - past life recall, shields the heart, increases life force, brotherhood. [4]
Fluorite - aids comprehension, strengthens teeth and bones, stabilizing and calming. [X]
Fossil - aids past life exploration, protection from spells. [0]
Galena - harmony, healthy hair, medical students, promotes holistic studies. [1]
Garnet - increases health, fidelity, imagination, and balances energy flow. [1,4]
Gold - purifying, healing, balancing, attracts honors, masculine energy. [3]
Gypsum - relieves stagnation, offers level-headedness. [3]
Hematite - grounding, promotes common sense and level headedness. [1]
Herkimer Diamond - stimulates clairvoyance/psychic abilities, soothes tension, sleep. [0]
Hessonite - clears negativity, eliminates feelings of inferiority, promotes positive change. [3]
Heulandite - past life recall, weight loss, open mind, helps one deal with loss. [X]
Hiddenite - stimulates intellect, insight, universal love. [4]
Holly Blue Agate - spiritual and psychic actualization, as one teaches, one also learns. [7]
Howlite - combines reasoning, observation and patience, providing for discernment. [6,7]
Iolite - gives accurate visions, releases discord, strengthens liver, soul connector. [7]
Infinite - deals with your past, present, and future at once, a very loving angelic stone. [4]
Jade - reduces eyestrain and negativity, promotes longevity, dreams. [4]
Jasper - powerful physical healer, protects against negatitivy. [X]
Jet - dispels migraines, illness, violence, deep depression, protects finances. [1]
Kundalini Quartz -primal energy, raises Kundalini, grounding. [1]
Kunzite - reduces insecurity, addictiveness, manic depression, gives maturity. [X]
Kyanite - promotes clarity and understanding in dreamwork, enhances creativity. [X]
Labradorite - brings recognition of destiny, connects one with the elements. [6,7]
Lapis Lazuli - strenghtens total awareness, ESP, skeleton, thyroid, creativity. [6]
Larimar - confidence builder, good for sales, reduces depression, builds serenity. [5]
Lepidolite - promotes self love. alleviates stress, anger, tension. [4]
Malachite - lucky money stone, aids sleep, asthma, and labor, intense and probing. [4]
Moldavite - channeling interdimensional sources, catalyst for important changes in life. [4]
Mookaite - protective, brings one into the "here and now", helps accept change. [1,2,3]
Moonstone - lucky love stone, calming, introspective, assists with emotional release. [2]
Morganite - sisterhood, balances emotions, heals pain of seperation, a subtle and powerful love energy. [4]
Obsidian - eliminates gullibility, offers detachment, very protective. [1]
Onyx - relieves stress and grief, strengthens self-control and morality. [1]
Opal - recalls past lives, aids inner beauty, faithfulness, and eyesight. [7]
Peacock Rock - fresh new outlook on life, strong healing properties. [0]
Pecos Diamond - stabilizes emotions, brings joy, aids creativity and intuition. [0]
Peridot - opens new doors, removes stress, fear, guilt, activates personal growth. [4]
Petalite - enhances ablility to feel energy, dissolves negative energy/black magic, the stone of Angels. [0]
Petrified Wood - connection to Earth and Nature, removes petty annoyances. [1]
Phenacite - inner knowing, spiritual travel, increases energy of other stones. [7]
Pietersite - dignified power and loving guidance, accesses akashic records [6,7]
Pop Rocks - sense of joy, highly energetic, draws out pain. [2]
Prase - resolves sexuality issues, sense of oneness with universe. [4]
Prehnite - balances chakras, enhances personal relationships. [3,4]
Purpurite - helps break away from limited patterns, increases spirituality, and finaces. [7]
Pyrite - increases memory, concentration, spiritual and psychic ability for students. [1]
Quartz - programmable stone, breaks bad habits, headaches, channeling stone. [0]
Rhodizite - "the master crystal", unlocks blockages, activates chakras, truly positive stone. [0]
Rhodochrosite - strengthens mental power, finds new love. [4]
Rhodonite - energy in trauma, assuredness, helps one achieve the greatest potential. [4]
Rose Quartz - reduces weight, wrinkles; increases self-assuredness, love stone. [4]
Ruby - mental balance, improves circulation, protects sensitive natures. [4]
Rutilated Quartz - excellent for birthing process, enhances energy in other stones. [0]
Sapphire - goal motivator, strengthens loyalty, highly evolved spiritual stone. [6,7]
Sceptre Quartz - Atlantian/Lemurian symbol of power, focuses energy within heart. [0]
Selenite - flexibility, decision-making, clarity, strengthens spinal column. [7]
Seraphinite- cleanses aura & chakras,helps contact Angels. energy of cooperation. [4,7]
Silver - energy conductor, eases stress and improves speech, feminine energy. [0]
Smokey Quartz - relieves depression, tension, balances sexual energies. [1]
Sodalite - prophetic dreaming, endocrine system, eliminates confusion. [6]
Sphaerocobaltite - most loving stone, deeply relaxing and balancing. [4]
Staurolite - tears of fairies, good luck, helps transition, makes oneself at ease. [1]
Strawberry Quartz - recalls past lives. eases tension in a relationship. [4]
Stichite - encourages truthfulness, gentleness, an open mind, eases Kundalini through heart chakra. [4]
Sugilite - aids physical healing, reduces stress, strengthens heart, emotional balancer. [6]
/manganese - increases psychic adn spiritual awareness while being grounded. [1,6,7]
Sunstone - dissipates fearfulness, increases vitality, spiritual growth. [ 3]
Tanzanite- stone of magic, facilitates spiritual awareness, stimulates insight. [6]
Tektite - wisdom through life experience, prevents emotional scars. [1]
Tiger Eye - psychic protector, great for business, helps achieve clarity. [X]
Tiger Iron - enhances creativity through meditation, good for motivation on all levels [1,2,3]
Topaz - tissue regeneration, kidneys and bladder, enhances understanding. [X]
Tourmaline - relieves fatigue, anemia, increases success and love. [X]
Turquoise - friendship, mental relaxation, respiratory system. [5]
Turritella - eases domestic relations and group interaction. [1]
Unakite - enhanses sense of personal power, converts the negative into the positive. [4]
Vesuvianite - creative/intuitive aid, helps fight depression, fear, negativity, avoid danger. [X]
Victorite - peacefulness, awareness of higher energies, emotional release, clarity of speech. [5]
Zincite - removal of energy blockage, cathartic, brings together those of a similar mind. [2,3]

Number Key: The numbers in brackets relate to the corresponding chakra for that stone.

[1] = Root Chakra [2] = Navel Chakra [3] = Solar Plexus Chakra [4] = Heart Chakra [5] = Throat Chakra [6] = Third Eye Chakra [7] = Crown Chakra [0] = Can Be Applied To Any Chakra [X] = Chakra Application Depends Upon Color Of The Stone