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Chakra & Healing Guide: All You Need To Know To Decide Which Healing Bracelet Is Right For You
Crystals have been used for centuries for their healing properties. But what exactly are crystals and how do they help with healing?
From using Amethyst to connect and enhance spiritual awareness to Jade in the art of Chinese medicine, Mother Nature’s most potent stones have a long and illustrious history when it comes to soothing the body, mind and soul.
What are Crystals?
Crystals are solid substances with a highly ordered internal structure. They are formed naturally in the Earth's crust over millions of years, each with its own unique properties and energy. These properties can be harnessed for healing purposes.
from snowy Scandinavia to the humid jungles of Indonesia, these natural rock formations come in a range of shapes, colours, sizes, and each hosting its own unique energy and properties. They are a makeup of minerals, salts, carbon, and liquids that have cooled over time to create such fascinating patterns and extraordinary colours.
Crystals are so powerful they are even used by technology companies in the creation of things like satellites, cellphones, and computers thanks to their ability to convert electrical pulses. They are used in ceremonial events across the world, and they are used of course, for cleansing the chakras, nurturing deep intuitive healing, and balancing out the body, mind, and soul.
How do Crystals Help with Healing?
Crystals emit vibrations that interact with the body's energy field, or aura. By placing specific crystals on certain parts of the body, practitioners believe they can promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. This practice is often referred to as crystal healing.
In the modern world, crystals and rare stones are often used in healing bracelets or other types of jewellery, but you can also pick up singular stones to keep stashed away in your pocket. The aim is always to carry your healing stone with you, so it continues to protect and provide assistance no matter where you step in this world.
Which Gemstones are Connected to Chakras?
Chakras are energy centers in the body that correspond to different aspects of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Each chakra is associated with a specific colour and gemstone.
FIRST CHAKRA: ROOT / MULADHARA
The root chakra is located at the base of the spine at the tailbone in back, and the pubic bone in front. This center holds the basic needs for survival, security and safety. The root chakra is powerfully related to our contact with the Earth Mother, providing us with the ability to be grounded into the earth plane. This is also the center of manifestation. When you are trying to make things happen in the material world, business or material possessions, the energy to succeed will come from the first chakra.
If this chakra is blocked an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated.
GEMSTONES: Red Jasper, Bloodstone, Garnet, Tiger’s Eye, Hematite, Agate, and Black Tourmaline
Red stones, like Red Jasper and Garnet, resonate with the root chakra's colour, amplifying its grounding energy. Black stones like Black Tourmaline and Obsidian offer strong protective and grounding qualities, while brown stones like Smoky Quartz help with grounding and cleansing.
SECOND CHAKRA: SACRAL / SVADISTHANA
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.
GEMSTONES: Carnelian, Agate, Orange Calcite, Tiger Eye, Citrine, & Moonstone,
Citrine is particularly intense, a bright yellow gemstone, embodies the energy of joy, abundance, and creativity. It is often associated with the sacral chakra as it stimulates self-expression and optimism. Citrine is believed to dissolve any stagnant energy, helping to restore balance and increase enthusiasm.
THIRD CHAKRA: SOLAR PLEXUS / MANIPURA
This 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.
When balanced you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power.
GEMSTONES: Citrine, Topaz, Yellow Calcite, and Malachite.
FOURTH CHAKRA- HEART / ANAHATA
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.
GEMSTONES: Rose Quartz, Kunzite, Jade, and Green Aventurine.
FIFTH CHAKRA - THROAT / VISHUDDI
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.
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.
GEMSTONES: Aquamarine and Apatite, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise.
SIXTH CHAKRA - THIRD EYE / AJNA
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.
GEMSTONES: Amethyst, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Fluorite, Obsidian.
SEVENTH CHAKRA - THE CROWN / SAHASRARA
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.
GEMSTONES: Clear Quartz Crystal, Opal, Moonstone and Amethyst.
How to use Crystals for healing
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Healing crystals and gemstone bracelets are born with potent healing powers, mainly due to their mineral makeup and close connection with Mother Earth. As these crystal clusters are made from structural compositions of nature, they are able to conduct organic vibrations at certain frequencies. They generate energy and mirror our own innate power, making them a magical manifestation tool. They also form symbiotic energetic bonds with those who hold or come into contact with them. In short, crystals are a divine force of deep healing.
How do I Pick the Perfect Healing Bracelet?
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When choosing a healing bracelet, consider the properties of the gemstones used. Select stones that resonate with your intentions and goals for healing. Trust your intuition and choose the bracelet that speaks to you on a deeper level.
How to Care for My Crystal Bracelet
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To keep your crystal bracelet in optimal condition, cleanse and charge the stones regularly. You can do this by placing them in sunlight, moonlight, or using cleansing methods like smudging with sage.
Crystals are not stagnant things; they move with energetic makeup and will carry you to unexpected places. Engage with your crystal and trust it. When you feel like it has slipped into a different frequency, you may want to recharge and cleanse once more – either by washing, smudging, planting, or placing beneath the moon.
Crystals are in our life to soothe the soul, heal, and help us reach our fullest potential. They are warriors of wonder and they invite us to be our very best selves with beautiful balance and full chakra alignment.
Remember to set your intentions for the crystals after cleansing to enhance their healing properties.