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Suggested Stones and Crystals for the Seven Major Chakras

Root Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Root chakra tend to be black, brown or red in color. Some examples are: Onyx, obsidian, jet, black tourmaline and red calcite.

Sacral Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Sacral Chakra tend to be red or orange in color. Some examples are: Carnelian, orange calcite, citrine and moonstone.

Solar Plexus Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Solar Plexus Chakra tend to be yellow. Some examples are: Citrine, sunstone, jasper, golden topaz and yellow calcite.

Heart Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Heart Chakra tend to be green or pink in color. Some examples are: Jade, rose quartz, green calcite, malachite and emerald.

Throat Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Throat Chakra tend to be blue in color. Some examples are: Lapiz Lazuli, blue opal and chrysocola.

Third Eye Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Third Eye Chakra tend to be indigo in color. Some examples are: Purple flourite, sugalite, amethyst and sodalite.

Crown Chakra: Stones that are helpful for the Crown Chakra tend to be purple, white or gold in color. Some examples are: Cactus quartz, amber, diamond, moldavite, snow quartz, chevron and amethyst.

Are there any stones that are helpful for all the Chakras?

Yes. Clear quartz can be used for any Chakra, because it resonates with the bits of quartz that flow through the bloodstream.

Clear quartz can also be programmed to take on the energy of any other stone. If, for example, you have one moldavite stone and you would like to create a triangle above someone’s Crown Chakra, take the moldavite and two quartz crystal points in your hands, cup your hands around them, and with a downward motion, declare, “I program these quartz crystals to have the same energetic properties as this moldavite, for the highest healing possible.” Repeat this phrase and downward motion twice more, and then use the quartz/moldavite combination as you would three pieces of moldavite.

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Crystals & Reiki

Reiki and Crystals: A Great Combination!
You’ve probably heard of Reiki, the ancient hands-on energetic practice that has been proven by clinical study to reduce swelling, calm the nervous system, speed recovery time after surgery and reduce pain.
As a Reiki Master Teacher, I first learned the Usui method of sharing Reiki. But I soon learned that there are many kinds of Reiki, many other ways in which this wonderful, relaxing therapy can be helpful.
As a supportive therapy, Reiki can be combined with many other modalities, including tuning forks, meditation, counseling, yoga and crystals.
I’ve successfully combined the therapeutic benefits of Reiki with many other modalities. Today I would like to discuss the importance o fusing crystals in Reiki sessions. Crystal Reiki adds the energy of specific stones to Reiki sessions.
But why add crystal energy to Reiki? Isn’t Reiki channeled Life-force energy from the Universe? And as such, does anything really need to be added to it?
Adding crystals to Reiki sessions can be helpful because we are human and as physical human beings, our bodies resonate with other physical aspects of our world. So, adding obsidian, for example to a session where a person feels ungrounded, can give an extra measure of support, communicating to the cells that yes, they are in a safe place, and yes, they can relax to the point where the natural healing processes contained in the cells can activate.

But there are so many kinds of stones out there. Is there a simple way to organize them so that they can be used?
One way to organize stones is by the major Chakras. I have a seven-layer shelf where I keep stones that are helpful for each of the seven major Chakras. Or you could use seven bowls or dividers in drawers, to organize your crystals and stones.
So, how to know which stones are beneficial for which Chakras? I’ve shared some basic guidelines below to help you begin to organize your stones and crystals to balance the seven main Chakras.
The more you use stones and crystals, the more individualistic you will see that they are. I was told, for example, that my Sacral Chakra had a lot of turquoise in it. Normally, turquoise is used on the Throat Chakra, but in my case, its energy has been beneficial for my Sacral Chakra.
This is a good guideline to remember if you are moved to use a stone or crystal at a Reiki gathering where others who use crystals might question the usage. Remind them that each energy signature is unique and that the crystals generally used as, say, Root Chakra crystals can also be used on other parts of the body.
The energy of the stone and the energetic needs of the body are the most important aspects of choosing stones and crystals to add to Reiki sessions.

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Reiki and Chakras

Reiki and the Chakras

The standard hand placements of Reiki healing target the seven major chakras, which are often rendered dysfunctional and discolored – even completely closed – by problems of the mind, body or spirit. Keeping these gateways properly functioning is vitally important to our health, because disruptions in energy flow lead to illness.

Reiki treatments clear the chakras of negative energy and blockages, restoring the harmonious flow of life-force energy.

Energy flows both into and out of the aura through the chakras. The aura – the colorful, luminous body of energy enveloping and pervading each of us – is composed of at least seven layers, each of which deals with different aspects of our being (physical, mental, emotional or spiritual). The major chakras extend cone-like from the core of the spine through all of these layers.

Biological Correspondence

In the physical body, the position of each of the major chakras corresponds with an endocrine gland controlling hormonal balance and a major nerve plexus.

In ascending order, these chakras are located at the base of the spine (root chakra), between the genitals and naval (sacral chakra), a couple of inches above the naval (solar plexus chakra), the center of the chest (heart chakra), middle of the neck (throat chakra), just above the brow area (third-eye chakra), and top of the head (crown chakra).

The body's many minor chakras (there are at least 122) include pairs behind the eyes, near the ears, behind the knees, and on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. Anywhere there is a joint, there is a chakra, so the hands contain many energy centers.

The palm chakras are the ones through which Reiki healing energy is directed. Once a master teacher attunes you to the source of Reiki, intention is all that is required for you to channel this energy. It flows into your body through your crown and heart chakras and out through your palm chakras to wherever you direct it (to specific parts of your body or to others).

Each major chakra on the front of the body is paired with its counterpart on the back. Together they are considered to be the front and rear aspect of one chakra. The root and crown chakras can be considered paired because they are the open-ended points of the body’s main power current, which runs up and down the spine and into which all of the chakras point (see the diagrams below).
The seven major chakras are associated with specific aspects of our consciousness. Here are their chief characteristics and functions:

1. Root chakra (associated color: red; related parts of the body: adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, leg bones)

The root chakra grounds us in physical existence (our bodies and the material world). Balanced root chakras result in a healthy desire for the basics of life (food, warmth, shelter, etc.) When this chakra is imbalanced, we may be afraid of life, withdraw from physical reality, feel victimized, operate in a highly selfish mode, or be prone to violence. Dysfunction of this chakra also can lead to problems of the feet, legs and lower back.

2. Sacral chakra (associated color: orange; related parts of the body: gonads, prostrate gland, reproductive system, spleen, bladder)

When properly functioning, this chakra fuels our emotions, creativity and sexuality. We feel vital and spontaneous, ready to seize the moment. Imbalance of this chakra can result in over-indulgence in sex or food, sexual or reproductive disorders, and feelings of jealousy and confusion.

3. Solar plexus chakra (associated color: yellow; related parts of the body: pancreas, liver, digestive tract, stomach, spleen, gall bladder, autonomic nervous system)

Strongly associated with intellect, the solar plexus chakra is also the seat of our personal power. When this chakra is open and balanced, its energy helps us transform our hopes and aspirations (especially material ones) into reality. We feel self-confident and have a clear sense of purpose. Dysfunction of this chakra can result in insecurity about physical and financial matters and the need to dominate others. Physical problems associated with its imbalance often include digestive disorders.

4. Heart chakra (associated color: green (secondary color: pink); related parts of the body: thymus gland, heart, lower lungs, circulatory system, skin, hands)

Acting as the bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds, the heart chakra is the center of love and emotional well being. When this chakra is functioning optimally, our ability to give and receive unconditional love is well developed. We are compassionate. Dysfunction of this chakra often results in feelings of sadness, fear and anger and can lead to heart disease.

5. Throat chakra (associated color: sky blue; related parts of the body: thyroid gland, throat and jaw areas, lungs, vocal cords, digestive tract)

The throat chakra governs communication and mental creativity. When this chakra is at its best, we speak and listen in the spirit of truth and constructively express anger and other emotions. Energizing this chakra can improve our psychic hearing ability called clairaudience. Naturally, communication suffers when this chakra is blocked. We may overindulge in eating and drinking to keep a non-communicative throat busy and suffer from respiratory diseases, dental disorders, and low self-esteem. Feelings of anger, hostility and resentment also are associated with the imbalance of this chakra.

6. Third-eye chakra (associated color: indigo; related parts of the body: pituitary gland, lower brain, left eye, ears, nose, central nervous system)

An open third-eye chakra is the source of our intuition and clairvoyance (vision beyond ordinary sight) as well as our ability to visualize and manifest. Blockages of this chakra abound, resulting in fear of the imagination, dreams and our "irrational" intuitive insights. Physical symptoms of third-eye imbalance may include persistent headaches (especially in the center of the forehead), insomnia, anxiety and depression.

7. Crown chakra (associated color: violet (also white); related parts of the body: pineal gland, upper brain, right eye)

The crown chakra is our direct connection to spirit. When it is highly developed, we fully understand the "oneness" of universal existence and experience true inner peace. The illusion of separation between ourselves and other beings dissolves. Expansion of the crown chakra enables us to tap into the highest sources of spiritual wisdom and enhance our claircognizance (psychic knowing). Blockages can result in feeling lonely, fearing death, and needing to compare ourselves (often unfavorably) to others.