The Chakras
Updated: Sep 8, 2021
The 7 Chakras are spinning energy centers along the midline of the body. "Chakra" means "wheel" in sanskrit. For health and wellbeing, each of these chakras should be open and balanced, but many of us suffer from blocked or sometimes overactive chakras. Here are the chakra basics:
Crown Chakra
"I understand"
The Crown Chakra represents understanding, self-knowledge, and divine connection.
Location: Very top of head
Color: Violet, White
Crystal: Selenite
Essential Oil: Frankincense
Third Eye Chakra
"I see"
The Third Eye Chakra represents intuition and foresight.
Location: Center of the forehead, between the eyebrows
Color: Indigo, Purple
Crystal: Amethyst
Essential Oil: Sandalwood
Throat Chakra
"I speak"
The Throat Chakra represents communication and self expression.
Location: Base of the throat
Color: Sky Blue
Crystal: Turquoise
Essential Oil: Lavender
Heart Chakra
"I love"
The Heart Chakra represents love for yourself and for others.
Location: Center of the chest
Color: Green
Crystal: Rose Quartz
Essential Oil: Rose
Solar Plexus Chakra
"I do"
The Solar Plexus Chakra represents vitality, motivation, and willpower.
Location: Below the sternum
Color: Golden Yellow
Crystal: Citrine
Essential Oil: Bergamot
Sacral Chakra
"I feel"
The Sacral Chakra represents creativity, the emotional body, and pleasure.
Location: Below the belly button, above the pubic bone
Color: Orange
Crystal: Carnelian
Essential Oil: Ylang Ylang
Root Chakra
"I am"
The root chakra represents grounding to the physical world and your sense of safety and security.
Location: Tail bone, base of spine
Color: Red
Crystal: Smokey Quartz
Essential Oil: Patchouli
If you think you may have some blockages or imbalances, check out this article for some reference points. There are many ways to heal and balance chakras, including the above crystals and essential oils, as well as sound baths, Reiki sessions, meditations, and eating or wearing something the color of the chakra in question.