chakras . gemstones . colors
what is a chakra?
COLOR: orange
COLOR: yellow
COLOR: green, pink
COLOR: turquoise, sky blue, silver
COLOR: indigo, deep blue
COLOR: violet
amethyst: protection. purification, Divine Connection, release of addictions. Facilitates meditation
and engenders
communion and communication with one’s guides and angels. Opens and clears 3rd Eye and
Crown charkas, which in turn accelerates the development of intuitive and
psychic abilities. Helps
one identify root causes behind behaviors, habits and emotional patterns which
create imbalance and disease. Traditionally used to counter addictive behavior and thought
patterns. Helps balance nervous
system and brain.
red coral is considered magical in the realm of
crystals and gemstones. Underwater, it is
frequently visited by the mermaid. Coral is a traditional
gift for the expectant mother or newborn as a protective amulet. Coral comes
from the sea and is associated with emotional healing because of its watery
home. It is also considered a bolster remedy for physical disorders involving
blood and bones, nourishing blood cells and strengthening the skeleton.
"Chakra" is a sanskrit word which literally translates to mean "wheel". To one who is clairvoyant, chakras appear as "wheels" of various colored light. Chakras are spinning vortexes of energy located in our etheric body (or energy field closest to the physical body). There are many chakras throughout our being. The seven main chakras are aligned from our root (or base) to our crown (top of the head). Each chakra vibrates or spins at its own frequency. As you move upward through the seven main chakras the vibrational frequency increases - the first or root chakra vibrating at the lowest and the seventh or crown chakra at the highest.
The etheric body is an energy body of very fine vibration that totally surounds the physical body. The etheric body absorbs finer levels of energy from the universe, and transforms this energy through the chakras into the physical body via the endocrine glands. The endocrine system controls the hormone balance in the body, which has a powerful effect on a person's moods and emotions as well as their physical well being.
Each chakra "governs" a specific area of the physical body as well as specific thought patterns and emotions. Our entire being - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - wants to be in perfect health, balance and peace. If our life force energy is low or out of balance we are more susceptible to dis-ease or stress. Through different types of energy work (reiki, crystals & gemstones, pranayama, etc.) one's life force energy is increased and balanced within the chakras promoting health and over all well being.
Below you will find a guide to each of the seven main chakras.
first, root or base chakra
COLOR: red
ELEMENT: earth
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: garnet, red agate, ruby
LOCATION: base of spine, perineum
AREAS OF BODY GOVERNED: adrenal glands, prostrate, spinal column, colon, intestines, anus, bones, teeth, nails
EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ASPECTS: survival, security, grounding, manifestation, physical vitality, connection to earth & nature
SANSKRIT: muladhara
TRANSLATION: support
SOUND: lam
second or sacral chakra
COLOR: orange ELEMENT: water
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: carnelian, moonstone
location: lower abdomen
AREAS OF BODY GOVERNED: reproductive system, bladder, kidney, spleen, liver, all body fluids
EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ASPECTS: change, pleasure, sexuality, creativity
SANSKRIT: svadhisthana
TRANSLATION: one's own abode
SOUND: vam
third or solar plexus chakra
COLOR: yellow ELEMENT: fire
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: citrine, amber
LOCATION: below sternum, above naval
AREAS OF BODY GOVERNED: digestive system, spleen, stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas
EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ASPECTS: identity, ego, will, personal power
SANSKRIT: manipura
TRANSLATION: jewel of the naval
SOUND: ram
fourth or heart chakra
COLOR: green, pink ELEMENT: air
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: peridot, green jade, emerald, rose quartz
LOCATION: center of chest
AREAS OF BODY GOVERNED: heart, thymus, lungs, circulatory & immune systems, blood, upper back, shoulders, rib cage, arms, hands
EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ASPECTS: love, faith, devotion, balance, compassion, healing by acceptance & forgiveness
SANSKRIT: anahata
TRANSLATION: unstruck sound
SOUND: yam
fifth or throat chakra
COLOR: turquoise, sky blue, silver ELEMENT: ether
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: turquoise, amazonite, blue lace agate, aquamarine
LOCATION: throat area
areas of body governed: thyroid, parathyroid, vocal chords, respiratory system, bronchial, jaw, mouth, neck, shoulders
EMOTIONAL: communication, expression of True Self and emotion through creativity, knowledge, sound
SANSKRIT: vishuddha
TRANSLATION: purify
SOUND: ham
sixth or third eye chakra
COLOR: indigo, deep blue ELEMENT: all elements in pure essence
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: lapis lazuli, sodalite, opal
LOCATION: point between eyebrows
AREAS OF BODY GOVERNED: pituitary gland, nervous system, cerebellum, left eye, nose, sinus, ears
EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ASPECTS: intuition, clairvoyance, soul realization, connects right & left hemispheres of brain - insight & intelligence
SANSKRIT: ajna
TRANSLATION: know, command
SOUND: aum, om
seventh or crown chakra
COLOR: violet ELEMENT: thought
CRYSTAL/GEMSTONE: amethyst, crystal quartz
LOCATION: top and center of head
AREAS OF BODY GOVERNED: pineal gland, cerebral cortex,
upper brain, right eye
EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ASPECTS: connection to Spirit, Divine, Universal Wisdom
Integration of all chakras, overcome self-limitations
SANSKRIT: sahasrara
TRANSLATION: thousand petaled
SOUND: ngngng (as in sing)
crystals & gemstones
(most info from The Book of Stones by Simmons & Aishan)
amazonite: assists one in communicating what is in their heart, their higher truths and higher 
knowledge, assists one in setting appropriate boundaries both within oneself and externally, helps one move beyond fear of expectation and judgment, allowing one
knowledge, assists one in setting appropriate boundaries both within oneself and externally, helps one move beyond fear of expectation and judgment, allowing onemore freedom in acting in alignment with one’s higher truth and integrity, encourages one to walk in right relationship and to speak and live one’s truth for the highest good, assists one in gaining self-knowledge and in defining one’s core beliefs and values. Assists in physical healing for many conditions.
and engenders
communion and communication with one’s guides and angels. Opens and clears 3rd Eye and
Crown charkas, which in turn accelerates the development of intuitive and
psychic abilities. Helps
one identify root causes behind behaviors, habits and emotional patterns which
create imbalance and disease. Traditionally used to counter addictive behavior and thought
patterns. Helps balance nervous
system and brain.aquamarine is a powerful cleansing agent for the emotional body. Helps clear communication 
issues. Clears and activates throat chakra. Stimulates flow of energy and
communication from the heart to the throat, assisting one in speaking one’s
deepest and heartfelt truth. It is
the stone of release. Helps one
free oneself of attachments to old patterns, relationships and ways of
being. Aquamarine’s energy gently,
yet firmly, brings one’s emotional patterns to the surface for processing. Can assist one in rapidly moving
through transition and change Helps
counter infection, especially useful for laryngitis, strep throat or sore
throat. Supports healing of
inflammatory diseases. Soothing to
eczema, hives, rosacea and psoriasis.
Helps allergy symptoms.
carnelian: courage, vitality, sexuality, confidence, embrace change & transformation, take action towards goals, strengthen, fortify & purify physical body, helps break negative physical habits.
citrine: manifestation, magnifies personal will, increases mental clarity awakens creativity, brings optimism, playfulness and happiness, supports digestion & metabolism
green jade: increases health, abundance, fertility & money, represents flow of Divine energy into the realm of matter, encourages enjoyment of life, strengthens energy systems.
lapis lazuli: inner vision, truthful communication, royal virtues. Awakens 3rd eye, enhances ability 
to visualize and receive
visual guidance or information.
Enhances meditative journeys, facilitates past-life viewing, aids
clairvoyance and precognition. Helps
move consciousness beyond the mundane, allows one to identify habits, patterns
and lessons one may have difficulty perceiving consciously. Helps
identify karmic roots of disease, helps identify habitual thought patterns and
emotions that are sabotaging one’s healing.
issues. Clears and activates throat chakra. Stimulates flow of energy and
communication from the heart to the throat, assisting one in speaking one’s
deepest and heartfelt truth. It is
the stone of release. Helps one
free oneself of attachments to old patterns, relationships and ways of
being. Aquamarine’s energy gently,
yet firmly, brings one’s emotional patterns to the surface for processing. Can assist one in rapidly moving
through transition and change Helps
counter infection, especially useful for laryngitis, strep throat or sore
throat. Supports healing of
inflammatory diseases. Soothing to
eczema, hives, rosacea and psoriasis.
Helps allergy symptoms.
blue lace agate: opens and clears throat chakra, assists in connecting one's communications
with one's higher guidance, helps one to speak their mind and heart in a way that others can hear, assists individuals in finding the beauty of inner silence, and in being more discerning about the words and thoughts shared with others, helps one to discern truth from falsehood, protects throat chakra from overstimulation and can help with sore throat, laryngitis, or other inflammations related to the throat chakra.
with one's higher guidance, helps one to speak their mind and heart in a way that others can hear, assists individuals in finding the beauty of inner silence, and in being more discerning about the words and thoughts shared with others, helps one to discern truth from falsehood, protects throat chakra from overstimulation and can help with sore throat, laryngitis, or other inflammations related to the throat chakra.carnelian: courage, vitality, sexuality, confidence, embrace change & transformation, take action towards goals, strengthen, fortify & purify physical body, helps break negative physical habits. citrine: manifestation, magnifies personal will, increases mental clarity awakens creativity, brings optimism, playfulness and happiness, supports digestion & metabolismgarnet: strength, security, physical vitality & endurance, finding joy in physical
plane, manifesting ideas, assist in accessing past life memories and clearing
karmic patterns, release anxiety over financial matters, trust in abundance of universe, connect with earth energy.
green jade: increases health, abundance, fertility & money, represents flow of Divine energy into the realm of matter, encourages enjoyment of life, strengthens energy systems.to visualize and receive
visual guidance or information.
Enhances meditative journeys, facilitates past-life viewing, aids
clairvoyance and precognition. Helps
move consciousness beyond the mundane, allows one to identify habits, patterns
and lessons one may have difficulty perceiving consciously. Helps
identify karmic roots of disease, helps identify habitual thought patterns and
emotions that are sabotaging one’s healing.
peridot: increases prosperity, warmth & well being, helps one to perceive and honor Source of all abundance, removes blockages to receiving, relieves heavy heart and all manner of heart related imbalances.
rose quartz: promotes opening to love, compassion & kindness, gentleness, calms mind,
releases stress, uniting with Divine, stimulates heart chakra & heart health, clears emotional body, assists in emotional healing, "helps the bud of the heart unfold into a thousand-petaled lotus of light", assists in meditation & enlightenment.
releases stress, uniting with Divine, stimulates heart chakra & heart health, clears emotional body, assists in emotional healing, "helps the bud of the heart unfold into a thousand-petaled lotus of light", assists in meditation & enlightenment. frequently visited by the mermaid. Coral is a traditional
gift for the expectant mother or newborn as a protective amulet. Coral comes
from the sea and is associated with emotional healing because of its watery
home. It is also considered a bolster remedy for physical disorders involving
blood and bones, nourishing blood cells and strengthening the skeleton.sodalite: Access to subconscious and intuitive abilities, enhanced insight and mental
performance, deepened intuition. Evokes images from deep within the subconscious, enabling one to perceive one’s core lessons in this lifetime and to understand where one is on the path to completing them. Acts as guide on inner travels. Aids one in staying focused on the moment. Helps
one perceive where one’s path lies. Cultivates
detachment from the concerns and worries of everyday life. Helps support regulation of blood
pressure, easing water retention and improving cellular hydration.
performance, deepened intuition. Evokes images from deep within the subconscious, enabling one to perceive one’s core lessons in this lifetime and to understand where one is on the path to completing them. Acts as guide on inner travels. Aids one in staying focused on the moment. Helps
one perceive where one’s path lies. Cultivates
detachment from the concerns and worries of everyday life. Helps support regulation of blood
pressure, easing water retention and improving cellular hydration.tourmaline: calm, joy. Wonderful
for shifting one’s consciousness from the brain to the heart. 
Strengthens energy of the heart, helps
generate a powerful energetic field of Love and compassion that can heal on all
levels. Strong heart centered
energy that calms and focuses. Heals
problems with the physical heart.
Helps one maintain a strong centered state of mind.
Strengthens energy of the heart, helps
generate a powerful energetic field of Love and compassion that can heal on all
levels. Strong heart centered
energy that calms and focuses. Heals
problems with the physical heart.
Helps one maintain a strong centered state of mind.turquoise: aids in communication and manifestation of wholeness & truth, reminds us that 
wholeness can only come when we are willing to embrace the totality of who we are and what we have learned on our earth journey, supports self-forgiveness and self-acceptance, helps oxygenate the blood and increase the amount of prana (life force energy) in the body.
wholeness can only come when we are willing to embrace the totality of who we are and what we have learned on our earth journey, supports self-forgiveness and self-acceptance, helps oxygenate the blood and increase the amount of prana (life force energy) in the body.
