Chakra Information

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘wheels of light’. 
Each chakra represents a power point relating to a certain aspect of the human body.

Read more about how to use with the Chakras with crystals in our section Working with Crystals

Chakra

Right

Location

Physical Associations

Emotional Associations

Crystals


Crown

To know

Top of the Head

Pineal gland, upper brain, right eye

Understanding, depression, exhaustion, obsessive thinking, confusion

Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Herkimer Diamond, Tektite, Moonstone, Danburite, Apophyllite


Third
Eye

To
see

Middle of Forehead

Pituitary gland, lower brain, left eye, ears, nose

Intuition, nightmares, learning difficulties, hallucinations

Amethyst, Purple Fluorite, Azurite, Clear Calcite, Labradorite, Moldavite, Iolite, Kyanite


Throat

To speak

Throat

Thyroid,  lungs; bronchial, gums; throat, mouth

Communication, perfectionism, suppressed emotions, blocked creativity

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Celestite, Sodalite, Blue Lace Agate, Sapphire


Heart

To
love

Heart

Thymus, heart, blood, circulation

Love. Fears about betrayal, co-dependent, melancholic

Watermelon Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Rhodocrosite, Emerald, Malachite, Kunzite, Peridot


Solar
Plexus

To
act

Diaphragm

Pancreas, liver; abdomen, stomach, nerves

Power & vitality, controlling, low self-esteem, aggression, addiction

Aventurine, Sunstone, Citrine, Amber, Pyrite, Calcite, Malachite, Ametrine, Ocean Jasper, Prehnite


Sacral/
Naval

To
feel

Navel

Reproductive system

Emotional instability, sexuality, feelings of isolation. Fear, shock and guilt

Carnelian, Citrine, Imperial Topaz, Moonstone, Tiger’s Eye, Sphalerite, Fire Opal, Libyan Desert Glass


Root/
Base

To
have

Base of the Spine

Adrenal glands, spinal column, kidneys.

Mental lethargy, ‘spaciness’, incapacity for inner stillness

Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Garnet, Obsidian, Jet, Onyx, Ruby, Rhodonite