Gemstones and Chakras - The perfect match for balance and harmony
![Chakra meditation](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/chakra_gemselect.gif)
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist philosophy says that we all have seven sacred points within our bodies which influence our physical and mental well being. The points are called Chakras (meaning wheel or spin) and are centers of energy that begin at the base of the spine and end at the top of the head.
Position | Name | Color |
---|---|---|
Root |
Muladhara |
Red |
Sacral |
Swadhisthana |
Orange |
Solar Plexus |
Manipura |
Yellow |
Heart |
Anahata |
Green |
Throat |
Vishuddha |
Blue |
Third Eye |
Ajna |
Indigo |
Crown |
Sahasrara |
Violet |
Chakra gems are believed to interact with and balance the body's energy centers, known as chakras. Each chakra corresponds to specific aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and various gemstones are thought to resonate with these energies.
For example, amethyst is associated with the crown chakra, enhancing spiritual awareness and intuition, while citrine is linked to the solar plexus chakra, promoting confidence and personal power.
Usually, (but not always) the gemstone will correspond to the color of the Chakra that needs help and is placed directly on the location of the Chakra during relaxation or meditation.
Over the centuries, certain gemstones have been observed to be especially effective and have built up a reputation for their strong influence over a particular Chakra.
Here is our guide to the best gemstones and chakras plus an alternative for each Chakra.
Emotional Symptoms |
Feeling insecure, financial worries, relationship fears |
Physical Symptoms |
Bad back, constipation, eating disorder |
Best gemstone |
Bloodstone |
Alternative |
Hematite |
![Bloodstone Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/bloodstone-gems.jpg)
![Hematite Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/hematite-gems.jpg)
Emotional Symptoms |
Depression, tiredness, jealousy |
Physical Symptoms |
Back pain, sexual dysfunction, kidney disorders |
Best gemstone |
Carnelian |
Alternative |
Orange Moonstone |
![Carnelian Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/carnelian-gemstones.jpg)
![Orange Moonstone Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/orange-moonstone.jpg)
Emotional Symptoms |
Low self-esteem, lack of energy, resentful |
Physical Symptoms |
Respiratory problem, poor digestion |
Best gemstone |
Citrine |
Alternative |
Topaz |
![Citrine Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/citrine-gemstones.jpg)
![Topaz Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/topaz-gemstones.jpg)
Emotional Symptoms |
Jealousy, holding grudges, shyness |
Physical Symptoms |
Cardiovascular and respiratory problems |
Best gemstone |
Rose Quartz |
Alternative |
Malachite |
![Rose Quartz Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/rose-quartz-gems.jpg)
![Malachite Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/malachite-gems_karma.jpg)
Emotional Symptoms |
Fear of speaking, poor communication |
Physical Symptoms |
Sore throat, neck pain, dental issues |
Best gemstone |
Lapis Lazuli |
Alternative |
Turquoise |
![Lapis Lazuli Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/lapis-lazuli-gems.jpg)
![Turquoise Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/turquoise-gemstones.jpg)
Emotional Symptoms |
Lack of intuition, poor focus, paranoia |
Physical Symptoms |
Migraines, bad sinuses, poor vision |
Best gemstone |
Charoite |
Alternative |
Iolite |
![Charoite Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/charoite-gems.jpg)
![Iolite Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/iolite-gemstones.jpg)
Emotional Symptoms |
Insomnia, depression, loneliness |
Physical Symptoms |
Headaches, dizziness, poor memory |
Best gemstone |
Amethyst |
Alternative |
Clear Quartz |
![Amethyst Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/amethyst-gemstones.jpg)
![Clear Quartz Gemstones](https://www.gemselect.com/media/article-images/clear-quartz-gems.jpg)
Find yourself a quiet spot and place the gemstone over the relevant Chakra point. Close your eyes and breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. If you like you can visualize the pain or the problem leaving your body.
Chakra Name | Location |
---|---|
Root |
Base of Spine |
Sacral |
Lower Abdomen |
Solar Plexus |
Upper Abdomen |
Heart |
Center of Chest |
Throat |
Throat |
Third Eye |
Centre of Forehead |
Crown |
Top of Head |
We have gathered this information from our own experiences as well as those of friends and clients but this is all anecdotal not scientific. If you are feeling unwell please seek the help and advice of a doctor or health practitioner.