The Following Gemstones and Colors Will Activate the Seven Major Chakra Centers:

Chakra Gemstone ColorCrown Amethyst VioletBrow Lapis IndigoThroat Turquoise BlueHeart Peridot GreenSolar Plexus Citrine YellowSacral Carnelian OrangeRoot Ruby RedQuartz Crystal: Place above the crown chakra to expand, transform, and conduct energy.Obsidian: Place below the root chakra to ground the flow of energy.

THE CHAKRAS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE AS RELATED TO THE PHYSICAL BODY(*Denotes Sanskrit Name and Meaning)1st CHAKRA – Root Chakra (*Muldahara – root/support).Location: base of spine.Function: survival/individuality/grounding.Associated body parts: genito/urinary system, large intestines, bones, legs, and feet.Unbalanced manifestations: frequent illness, obesity, bowel problems, arthritis, poor eating habits.Energizing color: Red.Ruling planet: Saturn (structure, responsibility, ambition, discipline, patience, truth).Foods: Proteins, meats.2nd CHAKRA – Sacral Chakra (*Svadhisthana – sweetness).Location: lower abdomen.Function: desire/sexuality/procreation.Associated body parts: genito/urinary system, testicles, prostate, ovaries, womb, kidneys, and circulatory system.Unbalanced manifestations: bladder/uterine difficulties, lower backpain, impotency, and frigidity.Energizing color: Orange.Ruling planet: Mars (desire, sexual energy, courage).Foods: Liquids.3rd CHAKRA – Solar Plexus Chakra (*Manipura – lustrous jewel).Location: Solar Plexus, behind the navel.Function: power/will. Associated body parts: liver, muscles, digestive system, pancreas, and adrenal glands.Unbalanced manifestations: liver, stomach disorders, hypoglycemia, and diabetes.Energizing color: Yellow.Ruling planet: Sun (Ego, sense of identity, personality, dignity, leadership abilities, willpower).Foods: Starches.4th CHAKRA – Heart Chakra (*Anahata – unstuck).Location: front of chest, near the heart. Function: love/compassion. Associated body parts: heart, lungs, arms, and hands.Unbalanced manifestations: heart/lung diseases, high blood pressure. Energizing color: Green.Ruling planet: Venus (love, sensuality – not sex, morals, values). Foods: Vegetables.5th CHAKRA – Throat Chakra (*Visuddha – purification).Location: throat. Function: communication/creativity. Associated body parts: respiratory organs, throat, neck, shoulders, thyroid and parathyroid.Unbalanced manifestations: throat problems, colds, stiff neck, hearing difficulties, and thyroid disorders.Energizing color: Blue.Ruling planet: Mercury (reasoning and communication abilities, sensory perceptions, intellect).Foods: Fruits.

6th CHAKRA – Brow or Third Eye Chakra (*Ajna – to know/perceive).Location: between the eyebrows in the center of the forehead. Function:intuition/perception/intellect/dreaming.Associated body parts: the eyes, pineal glands, and secretory functions of the pituitary glands.Unbalanced manifestations: headaches, insomnia, nightmares, vision problems, and eye disorders.Energizing color: Indigo (deep purple).Ruling planet: Jupiter. (higher mind, morality, personal philosophies/beliefs).Foods: Foods have no effect on the Brow Chakra. However, alcohol, narcotics, and drugs destroy the Brow Chakra.7th CHAKRA – Crown Chakra (*Sahasrara – thousandfold).Location: inside the top of the head. Function: understanding/knowledge/wisdom.Associated body parts: pituitary glands, cerebral cortex, the central nervous system. Controls every aspect of the body and mind. Unbalanced manifestations: depression, confusion, alienation, lack of understanding, lack of ability to relate or learn. Affects the ability to be logical; make decisions.Energizing color: Violet.Ruling planet: No one planet rules the Crown Chakra. When conscientiously balanced and cleansed, the Crown Chakra simultaneously uses the positive energy of all the planets of each of the chakras as listed above.Foods: Foods have no effect on the Crown Chakra. Occasional fasting is recommended for additional cleansing and balancing.

Gemstones associated with the first chakra:

Black tourmaline : This is a protective stone, which is excellent when you feel threatened for whatever reason.Hematite : This stone helps you establish protective boundaries when you feel others are intruding into your life.Smoky quartz : This is the lightest of the dark stones and helps blend the energies of the first and seventh chakras.Tiger’s eye : This stone helps you feel secure and increases confidence levels.

Gemstones in line with the second chakra:

Carnelian : This is associated with creativity and decision-making.Ruby or Rubelite : The stone of passion. This stone greatly enhances sensory awareness.

Red Jasper : This stone connects you to the auras.Red Garnet : This stone encourages patience and a calmness of attitude.

Gemstones in line with the third chakra:

Citrine : This stone manifests abundance and has a calming effect, especially on emotions such as anger and stress.Golden Calcite : This stone integrates energies related to personal empowerment, such as relationships and business.Rutilated Quartz : This stone adds enhanced energy to dreams.Pyrite : This stone encourages the rise of creative ideas, which bring abundance.Golden Topaz : Releases conditions that inhibit personal growth

Gemstones associated with the fourth chakra:

Sapphires : Eases old, limiting beliefs (especially those based on fear) from the mind, so that new ideas can flourish.Blue Topaz : Relates most directly to the spiritual aspects of love. It also opens the creative elements of the heart and adds emotional depth to one’s being.Lapis Lazuli : Calms the mind and relieves mental stress.Aquamarines : Release old and hurtful emotional patterns so the heart can be open to receive and give unconditional love.

Gemstones associated with the sixth chakra:

Rubies : This stone helps us communicate with deities and divine beings and aids in long-distance communication. It also dissolves anger.Rose Quartz : Enables our speech to have a calming effect on others. Makes us express ourselves in a tranquil way.Rubelite : This stone enables us to communicate fearlessly that which we know to be true, and also stimulates creativity. It encourages the growth of self-confidence in personal expression.

Gemstones associated with the sixth chakra:

Amethyst : Known as nature’s tranquilizer, this stone helps us sleep peacefully and encourages us to have prophetic dreams.Azurite : Helps us focus on negative beliefs and helps dissolve them.Kunzite : This stone dissolve fears, both known and unknown.

Lapis : Helps us discover hidden beliefs within us and brings them to the surface.Sodalite : Brings stability when one is emotionally or mentally confused.