CHAKRA INFORMATION POST
I haven’t seen many informative posts regarding the chakras on blogger, so I have gathered some material from multiple sources and am compiling it all together here.
MULADHARA, the Root chakra
Colors: Red, gray, brown, black
Planet: Saturn
Gemstones and Crystals: Hematite, black tourmaline, ruby, fire agate, bloodstone, labradorite, red jasper, star ruby, garnet, onyx, smoky quartz
Element and Aspects: Earth, North, soil
Essential Oils: Cypress, myrrh, cedar
Body Parts: Spine, feet, legs, large intestines, bladder, prostate, blood, circulation, tailbone, bones, teeth, chi/life force
Psychological Functions: Survival, grounding, support, stability, vitality, reality, sexuality, individuality, courage, impulsiveness
Emotions: Desire, greed, jealousy, anger
Lesson: Survival - the right to exist
Stimulants: Physical exercise, restful sleep, gardening, pottery; red food and drinks, red clothing, bathing in red, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: loss of interest in the “real world,” addictions, obsessions, volatile emotions, selfishness, restlessness, a lack of energy
Planet: Saturn
Gemstones and Crystals: Hematite, black tourmaline, ruby, fire agate, bloodstone, labradorite, red jasper, star ruby, garnet, onyx, smoky quartz
Element and Aspects: Earth, North, soil
Essential Oils: Cypress, myrrh, cedar
Body Parts: Spine, feet, legs, large intestines, bladder, prostate, blood, circulation, tailbone, bones, teeth, chi/life force
Psychological Functions: Survival, grounding, support, stability, vitality, reality, sexuality, individuality, courage, impulsiveness
Emotions: Desire, greed, jealousy, anger
Lesson: Survival - the right to exist
Stimulants: Physical exercise, restful sleep, gardening, pottery; red food and drinks, red clothing, bathing in red, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: loss of interest in the “real world,” addictions, obsessions, volatile emotions, selfishness, restlessness, a lack of energy
SVADHISTHANA, the Sacral chakra
Colors: Orange
Planet: Mars
Gemstones and Crystals: Orange tourmaline, citrine, tangerine quartz, carnelian, fire opal, moonstone, orange zincite, moonstone,
Element and Aspects: Water, East, lakes, moonlight
Essential Oils: Petitgrain, mandarin, grapefruit, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, melissa
Body Parts: Testes, ovaries, womb, kidneys, urinary tract, skin, aura
Psychological Functions: Emotions, intimacy, sensuality, procreation, polarity, confidence, sociability, freedom
Emotions: Sexuality, pleasure, creativity, self esteem, frustration
Lesson: Feelings - the right to feel
Stimulants: Hot aromatic baths, water aerobics, massages; orange food and drinks, orange clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Eating disorders, drug/alcohol addiction, depression, intimacy issues
Planet: Mars
Gemstones and Crystals: Orange tourmaline, citrine, tangerine quartz, carnelian, fire opal, moonstone, orange zincite, moonstone,
Element and Aspects: Water, East, lakes, moonlight
Essential Oils: Petitgrain, mandarin, grapefruit, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, melissa
Body Parts: Testes, ovaries, womb, kidneys, urinary tract, skin, aura
Psychological Functions: Emotions, intimacy, sensuality, procreation, polarity, confidence, sociability, freedom
Emotions: Sexuality, pleasure, creativity, self esteem, frustration
Lesson: Feelings - the right to feel
Stimulants: Hot aromatic baths, water aerobics, massages; orange food and drinks, orange clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Eating disorders, drug/alcohol addiction, depression, intimacy issues
MANIPURA, the Solar Plexus chakra
Colors: Yellow
Planet: Sun
Gemstones and Crystals: Citrine, golden topaz, yellow tourmaline, yellow sapphire, tiger’s eye
Element and Aspects: Fire, South, sun, corn
Essential Oils: Chamomile, geranium, rosemary, lemon, lime, ylang-ylang
Body Parts: Digestive system, stomach, liver, small intestines, diaphragm, nervous system
Psychological Functions: Knowledge, will, personal power, mental clarity, humor, wit, optimism, self control, awareness, curiosity
Emotions: Purpose, self esteem, fear
Lesson: Personal power - the right to think
Stimulants: Taking classes, reading informative books, mind puzzles, sunshine; yellow food and drinks, yellow clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty concentrating, poor decision making, poor judgement, lack of/overabundance of confidence, misaction, lack of motivation, troubles completing tasks
Planet: Sun
Gemstones and Crystals: Citrine, golden topaz, yellow tourmaline, yellow sapphire, tiger’s eye
Element and Aspects: Fire, South, sun, corn
Essential Oils: Chamomile, geranium, rosemary, lemon, lime, ylang-ylang
Body Parts: Digestive system, stomach, liver, small intestines, diaphragm, nervous system
Psychological Functions: Knowledge, will, personal power, mental clarity, humor, wit, optimism, self control, awareness, curiosity
Emotions: Purpose, self esteem, fear
Lesson: Personal power - the right to think
Stimulants: Taking classes, reading informative books, mind puzzles, sunshine; yellow food and drinks, yellow clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty concentrating, poor decision making, poor judgement, lack of/overabundance of confidence, misaction, lack of motivation, troubles completing tasks
ANAHATA, the Heart chakra
Colors: Green, pink
Planet: Venus
Gemstones and Crystals: Green quartz, green tourmaline, aventurine, malachite, jade, emerald, peridot, moss agate, ruby zoisite, watermelon tourmaline, rose quartz, pink tourmaline, pink sapphire, lilac kunzite, morganite
Element and Aspects: Air, West, wind, roses, morning dew, tornadoes
Essential Oils: Geranium, clary sage, cypress, lemon, yarrow, rose
Body Parts: Heart, lungs, respiratory system, muscles, arms, hands
Psychological Functions: Relationships, love, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, harmony, peace, self control, growth, renewal, guilt
Emotions: Love, empathy, compassion, hope, despair, hate, anger, fear, jealousy, envy
Lesson: Relationships - the right to love
Stimulants: Nature walks, spending time with family, friends, romantic partner; green food and drinks, green clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of self discipline, difficulty with relationships, depending on others for happiness
Planet: Venus
Gemstones and Crystals: Green quartz, green tourmaline, aventurine, malachite, jade, emerald, peridot, moss agate, ruby zoisite, watermelon tourmaline, rose quartz, pink tourmaline, pink sapphire, lilac kunzite, morganite
Element and Aspects: Air, West, wind, roses, morning dew, tornadoes
Essential Oils: Geranium, clary sage, cypress, lemon, yarrow, rose
Body Parts: Heart, lungs, respiratory system, muscles, arms, hands
Psychological Functions: Relationships, love, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, harmony, peace, self control, growth, renewal, guilt
Emotions: Love, empathy, compassion, hope, despair, hate, anger, fear, jealousy, envy
Lesson: Relationships - the right to love
Stimulants: Nature walks, spending time with family, friends, romantic partner; green food and drinks, green clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of self discipline, difficulty with relationships, depending on others for happiness
VISHUDDHA, the Throat chakra
Colors: Aqua, turquoise, light blues
Planet: Mercury
Gemstones and Crystals: Turquoise, aquamarine, fluorite, gem silica, blue opal, blue topaz, blue lace agate
Element and Aspects: Ether, blue sky
Essential Oils: Sage, lavender, eucalyptus, sandalwood
Body Parts: Throat, neck, vocal system, mouth, jaw, tongue, shoulders
Psychological Functions: Communication, speech, wisdom, trust, planning, organization, creative expression
Emotions: Healing, expansion, judgment, faith, honesty, caution, willpower
Lesson: Relationships - the right to speak
Stimulants: Singing (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting, meaningful conversations; blue food and drinks, blue clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty in self expression, poor learning ability, habitual lying, fear, doubt, uncertainty
Planet: Mercury
Gemstones and Crystals: Turquoise, aquamarine, fluorite, gem silica, blue opal, blue topaz, blue lace agate
Element and Aspects: Ether, blue sky
Essential Oils: Sage, lavender, eucalyptus, sandalwood
Body Parts: Throat, neck, vocal system, mouth, jaw, tongue, shoulders
Psychological Functions: Communication, speech, wisdom, trust, planning, organization, creative expression
Emotions: Healing, expansion, judgment, faith, honesty, caution, willpower
Lesson: Relationships - the right to speak
Stimulants: Singing (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting, meaningful conversations; blue food and drinks, blue clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty in self expression, poor learning ability, habitual lying, fear, doubt, uncertainty
AJNA, the Third Eye chakra
Colors: Indigo, dark blues
Planet: Moon
Gemstones and Crystals: Lapiz lazuli, purple fluorite, sugalite, azurite, sodalite
Element and Aspects: All elements, moonless, dark
Essential Oils: Patchouli, jasmine, neroli
Body Parts: Eyes, nose, sinuses, ears, aura
Psychological Functions: Intuition, invention, psychic abilities, self realization, perception, release, understanding, memory
Emotions: Wisdom, imagination, intuition, fearlessness
Lesson: Intuition - the right to “see”
Stimulants: Star gazing, meditation; indigo food and drinks, indigo clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Learning disability, coordination problems, sleeping disorders
Planet: Moon
Gemstones and Crystals: Lapiz lazuli, purple fluorite, sugalite, azurite, sodalite
Element and Aspects: All elements, moonless, dark
Essential Oils: Patchouli, jasmine, neroli
Body Parts: Eyes, nose, sinuses, ears, aura
Psychological Functions: Intuition, invention, psychic abilities, self realization, perception, release, understanding, memory
Emotions: Wisdom, imagination, intuition, fearlessness
Lesson: Intuition - the right to “see”
Stimulants: Star gazing, meditation; indigo food and drinks, indigo clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Learning disability, coordination problems, sleeping disorders
SAHASRATA, the Crown chakra
Colors: Violet/purple, white, gold
Planet: Jupiter
Gemstones and Crystals: Amethyst, clear quartz, moldavite, peacock ore, gold topaz, heliodor, diamond
Element and Aspects: -
Essential Oils: Frankincense, olibanum, lotus
Body Parts: Upper brain, cerebral cortex, central nervous system, cerebrum, hair, top of skull
Psychological Functions: Knowingness, wisdom, inspiration, charisma, awareness, higher self, meditation, self sacrificing
Emotions: Spirituality, devotion, trust, selflessness
Lesson: Knowingness - the right to aspire
Stimulants: Focusing on dreams, writing down visions and inventions; violet food and drinks, violet clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of purpose, loss of meaning/identity, mental illness
Planet: Jupiter
Gemstones and Crystals: Amethyst, clear quartz, moldavite, peacock ore, gold topaz, heliodor, diamond
Element and Aspects: -
Essential Oils: Frankincense, olibanum, lotus
Body Parts: Upper brain, cerebral cortex, central nervous system, cerebrum, hair, top of skull
Psychological Functions: Knowingness, wisdom, inspiration, charisma, awareness, higher self, meditation, self sacrificing
Emotions: Spirituality, devotion, trust, selflessness
Lesson: Knowingness - the right to aspire
Stimulants: Focusing on dreams, writing down visions and inventions; violet food and drinks, violet clothing, etc.
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of purpose, loss of meaning/identity, mental illness
