You are a energetic and electric being that sends signals and frequencies out on a second-to-second basis. One of the most basic and subtle energy systems is called your chakras, which are major energy points in your body. There are seven of them, starting at the base of your spine and continuing to the top of your head.

All of the seven chakras are important and interconnected. Usually, balancing one chakra will create change in another chakra. It is important to balance the root chakra first, before proceeding to the others, or you will lack the stability and rootedness necessary for true transformation and personal growth. You cannot grow and change unless you feel safe and secure.

Chakras can be imbalanced by becoming blocked (underactive) or overly intense (overactive).  When this happens, your being as a whole is imbalanced, often leading to illness and/or emotional blocks and creating an unhealthy environment.

 

Here’s how to balance your chakras using essential oils and crystals.

 

Crown Chakra

 

Crystal: Amethyst

Essential Oil: Lavender

The crown chakra is the seventh chakra at the top of the “chakra ladder,” which starts from the root (that grounds us on the Earth) and progresses upward to the Crown.

The energy of this chakra allows us to experience oneness with everyone and everything in nature. Both an amethyst crystal and lavender essential oil will help you connect to your inner consciousness.

By putting a small piece of amethyst under your pillow each night, and spraying a lavender mist on your sheets, you’ll simultaneously balance out your crown chakra and get an amazing night’s sleep!

 

Third Eye Chakra

Crystal: Lapis Lazuli

Essential Oil: Rosemary

The third-eye chakra is located just above the eyebrows in the forehead, and this is the area of the body where your “visionary abilities” emerge. It is known as the brow chakra, as it is located at the brow in the center of the forehead. The third-eye chakra meanings pertain to the concept of “seeing,” especially in a spiritual and psychic sense.

Having a stronger sixth chakra allows you to access your inner guidance easily, which comes from enhanced intuitive abilities. Meditate on a lapis lazuli while burning a rosemary candle to awaken your intuition.

 

Throat Chakra

Crystal: Blue Lace Agate
Essential Oil: Eucalyptus

The throat chakra is the voice of the body. It is a pressure valve that allows energy from the other chakras to be expressed. If it is out of balance or blocked, it can affect the health of the other chakras. When it is in balance, we can express what we think and what we feel.

Ritual bathing is cleansing and rejuvenating. Place a blue lace agate crystal on the side of the tub, and add in 10 drops of eucalyptus oil into your bath—this aroma therapeutic addition will help you speak your truth, and activate your ability to understand the unsaid.

 

Heart Chakra

Crystal: Rose Quartz

Essential Oil: Rose

The heart chakra is located in the heart region. When the heart chakra is balanced, you will have healthy self-esteem, spontaneity, a sense of humor, ability to make decisions, and make decisions and meet challenges. Imagine feeling like nothing can hurt you, and you are on top of all situations in your life—that is the provenance of the heart chakra.

Wear a malachite bracelet while you diffuse rose essential oil to promote compassion, love, and self-acceptance.

 

Solar Plexus Chakra

Crystal: Citrine

Essential Oil: Lemon

The solar-plexus is located just above the navel and below the rib cage. It is our energy, radiating vital life energy throughout our entire body. It is where our willpower comes from; our ability to achieve, self-esteem, raw emotions, and self-discipline. It is where we can have a mental understanding of our emotional self.

Use a citrine stone and lemon essential oil to accept your place in the universe, and create a great appreciation for all the people in your life. Inhaling lemon promotes healing, and helps combat insecurity.

 

Sacral Chakra

Crystal: Carnelian

Essential Oil: Orange

The sacral chakra is the second chakra. It is associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and creativity, while its element is water, characterized by flow and flexibility. The function of the sacral chakra is directed to the principle of pleasure. It’s found about three inches below the navel, at the center of your lower belly.
Reignite your passions and create an aphrodisiac blend with 3 drops each of orange blossom, ylang-ylang, rose, and sandalwood essential oils in one cup of grapeseed oil. Leave your piece of camelian (a crystal for life force and vitality) in the oil overnight to supercharge its properties.

 

Root Chakra

Crystal: Red Jasper

Essential Oil: Patchouli

The root chakra is the first chakra located at the base of the spine. It is literally “the root” of your being and establishes the deepest connections with your physical body, your environment, and the earth. Your fight-or-flight response is initiated from this chakra, such is its primal, animal nature. The energy of this chakra allows you to harness courage and resourcefulness.

Ground yourself, and rub the earthy scent of patchouli oil on your feet. Put a small piece of red jasper in your shoe to give you the stability and rootedness necessary for personal growth.

 

In Summary
Root Chakra draws energy from the earth’s magnetic core. It anchors our spirit in our worldly existence.

Sacral Chakra promotes our ability to enjoy life in physical ways.  It governs our well-being, our sense of deserving a good life, and our capacity to develop a sense of abundance.

Solar Plexus Chakra relates to self-value, confidence, self-esteem, and freedom of choice.  It reflects how we see ourselves and exercise our innate power.

Heart Chakra keeps the life force alive.  It moves love through our lives and shields our heart from emotional pain.

Throat Chakra directs the life force toward creativity, self-expression, truth, and integrity.  It controls our ability to communicate clearly.

Brow Chakra is the center of our innate intelligence.  It drives on the distilled wisdom of our losses and pain.  It sees meaning, truth, and freedom.

Crown Chakra is the center of bliss, beauty, and spirituality.  It allows us to deepen our connection with the source of our being.

 

xo,

Shaline