Chakras? What are they?
The word chakra is Sanskrit for “wheels” of rotating energy within every person’s physical and ethereal body. There are 114 chakras total, 112 within the physical body and 2 outside of it. Today, many people choose to focus on “the main 7” for more tangible goals during energy work, so that is what we will focus on here.
Each chakra pertains to emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of one’s life, the physical health and wellbeing of certain areas of the body are often linked to issues within the energy center that inhabits that area. For example, if someone had a blocked heart center they may experience back pains or heartburn more regularly, or if there is a blockage in their 3rd eye they may find themselves having dry skin or acne in between their eyebrows or headaches more often than before. If you want to learn a little bit about each of the main chakras keep scrolling…
Root (Base) Chakra (1):
Color: Red
The Root chakra is located at the base of your spine area.
Its correlating zodiacs are Capricorn and Aquarius.
When your Root chakra is cared for, you will find yourself with a good sense of safety and security, stability (physically or emotionally), courage, good health, and success.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: Blotchy skin, varicose veins, poor circulation, laziness, water retention bloating, dryness in hair or skin, unbalanced bowel movements.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Red Jasper, Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz
Sacral Chakra (2):
Color: Orange
The Sacral chakra is located in your Sacrum area.
The correlating zodiacs for the Sacral chakra are Pisces and Saggitarius.
When your Sacral chakra is cared for properly you will feel graceful in your movements, creative, pleased with the experiences you create for yourself, capable of nurturing yourself emotionally and physically as well as for others, and excited about new opportunities and creating goals as well as confident and comfortable in your sexuality.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: Frequent UTIs or pain urinating, menstruation irregularities or pains, depression, frequent mood swings, swelling in the hands and feet, pain in the lower back/upper legs.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Carnelian, Tiger-Eye, Dragon stone, Sunstone, Amber, Mugglestone
Solar Plexus Chakra (3):
Color: Yellow
The Solar Plexus chakra is located in your stomach/ intestines area.
The correlating zodiacs for the Solar Plexus chakra are Aries and Scorpio.
When the Solar Plexus chakra is nurtured, you will feel confident in your work as well as in terms of self-esteem, you may be more easy-going, and playful because you will have a sense of peace and balance within. If this energy center is cared for you will be more reliable and responsible for yourself and your own choices, as well as that of those close to you, your ability to rise to the occasion when met with challenges, is closely related to the functioning of this chakra.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: Bloating, gassy, constipation or diarrhea, cravings (not healthy), bad temper or “short fuse”, pain in the middle of the back, and dehydration.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Citrine, Pyrite, Calcite, Onyx, Bumblebee Jasper
Heart Chakra (4):
Color: Green
The Heart chakra is located in the center of your chest.
The correlating zodiacs for the Heart chakra are Libra and Taurus.
When the Heart chakra is cared for correctly, you will find yourself filled with warmth and authenticity, compassion and sincerity will come easily to you, and you will actively notice the connection that is between you and all life that is around you.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: Chest/heart pain, congestion in your lungs, immune deficiencies, tight/sore muscles in chest or upper back, poor blood pressure levels, bacne.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Green Aventurine, Emerald, Apatite, Rose Quartz, Pink Rhyolite, Coboaltan Calcite
Throat Chakra (5):
Color: Blue
The Throat chakra is located in your throat area.
The correlating zodiacs for the Throat chakra are Virgo and Gemini.
When the Throat chakra is taken care of properly, you will find it easy to communicate your thoughts and feelings honestly, you may find yourself having good rhythm and better at timing when it comes to music or simply during casual conversation, and you will be able to share your knowledge openly without fear of judgment from others.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: Extra stress, allergies, cold symptoms, sleepiness, coughing, hyperactivity, impulsively speaking, or not speaking enough.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Howlite
Third-Eye Chakra (6):
Color: Indigo
The 3rd Eye chakra is located in the middle of your forehead, between your brows.
The correlating zodiac for the Third Eye chakra is Cancer.
When the 3rd Eye chakra is balanced you will find yourself in touch with your intuition and imagination, perceptive and receptive to the information you take and give within your day-to-day life, and strongly connected to nature and mother earth.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: A bad sleep schedule, low concentration levels, congestion in the sinus area, hormone issues, and indecision.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Amethyst, Moonstone, Azurite, Turquoise, Shiva- Eye, Fluorite
Crown Chakra (7):
Color: Violet
The Crown chakra is located at the top of the head.
The correlating zodiac for the Crown chakra is Leo.
When the Crown chakra is cared for, you will be intelligent, thoughtful, and consistently aware of your surroundings, as well as more analytical of the world around you, you will be connected to your inner wisdom and take new information in with an open mind.
Physical signs this chakra needs balance: poor coordination, poor vision (worse than your regular), bad short-term memory, sleepiness, auditory or visual hallucinations.
Crystals to heal this chakra: Celestite, Clear Quartz, Angelite, Amethyst, Amazonite, Blue Kyanite, Spirit Quartz