Chakras
Welcome to our Chakras guide! Here you will find information on understanding your chakra system and gemstones that help each one.
There are 114 chakras- here we will discuss the first 7 chakras positioned throughout your body, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head.
The word Chakra originates from Sanskrit and literally means “wheel” by association with its function as a vortex of spinning energy interacting with various physiological and neurological systems in the body. Chakras are the centers of spiritual power in our bodies in which energy flows through.These centers help to regulate all of the bodies processes, from organ function to the immune system and emotions. Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency, that is depicted through a specific chakra color, and governs specific functions that help make your human body function properly thus giving you the opportunity to enjoy a perfect harmonious and blissful human experience.
When dealing with Chakras we start from the bottom/base/root and work our way up, as with most things in life, therefore we will begin by discussing the Root or Base Chakra which is located at the bottom of the spine
(pronounced “cha”-“kra” with a resounding “ch”)
What is a Chakra?
Root/Base Chakra
Safety, grounding, right to live
The root chakra is the first chakra. Its energy is based on the earth element. It’s associated with the feeling of safety and grounding. It’s at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in your life.
Root chakra location:
The first chakra or root chakra is located at the base of the spine. The corresponding body locations are the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus. This chakra is often represented as a cone of energy stating at the base of the spine and going downward and then slight bent up.
Behavioral characteristics of the root chakra:
The first chakra is associated with the following functions or behavioral characteristics
-Security, safety
-Survival
-Basic needs (food, sleep, shelter, self-preservation, etc.)
-Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self
-Grounding
-Support and foundation for living our lives
-Sex Drive
-Procreation
-Circulation
The root chakra provides the foundation on which we build our life. It supports us in growing and feeling safe into exploring all the aspects of life. It is related to our feeling of safety and security, whether it’s physical or regarding our bodily needs or metaphorical regarding housing and financial safety. To sum it up, the first chakra questions are around the idea of survival and safety.
The root chakra is where we ground ourselves into the earth and anchor our energy into the manifest world.
This chakra is associated with feeling comfortable sexually as well as with your ability to feel grounded.
This is the area of the body where your ambitions, interest in life and sex drive originates.
This chakras meaning is strongly associated with the concept of 'I am'. This chakra is all about the physical aspects of life and physicality. It has strong links with your feelings, and with pleasure and pain.
If this chakra is healthy you have a strong desire to live, and you feel the drive to survive and to create change when and where needed.
Root chakra imbalance and its effect:
At the emotional level, the deficiencies or imbalance in the first chakra are related to:
-Excessive negativity, cynicism
-Eating disorders
-Greed, avarice
-Illusion
-Excessive feeling of insecurity, living on survival mode constantly
For a person who has imbalance in the first chakra, it might be hard to feel safe in the world and everything looks like a potential risk. The desire for security dominates and can translate into concerns over the job situation, physical safety, shelter, health. A blocked root chakra may turn into behaviors ruled mainly by fear.
On the same line, when the root chakra is overactive, fear might turn into greed and paranoia, which are extreme forms of manifestation of imbalance in the first chakra. Issues with control over food intake and diet are related to it.
Opening the root chakra:
There are many ways to open your root chakra. For example, you can engage more in grounding and earth-related activities (for example, connection with nature, gardening, cooking healthy, hiking).
The main idea is to work at growing your ”roots” in a safe and comfortable environment (i.e., surround yourself with earth colors, objects reminding you of nature, stability; or on the contrary, if you wish to feel less stuck, do the opposite).
Yoga for the root chakra can be a more physical way to bridge the body and mind and restore a more balanced energy flow.
Root chakra meaning:
The first chakra is referred to as:
-Root chakra
-Muladhara
-Adhara
Its sanscrit name is ”muladhara” can signify “base”, ‘foundation”, “root support”.
The first chakra is associated with the Earth element.
Root chakra color:
The typical color used to represent the root chakra is a rich vermilion red. This is the color of its petals. Traditionally, it is also associated with the color yellow or gold (this is the color of its element as opposed to its petals).
Root chakra symbol:
The symbol of the root chakra is composed of a four-petaled lotus flower, often stylized as a circle with four petals with a downward-pointing triangle.
The downward-pointing triangle is a symbol of spirit connecting with matter, grounding on the earth and our earthly existence, in our bodies. It’s seen as the center of our vital life force and is the seat where kundalini stays coiled, dormant, until is wakes up to distribute its energy through all the other chakras.
Root chakra gemstones:
Most red, black, and grey gemstones are associated with the root chakra. Some of these stones include Red Jasper, Hematite, Ruby, Garnet, Tourmaline, Kyanite, Fire Opal, Bloodstone, Agate, Obsidian, and smokey quartz to name a few. Wearing these stones as jewelry or using them to meditate will help ground you and heal your root chakra
The sacral chakra is the second chakra. It is associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and creativity. Its element is water and as such, its energy is characterized by flow and flexibility. The function of the sacral chakra is directed by the principle of pleasure.
The sacral chakra strongly governs the organs within the area of the navel, including the female reproductive organs, such as the womb and genitals.
When this chakra is functioning well, not only is your physical body healthy but your emotional life operates in a healthy way.
This is the area from which you emotionally birth new ideas.
This is both related to the procreative physical level, creating new life, and also to the artistic creative level.
If this area is healthy you may find that the psychic gift of clear feeling may be helped. Both your clairsentient gifts and your ability to do psychometry may be boosted when you improve the energy of this area.
Sacral chakra location
The most common location for the sacral chakra is about three inches below the navel, at the center of your lower belly. In the back, it’s located at the level of the lumbar vertebrae.
Other noteworthy locations described in different systems, expand its location to the genital area, especially at the level of ovaries for women and the testicles for men.
It is associated with the lymphatic system.
Behavioral characteristics of the sacral chakra
The sacral chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral functions:
-Emotions, feelings
-Relationships, relating
-Expression of sexuality, sensual pleasure
-Feeling the outer and inner worlds
-Creativity
-Fantasies
The sacral chakra is associated with the realm of emotions. It’s the center of our feelings and sensations. It’s particularly active in our sexuality and the expression of our sensual and sexual desires.
Motivated by pleasure, it’s the driving force for the enjoyment of life through the senses, whether it’s auditory, through taste, touch, or sight. The sacral chakra allows us to “feel” the world around and in us. As such, it’s an important chakra at the foundation of our feeling of well-being.
The second chakra is instrumental in developing flexibility in our life. Associated with the water element, it’s characterized by movement and flow in our emotions and thoughts. It supports personal expansion and the formation of identity through relating to others and to the world.
Sacral chakra imbalance
When the sacral chakra is balanced, the relationship with the world and other people is centered around nurturing, pleasure, harmonious exchange.
Imbalance in the sacral chakra can manifest as:
-Dependency, co-dependency with other people or a substance that grants you easy access to pleasure
-Being ruled by your emotions
-The opposite: Feeling numb, out of touch with yourself and how you feel
-Overindulgence in fantasies, sexual obsessions
-Or the opposite: Lack of sexual desire or satisfaction
-Feeling stuck in a particular feeling or mood
Sacral chakra meaning
The second chakra is referred to as:
Sacral chakra
Svadhisthana
Adhishthan
Shaddala
The most common Sanskrit name for the sacral chakra is “Svadhisthana”, which means “your own place”.
Sacral chakra color
The sacral chakra is most commonly represented with the color orange. However, since it’s associated with the element of water, it could also take the color of very light blue or white in more rare occasions.
The orange of the second chakra is translucent and has a transparent quality.
Sacral chakra symbol
The symbol of the sacral chakra is composed of:
A circle with six petals
A moon crescent
The circle represents the elements of water. Typically, the moon crescent is colored in silver and represents the connection of the energy of the moon with water. These symbols point to the close relationship between the phases of the moon and the fluctuations in the water and the emotions.
Furthermore, the symbolism of the moon relates to the feminine menstrual cycle that takes the same number of days to complete and the connection of the sacral chakra with sexual organs and reproduction
Gemstones for the sacral chakra
Most orange gemstones are associated with the sacral chakra. Wearing these as jewelry and meditating with them helps this chakra.
Amber, Brecciated Jasper, Bronzite, Carnelian, Copper, OrangeChalcedony, Citrine, Goldstone, Orange Aventurine, Orange Calcite, Orange Coral, Orange Jasper, Orange Sunstone,Rutilated Quartz, Tiger Eye and Topaz. are a few of the stones for the chakra.
Sacral Chakra
emotions, sensuality, security, sexuality, creativity
Solar Plexus Chakra
Will, Social Self, Power
The Solar Plexus chakra is the third chakra. It is associated with the expression of will, power, mental abilities, and personal responsibility. Its element is fire and as such, its energy is characterized by transmutation and heat. The Solar Plexus chakra is directed by the principle of power and the intellect.
Solar Plexus chakra meaning
The third chakra is referred to as:
Solar Plexus chakra
Manipura
Manipurak
Nabhi
The “power chakra”
The most common Sanskrit name for the Solar Plexus chakra is “Manipura”, which means “city of jewels” or “seat of gems”. The word “nabhi” translates as “navel”.
This chakra is related to the element of fire. It has a connection with the sun, heat, the energy of light, vital energy, all forms of power.
Solar Plexus chakra color
The Solar Plexus chakra is most commonly represented with the color yellow. Since it’s associated with the element of fire, it is also sometimes depicted with the color yellowish red.
Solar Plexus chakra symbol
The symbol of the Solar Plexus chakra is composed of:
A circle with ten petals
A downward-pointing triangle
The inverted triangle represents the fire element and the transformative power of this energy center. Fire turns matter into energy that can be used to propel, move forward.
The ten petals are often represented with the color blue, like the blue color of the flame. Each of them is said to be the representation of either the ten pranas or the ten mental afflictions that may affect the solar plexus chakra (jealousy, shame, fear, ignorance, treachery, foolishness, envy, shame, delusion, disgust).
Solar Plexus chakra location
The most commonly accepted location for the third chakra is between the navel and the lower part of the chest, at the solar plexus level. That’s why it’s often referred to as the “solar plexus chakra”. Some traditions place it more loosely in the navel area.
The solar plexus chakra is connected to the digestive system, especially the gastric and hypogastric plexi, which help matter into energy to fuel your body. This chakra governs metabolism, especially with regards to the process of carbohydrates. the pancreas, liver, gall bladder, spleen, and nervous system
Behavioral characteristics of the Solar Plexus chakra
The Solar Plexus chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral functions:
-Expression of the will
-The “accounting mind” that categorizes and counts everything
-Personal power
-Establishing ideas and plans into reality
The solar plexus chakra main function is to provide energy to move forward and realize desires and intentions. It is at the base of the development of personal power. This energy center feeds one’s direction in life and the actions taken in order to reach your goals. It’s also central in the preoccupations about social status and how one shows themself to others.
This chakras meaning is all about the concept of 'the will'. The solar plexus chakra meanings relate to self confidence, self esteem, the ego, personal power, self worth, clarity and creativity. This chakra is responsible for the effective flow of energy not only to this region but throughout the whole body.
One challenge with the solar plexus chakra is to find balance between asserting your personal power in this world and controlling or being ruled by your will or other’s.
Solar Plexus chakra imbalance
When the Solar Plexus chakra is balanced, you are assertive and exert your will in a way that leads to results and harmonious relationship with your surrounding.
Imbalance in the Solar Plexus chakra can manifest as:
-Excessive control and authority over your environment and people
-Or the opposite in case of deficiency or blockage in the sacral chakra: Feeling of helplessness, irresponsibility
-Seeing and living through a “spreadsheet” of plus and minuses while losing sight of the whole picture
-Being manipulative
-Misusing power
-Lack of clear direction, lack of purpose or ambition
-Making plans or having a lot of ideas without finding a way to realize them
-Difficulty concentrating
-Poor ability to make decisions or judge a situation accurately
-A feeling that you are more important than other people
-Trouble taking action or getting things done
Gemstones for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Some of the stones for the Solar Pexus Chakra are Amber, Yellow Green Serpentine, Citrine, Ametrine,
Heart Chakra
Compassion, love, integration
The Heart chakra is the fourth chakra. Located at the center of the chakra system, it bridges the spiritual and the earthly chakras. It is associated with the many expressions of love, compassion, and relating to others and oneself. The function of the Heart chakra is driven by the principle of connection and integration.
Heart chakra meaning
The fourth chakra is referred to as:
Heart chakra
Anahata
Hritpankaja
Dbadasjadala
The most common Sanskrit name for the Heart chakra is “Anahata”, which means “unstruck”.
This chakra is related to the element of air. As such, its energy is particularly associated to the breath and its movements, as well as the idea of connection with all things.
Heart chakra color
The Heart chakra is most commonly represented with the color green. The auric color of heart chakra energy can also be seen as a smoky pink.
Heart chakra symbol
The symbol of the Heart chakra is composed of:
A circle with twelve petals
An downward-pointing triangle interlaced with an upward-pointing triangle, forming a six-pointed star or hexagram
The intersecting triangles represent the air element and its all encompassing quality. They also symbolize the union of seemingly opposite principles or types of energies, such as male and female, spirit and matter. The star that they form evokes the harmonious joining of forces and highlights the function of the heart chakra as a center of integration and connection.
The twelve petals are often depicted with the color red.
Heart chakra location
The most commonly accepted location for the fourth chakra is at the center of the chest, between the breasts. As a chakra, it’s important to remember that it is multidimensional and is often represented with a front going through the center of the chest, and a back going through the spine between the shoulder blades.
It’s slightly to the left of the actual organ of the heart. That’s why it’s often referred to as the “Heart chakra”.
Because of its location, the heart chakra is associated to the cardiac system and the lungs. These organs are interdependent and rely on air and breathing to function properly. The gland associated with the heart chakra is the thymus, which is in charge of regulating the immune system.
Behavioral characteristics of the Heart chakra
The Heart chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
-Capacity to love
-Compassion, empathy
-Forgiveness, acceptance
-Grieving
-Relating, relationships, connection
-Compassionate discrimination
-Center of awareness, integration of insights
-Harmonious, peaceful way of being
The Heart chakra is about connection and relating. While focusing on the heart chakra, the emphasis is on love, giving and receiving, and how open we are in relationships.
Another function is to connect and bridge the lower and upper chakras and their energies. In other words, the heart chakra acts as a center of integration of earthly and more spiritual matters. There is no dichotomy: In the heart, the experience integrates the two and allows us to relate to both aspirations in harmony.
Love is the energy that helps transfigure emotions and experiences. It’s an essential element of any relationship and relating. Love in the heart chakra is not just about romance, but about going beyond the limit of the ego and preoccupations with oneself into compassion and acceptance of all that is.
The heart chakra is also a center through which we experience beauty in life. Seeing the world through a balanced fourth chakra is being in a state of openness and acceptance that brings us in touch with our world and ourselves in profound and fulfilling ways.
Heart chakra imbalance
The heart chakra can become imbalanced as a result of life experiences, physical illments, or significant changes in your environment. It may manifests as a heart chakra blockage or an overactive chakra.
Imbalances can manifest as:
-Being overly defensive
-Jealousy; fear of intimacy
-Being codependent by relying on other’s approval and attention, trying to please at all cost
-Always putting oneself in the role of the savior or the rescuer
-Excessive isolation, recluse, antisocial
-Holding grudges, not being to forgive
When your foruth chakra is blocked, you may experience heart chakra pain.
Gemstones for the heart chakra
Emerald, Moss Agate, Chrysoprase, Jade, Adventurine, Malachite, Apatite, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Ruby, Rose Quartz, Garnet, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite Unakite and more
Throat Chakra
Personal truth, etheric, expression
The Throat chakra is the fifth chakra. Located at the center of the neck at the level of the throat, it is the passage of the energy between the lower parts of the body and the head. The function of the Throat chakra is driven by the principle of expression and communication.
Throat chakra meaning
The fifth chakra is referred to as:
Throat chakra
Vishuddha
Kanth Padma
Shodash Dala
The most common Sanskrit name for the Throat chakra is “Vishudda”, which means “pure” or “purification”.
This chakra is related to the element of sound. Through the throat, sound is propagated into the air and its vibration can be felt not just in our ears, but also in our whole body. It is an important instrument of communication and expression.
Throat chakra color
The Throat chakra is most commonly represented with the color blue turquoise or aquamarine blue. The auric color of Throat chakra energy can also be seen as a smoky purple or turquoise.
Throat chakra symbol
The symbol of the Throat chakra is composed of:
A circle with sixteen petals
A crescent with a circle inside of it
Sometimes, it is symbolized by a circle containing a downward-pointing triangle in which is inscribed another circle
The color of the petals is depicted as smoky purple or grayish lavender.
Location of the Fifth Chakra
The most commonly accepted location for the fifth chakra is at the level of the throat. It’s important to remember that this chakra is multidimensional and is often represented as going out of the front of the throat, and going in the back at a slight upward angle.
The Throat chakra is associated to the pharyngeal and brachial plexi and is connected to the mouth, jaws, tongue, pharynx and palate. It’s is also linked to the shoulders and the neck. The gland associated with the fifth chakra is the thyroid, which regulates the processing of energy in the body through temperature, growth, and in large parts, metabolism.
Behavioral characteristics of the Throat chakra
The Throat chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
Expression, in particular ability to express your truth, to speak out
Communication, whether it’s verbal or non-verbal, external or internal
Connection with the etheric realm, the more subtle realms of spirit and intuitive abilities
Propensity to create, projecting ideas and blueprints into reality
Realizing your vocation, purpose
Good sense of timing
The Throat chakra is about the expression of yourself: Your truth, purpose in life, creativity. Note that this chakra has a natural connection with the second chakra or sacral chakra, center of emotions and creativity as well. The throat chakra’s emphasis is on expressing and projecting the creativity into the world according to its perfect form or authenticity.
Another function of the throat chakra is to connect you to spirit. Because of its location, it’s often seen as the “bottleneck” of the movement of energy in the body. It sits just before the upper chakras of the head. Opening the throat chakra can greatly help align your vision with reality and release pressure that may affect the heart chakra that is located just below.
The throat chakra is associated with the etheric body, which is said to hold the blueprint or perfect template of the other dimensions of the body. It’s an important reference point to align the energy through the whole chakra system.
5th chakra imbalance
A blocked throat chakra can contribute to feelings of insecurity, timidity, and introversion. On the other end of the spectrum, an overactive throat chakramay also lead to gossiping, nonstop talking, and being verbally aggressive or mean. It can seem as though the filter between the discourse you have in your mind and what comes out of your mouth is not working, or missing entirely.
When the throat chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
Lack of control over one’s speech; speaking too much or inappropriately;
Not being able to listen to others
Excessive fear of speaking
Small, imperceptible voice
Not being able to keep secrets, to keep your word
Telling lies
On the opposite side, a closed throat chakra might manifest as excessive secretiveness or shyness
Lack of connection with a vocation or purpose in life
Gemstones For the Throat Chakra
Sodalite, Lapis Lazulli, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Calcite, Blu Kyanite, Larimar, Chrysocolla
Third Eye/ Brow Chakra
Extrasensory perception, intuition, inspiration
he third eye chakra is the sixth chakra. Located on the forehead, between the eyebrows, it is the center of intuition and foresight. The function of the third eye chakra is driven by the principle of openness and imagination.
Third eye chakra meaning
The fifth chakra is referred to as:
Third eye chakra
Brow chakra
Ajna chakra
Bhru Madhya
Dvidak Padma
The most common Sanskrit name for the Third eye chakra is “Ajna”, which means “command” and “perceiving”.
This chakra is related to the “supreme element”, which is the combination of all the elements in their pure form.
Third eye chakra color
The third eye chakra is most commonly represented with the color purple or bluish purple. The auric color of third eye chakra energy can also be seen as translucent purple or bluish white.
Rather than by its color, it is characterized by the quality of its luminescence or soft radiance that reminds us of the moon light.
Third eye chakra symbol
The image of the Third Eye chakra symbol contains two elements frequently associated with wisdom: the upside down triangle and the lotus flower.
Third eye chakra location
The most commonly accepted location for the sixth chakra is between the eyebrows, slightly above at the bridge of your nose. Contrary to a common misconception, it is not located in the middle of the forehead, but between the eyes where the eyebrows would meet. It can also be described as being located behind the eyes in the middle of the head. Note that secondary chakras run along the midline of the forehead, but the third eye chakra is typically located lower.
The Third eye chakra is associated to the pineal gland in charge of regulating biorhythms, including sleep and wake time. It’s a gland located in the brain that is a center of attention because of its relationship with the perception and effect of light and altered or “mystical” states of consciousness. It’s positioned close to the optical nerves, and as such, sensitive to visual stimulations and changes in lighting.
If you are wondering where the pineal gland is located, it is in the center of the brain up behind the third eye.
The pineal gland and the pituitary gland work together to activate the energy of this chakra. It is of value to develop this area.
Behavioral characteristics of the Third eye chakra
The third eye chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
Vision
Intuition
Perception of subtle dimensions and movements of energy
Psychic abilities related to clairvoyance and clairaudience especially
Access to mystical states, illumination
Connection to wisdom, insight
Motivates inspiration and creativity
The third eye chakra is an instrument to perceive the more subtle qualities of reality. It goes beyond the more physical senses into the realm of subtle energies. Activating the vision of this chakra is like seing with your eyes closed, opening up to an intuitive sensibility and inner perception.
Because it connects us with a different way of seeing and perceiving, the third eye chakra’s images are often hard to describe verbally. It puts us in touch with the ineffable and the intangible more closely. Third eye visions are also often more subtle than regular visions: They may appear a bit “blurry”, ghost-like, cloudy, or dream-like. Sometimes however, the inner visions might be clear like a movie playing in front of your eyes.
Sustaining awareness of third eye chakra energy might require focus and the ability to relax into a different way of seeing. When we focus our mind and consciousness, we can see beyond the distractions and illusions that stand before us and have more insight to live and create more deeply aligned with our highest good.
The third eye chakra is associated with the archetypal dimensions, as well as the realm of spirits.
Third eye chakra imbalance
When the Third eye chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
Feeling stuck in the daily grind without being able to look beyond your problems and set a guiding vision for yourself
Overactive third chakra without support from the rest of the chakra system may manifest as fantasies that appear more real than reality, indulgence in psychic fantasies and illusions
Not being able to establish a vision for oneself and realize it
Rejection of everything spiritual or beyond the usual
Lack of clarity
Jumping to conclusions
Confusion
Indecision
Inability to see the bigger picture in life situations
Gemstones for Third Eye Chakra
Labradorite, Amethyst, Angelite, Azurite, Blue Aventurine, Blue Calcite,Charoite, Gold, Purple Fluorite, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Opalite, Pearl, Rutilated Quartz, Sapphire,Sodalite, Sugilite, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz,
Crown Chakra
Wisdom, transcendence, universality
The crown chakra is the seventh chakra. Located at the top of the head, it gives us access to higher states of consciousness as we open to what is beyond our personal preoccupations and visions. The function of the Crown chakra is driven by consciousness and gets us in touch with the universal.
Crown chakra meaning
The seventh chakra is referred to as:
Crown chakra
Sahasrara
Shunnya
Niralambapuri
The Sanskrit name “Sahasrara” is sometimes used to designate the seventh chakra. It can be translated as “Thousand petals”.
Crown chakra color
The crown chakra is most commonly represented with the color white, although it can also be depicted as deep purple. The auric color of crown chakra energy can also be seen as gold, white, or clear light.
Crown chakra symbol
The symbol of the Crown chakra is composed of:
A circle
A thousand petals
The dominating color of the crown chakra symbol is white. Its petals are multicolor, like a rainbow. The circle is sometimes compared to the symbol of the full moon.
Crown chakra location
The most commonly accepted location for the seventh chakra is at the top of the head or slightly above the head. It sits like a crown, radiating upwards, hence its name.
The Crown chakra is primarily associated to the pituitary gland, and secondarily to the pineal and the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland work in pair to regulate the endocrine system. Because of its location, the crown chakra is closely associated with the brain and the whole nervous system.
Note that energetically, the seventh chakra has a connection with the first chakra, as they both are at the extremities of the chakra system.
Behavioral characteristics of the Crown chakra
The crown chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
Consciousness
Awareness of higher consciousness, wisdom, of what is sacred
Connection with the formless, the limitless
Realization, liberation from limiting patterns
Communion with higher states of consciousness, with
Ecstasy, bliss
Presence
The crown chakra is associated with the transcendence of our limitations, whether they are personal or bound to space and time. It is where the paradox becomes norm, where seemingly opposites are one. The quality of awareness that comes with the crown chakra is universal, transcendent.
As we are immersed in the energy of the crown chakra, we feel a state of blissful union with all that is, of spiritual ecstasy. This chakra allows access to the upmost clarity and enlightened wisdom.
Some describe this chakra as the gateway to the cosmic self or the divine self, to universal consciousness. It’s linked to the infinite, the universal.
This chakras meaning is all about the idea of 'knowing' especially in a spiritual way, and is strongly related to the gift of psychic knowing.
It is the area where you connect with your higher self, and it also pertains to intelligence and deep thought.
It is associated with the pineal gland and with all of the master glands.
The 7th chakra is the area of the body where the functions of higher consciousness, spirituality and ones commitment to higher ideals originate.
Crown chakra imbalance
When the Crown chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
Being disconnected to spirit, constant cynicism regarding what is sacred
On the opposite side, an overactive crown chakra could manifest as a disconnection with the body
Living in your head, being disconnected from your body and earthly matters
Obsessive attachment to spiritual matters
Closed-mindedness
Co-ordination difficulties
Poor balance and clumsiness
An attempt to stop new thoughts (in self or others)
Lack of spiritual exploration
Crown Chakra gemstones
Amethyst, Ametrine, Angelite, Botswana Agate, Charoite,Citrine, Clear Quartz, Diamond, Gold, Leopard Skin Jasper, Lepidolite, Magnesite, Rutilated Quartz, Selenite, Sugilite, Tanzanite, White Agate and White Sapphire