Chakra Gemstones - The perfect match for balance and harmony

Ancient Hindu and Buddhist philosophy says that we all have seven sacred points within our bodies which influence our physical and mental well being. The points are called Chakras (meaning wheel or spin) and are centers of energy that begin at the base of the spine and end at the top of the head.

Gemstones have long been recognized as having great spiritual power and have been used to rebalance or unblock a troubled Chakra since the earliest times.

Usually, (but not always) the gemstone will correspond to the color of the Chakra that needs help and is placed directly on the location of the Chakra during relaxation or meditation.

Over the centuries, certain gemstones have been observed to be especially effective and have built up a reputation for their strong influence over a particular Chakra.

Here is our guide to the best gemstone plus an alternative for each Chakra.

Root Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Feeling insecure, financial worries, relationship fears
Physical Symptoms	Bad back, constipation, eating disorder
Best gemstone	Bloodstone
Alternative	Hematite

Sacral Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Depression, tiredness, jealousy
Physical Symptoms	Back pain, sexual dysfunction, kidney disorders
Best gemstone	Carnelian
Alternative	Orange Moonstone

Solar Plexus Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Low self-esteem, lack of energy, resentful
Physical Symptoms	Respiratory problem, poor digestion
Best gemstone	Citrine
Alternative	Topaz

Heart Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Jealousy, holding grudges, shyness
Physical Symptoms	Cardiovascular and respiratory problems
Best gemstone	Rose Quartz
Alternative	Malachite

Throat Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Fear of speaking, poor communication
Physical Symptoms	Sore throat, neck pain, dental issues
Best gemstone	Lapis Lazuli
Alternative	Turquoise

Third Eye Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Lack of intuition, poor focus, paranoia
Physical Symptoms	Migraines, bad sinuses, poor vision
Best gemstone	Charoite
Alternative	Iolite

Crown Chakra - Guide

Emotional Symptoms	Insomnia, depression, loneliness
Physical Symptoms	Headaches, dizziness, poor memory
Best gemstone	Amethyst
Alternative	Clear Quartz

Find yourself a quiet spot and place the gemstone over the relevant Chakra point. Close your eyes and breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. If you like you can visualize the pain or the problem leaving your body.

We have gathered this information from our own experiences as well as those of friends and clients but this is all anecdotal not scientific. If you are feeling unwell please seek the help and advice of a doctor or health practitioner.