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Because each chakra has a color, it’s important to use a crystal that reflects the color and energy of that chakra. However, the specific type of crystal is up to you, and each type of crystal (indeed, every individual crystal) has its own vibration.
You may choose the green of tourmaline, for example, when you want greater protection, or aventurine when you want more luck and opportunities.
Your choice of crystals is flexible and individual, and crystals listed below are simply common practices.
1. Root Chakra
The root chakra is located at the base of the spine in the tailbone. It represents our foundation, and the feeling of being grounded. It is concerned with survival issues like food and shelter.
Its color is red, and crystals commonly used to balance or activate the root chakra are red jasper, ruby, or bloodstone.
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2. Sacral Chakra
This chakra is located two inches below your belly button, and is the center of your creative life force.
The sacral chakra represents our ability to take pleasure in life, enjoying physical comforts, sex, and creative activities.
Its color is orange, and crystals used for the sacral chakra are carnelian, orange aventurine, orange calcite, or tangerine quartz.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
As the name implies, this chakra is directly over your solar plexus.
It is the home of your sense of self, where your confidence, identity, and personal power are born.
It creates a feeling of wisdom, decisiveness, and confidence. Its color is yellow, and crystals associated with it are citrine and amber.
4. Heart Chakra
The heart chakra is over your heart in the center of your chest.
It is the seat of your love, compassion, and kindness. It encompasses love for others and love for yourself.
Its color is green, and crystals associated with the heart chakra are malachite, tourmaline, aventurine, and emerald.
Read Also: 5 Best Heart Chakra Singing Bowls
5. Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is directly over your throat, and it’s the seat of your voice.
This chakra is connected to your ability to express yourself, speak your truth, and share love and kindness.
Its color is blue, and crystals for the throat chakra are sodalite, sapphire, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, and turquoise.
6. Third Eye Chakra
This chakra is located between your eyebrows.
It is associated with the world beyond your 5 senses, opening you up to intuition, energy, and extra perceptions. It helps you feel in tune with the physical and spiritual world.
Its color is purple, and crystals for this chakra are amethyst, ametrine, and some rare agates and sapphires.
7. Crown Chakra
The crown chakra is located at the highest point on your head.
It represents pure consciousness, in a way that transcends the individual and approaches the universal, and divine inspiration.
Its color is a white violet, and crystals used for this chakra are often clear or white quartz or light amethyst.