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The seven sacred centres represented in these pieces of chakra jewelry are:
Muladhara - Garnet 1st chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling -Mars Pluto Zodiac - Aries Gemini Scorpio
Qualities - Energy - Strength
Stone of the Sadhana. Its properties are very energizing. For will power, concentration, constancy and self discipline. Stimulates the Kundalini. Used in Egypt to protect a just born child.
Medicinal properties associated - For the blood, lumbago, intestines, sexual problems, particularly impotence. Cicatrizing, helps the body to recover after a surgical operation...next
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Swadhistana - Carnelian 2nd chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling - Mars Pluto Saturn Zodiac - Aquarius Aries Cancer Leo Taurus Virgo
Qualities - Energy and Positivity
Etymologically derives from the Latin Carne, which means flesh. Gives force, willpower and a lot of courage, develops the power of concentration, inspiration, renewal and the powers of the mind. Opens the heart and increases optimism, spontaneity, initiative, passion and sensuality. Dissolves emotional blocks. Harmonizes the elements of Water and Fire. Excellent for those who suffer from anguish, indolence, excessive passivity, incapacity to accept love, emotional blocks, envy and fear. Reduces haughtiness. Helps to develop a more harmonious self and with others. Increases the haemoglobin count in the blood.
Medicinal properties associated - Stimulates the liver, bladder, spleen and the digestion; energizes the blood. Accelerates cicatrization and regenerates the tissue. Excellent for difficulties during pregnancy and with circulation, the adrenal glands, nephritis and the prostate, the kidneys, problems in the urinary channels and allergies. next
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Manipura - Gold Topaz 3rd chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling - Mercury Zodiac - Leo Pisces Sagittarius
Qualities - Creativity and Vision
For creativeness, expression, concentration, mental clarity and to counter depression. Gives joy and optimism and helps to free us from mental rigidity and old fixed ways of thinking. Stimulates the mental body, increases psychic perception and the communication with our Higher Self . Energizing, strengthens a too sensitive personality. Stimulates the sixth chakra and reinforces the meridian of the small intestine.
Medicinal properties associated - Reinforces the immune system, heart, kidneys, nervous system, circulation, liver and glands.
For anorexia nervosa, the digestion, for eyes, presbyopia, cataract, glaucomas, kidneys and the spinal cord. next
Anahata - Malacite 4th chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling - Venus Zodiac - Aquarius Capricorn Scorpio Taurus
Qualities - Love
Stone for the Heart: excellent to purify and clarify our emotions, eliminates emotional blocks and spiritual pride. Etymologically derives from the Greek 'moloche', mallow, from its leaf like green colour. Stimulates love for Nature, others and all life. Strengthens the nervous system and reduces egoism, helps us to take appropriate decisions. For those who have an excessive spiritual pride. Facilitates making changes and helps toward ultimate transformation. Protects from radiation. Together with Rose Quartz amplifies the effects of both, and with Azurite reduces states of anxiety. General disintoxicant. A tonic for the metabolism. .
This stone through the centuries has always been associated with female goddesses: Aphrodite in Greece, Freya in Europe, The Lady of the Mountain in the Urals, Hathor in Egypt, Venus and Juno of the ancient Romans. In mediaeval times it was reputed to confer wealth, health and success in love and to relieve menstrual pains. Sacred stone in Egypt and used against cholera, rheumatism and eye infection. In various cultures it used by women during their childbearing period and is still known today as '' the midwives stone ''. In ancient Rome it was believed to protect against the evil eye. According to Plini it was used in amulets of protection for children. Used in some Middle East areas as a powder made into a paste against inflammation of the auditory channel.
Medicinal properties associated - For the kidneys - called in south India '' The stone of the kidneys '', kidney stones, pancreas, heart, capillaries, sinusitis, sciatica, arthritis, arthrosis, asthma, nephritis, tumours, the bones, muscles, abscesses, neuralgia, nausea, scoliosis. Helps to prevent heart attack. Has been used in cases of polio, as a pain-killer [and for cholera]
Positive thought - Aware of being one with all and everyone else, there is only love in my heart ...next
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Vishuddhi - Turquoise 5th chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling - Jupiter Moon Saturn Venus - Zodiac - Aquarius Aries Gemini Libra Sagittarius Taurus
Qualities - Inwardness, Creativity
Stone of Protection, of the Spirit, and of healing in general. Increases spirituality and wisdom, but in a certain measure also sexuality. Balances the emotions and dissolves emotional blocks. Invigorates and strengthens the whole body and confers a calm sleep without nightmares. Facilitates creative expression, peace, mental silence and communication. Against negativity and behavioural disorders, strengthens the aura, opens the throat chakra. Purifies the astral body and balances the Yin-Yang energies. Protects from radiation.
For the Aztecs, it was the symbol of our connection to the higher worlds. Sacred stone in ancient Persia and Egypt, where it was used against cataract and other eye problems. In various South American cultures it was the symbol of the Sun, of the Fire, of Quetzalcoatl and other Aztec gods and was reputed to protect from evil. In Tibet, used in their prayer wheels and for general healing, symbol of the Sky, associated with the element Water, and reputed to bring good fortune. Believed in ancient times having the power to protect from falls from horses or lama - in Arab countries falls from camels- and from drowning ; used in the past against evil spells and malaria. Amongst desert nomads believed to grant one's wishes. In the Apache tradition it represents the Breath of the Sky and the Presence of the Highest Spirit; it was also used by other Indian tribes in the Rain Dance. Many sheiks used to wear a jewel with a Turquoise set amongst three pearls on their turban hoping for the fulfilment of their wishes.
Medicinal properties associated - Strengthens the endocrine gland and favours the assimilation of enough Iron in the system. A tonic for the whole physical body
For the heart, the lungs, the respiratory and nervous system, the blood's circulation, anorexia nervosa, measles, the tissue, the nose and nasal ducts, the eyes, the ears
Positive thought - Sky blue, I always protect you and uplift your whole being towards the highest realizations ...next
Ajna - Lapis lazuli 6th chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling - Venus Sun Zodiac - Gemini Leo Pisces Sagittarius Scorpio Taurus Virgo
Qualities - Communication, Expression
Stimulates expression, creativity, intuition, the intellect and our spiritual growth. Re-balances the nervous system. Anti-stressant and helps against depression. Helps to have more self confidence, free ourselves of old past formations, blocks in the emotional and sentimental level, and dissolves old fears. The best stone for timidity and problems of communication - has been used successfully in cases of autistic children. Develops particularly our potential for self healing and healing others and promotes a preponderancy for musical talent. Used by some as a stone of Protection. Favours clairvoyance and was used to such purpose in many ancient cultures. Dissolves negativity, particularly tension, depression and insecurity. Facilitates transformation. Regulates the thyroid, stimulates the sixth chakra, strengthens the etheric body and the aura, stabilizes the Kundalini. It helps connect to information stored in the Akasha. (akashic records)
Medicinal properties associated - For the throat, thyroid, thyme, allergies, sinusitis, inflammation of the nerves, anaemia, allergies, insomnia, illnesses of the skin and of blood, the respiratory system, gout, fever, deafness and the marrow...next
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Sahasrara - Amethyst 7th chakra jewelry centre
Planetary ruling - Jupiter Zodiac - Aquarius Aries Pisces Sagittarius Scorpio
Qualities - Detachment, Protection
Etymologically the name derives from the word Greek methistos, which means drunk. In Greek, an A before a word forms its negation, therefore Amethyst means 'not drunk', or symbolically - detachment, the power to take a step back and look at impulses and emotions without being immediately carried away by them. Quietens our thoughts and too intense feelings. Opens us to the higher worlds, increases our love, artistic creativeness, spirituality, courage, willpower, discipline, coordination and concentration. Frees us from intolerance, fears, compulsive hyperactivity, excessive materialism and mental or psychic disorders. Develops our psychic powers and in some cases channelling; puts us more in contact with our inner guides and celestial influences. Balances the hemispheres of the brain, our subtle bodies and the Yin Yang relationship. Strengthens the nervous and immune system and the brain, stimulates the sixth chakra and quietens an over-active Kundalini. Disintoxicant.
Medicinal properties associated - Against headaches and neuralgias nightmares and insomnia. For diabetes, the hearing, swellings, hypoglycemia, dyslexia, scoliosis, the pancreas, acne, the blood and the bones. Top of chakra jewelry
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