Gemstones have been used since time immemorial for spiritual, emotional and physical healings, says Akassh K Aggarwal
How can a rock help us overcome our weaknesses or problemsIJ The idea may appear absurd to anyone who has not experienced it, but to completely reject it just because one has not experienced it is wrong. Before coming to any conclusion, it is important to first have a sense of how the entire process works. First, we need to understand that there are obvious and subtle bodies. ‘Subtle bodies’ are just another way of referring to the experience that surrounds your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
We must understand that our body system is nothing more than a form of energy that shows up in various patterns and densities. Our thoughts and feelings are connected to our physical bodies and have a density of their own. Diversity has its place, and we are all different individuals. Yet, nature has created patterns that work the same way in all of us to keep our hearts beating, our blood flowing, and so on. When these patterns of energy work together in a balanced manner, we experience good health.
Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used since time immemorial for spiritual, emotional and physical healings. It is best to use gemstones with a professional help, based on the chakra therapy. Chakras are seven power points in a body that circulate energy or the life force known as prana. They are vertically aligned in the centre of the body close to the spine. If the chakra is unbalanced, it can affect your physical and mental health. Your spiritual development also depends on the chakra.
CROWN CHAKRA
It is located above the head. This chakra links the individual with the universal. Its healing colours are violet and golden white. And its gemstones are amethyst, white calcite and white topaz.
THIRD EYE CHAKRA
It is located between the eyes. This is about intelligence and psychic power. Its healing colour is indigo, and its gemstones are lapis lazuli, azurite and sugilite.
THROAT CHAKRA
located at throat, this chakra is associated with creativity, self-expression and search for truth. Its healing color is blue. And gemstones associated with this chakra are sodalite, blue calcite, blue kyanite, angelite and blue turquoise.
HEART CHAKRA
located at the heart, this chakra is linked with higher consciousness and love. Its healing colours are pink and green. Gemstones associated with it are rose quartz, pink or rubellite tourmaline, watermelon tourmaline, green aventurine and malachite jade.
SOlAR PlEXUS CHAKRA
located at the solar plexus, this is related to the sense of identity. Its healing colour is yellow, and its gemstones are citrine, yellow jasper and golden calcite.
SACRAl HARA CHAKRA
located at the genitals, this is the chakra that monitors sexuality and reproduction. Its healing colours are orange, blue and green. Its gemstones are orange calcite, vanadinite, carnelian, blue-green turquoise and blue-green fluorite.
ROOT CHAKRA
located at the base of the spine and groin area, this epitomises the animal or base nature. Its healing colours are red and black. And its gemstones are hematite, black obsidian, black tourmaline, red zincite, garnet and smoky quartz.