With the introduction of our new Chakras Collection on Intention & Intuition, we thought it was best to dive into understanding the chakras and why we might need to heal them.
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Understanding the Chakras: A Beginner’s Guide to Energy and Balance
If you’ve ever heard someone talk about “aligning their chakras” and wondered what that actually means, you’re not alone. Chakras come from ancient spiritual traditions, but today they’re often discussed in the context of mindfulness, emotional balance, and self-awareness. Life naturally shifts our focus—stress, growth, and change all affect how we feel. A great way to gain more balance in these areas is to look inwards to see what is “off” and then focus on that. Using crystals and candles, you can start to bring these intentions into alignment.
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How Crystals and Candles Support Chakra Healing
Crystals and Chime Candles are associated with different qualities like calm, confidence, or clarity. Their colors and symbolism are often matched to specific chakras.
Think of crystals and candles as symbols and anchors for intention—they help your mind and body tune into what you’re working on.
You don’t need a complicated setup. Even just one crystal, one candle, and a few quiet minutes of intention are enough.
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The Seven Main Chakras
❤️Root Chakra (Muladhara)
The Root Chakra is about your foundation—feeling supported by your environment and routines.
Location: Base of the spine
Associated with: Safety, stability, basic needs
When balanced: You feel grounded and secure
When off-balance: You may feel anxious, unsafe, or disconnected
Crystals: Red Jasper, Carnelian, Tiger’s Eye, Black Tourmaline
Candle Colors: Red, Black, Brown
Focus: Feeling safe, steady, and supported
Sit comfortably, hold your crystal, and focus on your connection to the ground beneath you. As the candle burns, imagine stability settling in.
🧡Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
The Sacral Chakra is connected to how you experience joy, feelings, and creative expression.
Location: Lower abdomen
Associated with: Emotions, creativity, pleasure
When balanced: You feel emotionally open and creative
When off-balance: You may feel blocked, numb, or overwhelmed
Crystals: Carnelian, Sunstone, Tiger’s Eye, Citrine
Candle Color: Orange
Focus: Emotional flow, creativity, joy
This chakra benefits from gentle reflection. Let yourself notice emotions without judging them.
💛Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
The Solar Plexus relates to your sense of identity and inner strength.
Location: Upper abdomen
Associated with: Confidence, self-esteem, personal power
When balanced: You feel confident and motivated
When off-balance: You may struggle with self-doubt or control
Crystals: Citrine, Sunstone, Carnelian, Tiger’s Eye
Focus: Self-belief, motivation, inner strength
As you light the candle, think about moments when you felt capable and proud of yourself.
💚Heart Chakra (Anahata)
The Heart Chakra bridges the physical and emotional sides of the chakra system
Location: Center of the chest
Associated with: Love, compassion, connection
When balanced: You feel empathy and openness
When off-balance: You may feel closed off or overly guarded
Crystals: Rose Quartz, Malachite, Green Aventurine, Jade, Rainbow Fluorite, Rainbow Moonstone
Focus: Kindness toward yourself and others
Place the crystal near your chest or beside the candle and take slow breaths, focusing on warmth and openness.
🩵Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
The Throat Chakra is about finding and using your voice.
Location: Throat
Associated with: Communication, truth, expression
When balanced: You express yourself clearly and honestly
When off-balance: You may struggle to speak up or feel unheard
Crystals: Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Malachite, Labradorite, Rainbow Fluorite
Candle Color: Light blue
Focus: Honest communication
Set an intention to express yourself clearly—whether through words, writing, or creativity.
💙Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
The Third Eye is often linked to reflection, imagination, and understanding patterns.
Location: Between the eyebrows
Associated with: Intuition, insight, awareness
When balanced: You trust your intuition and perception
When off-balance: You may feel confused or disconnected from your inner guidance
Crystals: Amethyst, Labradorite, Rainbow Moonstone, Rainbow Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli
Candle Colors: Indigo/Dark Blue, Silver
Focus: Awareness, reflection, inner guidance
Use this time for quiet thinking or journaling after your practice.
💜Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
The Crown Chakra focuses on big-picture thinking and inner wisdom.
Location: Top of the head
Associated with: Meaning, perspective, connection to something larger
When balanced: You feel a sense of clarity and purpose
When off-balance: You may feel lost or disconnected
Crystal: Clear Quartz, Selenite, Amethyst, Labradorite, Rainbow Moonstone, Rainbow Fluorite
Focus: Clarity, connection, understanding
This chakra is less about answers and more about openness to learning and growth.
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Simple Chakra Healing Ritual
1. Choose one chakra to focus on
2. Light the matching candle
3. Hold or place the crystal nearby
4. Take 5–10 slow breaths
5. Set a gentle intention (no pressure—just awareness)
You can do this daily or whenever you feel off-balance.
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Final Thoughts
Whether you see chakras as spiritual energy centers or as symbolic guides for self-awareness, they offer a useful framework for understanding yourself more deeply. You don’t need to believe everything literally to gain something valuable from the ideas—sometimes, simply paying attention is the real alignment. Healing the chakras with crystals and candles isn’t about perfection—it’s about **paying attention to yourself**. These tools help create a space where reflection feels easier and calmer. Whether you believe in energy flow or simply enjoy the ritual, what matters most is the time you give yourself to pause and reset.
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