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7th / Crown Chakra / Sanskrit: Sahasrana
There are seven energy spots that make up the major Chakras and each governs the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our lives. In healing with crystals, assistance is given to the areas that may be blocked or excessive to balance the energy flow through our body and aid in our overall well being.
It has always intrigued me that there are seven major Chakras and seven families or shapes in the Crystal System. I don't believe this has occurred by "accident". Generally, while color is always a good starting point, many times it is the shape (see the Crystal Systems and You pages) of the crystal that will be of more benefit in bringing about balance in a Chakra. |
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I used to be puzzled with stone choices my hand was drawn to at different times since the "color" didn't match, but when I later looked up the crystal system the stone was in, it then made perfect sense. And, there will always be exceptions to every "rule". We are each unique and complicated, and it is sometimes just not possible to know anything more than "this is the combination that will help." The stones are wiser than me, my hands are just their tools to use.
If you have issues with awareness, universal identity or belief systems, this is one to work on.
Areas Governed
The 7th Chakra is about spirituality and self-knowledge. This Chakra can suffer a trauma from withheld information, forced religeon, when one's beliefs are unvalidated, or when the right to think or question has been removed. This Chakra is developed during and after early adulthood and helps with assimilation of knowledge and the development of wisdom.
When in Balance...
We have the ability to assimilate and analyze information, are intelligent, thoughtful and aware, will be open minded and able to question things, have a spiritual connection, and have broad understanding that provides wisdom and mastery.
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When Excessive...
We may over-intellectualize, be confused or disassociate from our body.
When Deficient...
We have spiritual cynicism, have learning difficulties, hold rigid belief systems, be apathetic and create excesses in the lower chakras like materialism, greed and domination of others.
Healing the Chakra...
As in the preceeding Chakras, it is important to reconnect with our body, but we must also renew our spiritual and emotional connections. Setting new life goals, establishing a program of learning and study, meditation and self examination will help in that process.
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