The heart chakra, which is the bridge between the three lower physical chakras and the three higher spiritual chakras, can be found in the center of your chest area. This energy center’s focus is on unconditional love for yourself and others.
It is one of the 7 energy centers in the body and, of course, you want it to be working in tip top shape so that you can be compassionate and loving for yourself and others.
Quick reminder of the 7 Chakras
Base/Root- being safe and secure
Sacral/ Spleen- creation and sexuality
Solar Plexus- relating to the world around you
Heart – giving and receiving love
Throat- speaking your truth
Third Eye/ Brow- intuition and knowing
Crown- connection to the all
If a chakra is blocked or the energy is stagnant, it can manifest emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.
These are some examples of how a blocked heart chakra exhibits:
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- Not accepting of self or others
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- Putting others before self
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- Codependency
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- Martyrdom
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- Unable to accept love from others
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- Social anxiety
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- Self critical thoughts
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- Unable to give love to others
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- physical heart issues
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- unable to speak your heart’s desires
Crystals: The Silent Supporters
I refer to crystals as the silent supporters. They can help you in a quite way without others knowing what you are doing. There are times when we don’t want people to know our business and what we are healing. That’s why crystals are ideal.
Since we are made of minerals, it makes sense that we connect with crystals and our body recognizes their subtle energy. When you utilize them, you are connecting with the life force of mineral energy.
8 ways to use crystals for any chakra
The ways to use crystals for healing purposes are long so let me list a few favorites:
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- Wearing as jewelry
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- Carrying them in your braket (bra pocket), pants pocket, amulet etc.; on the body in some way
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- Placing them under your pillow when appropriate
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- Using them in crystal grids
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- Using them to infuse water (only the safe ones)
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- Putting them around the tub while bathing
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- Using them in a room to bring the energy
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- Meditating with them
Did you know each chakra is connected to all the other chakras?
Each chakra has support from and is connected to all the other chakras. This connection essentially means that there are 7 chakras within each chakra. I look at is as if each chakra has 7 sub chakras. How does this play out?
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- The base of the heart chakra- is about the safety and security of the heart
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- The sacral of the heart chakra- is about creating your heart’s desire
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- The solar plexus of the heart chakra is about your heart out in the world
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- The throat of the heart chakra is about speaking your heart
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- The 3rd eye of the heart chakra- is about knowing in your energetic heart.
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- The crown of the heart chakra is connecting your heart to divine source and accepting that love
Now that we have defined the support each of the chakras give, let’s explore the crystal support.
The 7 Crystals that can support each sub chakra of the heart chakra
Malachite. supports the base of this chakra– This helps with the balance and safety of the chakra. It is a stone of transformation, good fortune, prosperity and abundance. It is helpful for the protection of children. Do NOT use this crystal for infusing water.
Unakite-supports the sacral/spleen of this chakra– This crystal is great for helping to heal abandonment issues. Use when meditating to find animal guides. The play of colors helps balance youthful play and maturity. This crystal is also great for gardeners. Some say it’s beneficial to aid in childbirth. Do NOT use this crystal for infusing water.
Amazonite-supports the solar plexus of this chakra This crystal supports the integrity and honor of the heart. It’s beneficial for communicating from the heart. If you have emotional trauma, it can be useful. This crystal should not be cleansed or infused in water.
Rose Quartz-supports the heart of this chakra- This crystal is most synonymous with the heart chakra. It opens the chakra to unconditional love, self-love and helps with grief release. It can also help with raising self-esteem. Use it to attract love. It can beneficial when someone is transitioning out of the earthly plane.
Chrysoprase– supports the throat of this chakra- Use this crystal to help give courage to speak what’s on your heart. It helps to rid you of negativity. Bring prosperity and business success your way with this crystal. Are you feeling irritable and full of negative thoughts? Meditate with this crystal to assist you in ridding these.
Pink Botswana Agate- supports the third eye/ brow of this chakra This crystal can be a useful protection when meditating to keep unwanted visitors at bay. It lends courage and calm during times of change. If you are dating, this crystal can help you find a spiritual match.
Rhodonite-supports the crown of this chakra This crystal can help you open to the unconditional love of the universe. This then helps with emotional balance, healing trauma and self-love. It helps you reclaim all you were meant to be. This crystal should not be infused in water.
If you are interested in hearing more about these crystals, I interviewed my crystal guy, Charles Stokes- Collins and we talked about each of the crystals above. Hear what we had to say about them.
Do you use another crystal not mentioned here to support your heart chakra? I’d love to know which one.
