If you feel moved to put a different colored stone on any of these chakras please do. The above are guidelines only.

First Chakra (Feet to base of spine)

The first chakra represents our relationship with our physical bodies and with the material world. It grounds us in physical existence. When balanced, its energy helps us to blend the physical and spiritual, and to eliminate that which is no longer needed for growth. We enjoy physical existence. When unbalanced, we may be afraid of life, feel like victims, withdraw from physical reality, or operate in our own interests only. Physical symptoms can include any difficulties with feet, legs, or lower back.

Stones associated with the first chakra:

Black tourmaline: This is a protective stone when you feel threatened at the survival level.

Hematite: This stone helps you to set protective boundaries when you feel as if others are intruding into your private space.

Black and snowflake obsidian help you to see what material things you no longer need for growth.

Smoky quartz, the lightest of the dark stones, helps to blend the energies of the first and seventh chakras.

Tiger's eye helps you to feel secure about physical existence.

Any of these stones may be placed at the base of the spine or at the feet.

Second Chakra (just above the pelvic bone)

This chakra is most directly related to energy flow, as expressed in the flow of blood, and especially with the energies of sexuality and creativity. It is also deeply connected to the five physical senses.

When it is unblocked people feel fully alive, energetic, spontaneous, guilt-free. and in full appreciation of their bodies. When it is unbalanced reproductive organ diseases, joint stiffness, and various blood disorders may result.

Stones associated with the second chakra:

Bloodstone can stimulate energy.

Carnelian is associated with creativity and decision-making.

Red garnet encourages patience.

Red jasper helps to connect us to the flowing energies of the earth.

Ruby, the stone of passion, enhances sensory awareness.

Ruby in Zoisite is a way to benefit from ruby's energy in a grounding form.

Third Chakra (navel and solar plexus area)

This is the chakra of physical and material power, with an emphasis on mastery in the physical realm, especially the ability to manifest one's hopes and dreams. It relates to expressing one's unique individuality in the physical world.

When it is unblocked people feel self-confident, have a clear sense of purpose, and pursue dreams which others would consider impossible. Imbalances appear as lack of self-confidence, insecurity about money or other physical things, and may also express itself in terms of being aggressive or using one's power to dominate others. Physical symptoms are usually digestive.

Stones associated with the third chakra:

Aragonite has a calming and stabilizing effect, especially on emotions such as anger and stress.

Citrine is the stone most related to manifesting abundance and to the balanced use of will.

Golden calcite helps to integrate new energies and beliefs areas related to personal empowerment, such as relationships and business.

Malachite releases congestion in the solar plexus, and aids creativity.

Rhodochrosite assists in deep breathing, thus helping to relieve anxiety and tension.

Rutilated quartz helps to add enhanced creating energy to our dreams.

Pyrite helps us to come up with creative ideas which can help bring abundance in our lives.

Tiger's eye helps to teach us good timing in terms of when to act on a dream.

Unakite Unakite helps us to understand the mental and emotional sources for it. It is also believed to help release conditions which have been inhibiting personal growth.