Root Chakra Balancing
Balancing the Root Chakra gives energy to the physical body, controls fear, and increases overall health. It governs physical awareness, grounding, stability, vigor, survival, trust, relationship with money, home, job, security, feet, and legs. It is the true seat of the collective consciousness.
CRYSTALS That BALANCE The ROOT CHAKRA
Bloodstone- resonates with the base or Root Chakra. Bloodstone is also excellent for realigning all of the lower chakras and is a good crystal for overall chakra balance. Bloodstone will keep one well-grounded with a very strong Earth Life Force connection.
Red Jasper- stimulates the Base, or Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine, and controls the energy for kinesthetic feeling and movement. Place a red jasper at the base of the spine during meditation or wherever appropriate. In a bead form, red Jasper can alleviate worry while wearing it as a bracelet or necklace.
Garnet- supports the energy center at the base of your spine, which is responsible for your feelings of safety and security. Wear in contact with skin for Root Chakra Balancing
Ruby- commonly identified with the Root Chakra due to its reddish hues. Physically, ruby overcomes exhaustion and calms hyperactivity. Suggested positions are fingers, heart, and ankle.
Red Coral- activates the Root Chakra, releasing blocked energy. It safeguards the wearer from wallowing in depression and purifies the body, helping it purge itself of toxins
Agate- stimulate the Base or Root Chakra
Hematite- good for working with the Root Chakra, helping to transform negative energies into a more positive vibration
Obsidian- associated with the Root Chakra, obsidian is known for healing attributes that work very quickly and deeply to release negative energies
Magnetite- has a deep positive vibration, with a magnetic attraction to help you bring into your life what you most want
Smoky Quartz- a powerful grounding gemstone. It stimulates and balances all chakra centers, particularly the Root Chakra, which is associated with healing
"The Chakra Handbook", by Sharamon and Baginski
"Natural Health and Wellness", by K. Akua Gray