1st (Base or Root) Chakra: Muladhara

The first (base) chakra represents our relationship to the earth and the material world. It represents stability, survival, the power to achive, material gain, and manafestation. It is our centre of life energy and relates very much to the physical body. It is located at the perineum, between the anus and the genitals and is coloured red. Blockages here might cause the inability to manifest our needs and desires, feeling that our lives are out of control, the inability to effectively heal physical wounds, haemophilia, or leukemia. Element: earth
Sense: smell
Musical Key: C
Frequency: 256Hz
Biji Mantra: Lam
Esential Oil: Vetivert-centers and reconnects, grounding
Crystal: Red Jasper -- also garnet, ruby, hematite, black tourmaline,
agate, smoky quartz, bloodstone

2nd (Navel, Sacral or sexua) Chakra: Svadisthana

The second (navel) chakra relates to our sensuality, sexuality, pleasure, creativity, and enthusiasm. It is very much concerned with our sexual energy, which is also our creative fire. It is located below the belly button and is coloured orange. Blockages here might cause the inability to conceive, infertility, impotence, frigidity, toxic build-up, or urinary tract infection.

Physically linked to: reproductive system, kidneys, bladder, pelvic girdle, body fluids, circulatory system.

Element: water
Sense: taste
Musical Key: D
Frequency: 288Hz
Biji Mantra: Vam
Vowel: OOO
Esential Oil: Patchouli-reawakens the senses, aphrodisiac
Crystal: carnelian, topaz, rutilated quartz, moonstone,

3rd (Solar Plexus) Manipura

The third (solar plexus) chakra is our personal power centre, the place where we generate feelings such as intense emotion, laughter, joy and anger. It is one of our intuitive centres where we hold our "gut feelings" and where we store our learned experiences. It relates to our sense of power and influence, strength, wisdom, will, and self-esteem, feelings of powerlessness, digestive problems, stomach problems, cancer, ulcers, diabetes, eating disorders, or hypoglycaemia.

Physically linked to: lower back, abdomen, digestive system, stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, automatic nervous system

Element: fire
Sense: sight
Musical Key: E
Frequency: 320Hz
Biji Mantra: Ram
Vowel: OH
Esential Oil: Rosemary - builds self worth, energizes
Crystal: Citrine -- also used -- tiger's eye, yellow topaz, yellow fluorite,
sunstone

4th (Heart) Chakra: Anahata

The fourth (heart) chakra relates to compassion, sharing, selflessness, devotion, healing, self-love and the love of others. It is located in the centre of the chest and is coloured green, but in crystal therapy also pink. Blockages here might cause depression, suicidal tendencies, heart attack, blood pressure, lung dis-eases, poor circulation, shyness, or failure to attract loving relationships.

Physically linked to: heart, upper back, lower lungs, blood and circulatory systems, thymus, arms and hands

Element: air
Sense: touch
Musical Key: F
Frequency: 341.3Hz
Biji Mantra: Yam
Vowel: AH
Esential Oil: Rose - restores trust, encourages warmth
Crystal: green adventurine -- also used -- rhodonite, rose quartz,
jade, watermelon tourmaline

5th (Throat) Chakra: Visuddi

The fifth (throat) chakra is our communication centre and relates to our ability to communicate effectively, self-expression, independence, and inspiration. It is the bridge between the lower chakras to the upper chakras. It is located at the base of the throat and is coloured light blue. Blockages here might cause laryngitis, sore throat, colds, and thyroid problems, or the inability to express oneself.

Physically linked to: neck, throat, jaw, ears, voice, trachea, bronchial tubes, upper lungs, arms, shoulders, thyroid, parathyroid

Element: Ether
Sense: hearing
Musical Key: G
Frequency: 384Hz
Biji Mantra: Ham
Vowel: EYE
Esential Oil: ginger - restores determination and action,
clears communication
Crystal: turquoise - also used -- blue lace agate, aquamarine, blue topaz,
lapis lazuli, blue chalcedony

6th (Third Eye) Chakra: Aina

The sixth (third eye) chakra relates to the development of psychic skills and intuition, perception, self-mastery, mind power, and the projection of our will or thoughts. It is located at the brow, just above the bridge of the nose and is coloured dark blue. Blockages here might cause headaches, sinusitis, paralysis, pimples, nightmares, impaired vision, or the inability to think clearly.

Physically linked to: face, ears, nose, sinuses, cerebellum and the central nervous system

Element: Telepathic Energy
Sense: extra sensory perception (ESP)
Musical Key: A
Frequency: 426.7Hz
Biji Mantra: sham
Vowel: AYE
Esential Oil: clary sage - for inspiration, opens the mind
Crystal: lapis lazuli -- also used -- sodalite, flourite,
azurite, kyanite

7th (Crown) Chakra: Sahasrara

The seventh (crown) chakra relates to spirituality and enlightenment. It is our link to universal consciousness and spiritual bliss. It is located at the top of the head and is coloured violet. Blockages here might cause migraine, brain tumour, feelings of alienation or failure to develop spiritually.

Physically linked to: cerebrum (brain)

Element: Cosmic
Sense: Cosmic Awareness
Musical Key: B
Frequency: 480Hz
Biji Mantra: Om
Vowel: EEE
Esential Oil: Frankinsense - for spiritual consciousness, enhences
meditation
Crystal: Amethyst -- also used -- selenite, celestite, pyrite, diamond

Quartz

Quartz is said to bring the energy of the stars into the soul. Traditionally, the natural quartz crystal was said to both harmonize and align human energies - thoughts, consciousness, emotions - with the energies of the universe and to make these greater energies available to humanity. The natural tendency of quartz is for harmony, and it is recognized as a "stone of power". Quartz crystals can be used to clear and to activate the energy centers of the body. Also can be used to dispel static electricity and can provide for conversion and re-direction of the energy toward a beneficial state. It produces a naturally balanced, solid-state energy field, modifying the energy available in accordance with the understanding of the user.

Quartz induces amplification of the energy field in the location in which it resides. The quartz can produce a force field of healing. Whether worn, carried or placed in ones environment, the force, the warmth, and the brilliance remain attuned to the energy of the one to whom it is connected.