Wanna Be a New Age B*tch? Here’s Your Guide to Working With Crystals and Chakras

Root Chakra

Hello, friends. Welcome to the first chakra of the bunch. Your root chakra lies right in the base of the spine (your tailbone) and it controls security and grounding. When the chakra is open and aligned, we experience those things in their best form — when it’s clouded and unclear, we may feel insecure about aspects of our lives that are supposed to give us stability. A clouded root chakra can also manifest physically within bladder issues or cramping.

If you’re feeling the mental or physical strain of a closed-off root chakra, try placing Black Obsidian or Black Onyx stones on your tailbone. Even a Smoky Quartz will do … but the blacker the stone, the better.

Sacral Chakra

Your sacral chakra point exists in that space between your bellybutton and your pubic bone — and fittingly, it has a lot to do with sexuality and self-worth. Our self-worth is extra complicated when tied to creativity and pleasure, so if you’re feeling a little low in this arena, your sacral chakra might be in need of clearing. This can also manifest physically in ways like lower back pain or even UTIs.

If you notice emotional or physical symptoms that seem sacral, the gorgeous Carnelian stone is a perfect way to find some relief. Place that bad boy on your lower tummy and let its energy wash over you.

Solar Plexus Chakra

Your solar plexus chakra is all about our personal power, self-esteem and confidence, kids, and it exists in your upper abdomen. Fitting, considering the heart of everything we do stems from our convictions. Physically, you may notice a blockage of your solar plexus if you’re dealing with heartburn, indigestion, or even ulcers.

Citrine is your crystal BFF if you want to clear up any roadblocks with claiming your personal power. Put one of those on your upper stomach and settle in for a little ~meditative~ sesh.

Tiger’s Eye is another great stone to compliment and open your solar plexus chakra. It’s great to have options in your crystal toolkit — so whether you vibe more with Citrine or Tiger’s Eye, you’re still getting similar benefits.

Heart Chakra

This one is the one folks have the most ~knowledge~ on — the heart chakra. It controls our ability to love, connect to others and make emotional decisions. With a blockage here, you might feel lonely or insecure in yourself. Physical manifestations of a blocked heart chakra can include heart problems and asthma.

A beautiful Rose Quartz stone will work perfectly to address any matters of the heart. Place the crystal in the center of your chest, just above your heart, and breathe it out.

Another great stone to address heart chakra issues with is Aventurine. Green — not pink, surprisingly — is the color most deeply associated with the chakra point, so if you feel more drawn to it, don’t hesitate to use Aventurine in place of Rose Quartz for your practice.

Throat Chakra

Unsurprisingly, the throat chakra has a lot to do with your ability to communicate with others and express yourself. When this chakra is open and clear, you’ll be more willing to listen to others and communicate your thoughts effectively, with confidence. A blockage in this area can spark gossiping or speaking without thinking — and can even lead to folks dominating conversations or having difficulty speaking one’s mind. Physically, problems with teeth or gums can indicate an issue with this chakra.

Placing a Lapis Lazuli stone on your throat for some quality meditation, as well assessing your habits openly and without judgement, can really help make the necessary strides to finding success in your communicative life.

In addition to Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate is another great stone to use to address issues arising in your throat chakra. Pick a stone that resonates with you and you’ll definitely have a more beneficial experience.

Third Eye Chakra

Also known as your “brow chakra” due to its locale, the third eye chakra rules your intuition and how you suss out a task or event at hand. If you find yourself not trusting your instincts or even if you think you have all the answers (this happens to all of us at one point or another), you may have a blockage here. Physically, headaches, concentration or hearing issues can be a sign you need your third eye cleansed.

Using an Amethyst between your brows can give you the clarity you need here — try laying back with the stone and spending time with it.

Crown Chakra

Your crown chakra is tie that binds all your chakra points together — and thus, it rules your sense of enlightenment and purpose. Skeptical or stubborn folks may be experiencing a block of this important chakra, as well as people with problems with their nervous system.

Using a Clear Quartz on the top of the head can help release the negative energies that may be causing a struggle here.

Moonstone, known for its iridescence, is also another great stone you can use to uncover and treat any issues with your crown chakra. Remember, the crystal you gravitate towards is always the best choice.

Cleansing and Charging

When you get your crystals, you want to make sure they are properly cleansed. They pass through a lot of hands before they make their way to you, so you should try to start with the cleanest slate possible. Leaving these stones out to absorb moonlight is always a great way to go, as well as literally holding them under running water.

As far as charging your new babies for use, Selenite is the perfect companion crystal to add to your arsenal. Put your new crystals on a piece of Selenite overnight and you will be ready to rock.