Root chakra
Key characteristics of the Root chakra
The first chakra is associated with the following functions or behavioral characteristics:
* Security, safety
* Survival
* Basic needs (food, sleep, shelter, self-preservation, etc.)
* Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self
* Grounding
* Support and foundation for living our lives
Root chakra imbalances:
At the emotional level, the deficiencies or imbalance in the first chakra are related to:
* Excessive negativity, cynicism
* Eating disorders
* Greed, avarice
* Illusion
* Excessive feeling of insecurity, living on survival mode constantly
Muladhara - “base”, ‘foundation”, “root support”
Stones for the Root Chakra
Here are a few healing stones frequently used to open, balance and heal the root chakra. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:
Red Carnelian — Light red to orange — Semi-precious — Historically worn for strength and courage, red carnelian is used to cleanse and activate.
Red Jasper — Earthy red — Semi-precious — Known as the “ring bringer” stone, red jasper is used to cleanse and balance.
Bloodstone — Dark green with red spots — Semi-precious — Traditionally worn to promote self-esteem and repel negativity, it is used to cleanse and balance.
Black Tourmaline — Black — Semi-precious — Used for spiritual grounding, this stone is good for cleansing and balancing.
Obsidian — Black — Organic gemstone — A stone of protection, obsidian is good for cleansing and balancing.
Red Jasper
Bloodstone
Black Tourmaline
