The Crown Chakra
Sahasrara - "thousand-petaled"
Behavioral characteristics of the Crown chakra:
The crown chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
* Consciousness
* Awareness of higher consciousness, wisdom, of what is sacred
* Connection with the formless, the limitless
* Realization, liberation from limiting patterns
* Communion with higher states of consciousness, with
* Ecstasy, bliss
* Presence
Crown chakra imbalance
When the Crown chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
* Being disconnected to spirit, constant cynicism regarding what is sacred
* On the opposite side, an overactive crown chakra could manifest as a disconnection with the body
* Living in your head, being disconnected from your body and earthly matters
* Obsessive attachment to spiritual matters
* Closed-mindedness
Stones for the Crown chakra
Here are a few healing stones frequently used to open, balance and heal the Crown chakra. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:
Selenite: Relatively Clear — Crystalline Mineral — Opens and activates the third eye, crown chakra and Soul Star, Cleanses the auric field, clears congested energies, Lifts awareness to higher planes, Compels one to move forward in life, Helps remove stagnation.
Clear Quartz: Clear — Crystalline Mineral — Amplifies energy, Has memory and is programmable, Brings heightened spiritual awareness, Opens chakras, Expands consciousness, Used to communicate with guides, Encourages clarity, Amplifies psychic abilities, Stimulates the nervous system, Growth of hair and fingernails.
Amethyst: Purple, violet — Semi-precious –Facilitates meditation, Helps communication with ones guides and angles, Helps to understand the root cause of ones imbalance or disease, Helps reveal self destructive patterns of the ego, Helps those who feel they are not native to planet earth, Used to heal addictive behavior patterns, Helps with clarity of mind.
Diamond: Clear — Precious — Access to divine energies, Facilitates connection with higher domains, Promotes truth and vision, Used to clear energy fields, Can help remove density in the emotional body, Used as support stone for other minerals.
