AT HOME CRYSTAL HEALING FOR SOULPRENEURS
Article by Taila J. O’Neal
At Home Crystal Healing for Soulpreneurs
Don’t you hate when you’re out of your zone, creativity is blocked or your intuition has gone silent on you? Me too, Taila.Made has taught me that running a business takes strategy, endurance and selfcare. There is always something to do or think about which can be draining to the spirit, leaving your energy unbalanced. Implementing intentional rituals to assist in keeping your energy balanced can be transformational for a soulpreneur, which is why a weekly chakra alignment is a must try.
Chakra’s are spiritual energy centers located within the body; the word literally means wheel in Sanskrit. Becoming aware of these energy wheels will allow you to tap into areas of yourself that need attention and in some cases healing. For this practice we will be working with the 7 main points that run parallel to the spine, but there are many others.
Everyday occurrences cause the chakras to fluctuate naturally, but consistent stress, negativity and neglect will eventually cause the energy centers to become very unbalanced. When this happens, depending on which chakra is affected, one begins to feel stuck, lazy, ungrounded, etc. Below is a breakdown of the chakra’s and the essence they each carry.
The 7 Chakras
The Chakra system runs along the axis of the spine, starting at the base and ending at the top of the head. Below is a brief breakdown of each center and the impact they can have when balanced vs unbalanced.
1. Base
Location: At base of the spine
Associated with survival, connection to earth and abundance.
Balanced: Grounded, secure, healthy, confident,
Unbalanced: Ungrounded, insecure, anxiety, panic attacks, greedy, stuck.
2. Sacral
Location: Right below the navel
Associated with creativity, sexuality,
Balanced: creative, intuitive, optimistic,
Unbalanced: lower back pain, blocked creativity, lack of sexual desire, low self-esteem, aggressive.
3. Solar Plexus
Location: Bottom of Breastbone
Associated with confidence, emotions,
Balanced: Cheerful, outgoing, connected to purpose, bravery, confidence, leadership.
Unbalanced: Skin conditions, insomnia, workaholic, perfectionist, depressed.
4. Heart
Location: Center of chest
Associated with self-love, trust and relationships.
Balanced: Compassionate, empathetic, in touch with feelings, friendly.
Unbalanced: Demanding, super critical, possessive, moody.
5. Throat
Location: Center of throat
Associated with communication, expression and leadership.
Balanced: Centered, strong communication skills, good timing.
Unbalanced: Fear of speaking your truth, anxiety, skin rashes, lack of concentration
6. Brow
Location: Center of forehead/3rd eye
Associated with intuition, psychic abilities and dreams.
Balanced: Connected with higher self with the ability to receive spiritual guidance.
Unbalanced: Egomaniac, non-assertive, afraid of success, headaches, lack of ambition.
7. Crown
Location: Top of Head
Associated with spirituality, imagination and optimism.
Balanced: Connected to the Divine.
Unbalanced: Unrealized power, constantly frustrated, depression.
A crystal, meditation, or reiki healer is a great resource when you are looking to align your energy. These individuals can feel where energy is stuck and help to get it moving. If you’re like me and looking for something proactive, the crystal prescription below is just what you need for a weekly reset. I’ve selected each crystal based on my experience with the vibes they offer, but I encourage you to do your research and try the crystals that speak to you.
The below crystals work best when used in a healing layout, the stones are listed with the chakra they correlate with. When lying down in a comfortable spot, place each crystal where each chakra is located, lay with the stones laid across all 7 chakras for 10 to 15 minutes. Add some ambiance with candles, dim lighting, soft music or whatever relaxes you. Once time is up, gently remove each stone and take a moment to sit with how you feel. If any feelings come up, be sure to jot them down in a journal. This ritual is especially rejuvenating after a sea salt bath – Taila.Made has an awesome trio of soaking salts for this very purpose. Repeat as often as necessary and enjoy.
Crystal Prescription by Chakra
Mookaite – Base
Helps to change one’s outlook, allows you to move forward while staying grounded. A great self-esteem and creativity booster.
Moonstone – Sacral
Assists in getting in touch with your inner self while banishing pessimism. A very soothing crystal that helps release energy blocks.
Citrine- Solar Plexus
Known as the money stone, this crystal brings abundance in all forms while balancing the ying and yang energies within.
Malachite – Heart
Promotes emotional balance, calming energy and removes worry. A great option for insomnia and depression.
Apatite – Throat
Boosts creativity, physic abilities and clear communication while clearing mental confusion, negativity, and aloofness.
Lapis – 3rd Eye
A great choice for enhancing physic abilities, dreams and natural gifts, this stone helps dispel disorganization of the mind so you can align your environment.
White Calcite – Crown
Clears the mind of confusion and helps one find answers during meditation.
Selfcare rituals like crystal healing sessions, warm baths and meditation are wonderful ways to get still and connect with your intuition. These activities help you to center yourself, move the flow of your energy and ground your focus. For more ways to heal with crystals check out the Crystal Soak Therapy chapter in Holistic Fashionista’s Star Mother book.
