chakras are assigned different gemstones corresponding to their vibratory rates. In
crystal bodywork, people place crystals on the chakras as they meditate.290 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TOALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
CRYSTALS, GEMSTONES, AND CHAKRAS
Root Chakra
Agate, bloodstone, tiger’s eye, hematite
Sexual Chakra
Moonstone, tiger’s eye, citrine, carnelian
Solar Plexus Chakra
Citrine, rose quartz, aventurine quartz, malachite
Heart Chakra
Jade, aventurine quartz, watermelon tourmaline, rose quartz
Throat Chakra
Aquamarine, lapis lazuli, turquoise, celestite
Third Eye Chakra
Amethyst, fluorite, lapis lazuli, sodalite
Crown Chakra
Amethyst, celestite, jade, rock crystal (clear quartz)Getting Started with Bioelectromagnetic Healing
While the magnetic fields in the earth and our bodies are both unavoidable and
free, you must create and work with a third field to tap their healing potential. This
section explores how to obtain and use crystals and magnets for this purpose.Choosing a Crystal
Many people use crystals in combination with other healing methods. Some people
choose crystals intuitively, while others select crystals on the basis of therapeutic
qualities. The following questions can help you determine which crystal is “right” for
you:
■ What do you want the crystal for—healing, meditation, energizing your envi-
ronment, as a focus for visualization, or for decoration?
■ Which crystals are most appealing—geometrically shaped, such as clear
quartz, or “massive,” such as rose quartz?