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The Root or Base Chakra represents your ability to be grounded and living
in the here and now. It is the Chakra of physical energy - that which provides your mind and spirit's connection
with your physical body.
These crystals are used to balance the Root Chakra:
Bloodstone - A solid green or green with red flecks stone.
It is one of the varieties of quartz labeled chalcedony. It is an electromagnetic
stone.
Ancient Egyptians wore it in thumb rings to calm, ground and revitalize.
Early Christians wore engraved Bloodstone amulets, which to the initiated, denoted one of Christ’s followers.
It’s most famous use is to halt bleeding. Bloodstone
contains iron oxide which is an effective coagulator used in modern surgery. It
encourages body strength and long life.
Carnelian
- Carnelian is a member of the chalcedony crystal family.
It is a rich clear to brownish red crystal.
Carnelian has a soothing energy and is worn
to promote peace and harmony. It also confers patience and is worn to bed to
prevent bad dreams.
Garnet - Garnet comes in various colors of rich wine red
and green. Garnet is associated with constancy and fidelity. It enhances body strength and endurance. It also strengths
the aura and promotes a atmostphere of positive energy. Garnet lifts the
spirits and warms the heart.
Hematite - Hematite
is a red oxide or iron. The black iridescent crystal is normally used. Hematite is worn for grounding and bringing attention back to the physical plane.
It is also worn to help to find a deep sleep. Hematite wards off bad moods
and depressed feelings.
Tiger's Eye
- Tiger’s Eye coloring
ranges from grey to yellow to reddish brown. It’s varied coloring is due
to the mixing of quartz with iron.
Tiger’s Eye creates order out of chaos and brings clarity
and focus to the mind.
It is also a crystal used
to attract beauty and fortune – especially when combined with Blue Topaz. This
stone is best suited to earthy people.
Tiger’s Eye produces
soothing vibrations and generates calmness.
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