Crystals for the Heart Chakra Meditation

The heart chakra is the central chakra which connects the three lower chakras that are physical based (the base, sacral and solar plexus chakras) with the three higher chakras that are spiritually based (the throat, third eye and crown chakras). Thus the heart chakra nurtures our feelings of higher love to the physical word. When it is balanced we see the beauty in all things and offer love unconditionally.

Green or pink crystals can be used to balance the heart chakra. Simply relax with a crystal on your heart chakra located in the centre of your chest where your heart is. Some crystals I have found effective are:

Aventurine: A good all round healing and happiness stone. It brings luck especially for those looking for love. If you are single this will also help dissolve anxieties around dating, being single, etc.

Rose Quartz: The true stone of love. Rose quartz, with it's gentle pink colour, really promotes and attracts unconditional love in all it's forms; self-love, family love, platonic love, and romantic love. Rose quartz will also help remove anger, fear and other negative emotions that are blocking a loving relationship.

Malachite: Malachite is a crystal for bringing to the surface of your awareness any issues around love that you are unaware of. If you feel you are stuck in being able to love someone whether it be romantic or otherwise, utilise malachite. However be warned, as malachite will bring the issue to the surface but you must be ready to deal with it. Use rose quartz in conjunction with malachite to resolve the issues that arise. Try placing a malachite crystal on your heart chakra and a rose quartz in each hand.

Jade: Jade promotes serenity and purity. It increases wisdom gathered in tranquility.  Jade will assist you to feel nurtured and be more nurturing. It is also a stone to promote luck and prosperity.

Rhodonite: Rhodonite is the stone of compassion. It helps removes emotional scars and grudges from the past and see the higher good. It is a good balancer of yin-yang energies preventing you from being too aggressive or too emotional.

Bloodstone: Bloodstone is often utilised by American Indians and is a great healer of illness. When you are sick, bloodstone promotes speedy recovery. It can assist with oxygenating and cleanse the blood. Gives courage and teaches you how to avoid dangerous situations. Bloodstone encourages selflessness and idealism.

Previous blog entries have covered crystals for the base, sacral and solar plexus chakras (click on the word to view entry). Stay tuned in coming weeks for the entries on the final three chakras.