Known as the chakra of consciousness, the crown chakra is our bridge to the divine. It serves as a beacon of enlightenment, wisdom and spiritual connection. It’s here, at the top of our energetic body, that we can experience unity with the cosmos.

The third eye chakra is the center for your perception, intuition and spiritual enlightenment. A balanced and open third eye chakra will help you follow your inner guidance, while remaining grounded and realistic.

The throat chakra is responsible for communication. It helps us speak and express ourselves authentically. It also helps us to understand others and deepens our connection to the world.

The heart chakra is the center of the energy system and it’s where you connect to the world with love. This includes love in all shapes and forms. From self love and friendship to true love and soul mates.

The most important theme for the solar plexus chakra is willpower and action. This is where the feelings and emotions of the lower chakras become reality. With a healthy solar plexus chakra, you’ll feel self confident and in control of your life.

The sacral chakra is the center of your life force. It’s responsible for your creativity and happiness. It can also influence your feelings of connection, to yourself and others. With a healthy and balanced sacral chakra, you’ll have a sense that life is flowing the way it was meant to.

When your root chakra is balanced and healthy, you’ll feel safe and secure. Abundance will flow into your life easily. If you’re feeling anxious or stuck, try working with some crystals to balance and heal your root chakra.

Using the chakras as a starting point for crystal work is a great way to learn about your own body, mind and spirit connection. As you explore each chakra and crystal, you'll be building your base of knowledge and deepening your understanding.