| Crystal healing is a powerful and fun way to | | | | however. Since all of the chakras interact with each |
| energetically clear and balance any chakra. Each of us | | | | other, it is important to maintain a healthy chakra |
| is surrounded by a field of electromagnetic energy, | | | | system. When your chakras are open and balanced, |
| commonly referred to as the Aura. Chakras are | | | | you experience health, happiness, and well-being. |
| subtle energy centers within this energy system. | | | | Here is a list of suggested crystals to enhance |
| Crystals interact with the chakras to align, calm, | | | | fertility and the reproductive system. You may be |
| stimulate, and remove blockages. Even though we | | | | drawn to other crystals, as well, so follow your |
| may not be consciously aware of it, our chakras are | | | | intuition! The crystals may be placed over the |
| always projecting and receiving energy, which affects | | | | physical chakras or held in your hands. Rest quietly |
| our physical body, emotional and mental states, and | | | | and allow the energies of the crystals to integrate |
| spiritual consciousness. | | | | for 20 minutes, or until you feel they are done. Be |
| Negative emotions, such as anger and fear, that get | | | | sure to cleanse crystals before and after use with |
| stored in the chakras create blockages in the flow of | | | | sage or incense. |
| energy, which can result in physical problems. For | | | | RUBY - Removes fear and worries about survival; |
| instance, infertility has many different physical causes | | | | increases physical energy and stimulates reproduction. |
| and contributing factors, but it is often the result of | | | | Place over the Root Chakra. |
| an emotional blockage, limiting belief, or past trauma | | | | CARNELIAN - Releases stress and trauma, and |
| that gets stuck in the chakra system. Sometimes no | | | | restores vitality; improves female reproductive |
| clear physical cause for infertility can be found. It is | | | | system and enhances fertility. Place over the Sacral |
| possible to enhance your fertility by clearing away | | | | Chakra. |
| blockages in your chakras. Crystal healing is a form of | | | | MOONSTONE - Calms emotions and promotes |
| energy balancing that frees up a positive flow of | | | | receptivity; regulates menstrual cycle, balances |
| energy, improving the odds of conception. | | | | hormones, and aids conception and pregnancy. Place |
| There are seven major chakras in the body that run | | | | over each ovary, or at the Sacral Chakra. |
| from the tailbone to the top of the head. Each | | | | CITRINE - Replenishes energy and uplifts mood; |
| chakra has a different function. The Root Chakra is | | | | reduces pain during childbirth, regulates menstrual |
| associated with survival and identity. The Sacral | | | | cycles, and enhances fertility. Place over the Solar |
| Chakra relates to reproduction, emotions, and | | | | Plexus Chakra. |
| creativity. The Solar Plexus Chakra corresponds to | | | | ROSE QUARTZ - Stimulates love, compassion, and |
| personal power. The Heart Chakra relates to love | | | | peace of mind; enhances fertility and protects against |
| and compassion. The Throat Chakra is associated | | | | miscarriage. Place over the Heart Chakra. |
| with communication. The Third-Eye Chakra is where | | | | TURQUOISE - Enhances self-expression, clears |
| intuition and inner wisdom reside. The Crown Chakra | | | | negative energy, and stabilizes emotions; heals the |
| relates to universal wisdom and unity consciousness. | | | | entire body. Place over the Throat Chakra. |
| The Sacral Chakra is primarily responsible for fertility | | | | UNAKITE - Balances emotions, heals past-life trauma; |
| and procreation. It sends energy to the reproductive | | | | aids healthy pregnancy and treats reproductive |
| organs (the ovaries and testes) and regulates | | | | system. Place at the Third-Eye Chakra. |
| reproductive hormones. If there is a blockage in the | | | | AMETHYST - Transmutes negative energy and |
| Sacral Chakra, both women and men can experience | | | | promotes peace of mind; boosts hormone production. |
| fertility problems. Imbalances in any of the chakras | | | | It is known as the "master healer." Place at the |
| can contribute to problems conceiving a baby, | | | | Crown Chakra. |