1st Chakra - Base Root - Red

Stability

When chakras become blocked, there are many physical and emotional signs that present themselves. Increaseing the energies to this chakra strengthens will-power and encourages perseverence. Root Chakra stones may help you to study or meditate. A blockage in this chakra inhibits exploration of full potential and the ability to live life enthusiastically.

Here are some indications of low energy in the root chakra:

being anemic
feeling tired
coming down with a cold
experiencing a feeling of being chilled
lacking self-confidence
maintaining a low level of enthusiasm

Gemstones: agate, black obsidian, black tourmaline, bloodstone, carnelian, garnet, hematite, red calcite, red coral, red garnet, ruby

Qualities and/or functions: survival, power to achive goals, vitality, grounding, material security, stability, stillness, courage, confidence, humanistic, strong-willed, spontaneous, honest, extroverted, physical, self-preservation, sensory, instinctual, stable, secure, primal, active