1. Base Chakra is located at the base of the spine between the anus and the genitals.
It is associated with survival and security and the physical life force. It rules the anus, rectum, genitalia, colon, and urethra and the spine.
The colour is red and the element is earth.
Associated crystals include: mostly red (representing passion for life) green and black stones for their grounding properties) i.e. red calcite, garnet, carnelian, red jasper, smoky quartz, black tourmaline, bloodstone, obsidian, zircon, green calcite, aventurine and jade.
Associated essential oils and fragrances include benzoin, patchouli and jasmine.
Symptoms of underactive base chakra include sexual tension and frigidity, lower back pain, rectal and genital problems. Depression, feeling unloved, ungrounded and lack of confidence.
Symptoms of over active base chakra include excessive sexual energy, hyperactivity, bladder and urinary tract infections. Greed, inflated ego and dominance.
Balance provides grounding, moderation, and physical, sexual and emotional well being.
2. Sacral/Navel chakra sacrum/sexual located just below the navel. Is associated with sexual creativity, vital force. It rules pelvic cavity areas, reproductive systems, urinary tract and spleen. Connection to father.
The colour is orange and the element is water.
Associated crystals include mostly orange stones e.g.: amber, carnelian, orange calcite, thulite and topaz.
Associated fragrances include sandalwood, rose, jasmine, marjoram and neroli.
Symptoms of under active sacral chakra include lethargy, repression, clinging and guilt. Kidney and spleen disorders, reproductive problems, pelvic lower back and hip problems, constipation, and inability to release the past.
Symptoms of over active sacral chakra include excessive energy, vigorous passion, period pain, flatulence, bowel and kidney disorders. Mood swings, menopausal symptoms, fear, and worry. Infidelity, nausea and vomiting.
Balance provides regular menstrual cycles, control, fidelity, idea forming, and optimism.
3. Solar Plexus/navel Chakra is associated with personal power and located between the navel and the bottom of the rib cage. It rules abdominal area, navel, and spleen. Connection to mother. The colour is yellow and the element is fire.
Associated crystals include mostly yellow stones. e.g. amber, citrine, tigers eye, amitrine, amber, yellow tourmaline and sunstone.
Associated fragrances include benzoin, bergamot, clary sage, chamomile, lemon and sage.
Symptoms of under active solar plexus chakra include depression, confusion, afraid of being alone, influenced by parents or partner, cowardice, guilt. Eating disorders, obesity, stomach pain, diabetes, liver dysfunction.
Symptoms of overactive solar plexus chakra include, stomach ulcers, indigestion, arthritis, gall stones, kidney stones.
Excessive, obsessions, over perfection, extremely emotional.
Balance provides moderation and self-trust and respect, helps find ones natural talents.
4. Heart chakra is located in the centre of the chest and is associated with unconditional love and compassion. It rules immune system, heart and circulation, lungs, tissue regeneration, shoulders, arms, ribs, chest area.
The colour is green and the element is air.
Associated crystals include green stones (representing healing and balance) or pink representing love and compassion. Eg: green aventurine, jade, green calcite, chrysoprase, rose quartz, pink fluorite, sapphire.
Associated fragrances include bergamot, clove, grapefruit, cinnamon, lavender, lime rose and sandalwood.
Symptoms of under active heart chakra include weak will, heart and circulatory problems, lungs and breathing disorders, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, resentful, unemotional and feeling unloved
Symptoms of overactive heart chakra include jealousy, anger, spite, strong willed, heart attacks, thrombosis, blood disorders, hypertension.

Balance provides successful relationships, good self esteem, forgiveness, compassion, unconditional loving and giving, trust.
5. Throat Chakra is located at the throat and associated with communication and creative self-expression. It rules throat, voice, neck, thyroid, speech and upper respiratory tract.
The colour is blue and the element is sound.
Associated crystals include blue stones representing oneness with divine guidance. Eg: blue lace agate, lapis lazuli, blue sapphire, blue tourmaline, blue calcite, sodalite.
Associated fragrances include rosemary, sage, chamomile, cypress, myrrh and eucalyptus. Symptoms of underactive throat chakra include under developed communication skills, secretive, timidity, lacking in courage, addictions, habits, poor expression, neck, oral and throat problems, mouth ulcers and unhealthy gums,obesity.
Symptoms of over active throat chakra include tonsillitis, thrush viruses, speech impediments, impulsiveness, arrogance, talking too much, deception and lies, argumentative, outspoken, eating problems.
Balance provides perfect sense of timing, good communications, clarity of speech, truth, enhanced senses, the ability to follow ones dreams.
6. Third Eye Chakra is located between the eyebrows in the centre of the forehead and is associated with intuition, insight and extra sensory perception.
It rules eyes, nervous system, nose, brain, pituitary gland, pineal gland, hearing and sinuses.
The colour is indigo and the element is light.
Associated stones include mostly indigo stones (representing awakening of the third eye, and deeper understanding of higher realms) e.g.: amethyst, lapis lazuli, blue sodalite, turquoise, blue calcite.
Associated fragrances include black pepper, sage. Peppermint, angelica and ginger.
Symptoms of under active Third Eye chakra include poor vision, blocked intuition, one-eyed, indecisiveness, intellectual inadequacy, poor logic and memory, learning problems, poor motor skills, brain dysfunctions e.g.; autism, dementia, Parkinson’s and sinusitis.
Symptoms of over active Third Eye chakra include over active imagination, eroticism, intense dreams and nightmares, epilepsy, fainting, brain tumours, nervous twitches, conjunctivitis, runny nose, cerebral haemorrhage, migraines and headaches, and enhanced ESP.
Balance provides clear vision, clear thinking, good intellectual skills, emotional intelligence, improved creativity, clear decision making, good visualization and good self-evaluation.
7. Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head (or fontanel of babies) and is our centre of spirituality and link to our higher self. It rules muscular system, skeletal system, skin and brain {fontanel}.
The colour is purple representing purity, perfection and bliss. The element is air.
Associated crystals include clear quartz, amethyst, diamond, selenite.
Associated fragrances include cedar wood, frankincense, jasmine, rose, rosewood, and sandalwood.
Symptoms of underactive crown chakra include low self esteem, negative self image, feeling misunderstood, clouded thinking, misconceptions, unaccepting, narrow-minded, unobservant, spiritual depression, exhaustion, lack of imagination, skin and muscle problems and sensitivity to light and sound.
Symptoms of overactive crown chakra include visions of grandeur, schizophrenia, celestial vision, ESP, highly advanced channeling skills, highly creative, scattered mental energy, ungrounded and mentally unstable, hysteria, deleria, heightened senses, migraines and headaches.
Balance provides clear visions, reliable intuition, intelligence and logic, unconditional love of self, universe and others, values and ethics, empathy, developed spirituality, ability to see the larger picture, inspiration and connection to the Higher Self.