Matching Stones
Gemstones for the Crown Chakra
The Crown Chakra is the highest of the seven Chakras: the energy center of consciousness, spiritual growth and connection with the greater whole. If you feel cut off from meaning, stuck in your head or lacking a sense of trust in life, this Chakra often needs attention. The gemstones for the Crown Chakra are mainly violet, white and clear stones that open awareness and bring calm. Below you can read what the Crown Chakra is and which stones suit it.
What is the Crown Chakra?
The Crown Chakra is called Sahasrara in Sanskrit, which means "thousandfold", after the lotus with a thousand petals it is depicted with. It is located at the top of the head and points upward. This Chakra represents spiritual awareness, wisdom and the sense of being part of something greater than yourself. It connects all the other Chakras into a whole. Its color is violet or white, the colors of purity and light. When the energy flows well here, you feel connected, serene and full of trust. The core statement of this Chakra is: I am connected to the whole.
Crown Chakra in and out of Balance
With a balanced Crown Chakra you experience meaning and inner calm, even when life does not go as planned. You are open to insights, stay down to earth at the same time and feel carried. When the energy is out of balance, you may feel empty, cynical or aimless and find it hard to look beyond everyday life. An overactive Crown Chakra can show as being spacey and losing touch with the body and practical matters. Meditation, silence, time in nature and working with violet and clear stones help restore the balance, preferably combined with a grounding stone.
Matching Gemstones for the Crown Chakra
The stones that belong to the Crown Chakra are mainly violet, white and colorless clear. They are associated with awareness, purification, calm and spiritual growth. The stones below are a good first choice; above all, trust the stone you are drawn to.
Amethyst
Amethyst is the classic stone of the Crown Chakra. A violet stone linked to spiritual growth, a calm mind and protection during meditation.
Rock Crystal
Rock Crystal is known as the stone of clarity and pure awareness. This colorless stone helps open the Crown Chakra and amplifies the energy of other stones.
Selenite
Selenite is seen as a cleansing stone that brings calm and lightness. A white stone often used to purify the energy in your home and in yourself.
Lepidolite
Lepidolite is associated with calm and letting go of worrying thoughts. A lilac stone that helps you settle down and open up to insight.
Howlite
Howlite is known as a calming stone that quiets the mind. A white stone that supports meditation and restful sleep.
Sugilite
Sugilite is linked to spiritual awareness and protection for sensitive people. A deep purple stone that helps you follow your own path with trust.
Corresponding Zodiac Signs
The Crown Chakra is mainly linked to Pisces, the sign of spirituality and surrender, and to Capricorn, the sign that translates insight into practice. Also have a look at the other zodiac signs and their matching stones.