Blog — first chakra

Red Power In the same way that moths are attracted to light, humans are drawn to the color red.  Without any effort at all, red commands attention, and we must look.  There are brighter colors in the spectrum, and according to studies, the most popular color in the world is blue, so what is it about red that makes it such a powerful influence in our lives? A History of Red Our prehistoric ancestors saw red in the fires that kept them warm and safe, but even more, it was the color of the blood that coursed through their bodies....

JASPER FOR FALL   As fall peeks around the corner, nature gives it her all before the frost. Leaves of green become bright red, orange and yellow, and while the spring and summer flowers have begun to fade, fall colors come with the bountiful harvest.  In celebration of Mother Nature's brilliant show of force, I've put together a group of JASPERS for fall that specifically energize the first, second and third chakras.  These chakras are represented by red, orange and yellow and play to our sense of belonging to the earth, allowing pleasure into our lives and feeling confident and self directed in our...

It has been said that black is the most misunderstood color.  I would have to agree.  While it is required for formal occasions, lending an air of sophistication and formality, it is also the color most worn by the bad guys in the movies.  Black is filled with the mysteries of the universe as well as being the solace of quiet meditation.  In nearly every case, it is a way of showing respect.  Native Americans considered black to be the color of soil, which was the well-spring of life.  Chakra philosophy ascribes black to the first chakra, also known as...

Turritella Agate For Root Chakra One of my favorite and perhaps lesser known root chakra stones is turritella agate.  It is an earthy brown or black stone, and what makes it so fascinating are at the fossilized sea creatures and snails that have become part of the rock.  Caught in time, the stone is laden with these tiny spiral creatures that give a history of ancient life on earth some fifty million years ago.  Filled with prehistoric stories of life on our planet, it is a wonderful connection to the power of wisdom and strength.  Because it serves as a...