Location: Top of the head
Symbol & Element: Light; Sufi Symbol or Lotus
Astrology Sign: Higher expression of all signs
Sense: Knowing & Oneness
Foods: Sun Juice; Fasting
Related Addictions:
Physical Areas: Pineal Gland; Head; Hair; Central Nervous System
Related to: Compassion; love

The seventh chakra is our direct connection to spirit. When it is balanced we understand our relationship with the universe. We dissolve the illusion that we are separate from other humans and other forms of life. We appreciate our uniqueness and our places as parts of the whole. When it is blocked we compare ourselves to others or to internal checklists (and usually find ourselves wanting). We feel lonely, we are afraid of death.

Gemstones associated with the seventh chakra:

• Clear Calcite brings spiritual understanding to problems on the earth plane.
• Clear Quartz. There are many forms of clear quartz. See our articles in Chapter Five (5) about Clusters and different kinds of Crystal Points.
• Danburite helps us to view what happens in our lives from the soul perspective and have a feeling of calmness and serenity even when life seems very difficult.
• Herkimer This form of clear quartz is especially brilliant, and has a particular ability to dissolve chakra blockages.