For thousands of years, many cultures have believed that human activity is governed by seven energy centers in the body. These seven centers are called the chakras and stimulated by associated colors. Crystal mystics and New Age enthusiasts have assigned certain gemstones to these chakras based primarily on color. I have seen perhaps a hundred lists of gemstones associated with chakras. No two are alike. Following is a list of locations and colors of the chakras. I have listed some appropriate gemstones as well. This list is by no means the final word.

VIOLET    Chakra Name: SAHASRAHA Associated Gemstone: Amethyst Location: Top of Head Responsible for imagination, creativity and a sense of order.   INDIGO    Chakra Name: ANJA Associated Gemstone: Turquoise Location: Between eye brows Responsible for intuition, sensitivity, hunches.   BLUE   Chakra Name: VISHUDDHA Associated Gemstone: Lapis Location: Behind throat Responsible for communication, memory and idealism.   GREEN    Chakra Name: ANAHATA Associated Gemstone: Malachite Location: At the heart Responsible security, love, abundance and finance.   YELLOW    Chakra Name: MANIPURA Associated Gemstone: Citrine Location: Solar Plexis Responsible for intelligence, thinking, clarity, logic and organization.   ORANGE    Chakra Name: SWADHISTHANA Associated Gemstone: Amber Location: Below navel Responsible for ambition, exploration and gregariousness.   RED    Chakra Name: MULADHARA Associated Gemstone: Garnet Location: Base of spine Responsible for sensuality, action, vitality and touch.