The heart chakra, Anahata, is the seat of love. The word Anahata roughly translates to “a sound made without striking” or “pure.” This energy center is represented by a lotus flower with twelve petals, and is typically associated with the color green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Anahata is open and balanced, we’re able to exhibit compassion for ourselves and others, as well as freely give and receive love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can become blocked by grief. When it’s blocked, we may feel overwhelming loneliness, social anxiety, grudges, selfishness, and self-criticism. We may also pursue toxic relationships, or else have difficulty trusting healthy ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Physically, a blockage may manifest as issues impacting the heart or lungs. (Naturally, you should also discuss these problems with your physician before attempting to unblock your heart chakra.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crystals are one way to help open this center and allow life force energy to flow again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some of the best crystals and stones for the heart chakra: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ametrine generally isn’t the first crystal people associate with the heart chakra, but it’s really almost ideal for this purpose. It’s made up of two types of quartz, amethyst<\/a> and citrine<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amethyst is known in crystal magic circles as a love-drawing stone, as well as a tool for enhancing introspection, mending a broken heart, and reducing stress and anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Citrine is a stone of optimism and positivity — the antithesis of the grief that often causes Anahata to become blocked in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ametrine represents the joining of the spiritual and intuitive sphere (amethyst) with the physical (citrine), much as the heart chakra is the gateway between the lower, more physically-oriented chakras and the higher, spiritual ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Crystal healers also consider it a blood cleanser, which makes it beneficial for the cardiovascular system. It’s a wonderful stone for any purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wear it in jewelry, carry it in a pouch or pocket, meditate with it, or use it in combination with other heart chakra-focused stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See also: Check out Ametrine crystals here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n See article: Ametrine: Magical Properties, Benefits & Uses.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emerald’s lush green color ties it to Anahata’s energy, but it’s also considered a powerful stone for love-drawing and emotional healing. It’s called a “stone of successful love,” and can be helpful for increasing feelings of patience and understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Emerald also makes it easier to roll with life’s punches and assists with recovery from emotional trauma. Emerald jewelry is highly effective, but can be expensive. Raw, unpolished stones of less-than-gem-quality are an inexpensive alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Place one in the center of the chest during a heart-focused meditation to receive its healing energies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See also: Check out Emerald stones here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n See article: Emerald: Magical Properties, Benefits & Uses.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Emerald<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n