Mustika Pearls

Since the art of Reiki and the Chakra’s work conjunctively to balance ones energy, it is natural to assume that these two topics are naturally intertwined. Reiki has become a long honored, new age method of healing. It was first developed in Japan in the early 20th Century. Reiki practitioners suggest that this healing art be used in union with traditional forms of medicine when dealing with potentially life-threatening illnesses.  This form of healing employs the use of the hands to guide healing energy throughout the body. Practitioners conduct their healing energy through their crown chakra, as well as the heart chakra, which then flows out of their hands to the receiver of Reiki healing.

Reiki healers often discover where their energy is blocked and needs the most attention using the patient’s own chakras as a guide. In this way, they may help the individual heal the areas of the body that are experiencing problems that may not be obvious from the described symptoms. Depending on the school of thought one follows, there are seven or eight chakras in the human body. Hindu practice cites seven (and even six in some texts), while Tantric systems site eight chakras in the body. In either case all start at the base of the spine, or the tailbone area, and work their way up to the crown chakra, which is at the top of the head (or middle of the forehead).  For instance, if the crown chakra is blocked one may experience headaches, problems with memory or sleep disturbances, if the heart chakra is blocked one may experience constant bouts with sadness or depression, a general feeling of ill health or they may catch colds and the flu easily and often. If any chakra is blocked, the body often experiences discomfort or pain.

More frequently, Reiki healers have been using crystals to assist them in channeling energy during the healing process. The healer charges Reiki crystals such as quartz, rose quartz, amethyst and Sodalite with Reiki energy and then lays them upon the recipient or holds them in their hand during the healing session. Often, double terminated crystals are used. Double terminated crystals are simply crystals that have “points” or terminations at both ends, which allows for release of the crystals healing properties two-fold. These crystals are said to provide an abundance of energy and increase the flow of the chakras for better spiritual and mental balance. There are also specific chakra crystals that correspond with each chakra in the body, they are used by Reiki healers to support and stabilize the chakra energies. There are many combinations of crystals that are considered “chakra crystals.” One configuration in the eight chakra system is as follows: Rock crystal is used for the top of the head (Sahasrara chakra) Amethyst is used for the center of the forehead (Bindu chakra), Sodalite for the eyebrow area (Ajna), Blue Agate for the neck or throat (Vishuddha chakra), Green Aventurine for the heart area (Anahata chakra), Citrine for the navel (Manipura chakra), Carnelian for the tailbone (Swadhisthana chakra) and Red Jasper for the genital area (Muladhara chakra).  Other practitioners choose the chakra stone or crystal by its color. For example, in a seven chakra system the tailbone would need a black, brown or red stone, the genital area a red or orange stone, the navel would take a yellow stone, the heart a pink or green stone, the throat a blue colored stone, the eyebrow a purple stone and, lastly, the crown or top of head a clear, colorless or “white” stone such as quartz crystal. This second method allows for more flexibility when choosing which stones to aid in clearing the chakras and opening the flow of energy.

Mustika pearls or crystals can and are used in the same way that crystals are used in healing the chakras. The various hues and elements may be matched up with the elements represented by each chakra. For instance, the tailbone or root chakra’s element is the Earth, so an exceptional Mustika pearl for this chakra would be an Earth Dragon pearl or one of the many plant pearls, since they emerge from the Earth. The second chakra is associated with water, thus Water Mustika pearls or those from sea creatures such as fish would be perfect choices for cleansing and healing this area. The navel chakra is represented by fire, thus a Fire Dragon pearl would work very well. The heart chakra is adjoined with air, Air Dragon pearls are not only beautiful, but they represent this chakra precisely.

The art of Reiki and its innate association with the chakras is undeniable; the use of crystals and Mustika pearls can aid the Reiki healing process by enhancing, amplifying and balancing the natural forces which reside within. They are great compliments to this non-invasive form of healing and well worth learning more about.