Harmonious Podcast: Crown Chakra - Frankincense & Selenite

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”

― W.B. Yeats

Hello beloved listeners! Welcome to episode 11 of Harmonious, where we explore the synergy of Crystals and Herbs. My name is Meline and today we will explore the lovely Frankincense and the crystal Selenite, and how their combined powers can benefit our crown chakra and our general wellness.

But before we move on, I need to mention that everything you learn in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please do not start or discontinue any treatment or medication based on what you learn in this podcast. It is essential that you consult a medical doctor before initiating or discontinuing or changing any medications or treatments for your physical, emotional, or mental health. And please make sure that you are not allergic to any of the herbs that you wish to experiment with.

We have been exploring our chakras for a while and today we are exploring our Crown chakra which is our seventh chakra and the last energy center in our chakra series. In this episode, we are going to talk about a lot of spiritual stuff, such is the nature of the Crown chakra as it connects us to the spiritual realms; I understand that it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, so please take what resonates with you and leave the rest.

The Crown chakra, as its name suggests, is located at the top of our head, just like a crown. The Sanskrit name for this energy center is Sahasrara, meaning “a thousand petals”. If we visualize the Crown chakra as an energetic lotus flower, it will be blossoming with endless petals. If we remember the Root chakra and how it connected us to Mother Earth, the Crown chakra connects us to Father Sky, our higher self, the Heavens, the Spiritual realms.

There is a strong connection between the Root chakra and the Crown chakra. It may be difficult at first to see this connection, as one is our pure connection to the material world, and the other is our pure connection to the spiritual realm; however, we are a spiritual being experiencing a physical life, and the combined health and effort of our physical and spiritual chakras make it happen for us to stay grounded on this physical life while maintaining our link to the higher realms of wisdom.

The color corresponding to the Crown chakra is white or violet. The famous “OM” sound when meditating is the sacred sound or mantra for the Crown chakra. “OM” does not directly translate to any word or phrase, yet it is said to be the essence of the supreme absolute. It is said that our universe is ultimately made of sound vibrations, and it makes sense for its essence to be a sound. “OM” is also said to be the predominant sound echoing in the universe, if we were able to hear it.

The Crown chakra, just like the other chakras, needs to be balanced. A balanced Crown chakra supports a healthy spiritual life. It helps us to see beyond the material world and to experience a deeper meaning of life. With an open and balanced Crown chakra we are drawn to participating in activities which strengthen our bond to the divine such as prayer and meditation.

One of my favorite benefits of a balanced Crown chakra is that it eliminates our need to judge others or to make them feel small. This is due to the Crown chakra supporting our understanding of the oneness that resides in the entire universe. We are connected to everything and everyone in this world and to judge another being is to judge our own self.

An overactive Crown chakra may result in being overly obsessed with spirituality to the point that we forget our material world, our duties, responsibilities, and the people around us. It may also result in racing thoughts, headaches, the mind chatter that keeps you awake at night, anxiety, and a behavior called the analysis paralysis.

An underactive Crown chakra may lead to materialistic behaviors such as hoarding things and being unable to let them go. We may become so attached to physical objects that we would fear losing them.

Thankfully, there are many ways to keep our Crown chakra healthy and balanced. Practicing yoga, Tai chi, and chi gong, meditating regularly, any type of prayer, mantras, affirmations, singing bowls, Reiki, and listening to frequencies are some amazing methods. Drinking herbal teas such as sage tea, elderberry tea, and Angelica root tea are also extremely helpful for balancing our Crown chakra. Additionally, aromatherapy using Frankincense, Jasmine, Rose, and Neroli essential oils are also absolutely healing for the Crown chakra. Some crystals that help balance our Crown chakra are Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, and Herkimer diamond.

So today we are going to talk about Frankincense and all the amazing healing that it can bring for us. Frankincense is the resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia. The word Frankincense is from old French which means high-quality incense.

The energy of Frankincense is Masculine, it is associated with the Sun, and its element is fire. Frankincense resin was burned in ancient Egypt to honor the Sun god Ra. Frankincense, together with Myrrh and gold was gifted to baby Jesus by the three mages. Frankincense is also burned as incense in churches today. The warm and spicy scent of this resin inspires purification and centering of the mind, body and spirit. Thus, it is used in many religious and spiritual ceremonies and to aid in meditation. However, this precious resin, has a lot more to offer as plant medicine. Research shows that Boswellia can reduce inflammation, improve the immune system, and help with the healing process of wounds and bruises.

Smelling Frankincense essential oil is shown to reduce heart rate and balance high blood pressure. It has anti-anxiety and depression-reducing abilities without causing drowsiness.

Research has shown promising results using combination of myrrh and frankincense essential oils on cancer therapy. On 2012 a study has found that a chemical compound found in frankincense called AKBA can successfully kill cancer cells which have become resistant to chemotherapy.

Frankincense is also antiseptic meaning it can kill germs and bacteria. It has the ability to eliminate cold and flu germs from the surfaces and from the body. Frankincense essential oil can be used in place of harmful cleaning agents.

Frankincense essential oil is shown to tone the skin, reduce skin rash and irritation, reduce stretch marks, and help with healing surgery scars.

Now, let’s explore the beautiful and elegant crystal Selenite. Selenite is one of my most favorite crystals and I love it so dearly. Selenite is a transparent variety of the gypsum mineral. This crystal has a fibrous structure and it can physically transmit light through internal reflection like a fiber optic cable. Because of its ability to transmit light, Selenite crystal has also been called the telephone crystal, facilitating our connection with the spiritual realm. It is often said that Selenite crystal helps our prayers to reach to the angelic realms. Selenite crystal is a favorite tool for Reiki practitioners and it can transfer energy as it can transfer light.

Selenite is named after the Greek Goddess of the Moon, Selene. Selenite is one of the few crystals that doesn’t need clearing or charging. Selenite is used to cleanse other crystals, auras, and spaces. Selenite can help us concentrate and it is an excellent crystal for meditation and gaining clarity. Selenite is associated with the Crown Chakra and it helps us connect with our higher self.

Selenite can be used to create a protective crystal grid around your home which I will explain later in the episode how I do it. Selenite placed in a room will bring peace, quiet, and a calm energy to that room.

At only 2 on Mohs' scale of hardness, selenite is a very soft stone and it can be scratched by a fingernail. This also means that Selenite is not suitable to be placed in water as it will dissolve. However, it is possible to incorporate its energetic benefits by placing it next to a water bottle on the outside.

So now let’s talk about some of the ways that we can use to cultivate the combined benefits of Frankincense and Selenite to open and balance our Crown chakra and to bring more clarity and peace into our every day life.

- As I promised, this is how I use Selenite crystals to create a protective crystal grid around my house. I love placing a piece of Selenite crystal on every windowsill. This creates a huge crystal grid around your house. It is believed that this grid protects the house from any negative energy or ill intention. In order to activate this crystal grid and to maintain it over time, it is a great idea to burn some Frankincense resin in the house and clear out any negative emotional residue or low vibrational energies from the house. This is particularly useful if there have been some arguments in a room. By placing a Selenite crystal in that room, and burning some Frankincense resin over some charcoal, the remaining energetic imprint of the argument will be cleared from the room and peace and love will restore.

- In order to open and balance the Crown chakra, I love rubbing a drop or two of Frankincense essential oil on my wrists and behind my neck. Then I hold a Selenite crystal and I sit in meditation, breathing in the warm and calming scent of the Frankincense. If you choose to try it on your own, repeat the following affirmations for balancing the Crown chakra: “I am a divine being. I am a spiritual being living in a human body. I honor the sacred wisdom of the universe that lives within me. I listen to my highest self, guiding my actions and decisions. I release the need to control my life and surrender to a higher power. I am loved, cherished, and adored by this Universe. I bravely let go and allow the Universe to reveal its beautiful plan for me. I am love. I am light. I am connected to all.”

- Sometimes, when I come back home from a crowded place, I feel like I am holding onto some residual emotions and energies of other people. Being an empath, I have learned to love this feature because it makes it so much easier for us to connect and understand other people in a heart level. However, it may become overwhelming if proper emotional and energetic hygiene is not maintained. Keeping a Selenite crystal next to your door is a great idea for this very reason. Selenite crystal acts like an energetic eraser and by moving it around your aura, about an inch or two above your body, it absorbs negative energies and transmutes them into love and kindness. If you still feel some racing thoughts or need to calm down, try burning some Frankincense resins and direct the smoke towards your body.

- To help you sleep better and deeper, it is a lovely idea to keep a Selenite crystal next to your bed. To complement this, you may rub some frankincense essential oil to your temples and under soles of your feet.

I hope you enjoyed this podcast. Please share this episode with your friends and family who may be interested in this topic. Feel free to email me at mindfulmanifest2@gmail.com should you have any questions or comments or to just say hi.

My name is Meline and this was the Harmonious, where we explore the synergy of crystals and herbs.

Until next time, stay happy and healthy

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