You can balance and activate your own chakras by using the following meditation in connection with the listed gemstones, colours and essential oils.

Before you start, you want to familiarise yourself with the location of the chakras. The seven Major chakras as shown in the see above diagram are located along the spine in your body.

Additionally to these seven, there are two more chakras not shown on the above chart. These are the earth star chakra, about 15 cm below your feet and your soul star chakra extending out approximately 15 cm above your head. 

The Earth Star Chakrsa relates to our primal earth connection, grounding, protection, sense of belonging, stability, support

Colour: Black

Essential Oils: Sage, Clove, Vetiver, Black Pepper

Gemstones: BlackTourmaline, Black Obsidian, Hematite

The Base Chakra relates to action, impulse, initiative, assertiveness, desire, vitality, life force, fear vs. trust & survival
Colour: Red

Essential Oils: Camphor, Basil, Patchouly, Rosemary, Ginger
Gemstones: Garnet, Red Jasper, Ruby, Smokey Quartz

The Sacral Chakra relates to change, enthusiasm, creativity, partnership, self-motivation, optimism, emotions & sexuality
Colour: Orange

Essential Oils: Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Pine, Mandarin

Gemstones: Carnelian, Sun stone, Amber, Sardonyx

The Solar Plexus relates to self-worth, confidence, success,  motivation, shame, ego, identity,  personal power

Colour: Yellow

Essential Oils: Lemon Myrtle, Lemongrass, Marjoram (sweet),

Gemstones: Citrine, Pyrite, Gold Tigers Eye, Yellow Topaz

The Heart Chakra relates to inner calm, emotional & physical healing, sincerity, generosity, self-love, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, affection, grief and joy

Colour: Green & Pink
Essential Oils: Bergamot, Neroli, Rose Geranium, Rose, Jasmine

Gemstones: Malachite, Peridot, Green Aventurine, Jade, Rose Quartz, Pink Opal, Mangano Calcite, Rhodochrosite

The Throat Chakra relates to honesty, reasoning, acceptance, truthfulness, self-expression, communication, lies vs. truth
Colour: Sky Blue
Essential Oils: Peppermint, Lemon, Chamomile, Eucalyptus

Gemstones: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Blue Topaz

The Third Eye Chakra relates to perception, realisation, imagination, concentration, clarity, focus, intuition & insight
Colour: Indigo

Essential Oils: Lavender, Coriander, Juniper, Nutmeg

Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Sodalite, Blue Aventurine

The Crown Chakra relates to faith, psychic awareness, vision, gratitude, ignorance, unity & spiritual awareness
Colour : Purple

Essential Oils: Rosewood, Sandalwood, Chamomile

Gemstones: Amethyst, Sugilite, Purple Fluorite

The Soul Star Chakra contains our sacred contracts, divine connection, purity, grace, dream state, innocence, oneness
Colour: White  & Gold

Essential Oils: Frankincense, Myrrh, Cypress, Star Anise
Gemstones: Clear Quartz, White Opal, Selenite, Zircon

Activation:

Create yourself a sacred space, turn off the phone, if possible lock the door and allow at least half an hour of uninterrupted time. Use soothing background music to compliment the experience. If available, you can prepare your cleansed chakra stones by rubbing them with one of the suggested essential oils.

Place the stones within your reach on the surface (floor or bed) you will lie on. Stretch out flat on your back next to them. Become aware of your breathing. Consciously tune into each chakra, one at a time. Slowly and deliberately place the stones starting at the earth star point below your feet. Place each stone on it’s associated chakra on your body, finishing with the soul star above your head.

When you have placed your final stone at the soul star point, imagine your body being filled with it’s white light. Take another deep breath and let go of your thoughts, relax and make yourself very comfortable.

Visualise a sphere of vibrant light spinning above your body. See it changing into the colour related to the chakra you focus on - again start with the earth star and work your way up from there. Breathe into the sphere to intensify the colour and sense the sphere slowly blending into your energy field at it’s chakra point. Stay with the sensation until it feels natural, then move on to the next chakra.

Give yourself at least 15 minutes with the stones still on your body so your chakras can synchronise with their frequency and align themselves. When you feel a sense of completion, remove each stone, starting from the top. 

If a stone falls off or moves during the session, let it be, it usually know’s what it is doing.