Well — we did it! We climbed up the entire chakra ladder and got to the top! This week we have traveled from the bottom of our spine to the top of our head, discovering how to use aromatherapy to help heal each of these energy centers [1]. The powerful support they provide to our spirit gives us a greater sense of balance, from the inside out.
Today we come to the 7th chakra – the crown chakra. Like a crown, the location of this chakra sits atop the head and — unlike a crown! — extends infinitely upward and outward. It connects us to a higher state of consciousness and self-knowledge, so that we may reach our higher self. Our Higher Connection blend is designed to support this chakra with its warm, shimmering, heady scent, made up of the essential oils of Orange Blood, Frankincense Carteri CO2, Petitgrain, and Neroli.
In case you need any more reason to try out the set, check out our post on all the things you can do with Jojoba oil, and why you need it!
Your Crown Chakra
Of all the chakras, the crown chakra is the most difficult to explain. Think of this chakra as pure, conscious energy that connects you to the energy of the entire universe. If you can image the push and pull of two magnets, that invisible but clearly powerful tension, you can image your own conscious energy. Like a seed bursting open and stretching out toward the sun, our energy reaches upward to allow higher wisdom to flow downward, nourishing our spiritual growth. The crown chakra opens our consciousness to higher states, beyond our own personal preoccupations. When we are able to shed ourselves of material fixations and our sense of ego, we can be filled with serenity and peace about life and our relationship to the universal energy that connects all of existence [2].
What happens when your crown chakra is out of balance?
The crown chakra is associated with the brain and the entire nervous system [2]. Because of this, blockage in this chakra can result in very subtle, systematic issues. Depression, mental fog, chronic fatigue, struggling to learn new concepts, and sleep disorders may present themselves. You may have feelings of living inside your own head and being detached from the world around you. When we are disconnected at this chakra, we can experience false illusions and attachments, which can leave us feeling empty and unsatisfied inside [3, 4].
Balancing your crown chakra:
Meditation is a powerful tool when healing the crown chakra. Immersion in the energy of the 7th chakra helps to transcend from living in the ordinary to a sense of the extraordinary [3]. Balance your meditation with living a life you love so you can remain rooted in your reality while also connecting to the cosmic energy above [2]. As we realize the interconnected nature of everything, we can begin to live with a deeper sense of gratitude [4]. Work on balancing the energy of the other chakras in order to keep the crown chakra healthy [2].
Higher Connection supports your crown chakra by gently encouraging strength in our spiritual growth to greater love and deeper purpose.
To use this blend, you can add to a personal inhaler or diffuser. Putting a drop or two on a tissue and wafting it away from your nose is another fantastic way to enjoy the benefits of this blend. To apply this amazing aroma topically, dilute Higher Connection to 1% in your favorite carrier oil. You can anoint the area of your crown chakra, your head, by massaging this intentionally in a clockwise direction.
Try this DIY Pillow Spritz using Higher Connection to enjoy this divine aroma near the top of your head. Healing the crown chakra will invite in pure, radiant, and joyful energy, allowing connection with greater self-knowledge and our higher selves.
High Connection Pillow Spritz
What you’ll need:
- 18 drops of Higher Connection
- 1.5 ounce of water
- .5 ounces of Everclear*
- Empty spray bottle
What you’ll do:
Measure out water and Everclear in separate measuring cups. Mix essential oils into Everclear and then add water in slowly. Pour into an empty spray bottle. Spray linens before bed.
*Everclear is used in this recipe to allow the essential oils to emulsify properly and to help with preservation. If you do not want to use Everclear then an emulsifier and preservative would be necessary.
**Higher Connection is a KidSafe blend. However, due to the addition to Everclear, it is the customer’s decision if they want to use this spritz around children or not.
Want to learn more?
Our amazing Certified Aromatherapists have written two exceptional blogs that dive deeper into the subjects of chakras and subtle aromatherapy:
Sources:
- Mercier, P. (2007). The Chakra Bible: The definitive guide to working with chakras. London: Godsfield Press. pgs. 38, 67
- Judith, A. (2016). Wheels of Life: A users guide to the Chakra system. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications.pg. 317, 322, 337, 358
- Judith, A. (2006). Chakra Balancing. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. pgs 77, 79
- Virginia, K., & Khalsa, D. (2017). Essential kundalini yoga: An invitation to radiant health, unconditional love, and the awakening of your energetic potential. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. pgs. 15, 33
Thank you for the amazing information. I have one question about using the oil topically. The location of this 7th chakra is atop the head and “you can anoint the area of your heart chakra, your chest, by massaging this intentionally in a clockwise direction”. Is it correct? Thanks.
Whoops! That was a small typo. We meant to say the area of the crown chakra, your head. We’ve updated the post.
This is my favorite chakra blend right now.
Havent tried this oil yet, but need to try a linen spray.
Love all the information on the chakras and your essential oil blends! Thank you!
I can’t even tell you how much this oil means to me. It is the one we diffused in my fathers hospice room and that I am sure eased his passing. Thank you so much for this pillow spray idea. I am going to try this and feel connected to my father every time I use it.
Susan, so sorry for your loss. The pillow spray sounds like an excellent way help keep you and your father connected.
I like the idea of the pillow spritz! This one sounds interesting. I love my Clear Intuition roller and will consider adding Higher Connection to my collection.
This one sounds like one I would benefit from right now – I’ve really been suffering through “mental fog.” I’m slightly worried about the scent – I’ve not tried Petitgrain before but I’ve heard it’s a love it or hate it type of scent. Any idea how strong the petitgrain is in this blend?
I haven’t tried any of the Chakras..but this one sounds very interesting! Making a linen spray is on my to do list.
I purchased the set a while back and I am anxious to start using the oils. I need to make time in my busy schedule to try them. Maybe I’ll test a few while I’m testing the blending recipes on Saturday.