Essential Oils & Chakras: Energetic Alignment through Aromatherapy

There are moments in life when we feel off. Not sick. Not broken. Just… misaligned. As though the pieces of us aren’t quite clicking the way they should. The body is tired, the mind restless, the spirit muted.

In these moments, we don’t need more noise. We need ritual. We need a return to ourselves.

And often, the most direct path back to centre comes not through doing more, but through tuning inward — through breath, scent, intention, and the gentle wisdom of nature.

At Delune, we see essential oils as more than indulgence. They’re frequency. They’re memory. They’re medicine. And when paired with the ancient system of chakras — the seven (or nine) energy centres that run along your spine — they become tools of powerful, personal transformation.

Let’s journey through the body. Let’s move scent by scent, energy by energy, and remember what it means to feel whole.

🌿 1st Chakra — Root Chakra (Muladhara) — Where You Belong

Located at the base of your spine, the Root Chakra is your home in the world. It’s your instinct to survive, to stand, to feel the ground beneath you and know you are safe.

When you’re grounded, life has rhythm. Food tastes better. You trust the process. But when fear creeps in — fear of loss, abandonment, lack — your body tenses. Your breath shortens. You begin to disconnect from the earth.

To come back?
You need depth. You need scent that speaks in whispers — of soil, smoke, and the pulse of ancient forests.

• Vetiver anchors you.
• Patchouli reminds you you’re allowed to take up space.
• Ylang Ylang soothes the parts of you afraid to feel.
• Lavender reassures you that you are enough.

Anoint your feet. Breathe slowly. Whisper: I am safe. I am held. And mean it.

🧡 2nd Chakra — Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) — Where You Feel

Pleasure. Emotion. Desire. Creation. These aren’t indulgences — they’re your birthright. And they all live in your sacral chakra, swirling gently just below your navel.

When this centre is alive, you laugh more. You move fluidly. You flirt with life.
But when it’s blocked? You feel numb. You shut down. You create walls instead of art.

To awaken this sensual centre, you need notes that ripple like water. Oils that make you feel something again.

• Sweet Orange is joy bottled.
• Ylang Ylang melts shame.
• Tangerine revives your inner child.
• Petitgrain steadies the emotional tides.

Massage your lower belly with care. Inhale deeply. Let yourself feel without censoring. This is your sacred pulse.

💛 3rd Chakra — Solar Plexus (Manipura) — Where You Burn

There is a fire in your belly — not just for food, but for freedom. It lives in your solar plexus, and it fuels your boundaries, your confidence, your yes and your no.

When this chakra shines, you walk into a room and own your presence. But when it dims? You hide. You procrastinate. You second-guess yourself until even your dreams feel distant.

So let’s feed the flame.

• Lemon clears the fog.
• Black Pepper brings boldness.
• Helichrysum heals the burn of old failures.
• Sandalwood reminds you of your dignity.

Apply to your belly. Stand tall. Speak your truth, even if your voice shakes. Power isn’t aggression — it’s clarity.

💚 4th Chakra — Heart Chakra (Anahata) — Where You Love

Grief carves the heart. But love softens it again.

The heart chakra — the soft emerald glow at the centre of your chest — governs your ability to give, receive, and trust. When it’s open, you feel expansive. When it’s wounded, you armor up.

To heal the heart, you don’t force it. You scent it.

• Rose opens the door gently.
• Geranium balances emotional highs and lows.
• Frankincense brings forgiveness.
• Bergamot reminds you it’s okay to hope again.

Rub oil gently over your heart space. Cry if you need to. Or smile. Both are holy.

🔵 5th Chakra — Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) — Where You Speak

There’s a lump in your throat — not physical, energetic. A fear of being misunderstood, judged, or ignored. That’s your throat chakra, asking to be heard.

It governs your communication, your expression, your boundaries. When blocked, you whisper. When open, you sing.

Scent can help you clear the channel.

• Roman Chamomile calms the nerves.
• Blue Tansy melts emotional heat.
• Peppermint cuts through confusion.
• Frankincense connects voice to soul.

Anoint the throat. Speak aloud: “My voice matters.” And believe it.

🔮 6th Chakra — Third Eye (Ajna) — Where You Know

In a world obsessed with logic, the third eye invites something softer — intuition.

When this chakra is vibrant, you see the truth behind illusions. But when overworked, it breeds anxiety, paranoia, or overthinking.

Balance it with clarity and calm.

• Spikenard grounds high-frequency thoughts.
• Neroli calms mental storms.
• Myrrh invites introspection.
• Basil sharpens the inner lens.

Place oil gently between your brows. Then sit in silence. The answers already live inside you.

👑 7th Chakra — Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) — Where You Remember

You are more than a body. More than a mind. You are a flicker of the divine, a soul with a signature frequency. The crown chakra is your portal to it.

When closed, life feels like a to-do list. When open, everything — even stillness — feels sacred.

Open with reverence.

• Frankincense lifts the veil.
• Lavender clears residual static.
• Sandalwood aligns you to truth.
• Neroli reconnects you with joy.

Inhale deeply. Touch the top of your head. And remember: You are light in form.

🌀 The Extended Field: Beyond the 7 — Chakras 8 & 9

While the traditional chakra system maps seven major energy centers within the body, advanced energy practitioners recognize subtle fields that extend beyond — fields that speak not just to who you are, but to what you’re becoming.

These are the chakras that connect you to the cosmic and the ancestral — to the soul-level experiences that shape you beneath the surface. They’re often overlooked, but when worked with intentionally, they can unlock some of the deepest spiritual healing available.

Let’s go further. Let’s go where the blueprint expands.

💗 8th Chakra — The Universal Heart (Thymus Chakra)

The Portal of Divine Love + Soul-Level Compassion

This is the chakra of the higher heart — not just romantic love, but unconditional love. Soul love. Love without agenda. Nestled in the energetic space between the heart and the throat, it governs your ability to connect to a higher consciousness of compassion.

When the 8th chakra is activated, your capacity for empathy grows. You begin to see yourself and others not through judgment, but through softness. You understand suffering — and yet you transcend it.

But when blocked, this chakra can feel like spiritual heartbreak. You may feel numb, disconnected from any sense of divine support. You may find yourself spiritually fatigued, giving too much without ever feeling replenished.

Signs of imbalance:

• Emotional dissociation
• Feeling abandoned by the universe
• Coldness in spiritual practice
• Compassion fatigue
• Chronic lack of trust in “something greater”

Essential Oils for the 8th Chakra:

• Rose – the frequency of pure, open-hearted love
• Neroli – heals subtle grief and encourages receptivity
• Sandalwood – clears spiritual sorrow and restores inner sanctity
• Ylang Ylang – nurtures the part of you that forgets you’re worthy of being loved without condition
• Lavender – balances the emotional overwhelm of deep empathy

Use this blend:
Anoint the center of the chest just above the heart. Inhale with reverence. This is where your personal healing merges with collective elevation. Say aloud: “I am loved, I am loving, I am love itself.”

🌍 9th Chakra — The Earth Star Chakra

The Anchor of Incarnation + Ancestral Connection

Located around six to twelve inches below the feet, the Earth Star Chakra isn’t housed in the body — it’s housed in the field. It represents your deepest grounding, your karmic lineage, and your connection to Earth as a living, sentient being.

This chakra is your energetic root system. It carries the memory of your ancestors, your bloodline, and the soul contracts you came here to fulfill. It ties your spirit to soil, your purpose to planet.

When open, the Earth Star chakra allows you to feel grounded in your mission — to walk your path with humility, courage, and trust in timing. When blocked, you may feel scattered, untethered, or like you’re floating through life without truly touching down.

Signs of imbalance:

• Deep exhaustion or restlessness
• Feeling ungrounded, unsafe, or spiritually “off”
• Inherited trauma patterns or ancestral grief
• Resistance to being in the body
• Disconnection from nature

Essential Oils for the Earth Star Chakra:

• Vetiver – rich, earthy, ancient grounding force
• Myrrh – used in rites of passage and sacred burial, connects to past-life memory
• Patchouli – stabilizes and reconnects to Earth energy
• Spikenard – deep spiritual anchoring and ancestral access
• Frankincense – for sacred integration of spirit and body

Use this blend:
Anoint the soles of your feet or walk barefoot after diffusing your chosen oils. As you do, visualize roots descending from your body into the earth, plugging you into something older, wiser, and deeply benevolent. Whisper: “I belong. I am rooted. I am of the Earth, and I walk with purpose.”

The deeper you go, the more you remember: your body isn’t just a vessel. It’s a bridge. Between Earth and spirit. Between old pain and new joy. Between where you’ve been… and where you're ready to go.

When you work with all nine chakras — including the extended field — essential oils become more than wellness. They become a language. One that speaks to your cells, your soul, and your sacred contract with this lifetime.

Let your healing be slow. Let your scent rituals be sacred. And let Delune walk with you, one breath at a time.