Chalk

In this article, I’ll be discussing the many benefits of natural chalk as a crystal. I will also talk about other related info such as the best stones to pair it with, how to meditate with it, and the proper way to cleanse it.

When talking about chalk, perhaps our minds automatically picture white or colored sticks used in classrooms. Nobody would blame you, though, because these manmade chalks (usually made from other carbonate-based minerals and gypsum) are what we generally associate the word with nowadays. In this article, however, we will be talking about natural, calcite chalk: those ones that you may have seen as white cliffs, caves, and other large rock formations.

Chalk is calcium carbonate in the form of the mineral calcite and is found in many places all over the world. The word “chalk” probably originated from the Latin word “calx”, which basically means “lime”.

Chalk is a limestone rock primarily made from calcite shells of foraminifera and calcareous algae, among various other planktons. This stone was formed millions of years ago and has been mined for centuries because of its widespread industrial uses.

Aside from those, chalk is also believed to possess healing and cleansing abilities. Some, go to chalk formations, especially near the sea because being near it brings the feelings of ease and calm. It’s also thought to purify negative energies and promote a sense of peace in a person.

People also use chalk for its healing benefits on the physical body. Some even use powdered natural chalk to relieve pain and purify the skin. Other physical benefits include strengthening teeth and bones. It can also protect you from the harmful effects of electronic smog.

And since chalk is still basically calcite, it also shares benefits with this mineral. It encourages spiritual growth and also helps out in clearing negative thoughts. If you feel stagnant, demotivated, and suffocated by the toxicity of the world around you, chalk can help cleanse and purify these energies to restore balance.

Chalk has a lot of benefits similar to other types of calcite crystals. It’s beneficial to the bones and it’s also believed to heal inflammation. Aside from those, it’s a cleansing stone that can help purify negative energies around you.

Moreover, it’s greatly useful to shield oneself from the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. It’s up to you to decide if you want to carry a chalk crystal with you or place one in your home. It can also even be helpful during meditation. Do note though, that chalk is a soft mineral and it can release dust particles into the air, which might cause eye irritation.

Chalk Physical Benefits

While you shouldn’t forego medical treatment, you can experience chalk’s healing powers on your physical body. Chalk helps a lot with the body’s skeletal and circulatory systems. Aside from those, it’s also believed to be helpful in relieving pain caused by inflammation.

Here are some of the physical benefits of having a chalk crystal with you:

• Skeletal System

  Chalk helps strengthen bones and teeth. It aids in calcium uptake, which is essential to fortify the skeleton and joints. At the same time, it also balances the calcium mineral in our bones to lessen the reduction or avoid calcification.

• Electronic Smog

  Chalk can protect you from harmful electromagnetic waves. Whether you get them from spending too much time staring at the screen or as a byproduct of your surroundings, chalk will act as your shield and reduce the risks that come along with it.

• Detoxification

  Chalk is also useful in the detoxification process. It helps in cleansing not only our aura and energy but also our physical body from impurities.

• Circulatory System

  As with other calcite minerals, chalk may help lower and maintain blood pressure. It may also aid in detoxifying your blood.

• Pain Relief

  Chalk can alleviate pain, especially if you’re suffering from injuries. It can also help lessen the pain of hurt bone or joint.

• Inflammation

  Likewise, if you’re suffering from inflammation, chalk may be able to reduce the symptoms or even heal them altogether.

Chalk Emotional Benefits

Chalk also has a number of benefits for the mind and heart. Here are some of them:

• Calming

  Chalk has a soothing effect that can help you quickly calm down, especially if you’re feeling out of sorts. It encourages self-control and quietude, especially for stressed individuals who might be prone to emotional outbursts.

• Inner Peace

  Chalk can help bring tranquility to a troubled mind. It can silence negative thoughts and distractions, which makes this stone helpful to induce meditation.

• Balance

  This stone promotes emotional stability. It aids in balancing your feelings and helps you control your impulses.

• Mental Clarity

  This crystal is also helpful in achieving mental clarity. Chalk brings stillness to the mind like with many other calcite minerals. If you’re finding it hard to focus or feel that you get easily distracted by thoughts, a chalk stone may help you attain the quietude and tranquility you need.

Chalk Metaphysical Properties

Chalk is also incredibly useful when it comes to metaphysical applications. For one, it’s a great stone to have if you want to purify the energy around you. Another reason why it’s excellent to use is that it can aid in promoting psychic abilities. Here are the best metaphysical uses of chalk:

• Energy

  Chalk can help cleanse the negative energy around you and promote positivity in your surroundings. It also absorbs energy from its environment including yourself and amplifies it.

• Grounding

  As I’ve mentioned beforehand, chalk is a stone that soothes the mind and spirit. If you have trouble entering a meditative state, then having a chalk stone nearby might help.

• Spiritual Development

  Chalk can also be beneficial for your spiritual growth. Not only is it effective in inducing meditation, but as a calcite mineral, it can clear blockages that may hinder you from accessing higher realms.

• Spiritual Realms

  As with other calcite minerals, chalk can facilitate a connection between you and the higher dimensions. Whether you want to try astral projection, access the Akashic Records, or connect with your spirit guides, chalk can be a great aid.

• Psychic Ability

  Chalk can also help develop psychic abilities. It’s also believed to aid in out-of-the-body experiences.

Chalk is a cleansing stone that helps purify our mind, body, and soul from all the impurities that stagnate our spiritual development. Therefore, chalk can be used in meditation and grounding because it clears our minds quickly and helps us maintain a sense of tranquility while trying to connect with our higher self.

To meditate with this stone, get to a comfortable position. There’s no set rule on how you should hold this stone. I recommend closing one hand on the stone while meditating or having the stone nearby. Do whichever you feel is the best for you. Visualize the energy that emanates from the stone as it does its job: cleansing the impurities around you.

Chalk Chakras

Natural chalk can help activate your crown and third-eye chakra. While meditating with this stone, you may experience the following:

• Crown Chakra

  Our crown chakra serves as our link to higher realms and to the divine. With this stone in hand, it amplifies our ability to connect spiritually. Chalk stones also remove blockages that prevent our spiritual growth.

• Third-Eye Chakra

  Our third eye chakra helps us to focus on the bigger things and our purpose in life. With an activated third-eye chakra, we may be able to develop higher intuition and clearer insight.

Chalk can be paired with stones that help with meditation and grounding. It amplifies the energy of other stones, which is incredibly helpful when trying to gain access to spiritual dimensions and communicate with divine beings. Some of the crystals that go well with natural chalk are the following:

1. 

   Selenite

   Selenite is a stone used for centuries to connect with the spiritual realm and develop psychic abilities, such as telepathy. It’s also a stone used to amplify and energize other crystals.

2. 

   Phenacite

   Phenacite can help activate the third-eye and crown chakra, similar to natural chalk stones.

3. 

   Quartz

   Quartz help amplifies healing energies from crystals.

4. 

   Lapis Lazuli

   Lapis Lazuli can also develop psychic abilities.

Natural chalk absorbs energy from its environment and from you. This is why it’s highly important to cleanse and charge it as much as it needs. However, since chalk is quite soft, you need to be extra careful in handling it.

To cleanse chalk, you can put it under sunlight or natural light. To charge it, but the stone near crystal chargers such as selenite.

• Sun

  While the sun can charge your stones very quickly, you will want to remove the stone from the sun after an hour or two as the sun could discolor your crystals (even those that are sun-safe). You can set your stone outside or on a windowsill to absorb the powerful energy from the heavens. The time you need to charge your crystals will vary, but they can often be ready in just a few minutes.

• Crystal Charger

  There are many tools that can help charge your crystals. Whether you use a pyramid, large selenite plates or bowls, or grids, you can enhance the powers of your stones as you charge them. As with other methods, you should set an intention when placing your stones on a crystal charger.

Conclusion

Chalk is a common mineral. At the same time, however, it’s not as simple as it seems. It helps cleanse the mind and spirit from negative energy, thus allowing positive energy to take over. Also, it’s greatly beneficial to the skeleton, joints, and even the blood.

Although it’s a rock you can find in many places, you might be surprised to know that it brings more mental and spiritual benefits than you would expect. Don’t forget to charge and cleanse it as necessary to make sure it is filled with positive energy so you can also take advantage of its healing properties.