Solfeggio Frequencies: Healing Chakras Through Ancient Sound
Posted by Cathryn Blair on 3rd Nov 2025
In our search for wellness, we often turn to the latest trends — yet some of the most powerful tools for healing and balance are also the oldest. Enter Solfeggio frequencies — a series of sacred tonal scales believed to be the vibrational foundation of Gregorian chants and other ancient spiritual music.
Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has understood the profound power of sound. From the rhythmic drumming of shamans to the sacred chants of monks, vibration has been used to heal, transform, and connect us to the divine. These sounds aren’t merely music; they are frequency patterns that can influence the mind, body, and energy field.
The Healing Power of Sound
Sound is energy — and energy affects matter. Have you ever felt your mood shift from a single song, or noticed a deep calm when you hum or chant? That’s resonance at work. Each vibration interacts with our body’s energy, helping to dissolve tension and bring us back into harmony.
Many believe Solfeggio frequencies act like tuning forks for the spirit — each tone aligning with a specific chakra, gently restoring balance where energy may be blocked. These frequencies are now creating a quiet revolution in meditation, sound healing, and energy work, known for reducing stress, enhancing intuition, and fostering emotional release.
Solfeggio Frequencies
Let’s explore some of the most recognised Solfeggio frequencies — and how you can pair them with crystals to amplify their healing power.
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16 Hz – Deep grounding, stabilisation of brain waves, connection to Earth’s energy; linked to relaxation and physical balance.
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174 Hz – Foundation, pain relief, a sense of security and physical safety.
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285 Hz – Tissue repair, regeneration, restoring physical vitality.
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396 Hz – Releases fear, guilt, trauma; promotes grounding and emotional stability.
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417 Hz – Clears negative patterns, supports change, emotional release, new beginnings.
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423 Hz – Gentle emotional healing, harmony, and heart balance; fosters self-acceptance and nurturing.
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432 Hz – The “universal frequency”; resonates with natural harmony, inner peace, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing.
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528 Hz – DNA repair, love, compassion, transformation, miracles.
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639 Hz – Harmonises relationships, enhances communication, fosters unity.
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741 Hz – Awakens intuition, detoxifies energy (physical and emotional), encourages truth and expression.
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852 Hz – Opens awareness, strengthens intuition, reconnects to higher consciousness.
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888 Hz – Abundance frequency; linked with prosperity, balance of giving and receiving, infinite flow of energy.
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963 Hz – Enlightenment, spiritual awakening, unity with Source / Divine.
Crystals & Chakra Alignment
Many people use these solfeggio tones in relaxation, meditation, sound healing, or energy work. To deepen this practice, we can add another element from the earth: crystals, nature's own energy conductors.
Below we map each Solfeggio frequency, its corresponding chakra, and the perfect crystals to create your own powerful healing toolkit and help you vibrate at your highest potential.
| Frequency | Chakra | Location | Properties | Pair a Crystal |
| 16 Hz | Root (Muladhara) | Base of spine | Deep grounding, stabilises body & mind, connects to Earth’s energy. | Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz |
| 174 Hz | Root (Muladhara) | Base of spine | Safety, pain relief, foundation energy, security. | Red Jasper, Garnet, Obsidian |
| 285 Hz | Sacral / Solar Plexus bridge | Lower to upper abdomen | Physical regeneration, tissue repair, revitalisation of life force. | Carnelian, Citrine, Sunstone |
| 396 Hz | Root (Muladhara) | Base of spine | Releases fear, guilt, trauma; restores stability and courage. | Bloodstone, Black Onyx, Red Jasper |
| 417 Hz | Sacral (Svadhisthana) | Lower abdomen | Clears blockages, supports change, creativity, new beginnings. | Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Moonstone |
| 423 Hz | Heart (Anahata) | Centre of chest | Gentle healing, emotional balance, self-love, and nurturing energy. | Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Green Aventurine |
| 432 Hz | Heart (Anahata) + All Chakras | Body-wide | Universal harmony, peace, natural resonance, calming and centreing. | Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Selenite |
| 528 Hz | Heart (Anahata) | Centre of chest | Transformation, DNA repair, love, compassion, miracles. | Rose Quartz, Emerald, Chrysoprase |
| 639 Hz | Heart–Throat bridge | Chest/throat | Harmonises relationships, unity, communication, connection with others. | Amazonite, Blue Lace Agate, Chrysocolla |
| 741 Hz | Throat (Vishuddha) | Throat | Truth, clarity, self-expression, detoxification of energy. | Aquamarine, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli |
| 852 Hz | Third Eye (Ajna) | Between eyebrows | Intuition, insight, higher awareness, spiritual alignment. | Amethyst, Labradorite, Fluorite |
| 888 Hz | Solar Plexus + Crown bridge | Upper abdomen & crown | Abundance, prosperity, balance of giving/receiving, infinite flow of energy. | Citrine, Pyrite, Clear Quartz |
| 963 Hz | Crown (Sahasrara) | Top of head | Enlightenment, divine connection, unity with Source. | Clear Quartz, Selenite, Amethyst |
How to Work With Solfeggio Frequencies
- Listen mindfully — Play Solfeggio tones during meditation, journaling, or sleep to attune your energy field.
- Combine with crystals — Hold or place the corresponding stones on chakra points as you listen.
- Use in rituals — Incorporate tones in cleansing rituals, intention-setting, or energy balancing.
- Daily tuning — Even a few minutes a day can help restore calm, focus, and clarity.
When you work with both sound and crystal energy, you align two of the Earth’s most ancient healing forces — vibration and mineral consciousness. Together, they can help you release, recharge, and reconnect with your highest potential.
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