THE SACRAL CHAKRA

THE SACRAL CHAKRA – known asSvadhisthana

Colour: Orange

Musical note:  D (ray)

Location: Spleen, just below the navel

Primary function: creativity, desire,  pleasure, stability, self-confidence, well-being, taste, immunity from disease, unity with others, acceptance into society, the seat of psychic ability

Physical function: Encourages joy, fun and pleasure.  Happy interest in life and what goes on around.

Parts of Body affected: Gonads, sexual reproductive organs, spleen.

 

Positive: Displays courage and confidence.  Ability to interact with others freely.

 

Negative: Can be expressed as timid, afraid and shy.  Can try too hard and feel under pressure and not able to measure up to others’ perception of you.

Congested: Blockages can manifest as emotional problems or sexual guilt.  There can be feelings of aloneness and isolation.  Also may be a dependency.

 

Over-stimulated : This can lead to bouts of intense emotion and a need to get attention from others.

Unbalanced : Associated with a tendency to over-indulge

Gemstones:  carnelian, coral, agate.

Essential Oils – Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Rose Maroc, Ylang Ylang, Petigrain, Jasmine