THE SACRAL CHAKRA – known as – Svadhisthana
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