Swadhisthana

The Sacral Chakra

“One’s Own Dwelling”

Color: Orange

Location: Pubic bone, center of lower belly.

Element: Water Sound: VAM

Path of the Tree of Life: Yesod

Crystals: Orange Calcite, Sunstone, Peach Aventurine, Tiger’s Eye, Goldtone, Amber 

Oils/Incense/Herbs: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Orange, Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Fennel

Affirmation/Mantra: “I feel”

Properties/Correspondents/Influences: 

Passion, sexuality, intimacy, money, creativity, joy, and adventure.

Description: 

This is the chakra of connection and it governs the relationship with the self and with others. It also influences the reproductive systems. It is through this chakra that we experience basic human connection with ourselves and those around us. Nicknamed “The Sex Chakra” (but so much more than that), the Sacral Chakra emulates creative energy and allows us to put ourselves into the world through our actions and creations. 

Signs of a Balanced Sacral Chakra:

Creativity, joy, sexuality, healthy sex life, prosperity, patience, fertility, pleasure

Signs of an Imbalanced Sacral Chakra: 

Reproductive issues, kidney and stomach issues, and lower back problems . One may be closed off, uncomfortable in their own skin, low self-esteem, feeling ashamed of their sexuality, experiencing  creativity blocks or a lack of creativity. One may also feel guilty, shy, irresponsible, or may be infertility. Could also result in sexual issues, being emotionally closed off, and/or unwilling to connect. Other symptoms include allergies, fear of pleasure, lack of creativity, fatigue, lack of desire, insecurity, detachment, and being inauthentic. 

Overactive Symptoms of the Sacral Chakra

Feeling overwhelmed, emotional, mood swings, and codependency. Heightened sex drive, feeling or being clingy; seeking deep affection, intimacy, etc 

How the Sacral Chakra Gets Blocked:

Stress, social anxiety, negative social experiences, and fear. 

How to Clear/Open/Balance the Sacral Chakra:

Meditation

Connecting with water

Color therapy:

This includes eating orange foods, meditating on the color orange, and wearing orange clothing or jewelry.

Foods/Diet to Balance the Sacral Chakra: 

Pumpkin Peaches Oranges Carrots

Mango Apricots Sweet Potatoes

Orange Peppers Cantaloupe

Tangerines

Honey 

Yoga Poses to Balance the Sacral Chakra:

Child’s Pose Low Lunge Side Angle

Goddess Pose Wide-Leg Fold

Standing Knee-to-Chest

Garland Pose