The sacral chakra is the second chakra in the energy system.
In this energy center we hold our emotions and our source of creativity. This effects our sexuality, how we express ourselves and we deal with our emotions. Another name for the sacral chakra is Svahisthana. The meaning of Svahisthana is “one’s home or abode”, Swa meaning ‘one’s own’ and Adhisthana which translates to abode or seat. This could also be translated to the seat of the soul. It has also been called the navel chakra, located four fingers above the gentilia. This chakra is associated with the Moon and the water zodiac signs; Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The moon symbolizes the subconscious. Since the moon pulls the tides of the ocean, it is closely associated with water, the feminine, and the cycles of life. The birth, death and rebirth. The symbol of the Sacral chakra is a six petal lotus with two concentric circles that together form a crescent moon shape. The symbol is usually depicted with a VAM symbol. Like the moon, the Svahisthana is associated with the second element, water.
The second chakra is associated with are relationships, emotional needs, and pleasure. The musical note assigned to this chakra is D. The sacral chakra is associated the color orange. It is located beneath the naval. It is also related with the surrounding organs; the reproduction system and large intestine. As well as all fluids in the body, circulation of blood, hips, pelvis, sacrum, kidneys and lower back. When we hold in our emotions it might show as weight gain in the stomach area resulting in lower back pain. A critical part of balanced sacral chakra is a healthy emotional boundaries with others and having a strong connection to your true feelings. When this chakra is healthy, we feel balanced and easy going. You keep nothing a secret and you don’t hide things from yourself. You can come into issues with this charka is you are unable to express your emotions. This is why I link the sacral chakra closely with the throat chakra.
A quick way to strengthen your connection to the second chakra is being honest with your emotions.
When you are able to listen to your gut you are in tune with your body, you tune into your emotions. This helps you make the right decisions and place your energy on the right track. Once you are able to be honest with your self you are able to express your true emotions, which may surprise you if you have had issues with this chakra. When you have been in situations where you can’t express your self or have to find your feelings, this causes this chakra to close and become inactive and weak. When you listen to your body and the subtle directions of your spirit you can bring balance to your life and your relationships. This then builds a healthy foundation for the higher chakras to thrive. When when we are not in tune with our emotions we might have a hard time standing in our power, opening our heart to love, or communicating openly. On the contrary when we are in tune with our emotions we feel calm, cool, and collected. When you are in tune with yourself you know you are at home where ever you are.
An example of a blocked sacral chakra is violence and addiction.
When this chakra is blocked we confused and without direction. We feel out of touch with ourselves and might seek substance abuse or chose relationships that are not in line with our truer self. When a sacral chakra is overactive one might become addicted to drugs and alcohol and/or become highly sexually deviant. We must not ignore our feelings, they matter. Your body is trying to tell you something. When the sacral chakra is out of balanced, it results in issues relating to the reproductive system, bladder and digestive system. Including kidney and spleen malfunction and issues with the hips and pelvis. The best way to heal your sacral chakra is to live life fully, and to express yourself. You are bliss indivisible, allow joy to rise.
Here are some other useful tips to connect with and unlock your sacral chakra.
~wear the color orange, or light an orange candle
~connect with water, the ocean, a lake, or even simply take a bath or shower
~practice meditation, focus on the sacral chakra and imagine the color orange
~smell yang ylang, clary sage or patchouli
~explore your true emotions seek a good friend or therapy if you need help reflecting on challenging or confusing emotional patterns and baggage
~eat citrus and fruits foods like oranges and mangos and other orange foods like yams, pumpkins, and squashes
~carry or wear carnelian, quartz, moonstone, kyanite, copper
We can use different mantras to help us strengthen our sacral chakra such as:
“I live life passionately.”
“I am in good health and vitality”
“I am confident”
“I am achieving my dreams”
“I love my life”
“I am joyful and I am blessed”
Chant “VAM”
“I love all dimensions of myself”
In my own experience with the sacral chakra, I have found that it can be easily manipulated through sexual and emotional abuse. This can cause discord in the relationship with ones self. For example when we are not in tune with our emotions we might have a hard time seeing ourselves accurately. This might cause issues with body dysmorphia and emotional out-bursts. The sacral chakra can be highly damaged when there has been sexual trauma. Be patient with yourself and continue to forgive and love every part of yourself. It helps to forgive those who may have harmed you or suppressed your emotions. When the lower chakra, the root, is in balance provides a stable ground on which to grow and cultivate balanced and stable emotions.
“Love is the water of life. Jump into this water.” -Rumi
My favorite thing to do to heal the sacral chakra is to connect with water. For example, swimming in the ocean or taking a bath with candles and rose petals, or putting you hands and feet in a flowing stream or lake. Allow your self to be held, float on top of the water, whether be an ocean or a pool. Allow your self to flow like water. Allow your self to feel, to cry. The sacral chakra reminds us we are connected to something deeper. Explore the inner depths of your soul though connecting with your emotions.. As you connect with yourself you are able to go deeper into your relationships and your creative self-expression.
Try these scents and crystals to connect to the sacral chakra: yang ylang, clary sage or patchouli
carnelian, quartz, moonstone, kyanite, copper
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