The Sacral Chakra
Moving up from the root chakra we find
our 2nd chakra, the sacral.
our 2nd chakra, the sacral.
Located at the lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel, the sacral chakra is connected to
pleasure, desires, sexuality, and our well-being.
It represents our ability to connect with others
and is the seat of our emotions.
Represented – a lotus of 6 petals
Color - orange
Element – water
Planet – Pluto
Astrological sign – Cancer, Scorpio
Associated sense – taste
Sound – oh (mow)
Animal – alligator
Archetype – Sovereign/Martyr
Food – liquids
Crystals – carnelian, golden topaz, tiger's eye
Crystals – carnelian, golden topaz, tiger's eye
Glandular Connection – ovaries, testes Associated
Body Parts – sex organs, bladder, prostate, womb
Physical Imbalance – impotence, frigidity, lower back pain, bladder and prostate issues
Emotional Imbalance – emotional instability, feelings of isolation, unbalanced sex drive
The Sanskrit name, Svadhisthana translates roughly as
“to sweeten” and this chakra is all about sweets!
The sacral chakra is:
optimism - desire - activity - pleasure - happiness - change - creativity - passion
With an overstimulated sacral chakra,
we are overly focused on satisfying our desires.
we are overly focused on satisfying our desires.
If our sacral chakra is depleted,
we may be depriving ourselves of pleasure.
Our creativity and passions could be stifled.
we may be depriving ourselves of pleasure.
Our creativity and passions could be stifled.
There are many ways to heal and
balance the sacral chakra.
balance the sacral chakra.
You can try one or combine many for
more beneficial results.
more beneficial results.
- Eat oranges, cantaloupes, and carrots. Nuts are a good sacral chakra food, too.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Wear orange clothes.
- Be creative! Take on a hobby and let out your inner artist.
- Use yoga postures such as cobra and pelvic tilting.
- Meditate focusing on your sacral chakra. Chant the sound sound "oh" as in the word mow.
- Use crystals. Choose one and carry it with you. Meditate with it.
- Use affirmations. I have listed six excellent affirmations below for balancing your 2nd chakra.
- Use essential oils. Remember, oils are the souls of plants. This plant energy can help balance our energy.
Essential Oils for the Sacral Chakra
Bergamot essential oil reduces worry and anxious feelings. It eases the stress of everyday life. It's aroma brings happiness and uplifts your inner being.
Jasmine essential oil relieves anxiety and uplifts the spirit with its exotic warm scent.
Juniper Berry essential oil takes away that feeling of failure and gives you the determination to succeed. It allows us to overcome life’s obstacles, purging the feeling of worry.
Lavender essential oil is the ultimate calming oil for me. When I smell lavender, I feel like someone is giving me a really good hug. Lavender essential oil eases stress and anxiety. It helps eradicate mental stress, headaches, and migraines. Lavender soothes and balances your mind, body, and soul.
Orange essential oil is comforting. The smell of orange brings a positive outlook. It is warming, refreshing, and uplifting.
Rose essential oil soothes emotions and worries.
Rose essential oil soothes emotions and worries.
Rosemary essential oil stimulates and helps us tune back in to our life’s true path. It boosts our confidence getting rid of gloom and apathy. Rosemary essential oil uplifts the heart and the mind bringing light to dark. It also expands the mind’s ability in seeking and finding answers.
Ylang Ylang essential oil opens and centers us. It soothes and entices, bringing us the gift of a peaceful paradise. Ylang ylang essential oil unifies from the inside out allowing us to feel self confident and good all over. It has a highly sensuous aroma that makes us feel all warm inside.
Affirmations for The Sacral Chakra
I am moving toward a time when I am totally happy and fulfilled. Life offers me everything I need for that journey.
I am worthy of love and life's pleasures.
I have a right to express my desires to myself and others.
Who I am is good enough.
Life is unfolding as it should.
I honor my body and feel good about my desires.
Affirmations from "The Book of Chakra Healing" by Liz Simpson
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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?
Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?
Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin?
Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.
