Sacral Chakra

The Sacral or Naval (Belly) Chakra is located just below the naval.

It has 6 petals.

It governs the organs of reproduction

The endocrine glands are the gonads

It is associated with the Etheric/Astral level.

Colour for this Chakra is Orange

Crystal for this Chakra is Orange Aventurine

The Sacral Chakra: It's located below the navel and above the pubic bone. This is where we find the energy to turn the desire into action. The blockages of this chakra are common to many in this modern age. Unless you had a nurturing and loving childhood and have not been influenced by the western world then maybe you will have balanced Sacral Chakra, but this is almost impossible to achieve these days. The Sacral chakra is the energy center that controls your passions, your sexual needs, and the abundance that you allow into your life.

This Chakra is a very feminine Chakra, a blocked Chakra will usually manifest in problems with reproduction, feminine identity problems, aggression issues, sexual dysfunctions, apathy, back pain, urinary tract problems, lack of control of physical desires, and feelings of creatively having been cut off, you can also tend to be stiff and unemotional.

This chakra deals with creativity sexuality and socialisation. It is the place of joy and the place where the inner child is located. It is associated with the testes in men and the ovaries in women. It is here that the will to procreate is located. Often when people who have relationship problems this is the chakra that will be out of balance. Most people's lives are driven by the desire for sex. Unfortunately People use sex to manipulate others, to get what they want. Although the sacral chakra is strongly related to misuse of sexual energies, its negative qualities also relate to power and money. There is a strong connection between the sacral and the solar plexus charkas. When healing the problems associated with sex, power and money. The sacral chakra transfers energy to the throat chakra. People use the power of speech to manipulate to get what they want. Those with an under active chakra do not express their desires and emotions.

Disorders that can be associated with an unbalanced Sacral Chakra are:

Bladder -Constipation-Endometriosis-Frigidity-Impotency-Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Lower Back Pain-Menstrual Problems-Mood Swings- Muscle Spasms -Ovarian Cysts-Sciatica-Testicular Disease-Urinary Problems.

The energy of the Sacral Chakra can help us to get moving, to grow and change. Emotional pleasures including intimacy are also governed by this Chakra. Things like self-respect, learning how to give and take, to pursue creative activities. The Sacral Chakra is also related to things like emotional ups and downs, empathy, guilt, obsession and manipulative natures.

POSITIVES: Creative – Emotionally Balanced – Independent – Joyful – Relates to Others Well- Sociable

NEGATIVES: Control Issues – Destructive – Despondent – Obsessive – Over-Dependent – Withdrawn.

A balanced Sacral Chakra enables us to accept and solve the challenges of life in a creative manner; to understand and incorporate our sexuality responsibly, and to feel and express our emotions and helps you to enjoy the pleasures of life. When in a state of balance the colour should be Vibrant Orange.

Colleen is the Author of 3 Crystal Healing Books and also a Crystal Healer and Teacher. She has been working with Crystals most of her life and want to pass on her knowledge to others. You can find out more about Colleen and her work with crystals and also purchase her books and crystals at Crystal Healing Vibrations

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