The Sacral Chakra- traditional qualities
The Sacral Chakra or Second Chakra
The Chakras are wonderfully diverse and meaningful energy centers. They hold a wealth of information for us on many levels; physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Here is a brief outline of some of the more traditional associations with the Sacral Chakra.
Alternative Name: 2nd Chakra, Spleen or Splenic Chakra Svadistana.
The name can be translated as meaning ‘sweetness’. It is probably easier to see its’ significance if we use the word pleasure.
Color: The color associated with the Sacral Chakra is Orange.
Symbol: Here the lotus flower has six red petals. The element associated with the 2nd Chakra is water – and one of the most common properties with this Chakra is the ability to flow. The association with water is connected to your emotions. Emotional energy also needs to flow – it is thought that blockages in our emotional energy can go on to have impact on your physical body too.
Mantra: Vam
Animal: The animal representing the Sacral Chakra is the crocodile. When we think about the associations this has, we can see that the crocodile moves fluidly in water, may be hidden under the surface and then can leap out with great power and strength. Again this can be compared to your emotional energy, at times things may ripple under the surface and at others they erupt!
Location: The Sacral Chakra resides in the lower belly region, below the navel. It also affects the lower back/ buttock region.
Physical Associations: The endocrine glands primarily associated with this Chakra are the ovaries and testes. The organs of the body affected are the internal reproductive organs as well as the bowel and uterus. As it encompasses your reproductive organs the Sacral Chakra is strongly linked with your fertility but not just on the physical level it is also about your creative ability in other areas of your life too.
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