Chakra 2 - Svadhisthana - Sacral Chakra

The Svadhisthana (sweetness) has six petals, containing a second lotus and a crescent moon, within the moon lies the makara, a fish tailed alligator with coiled tail. Deals with sex, power and money. The centre of weaponry, centre of survival. One to one relationships.

Colour: orange

Seed sound: Vam

Vowel Sound: oo (as in moo)

Note sound: D

Location: lower abdomen between navel and genitals

Associated body parts: reproductive organs, kidney, bladder, pelvic area, sperm, all liquids and fluids of the body.

Purpose: centre for sexual energy, creativity, pure emotions, male sexual energy combines with female sexual response, giving and receiving of feelings and emotions.

Associated Sacrament: Communion

Kundalini: pelvic rocks and breath while sitting

Chakra in harmony- chakra is in balance: open friendly, kind person, trusting,shares emotions, expressive, attuned to feelings and emotions

Chakra out of harmony - chakra is out of balance, too open: manipulative, sexually addictive

Chakra out of harmony, chakra is out of balance, blocked: unable to express feelings

Yoga Postures: Apanasana, Bridge (Setu Bandasana), Pelvic Rocking, Pelvic Tilt, Cat, Cobra, Twist

Crystals: Citrine, Carnelian, Golden Topaz, Moonstone, Toumaline

Essential Oils: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Petitgrain, Ylang, Ylang

Archetypes: functional - Sovereign; dysfunctional - Martyr

Societal Association: Partnerships

Emotional dysfunctions: unbalanced sex drive, instability, feelings of isolation

Goals: allowing pleasure, creative expression

Developmental age: 8 - 14 years

Element: Water

Ruling planet: Mars, Mercury, Venus, Moon

Zodiac: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

Massage directions: female - clockwise; male - counter clockwise

The following questions or insights can provide shortcuts to connecting with the Universal Truth:

Honour One Another

Have I lost my energy over financial issues?

Do I have any addictions?

Have I disempowered anyone?

Have I empowered someone?

Can I feel the support from others?

Can I recognize loving energy?

Buddhist Doctrines

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