Energetic Studies - The Second Chakra

Identifying Names: Sacral Chakra, 2nd Chakra, Womb Chakra, Lower Chakra, Navel Chakra, Spleen Chakra, Swadhisthana

Colour: Orange

Location: Lower abdomen at the Core, 2 inches below your belly button, from the top of the pelvis to the navel

Governs: ovaries, testes, sex/reproductive organs, bladder, prostate, womb, pelvis, large and small intestines, stomach, sacrum vertebra, kidneys, hips, lower vertebrae, appendix, adrenal gland

Fragrances & Oils: jasmine, rose, sandalwood, orange & orange blossom, ylang- ylang, musk, neroli, and vanilla

Crystals: citrine, carnelian, topaz, amber, moonstone, opal, tiger eye, onyx, coral, bloodstone, zincite, sunstone, calcite

• Crystals that work with all charkas: moldavite, clear quartz, seraphinite and fulgurite

Archetypes: Positive archetype: Emperor/Empress; Negative archetype: Martyr

Physical Dysfunctions: impotence, frigidity, bladder and prostate issues, lower back pain, chronic lower back pain, sciatica, pelvic pain, urinary problems, gynaecological problems, kidney dysfunction

Emotional Dysfunctions: unbalanced sex drive, emotional instability, feelings of isolation, blame, guilt, lack of ethics and honour in relationships, need for power and control, lust, low or overly high energy levels, low or overly high creativity levels

Sacramental Association: Communion

Foods:

• Sweet fruits: melons, mangos, strawberries, passion fruit, oranges, coconut, etc.
• Honey
• Nuts: almonds, walnuts, etc.
• Herbs & Spices: cinnamon, vanilla, carob, sweet paprika, sesame seeds, caraway seeds

Developmental Age: Childhood – 2 - 7

Life Lesson: related to sexuality, work, and physical desire

Other information/Associations:

• Element: Water
• Gland: Ovaries/Testes
• Musical Note: D
• Type of Music: Latin Dance
• Animals: Sea Creature Wanting to Be Fed
• Planet: Jupiter & Neptune
• Astrological Signs: Sagittarius, & Pisces
• Symbol: Pyramid
• Kabbalah Sefirah: Yesod
• Sefirah Attributes: Foundation
• In Animals:
  o When Unbalanced the animal may experience: problems, jealousy, possessiveness, uterine or bladder problems, lower back pain.

General Notes of Interest:

• This centre relates to relationships, money and sex, power and control, blame and guilt, and creativity.
• The soul embraces the body at the 2nd Chakra
• The second chakra is closely linked to the sixth chakra
• Emotionally speaking, it is governed by faith and trust in the larger picture
• Artistic, child-like, organic, flowing
• Prepares the way for compassion
• Reflects the person’s natural healing abilities
• Energy that comes to the second chakra is carried primarily by the Pingala Nadi (the yang) active energy conduit. It must, though, also enter via the Ida Nadi (the yin) passive conduit for balance

References Cited:

Internet:

• http://www.biolifestyle.org/en/index.php?pid=115
• http://www.sacredhaven.co.uk/aura%20and%20chakra%20cleansing.htm
• http://www.circle-of-light.com/Calidad/chakras.html
• http://spiritual-growth.suite101.com/article.cfm/archetypes_of_the_seven_chakras
• http://www.yogalifestyle.com/yogaResources/yogaResourcesLibChakraSystem.htm
• http://healing.about.com/od/spiritualdiets/a/chakrafoods.htm
• http://biobliss.net/chakrabalance.html
• http://www.spiritualpsychology.org.uk/chakra_yoga_psychology_stages_human_development.htm
• http://www.astramate.com/chakras.htm
• http://www.lighterliving.com/life-lessons/spirit-article.asp?id=25
• http://www.chakrayoga.com.au/html/chakras.html

Texts:
• Hands of Light
By: Barbara Brennan
• The Crystal Ally Cards: The Crystal Path to Self Knowledge
By: Naisha Ahsian
• Energy Medicine – Balancing Your Body’s Energies for Optimal Health, Joy and Vitality
By: Donna Eden with David Feinstein, Ph. D
• Meditation as Medicine – Activate the Power of Your Natural Healing Force
By: Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD & Cameron Smith
• Perfect Health – The Complete Body-Mind Guide
By: Dr. Deepak Chopra