Written by Mariana Visser of New Energy Healing

Colour:  Orange

The gemstones: Carnelian Agate, Orange Calcite and Tigers Eye.

Element:  Water

Body sense:  Taste

Key issues:  Relationships, violence, addictions

Associated spinal area:  First lumbar vertebra

Physiological system:  Genitourinary

Nerve plexus:  Sacral

Physical action:  Reproduction

Mental action:  Creativity

Emotional action:  Joy

Spiritual action:  Enthusiasm

Endocrine gland:  Adrenals

Chakra qualities:  Transmuting sexual energy

Location:  
The Sacral Chakra is located two inches below the navel and is rooted into the spine.

Physical effects:   Adrenal glands, reproductive system.  Entire muscular system.  Eliminative system – spleen, bladder, pancreas, kidneys and intestines.  Lumbar vertebrae.  Lymphatic system. 

This center holds the basic needs for sexuality, creativity, intuition, and self-worth. This chakra is also about friendliness, creativity, and emotions. It governs people’s sense of self-worth, their confidence in their own creativity, and their ability to relate to others in an open and friendly way. It¹s influenced by how emotions were expressed or repressed in the family during childhood.

Proper balance in this chakra means the ability to flow with emotions freely and to feel and reach out to others sexually or not. If this chakra is blocked a person may feel emotionally explosive, manipulative, obsessed with thoughts of sex or may lack energy. Physical problems may include, kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation, and muscle spasms. Belly body parts include sexual organs (women), kidneys, bladder, and large intestine.

Discover more about Chakra's, where they are located and how they work