What is the Sacral Chakra?

The Sacral Chakra is the second chakra and is associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and creativity. The Sanskrit meaning is "one's own place" which refers to the real you and your ability to feel happy and at home in your body.

Sacral Chakra Basics

Colour: Orange

Element: Water

Crystals: Tiger’s Eye, Sunstone, Orange Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Argonite, Copper, Moonstone, Amber

Location: Lower abdomen, three inches below the navel

What does the Sacral Chakra control?

• Emotions

• Well-being

• Passion

• Pleasure

• Sexuality and Sensuality

How to know when your Sacral Chakra is blocked?

• Emotional instability, emotional isolation, depression

• Feeling numb or disconnected

• Feelings of shame and guilt

• Fear of change

• Stunted creativity, feeling uninspired or unmotivated

• Dependency on people or substances

• Overindulgence in sex or sexual fantasies

• Issues with intimacy

• Physical symptoms such as hormonal issues, low libido, sexual dysfunction

How to know when your Sacral Chakra is balanced?

• Passionate

• Sensual

• Creative

• Clear expression

• Present in body

• Connected to feelings

• Emotionally stable

What to do when your Sacral Chakra is blocked?

• Reiki is an amazing way to shift this energy

• Wear the colour orange 

• Hold, wear or sleep with crystals associated with this chakra

• Burn incense or use essential oils such as Ylang Ylang, Orange or Bergamot

• Eat foods such as oranges, carrots, papaya, peaches, mangoes, pumpkin, squash,or sweet potatoes

• Spend time near water, swim in the ocean, take long baths or showers and practise mindful handwashing

• Drink plenty of purified water

• Practice meditation and visualise the colour orange 

• Let go of any negative emotions, thoughts, people and situations that no longer serve you

• Have fun, do activities that bring you joy and enjoy the simple things