Sacral chakra
Svadhishthana - "your own place"
Behavioral characteristics of the Sacral chakra:
The sacral chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral functions:
* Emotions, feelings
* Relationships, relating
* Expression of sexuality, sensual pleasure
* Feeling the outer and inner worlds
* Creativity
* Fantasies
Sacral chakra imbalance
Imbalance in the sacral chakra can manifest as:
* Dependency, co-dependency with other people or a substance that grants you easy access to pleasure
* Being ruled by your emotions
* The opposite: Feeling numb, out of touch with yourself and how you feel
* Overindulgence in fantasies, sexual obsessions
* Or the opposite: Lack of sexual desire or satisfaction
* Feeling stuck in a particular feeling or mood
Stones for the Sacral chakra
Here are a few healing stones frequently used to open, balance and heal the Sacral chakra. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and crystal meaning/purpose of each:
Orange and coral calcite - very energizing, helping to get the positive energy moving throughout the whole body, especially in areas of creativity and sexuality. Orange calcite is wonderful to carry with you when embarking on a new journey or endeavor.
Moonstone - A unique crystal because it can be used for both opening and soothing the sacral chakra because of its connection with the moon, which is also associated with the second chakra
Orange carnelian - stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history.
Orange adventurine - all around healer to bring joy into one's life. Works with the second chakra, dissolving creative blocks and healing sexual trauma. Aids in independence and originality. stimulates creativity & enhances personal power.
Orange Calcite
Moonstone
Orange Carnelian
