2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

02/10/2025

The Sacral Chakra, Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is located just below the navel. It is the center of emotions, creativity, and sensuality.

What is the Sacral Chakra?


This chakra connects us to our emotions, relationships, and joy of life. A balanced sacral chakra brings passion, creativity, and healthy intimacy.

Characteristics & meaning

  • Color: Orange
  • Element: Water
  • Symbol: Six-petaled lotus
  • Themes: Emotions, creativity, sexuality, joy

Out of balance

  • Blocked: Emotional numbness, lack of inspiration, relationship issues.
  • Overactive: Overly emotional, addictions, dependency.

How to work with it

Carnelian – motivation, vitality and sacral chakra
Carnelian – motivation, vitality and sacral chakra
Moonstone – stone of intuition and crown chakra
Moonstone – stone of intuition and crown chakra
Orange Calcite – stone of energy and sacral chakra
Orange Calcite – stone of energy and sacral chakra
  • Meditation: Visualize an orange light below your navel.
  • Activities: Dancing, painting, making music.
  • Crystals: Carnelian, Moonstone, Orange Calcite.
  • Yoga: Hip-opening poses like Butterfly (Baddha Konasana) or Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II).

Summary


The Sacral Chakra is the source of emotion and creativity. Balance here brings vitality and harmonious relationships.