The Sacral Chakra, also known as Swadhisthana is located in the pubic area just above the pubic bone and is said to regulate the gonads and sex organs. This chakra represents the desire centre of an energy being. It is related to our emotional balance, materialism, and procreation. The Bija Mantra for this chakra is “Vam” and chanting this mantra helps keep this chakra clear of blockages. The Swadhisthana chakra is associated with Kuladevata, an ancestral deity that is a form of Shakti . Chanting the following mantras is said to help keep this chakra aligned and remove any family curses: “Shri Kul Devtayeh Namah” and “Om Shri Durga Deviyahe Namah”. Ayurveda associates this chakra with the water element and is therefore affected by lunar phases. Moon phases can influence our body to experience low and high tides, which are manifested as mood swings during a full moon.
There are many crystals and essential oils that can be worn or used during meditation or prayer to help align the Swadhisthana Chakra. The ruling planet for the Sacral Chakra is Venus. There are also two other Hindu planets associated with the moon, Rahu and Ketu that are considered ruling planets. Crystals that are great for the Sacral Chakra are moonstone, carnelian, mother of pearl, and honey calcite. The Shiva Lingam is also linked to this chakra as it represents the integration between Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies. Essential oils that can be used to keep the Sacral Chakra aligned are Ginger, Jasmine, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry and Sandalwood.
Since this chakra is related to the water element, imbalances can be seen through bodily fluids such as blood, lymph, saliva and urine. This can be present as menstrual abnormalities, circulatory issues or lymphatic issues. Emotional stress can also trigger an imbalance and can lead to other chakra imbalances such as imbalances of the heart and throat chakras. The practice of mula bandha yoga (a form of anal/genital contractions that is similar to kegal exercises) can help strengthen this chakra. It is also said that gentle massage of the inguinal lymph nodes can help promote energy flow and clear blockages.
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