Sanskrit Meaning:
Svadhishthana [Swa = one’s own, Adhisthana abode or seat | aka: one’s own base]
The Creative Chakra
Creativity, passion and emotional stability is what our Sacral Chakra governs. Often, we are made to believe that our feelings are taboo and signs of weakness (especially men). We are taught to suppress these feelings, hiding them from others, faking smiles to people we don’t like because it’s the “proper” thing to do. When did lying about how we feel become common place?
Not embracing your feelings and letting them be known causes stress and makes us more prone to outburst and strained relationships. Relationships don’t need extra unnecessary strain. Talk about your feelings. Express your feelings. Your sacral chakra strives to be exercised in creativity and acted upon by following your passions and being joyful. Suppressing it can cause all sorts of negative manifestations.
In the society we live in today, we are all expected to follow the crowd, to conform to what you are “suppose to do” instead of what you dream to do. We are brought up to believe that we should be more “practical” and “realistic” and get our “heads out of the clouds”.
By conforming to what is expected of us, we suppress who we are and what we are passionate about. We hide the creativity and uniqueness of ourselves in an effort to “fit in”. Thus, crushing our inner capabilities and genius.
Did you have a dream as a child that someone told you was unrealistic or impractical? Did you give up on said dream to instead pursue “acceptable” career paths instead? Does that dream still ache to be experienced in your whole body?
Physical symptoms include:
Menstrual Problems
Urinary Problems
Infertility
Gynecological Problems
Lower Back Pain
Spleen Issues
Kidney Issues
Gallbladder Issues
Mental Problems include:
Unbalanced Emotions
Guilt
Co-dependence
Creative Blocks
Apathy
Detachment
Overly Sensitive
Emotional Outbursts
Over Eating
Manipulative
Quality of life manifestations:
Unhealthy Intimate Relationships
A Sense of Purpose or Lack There of
Your sacral chakra is connected to your inner child. No matter your age, you should nourish this inner self. Let yourself play, have fun and do something creative.
Mantras for the creative chakra:
I am inspired.
I am creative.
I am joyful.
I am in control.
I am unique.
I am special.
You is kind.
You is Important.
I Feel.
Healing Crystals that aid the sacral chakra are:
Citrine
Orange Moonstone
Carnelian
Orange Calcite
Sunstone
Tangerine Quartz
Amber
Goldstone
Tigers Eye
Aragonite Star Clusters
Angels Associated with the Sacred Chakra:
Archangel Chamuel – This angel teaches us the importance of self-love and how to be open-minded. Carnelian is particularly associated with this angel.
Archangel Uriel – Uriel is the the Patron Angel of literature and music, and is also referred to as ‘Fire of God.’ This is a wonderful angel to invoke for opening your centre of creativity. Tiger’s eye and amber resonate well with Uriel.
Archangel Gabrial – Archangel Gabriel will bring truth, integrity and balance to relationships. Copper, carnelian and moonstone are particularly aligned with this angel’s energy.
Healing Foods:
Taste is the sense associated with this chakra, which is why many people with sacral chakra blocks turn to food for the intimacy they require. Sacral chakra healing foods are going to be orange ones such as:
Pumpkin
Peaches
Oranges (no way)
Carrots
Mango
Apricots
Sweet Potatoes
Orange Peppers
Cantaloupe
Tangerines
Honey
Essential oils for the Sacral chakra:
Birch
Cassia
Cinnamon
Clary Sage
Cypress
Fennel
Geranium
Ginger
Grapefruit
Hawaiian Sandalwood
Jasmine
Lavender
Melissa
Neroli
Orange
Patchouli
Rose
Sandalwood
Spikenard
Yarrow
Ylang Ylang
