# Basics of the Sacral Chakra šŸ§” **URL:** \ **Category:** Witchy Wisdom\ **Tags:** energy-work, chakras\ **Created:** [July 7, 2022, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985 "2022-07-07T09:38:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/1 "2022-07-07T09:38:15Z")
## Sacral Chakra ![sacral-chakra](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/b/d/bd13835740ae94f7300ef1058d1eac778f6c578d.jpeg) **Sanskrit Name:** Svadhisthana - Sva: Self - Adhisthana: Established - The word Svadhisthana translates to, ā€œoneā€™s own dwellingā€ **Physical Location:** 1 ā€“ 2 inches below your navel, between the coccyx, & the sacrum. The nerve plexus is in the pelvis. The area of the tailbone that is wedged between your hip bones & about halfway between your sex organs & navel. **Endocrine Gland:** Adrenal Glands ā€“ regulate the metabolism and immune system **Organs/Regions:** reproductive systems, bladder & kidney, bowel, testicles, ovaries, genitals, womb & lower intestine **Element:** Water :water_element: **Deities:** Lakshmi (Hindu Goddess), Mary Magdalene (Ascended Master), Yemanja & Oshun goddesses (orishas) of Yoruba, Mama Qocha Incan Goddess, Poseidon (Greek), Neptune (Roman), Varuna (Vedic) **Planet(s):** The Moon šŸŒ• **Earth Location:** Mount Titicaca in Bolivia, Peru šŸŒŽ **Mantra:** VAM ā€“ the Seed Mantra of the Svadhisthana Chakra. Pronounced VAHHHM. Using this Mantra during hip opening exercises or postures, meditation while sitting perfectly still, & aromatherapy. **Color:** Orange šŸ§” **Metal:** Tin **Crystals:** Orange Calcite, Carnelian, [Sunstone](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sunstone-info/11961), [Amber](https://forum.spells8.com/t/baltic-amber-info/9797), Coral **Essential Oils/Incense:** Neroli, Jasmine, Melissa, Ylang Ylang, Lemon [Meditation](https://forum.spells8.com/t/free-1000s-of-meditations/22061) for the Sacral Chakra is a good way to connect with this Chakra **Image Representation:** a white lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with 6 petals of vermilion color. A white crescent moon is present inside the lotus representing the element of water. The petals represent the birth, life, & death cycles by the circles connected to the lotus flower. The crescent moon šŸŒ™ reminds you about creativity & the lunar phases. ![sacral-chakra-symbol](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/3/3/336ebb2f15d1e20ec50e6b9c0606d02153d3e3ed.jpeg) **Senses:** Taste (the tongue) šŸ‘… **Yoga:** Frog Pose, Open Angle Pose, Pigeon Pose, Goddess Pose, & [additional Yoga poses](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjLZyUeM7XgXQ9KlRlmULgDjuGuzCymIi) provided by @crystal5 **Food:** Fish, Nuts, (foods high in healthy fats) Orange fruits & Vegetables ā€“ carrots, oranges, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya Through ages 8 & 14 feelings developing in relation to fear, proactivity, harmony, philosophy, wisdom, & spirituality plus how each interacts with your feelings. The Sacral Chakra is related to emotions & being able to express them. It is strongly associated with creativity, passion, appreciation of life & sensuality. The main purpose is a pleasure & general enjoyment of life. Connecting helps you to understand your relationships with others & yourself. Developing a healthy relationship with pleasure to acquire a better understanding of natural responses & innermost emotions, plus how to sit with the intensity of what you are feeling with those emotions. Youā€™ll start to best express yourself & be able to set appropriate boundaries. ## Imbalanced or Blocked Root Chakra Imbalance or blockages may be caused by stress, disease, emotional distress, or conflict. You may experience emotional & physical stability. They can cause a variety of symptoms including chronic lower back pain, UTIā€™s, Ovarian cysts or other issues with reproductive systems, issues with kidneys & bladder, pain during or after having intercourse, pelvic - lower abdominal problems, lack of interest in sex altogether. Difficulty expressing needs & emotions. ## Overactive - Emotional instability: Feeling out of control, overwhelmed, feeling much more deeply - Severe mood swings - Acting irresponsibly regarding the feelings of others - May be indecisive, inconsistent, domineering, insincere, superficial - Excess energy shows up as sex addictions, self-indulgence, exhibitionism, aggression, arrogance, mania ## Underactive - Expression may be dangerously withheld or avoided. Men run the risk more frequently than women. When toxic programming is in place the rigidity is held in the physical body & in belief systems. - Feelings of denial or lack of intimate bonds - Low sex drive - Creatively stifled - Feelings of inadequacy create insecurities & self-confidence may be lacking **Sources:** - Cantrell, Leigh. _Chakras for Beginners: A Complete Guide to the Seven Chakras, Their Importance and Their Impact on Your Life_ . [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com) Services LLC, 2021. - Pfender, April, and Enya Todd. _The Complete Guide to Chakras: Activating the 12-Chakra Energy System for Balance and Healing_ . Rockridge Press, 2020. - Alcantara, Margarita, and Tom Bingham. _Chakra Healing: A Beginnerā€™s Guide to Self-Healing Techniques That Balance the Chakras_ . Fall River Press, 2019. - Ashish, Ashish. ā€œSacral Chakra (Svadhishthana): Meaning, Location, and Symptoms of Blocked / Balance.ā€ _Fitsri_, 2 July 2022, [Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana): Meaning, Location, and Symptoms of Blocked / Balance ā€“ Fitsri Yoga](https://www.fitsri.com/articles/sacral-chakra-svadhishthana). ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/2 "2022-07-07T11:53:31Z")
> [@Susurrus](#): > > **Organs/Regions:** reproductive systems, bladder & kidney, bowel, testicles, ovaries, genitals, womb & lower intestine > [@Susurrus](#): > > The Sacral Chakra is related to emotions & being able to express them. This just further solidifies that saying that ā€œyour gut is your second brainā€. The first time I heard that I thought it was really strange, but after going through some pretty serious digestive issues earlier this year I now consider it to be a fact of life! When things arenā€™t going well in the Sacral area/digestive region, youā€™re in for some pretty rough emotional and mental turbulence too šŸ˜… Thanks so much for doing a deep dive of the Sacral Chakra, @Susurrus! Your wisdom is a blessing šŸ§” šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![crystal5](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/crystal5/32/49723_2.png) [@crystal5](https://forum.spells8.com/u/crystal5)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/3 "2022-07-07T13:43:54Z")
Thank you for this information about the sacral chakra. I imagine it has taken some time to research and write. Here is a link to a few sacral chakra yoga practices on YouTube. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjLZyUeM7XgXQ9KlRlmULgDjuGuzCymIi](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjLZyUeM7XgXQ9KlRlmULgDjuGuzCymIi) ---
**Author:** ![crystal5](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/crystal5/32/49723_2.png) [@crystal5](https://forum.spells8.com/u/crystal5)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/4 "2022-07-07T14:59:27Z")
![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/6/c/6ce12ac92689b339249100f8bf1ead2625254da3.jpeg) This is how I set up my yoga mat each morning. I have a crystal (or 2) for each chakra. As I lay them out I have a mantra for each chakra. For the sacral my mantra is ā€œI am joyful and creativeā€. ---
**Author:** ![Amaris\_Bane](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amaris_bane/32/22374_2.png) [@Amaris\_Bane](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amaris_Bane)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/5 "2022-07-07T16:33:20Z")
> [@Susurrus](#): > > They can cause a variety of symptoms including chronic lower back painā€¦ Ovarian cysts or other issues with reproductive systemsā€¦Difficulty expressing needs & emotions. > [@Susurrus](#): > > ## Underactive > > - Expression may be dangerously withheld or avoidedā€¦When toxic programming is in place the rigidity is held in the physical body & in belief systemsā€¦ > - Feelings of inadequacy create insecurities & self-confidence may be lacking Well if this doesnā€™t hit the nail on the head. I did a pendulum reading recently asking the state of my chakras. My Sacral was completely blocked. I have been focusing on this chakra as my others that were not open are out of balance and further up. I figured it would be best to start from the ā€œground up.ā€ I have been doing hip opening yoga poses and meditations but not with the mantra. Thank you for sharing @Susurrus!! ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie1](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jeannie1/32/3860_2.png) [@Jeannie1](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Jeannie1)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/6 "2022-12-15T18:26:34Z")
![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/3/6/3693913b5e60644a8a0eefb880346c0f578d95e7.jpeg) my poster I connect to for the second chakra Also thanks for all the research that went into your post! Jeannie ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/7 "2022-12-16T01:31:23Z")
@Jeannie1 thank you & youā€™re welcome! Iā€™m happy that you enjoy the posts! Those are great posters too! Where did you find them? šŸ¤© ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie1](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jeannie1/32/3860_2.png) [@Jeannie1](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Jeannie1)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/8 "2022-12-16T06:51:32Z")
Soifra I got the poster in a Chakra deck ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/5/f/5fedd945fc22bda861b3d5e730d51c2c473dc154.jpeg) I use my deck too and it came with a poster and a book ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/5/7/5797edd8788ee9d9ea4d966721e7e5a464522c94.jpeg) ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/8/f8e6f6d7e69eb291b61b4d83cf63dae2e67d6e9f.jpeg) ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/8/1/81a06821c765778264d550db7314fa86574b02b9.jpeg) Jeannie ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/9 "2022-12-16T13:40:04Z")
Oh. Myā€¦ thereā€™s a deck! šŸ˜ Well, just adding another deck to the ever growing list of ones that I hope to acquire šŸ˜† I am going to have to go on the hunt for this one! I donā€™t work with the Chakras like I did when I was learning about them, but I do every once in a while kind of try to incorporate them when I have things going on & need to get back to some kind of balance. Thank you for sharing šŸ¤© ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie1](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jeannie1/32/3860_2.png) [@Jeannie1](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Jeannie1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2022, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/10 "2022-12-17T07:20:51Z")
Siofra Strega, I knew you would like this deckšŸ˜Š!!! Lol Great minds think alike itā€™s a good deck. My friend asked me how many decks do you have I lost count. I am a tarot collector and I have quite the collection. I am very blessed šŸ˜‡ Jeannie ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2022, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/11 "2022-12-17T11:40:32Z")
@Jeannie1 I haveā€¦ oh my letā€™s think for a minute ### Tarot - Celtic Tarot - Tarot of the Divine - Light Seers Tarot - Vintage Rider-Waite Tarot ### Oracle - Celtic Goddesses Oracle - Way of Brighid Oracle - Oracles of the Morrigan - Celtic Spirit Oracle - Way of the Wild Oracle - Inner Child Oracle ### Informational Decks _(not sure if these are considered Oracle or not šŸ˜†)_ - Wild Runes - Wild Crystals - Radiant Crystals - Wild Moon Phases _(also I think Iā€™m missing one šŸ¤” in Tarot and/or Oracles)_ Itā€™s early here so I canā€™t pop on the light just yetā€¦ everyone else is asleep šŸ’¤ šŸ¤­ So this is from memory. My wishlist thoughā€¦ quite longā€¦ I love looking through **Etsy** & **Kickstarter** _(thank you ā˜ŗ for that recommendation by the way)_ for new decks & of course **Amazon** ā€¦ they just kind of pop up as things I may like now šŸ˜‚ I may have to drop a line to Santa šŸŽ… or let my husband know that heā€™s going to need a another job so I can whittle my wishlist down a bit šŸ¤£ So many members have shared so many gorgeous decks šŸ¤© that my list is growing much faster than my ability to keep up! šŸ„° I wouldnā€™t even know where to begin naming off my wishlist šŸ’« & the members that have shared decks. ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie1](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jeannie1/32/3860_2.png) [@Jeannie1](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Jeannie1)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/12 "2022-12-18T00:34:10Z")
Soifra Strega, That is a great collection I am sure there is a few I have. I have the Celtic tarot and the light seers deck and the vintage tarot deck. And none of the oracle decks. But you have a wonderful collection. I love how well you are organized with your post! For this challenge I was thinking of eating a better diet because I did get sick again. **The First Chakra is fundamentally important for our survival**. Recently I was feeling depleted and sometimes I feel blocked. For example, Yesterday my car battery died cause my clients were listening to the battery šŸ”‹ to long. I felt so overwhelmed. I think I was over stimulated cause of being cramped in the car. So I pulled out a crystal in my hand which was a clear quartz and cleared my energy. Also I did some yoga šŸ§˜ā€ā™€ļø I started to feel grounded again. I did this apart of my challenge and I decided today to do another half hour of yoga to find inner peace ā˜® today. For the sake of this challenge **I am doing a 9 card spread using my deck!** **First for the Sacral Chakra** I will do a meditation and decided to drink šŸ„¤ a glas of cranberry for my Kidneys, bladder, prostate, pelvis, body, fluids, adrenal glands, large intestines, and lower back sacrum Hereā€™s a link to my 7 minute meditation on [Insight Timer 7 chakra clearing 7 minutes](https://insig.ht/99D87iJsQvb) Also for this challenge I want to cleanse my crystals using salt. There are many ways to cleanse my environment. One should have have a friend to help so when my husband comes home šŸ  I will have him use my crystal pendulum to help cleanse my chakras! Jeannie ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/13 "2022-12-18T13:04:45Z")
@Jeannie1 - you werenā€™t kidding about Great Minds Think Alikeā€¦ I also have that mediation saved in my Insight Timer app. I love that app! Did you also know that Ashley Leavy has a channel there, she is my crystal teacher from the school where I went to become an _ **Advance Crystal Practitioner** _ at the [Love & Light School of Crystal Healing](https://loveandlightschool.com/). She has some great ones on there too! I did have a breakdown & realized I had some rewards to spendā€¦ & of course I had to use them, so I purchased the _ **Murder of Crows Tarot** _ deckā€¦ šŸ˜³ I need to stopā€¦ the holiday with my family hasnā€™t come yet & I have no idea what Iā€™m getting, so I need to wait until after that day to purchase anything else šŸ¤£ Iā€™m racking up points though, so thatā€™s a good thing I suppose. I hope you have a wonderful day! If I should come across anything else regarding Chakras or ways to work with them, I will update you! šŸ„° ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie1](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/jeannie1/32/3860_2.png) [@Jeannie1](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Jeannie1)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/16 "2025-02-27T05:36:43Z")
> [@Susurrus](#): > > _ **Murder of Crows Tarot** _ deckā€¦ Never heard of the murder of crows tarot, but I will look into this one! Iā€™m sure it has some good insights! Thank you for all of the information and advice hope youā€™re doing well my friend!!! Have you worked with the chakras lately? I know itā€™s been a while, but you know what I apologize. I didnā€™t see this post. Jeannie ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/basics-of-the-sacral-chakra/24985/17 "2025-04-12T01:26:51Z")
šŸ‘‹ in all honesty I havenā€™t really worked with chakras recently. No worries about not seeing this, its alright! Iā€™ve been away far too long, but things are evened out. The _Murder of Crows Tarot_ is 1 of my favorites. I hope youā€™re able to check it out!