Sacral Chakra 2 (We) Svadhisthana
Location: Lower abdomen, between the navel and the pubic bone.
Governs : Relationships.
Developmental Age 3-5/8 years old (separateness and learning to fit in with family and the wider world)
Sense: Taste
Psychic Function: Physical Plane. Survival of the species through reproduction and relationships.
Glands / Organs: Reproductive system, ovaries, testicles, prostate, genitals, spleen, womb, bladder Gonads. These glands assure the perpetuation of the species. They also define our biological being and influence our sociological functions and activities, from how we relate to ourselves to how others relate to us.
Concerns: Intimacy, self-respect, sharing, creativity, child-like mystery.
Out of Balance: Low self-esteem, creative blocks and the need to possess another. Fear of intimacy. Lack of respect for self and others. No sense of mystery and magic.
Body Symptoms: Problems related to the reproductive system
Qualities & Lessons; Giving and receiving, emotions, desire, pleasure, sexual/passionate love, change, movement, assimilation of new ideas, health, family, tolerance, surrender, working harmoniously and creatively with others.
Negative qualities: Promiscuous, arrogance, anger, hurt, stuck in a rut.
Soul Issue: To experience intimacy with another with a sense of self-respect. The expression of creative imagination in whatever form.
Element: Water
Gems & Minerals: Carnelian, coral, gold, calcite, amber, citrine, gold topaz, peach aventurine.
Associated Oils: Carrot seed, dill, geranium, hyssop, jasmine, marjoram, neroli, rose, sandalwood
Associated Angels: Pheul, Chamuel, Angels of Birth, Gabriel, Micah, Fortunata, Ariel
Colour: Orange. The colour of ambition, politics and negotiation, appetite and motivation.
Keyword: Relationships. Governs and reflects first our relationship with ourselves and then the range of relationships we have with others.