The sacral chakra is located in the lower abdomen, centered between the navel and the genitals
and is the vortex of change, emotion, pleasure and movement. It deals with opposites, polarities and empathy. This
chakra corresponds to the nerve ganglion, is connected to the sciatic nerve, and is frequently referred to as the "seat of life".
The Chinese I Ching system is based in an understanding
of this chakra as is Tai Chi (yin/yang).
Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the sacral chakra:
Sacral Chakra Symbols, Sounds, and Associations
Lotus Symbols: There are six lotus petals, usually vermilion in color. There
are also two inner six-petaled lotuses (not shown) and within the middle lotus is the crescent moon.
A makara, a water creature physically similar to an alligator with a coiled tail, is within the moon.
Above the bija or seed symbol are Visnu and Shaki Rakini.
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Svadhisthana - sweetness
Location: Hypogastric plexus; genitals, womb
Element: Water
Parts of the Body: ovaries, testicles, womb, genitals, kidney,
bladder, circulatory system
Malfunction: impotence, frigidity, uterine, bladder, or kidney trouble,
stiff lower back
Bija Sound: Vang
Petal Sounds: Bang, Bhang, Mang, Vang, Rang, Lang
Animals: Makara, fish, sea creatures
Yoga Path: Tantra yoga
Incense: orris root, gardenia, damiana
Minerals: carnelian, moonstone, coral
Deities: Indra, Varuna, Vishnu, Rakini, Diana,
Jemaya, Tiamat, Mari, Conventina, Poseidon, Lir, Ganymede, Dionysius, Pan
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