Sacral Chakra
Svadhisthana sits just below the navel and is traditionally tied to water, pleasure, emotion, creativity and the flow of relationships.
The core crystals
The stones the Picker's Rock Chakra Guide pairs with the Sacral Chakra.
CarnelianCarnelian adorned ancient Egyptian and Roman seals and amulets and was said to give courage to speakers and warriors.
Tiger's EyeTiger's eye shimmers with a moving band of light (chatoyancy), and Roman soldiers reportedly carried it as an all-seeing eye for protection in battle.
Orange CalciteA cheerful, translucent calcite associated in crystal lore with sunny optimism, playful creativity and lifting a low mood.
More stones for this chakra
MoonstoneRomans believed moonstone was formed from frozen moonlight; in India it is sacred and traditionally given as a wedding gift.
SunstoneVikings are said to have used a 'sunstone' to navigate on cloudy days.
Signs of imbalance
In chakra tradition, a blocked or overactive Sacral Chakra may show up as: Feeling creatively blocked, emotionally flat or overwhelmed by feelings.
A simple practice
- Dance, swim or move your hips freely.
- Hold carnelian below the navel while imagining a warm orange glow.
- Chant VAM.
Read the full Sacral Chakra article from the Discovery Blog →
Zodiac signs that share these stones
Moods
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