This is the second of the 7 major chakras. The sacral
chakra is located in the genital region, between the pelvic bone and the
navel. This chakra is linked to the gonads and is often called the sexual
chakra. It is symbolised by the 6 petaled lotus, coloured orange or
vermillion. Each of the 6 petals has an associated quality - indulgence,
suspicion, disdain, delusion, all-destructiveness and pitilessness.
These are the negative qualities one must
overcome and transform to achieve clarity of purpose and true consciousness.
The sacral chakra has the elemental quality of water and is therefore
considered the chakra of emotions and centre of karmic activation. As energy travels from the base chakra to
the sacral chakra it divides and takes on a dual nature, sometimes referred to
as yin/yang, ida/pingala, receptive/expressive.
This duality assists in the interpretation of the events in one’s
internal and external world and it is through the sacral chakra fuelled by our
emotional responses that we express our reactions to these events.
Yin energy is receptive and facilitates the interpretation of
one’s own feelings and creative drive while also facilitating one’s interpretation
of the feelings of others. Yang is
expressive and facilitates the expression of one’s feelings. As one interprets
and responds to inner and outer stimuli the interpretation and resulting choices
create one’s personal identity and reality.
The universal law or reflection states that everything
you see in your world is a reflection, and intimate projection of that which
you hold within yourself and the ultimate goal is to respond rather than
react.
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