I. Red
Root Chakra
LOCTUS MULADHARA
The Sacral chakra is associated with the day Monday, also known as "The Day of the Moon".
The Moon, like the Sacral chakra connects us to our emotions, often subconscious or hidden, like the moon.
It is associated with sex and sensuality, the emotional aspect of self, as well as reproduction, and the feminine principle.
Anatomical Location:
Base of the tailbone, spine or coccyx; the perineum (between the anus and genitals)
(Affirmations) Affirmative Statement:
"I AM" ('I Have', 'I Live')
Kundalini Associations & Qualities:
Stability, Security, Physical/Material, Groundedness, Vitality, Will Power, Identity; Basic Survival Needs (food, shelter, clothing, rest, money, procreation); Self Preservation; Root Support; Bodily Consciousness / Survival Consciousness; Deep Unconsciousness; The Primitive Self; Reptilian aspect of brain; the Seat of
Elephant (Ganesha), Snake; (also, Ox, Bull, Mole)
Aromas/Insense:
Myrrh, Patchouli, Vetivert, Lavendar, Sandalwood; Cedarwood, Clove, Cedar, Rosemary
Astrological/Zodiac Signs:
Capricorn, Taurus; (also, virgo and aquarius)
Body Function:
Elimination; Lower Digestive Functions; Sex Drive; Fight/Flight Response
Body Systems:
Reproductive Organs; Immune System, Large Intestines, Lymph system; Skeletal system (teeth and bones); Reproductive organs; prostrate gland (male); Bladder and Excretory systems; Lower extremeties (legs, ankles, feet)
Chemical Element:
Hydrogen
Consciousness Focus:
Self-preservation; "The Foundation" - Grounded into the Earth
Black Tourmaline, Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Amber, Hematite, Black Obsidian, Red Zincite, Red Jasper, Onyx, Ruby, Lodestone, Bloodstone, Red Jasper, Red Carnelian, Rhodochrosite, Jet Perfified Wood, Pyrite, Smoky Quartz
Days of Week (associated energies):
Saturday/Monday
Developmental Stage:
Birth and Infancy (0-2)
Developmental Cycle:
Age range 1 - 7 / 50-56
Electromagnetic Energy:
Gamma Rays
Endocrine Gland:
Adrenal; adrenal medulla (inner).
Energetic Focus:
Physical
Energy Type/Gender:
Yang/Masculine
Esoteric Dimension/Consciousness Level:
Physical Plane
Cedarwood, Frankincense, Ginger, Myrrh, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver (also: Angelica, Benzoin, Cypress, Marjoram, Oak Moss, Rosewood)
Flowers:
Cornflower, Clematis, Rosemary, Amaryllis, Daffodil, Sunflower
Any red or dark brown colored food or drink. Root Vegetables or anything with an 'earthy' taste. Ground coffee. High protein foods.
Frequency/Tone:
194.18 Hz. (Chakra Platonic) - 396 Hz. (Sofeggio) - 256 Hz (Carrier Wave)
Burdock root, Dandelion, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper; Any root or earthy tasting herbs and spices.
Shekhinah (Creation): Kabbalah Sefirah
Kingdom: Mineral
Mantra/Sacred Sound Vibration: "Lam"
Metal: Lead
Musical Scale/solfeggio Tone: "do" (doh)
Mythology: Sol (Roman) Helios (Greek) Surya (Hindu)
Natural Experience: Barefoot on earth, watching Dawn or Sunset
Organ Systems: Skeletal/Skin
Petals: Represented by a lotus of 4 petals.
Planetary Body: Saturn; Earth (also associated with Pluto and Vulcan)
Plexus: Sacro-coccygeal
Power/Force: Gravity
Psychological Needs: Security
Related Sins: Lust
Related Virtual: Purity
Sanscript Name and Meaning:
Mulādhāra - Root Support (Mula - Root, source, base foundation; adhara - support, vital part)
Spin Direction: Clockwise(male); Counter-Clockwise (female)
Spiritual Lesson: Material World Lessons; staying grounded and centered; Action on the Physical Plane
Spiritual Light Ray: The 4th Divine Ray (color frequency: White) -- The ray of "Harmony through Conflict"
Subtle/Auric Body: Etheric Body/Physical Body (First Layer)
Symbol (chakra): Four red petals, square with a down-facing triangle
Symbols (other): Square/Cube
Just as the first (root) chakra represents our physical body, the Earth's first chakra represents Her physical body. The planetary first chakra is located at Mt. Shasta in Northern California, US; also Mount St. Helens, Washington, US World Chakra
Yoga : Hatha Yoga