2nd chakra

[Adonis Don]

<center>SECOND OR SACRAL CHAKRA</center>
Sanscrit name: Svadhisthana (sweetness) Location: Lower abdomen Symbol: A circle surrounded by five or six lotus petals. Central issue: Sexuality, emotions, financial, creativity, codes of honour and ethics Color: Orange Essential Oils: Rosemary, juniper, sandalwood, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang Crystals and Stones: Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Fire Agate, Orange Spinel, Fire Opal; Stars and Astrological Signs: Moon, Planets Venus and Pluto, and the signs of Libra, Cancer, and Scorpio; Sound or mantra: Vam Sense: Touch and taste Body: Ethereal body Orientation to self: Self-gratification Goals: Pleasure, healthy sexuality, feeling Rights: To feel, to want Developmental stage: 6 to 24 months Identity: Emotional identity Level of relationship: One-on-one Demon: Guilt Element: Water Hormonal gland: Pancreas Organs: Sexual organs, large intestine, lower vertebrae, pelvis, the kidneys, appendix, bladder, prostate, hip area, the lymphatic system, all the body fluids; Excessive: Sexual, pleasure addiction; excessively sensitive and strong emotions; invasion of others, seductive manipulation; obsessive attachment; emotional dependency. Deficient: Poor social skills; frigidity, fear of sex, lack of desire, passion, excitement, denial of pleasure; fear of change; rigidity in attitudes Balanced: Graceful movements; emotional intelligence; ability to experience pleasure; nurture of self and others; ability to change; healthy boundaries Physical Dysfunctions: Sexual dysfunctions; ob/gyn. problems; Dysfunctions of reproductive organs, spleen, urinary system; loss of appetite for food, sex, life; chronic lower back pain, sciatica; Addictions: Alcohol, sex, heroin Traumas and Abuses: Sexual, emotional abuse, neglect, rejection, emotional manipulation, physical abuse, alcoholic families, denial of child's feelings, inherited (untreated incest, sexual issues) Spiritual challenges: Negative one-to-one control patterns need to be confronted HEALING STRATEGY: Movement therapy, emotional release, inner childe work, boundary work, assign healthy pleasures, develop sensate intelligence AFFIRMATIONS: I accept and acknowledge my sexuality. My physical health is strong and pure. I deserve pleasure in my life. I absorb information from my feelings. Life is pleasurable. I move easily and effortlessly.