The sacral, or spleen, chakra is located in the lower abdominal area. Its color is orange, and it is known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit. It is symbolized by a six petaled lotus.

The sacral chakra deals heavily with emotions and feelings. It also deals with creativity, intimacy, freedom, sensuality, and procreation. A healthy, balanced sacral chakra is essential to maintaining an emotionally balanced life.

The sacral or spleen chakra is associated with the gonads and the male and female reproductive system. In addition to the reproductive organs, the sacral chakra is also associated with the urinary tract, gallbladder, skin, spleen, and kidneys. It charges the energy field around the body known as the aura or etheric body.

Since the sacral chakra, as well as the other six major chakras, directly influences many of the body’s major organs, imbalance of this chakra may cause illness and health problems. Because of the sacral chakra’s connection to the reproductive system, women who do not have a blanced sacral chakra may find it difficult to conceive and bear children. It may also lead to a whole host of problems associated with the ovaries and uterus. Imbalance of this chakra in men may cause impotence.

Since the sacral chakra highly influences the emotions, an imbalance can cause many psychological disorders, emotional disorders, and addictions. Individuals who have an imbalanced sacral chakra may develop eating disorders or depression. An imbalance in the sacral chakra may also trigger addiction to drugs or alcohol.

An individual who has a balanced and healthy sacral chakra may be seen as highly passionate and creative. They will easily be able to see the beauty in the world around them, and will be able to easily see the positive side of the people around them.

People with an over-energized sacral chakra may appear reckless or hedonistic at times, as these individuals will constantly be focused on pleasure and fulfilling their desires.

Those who have an under-energized sacral chakra may appear stagnant and unwilling to pursue creative endeavors. These individuals often block or feel unworthy of having any desires. They may also avoid activities that they previously took pleasure in.

In order to maintain a healthy and fulfilling life and live up to one’s full potential, it is important to have all seven of the major chakras well-balanced. Meditation is one of the most effective tools for checking the chakras for imbalances, as well as rebalancing the chakras. Simply going into a medatative state and picturing each individual chakra being cleansed by white light can help to keep the chakras healthy and balanced.