Sacral Chakra


A colourful illustration showing the Sacral chakra of the human body

ORANGE relates to the SACRAL chakra which is situated in the lower abdomen of the human body.

The related organs of the sacral chakra are the uterus, large bowel, prostate, ovaries and testes. (In the foetus the testes develop in the lower abdomen, thus linking with the sacral chakra energy, then descending to the scrotum by birth.)

The endocrine glands are the ovaries and testes.

Problems associated with the Sacral Chakra

Physical

Some of the associated problems relating to the sacral chakra are:-

  • Pre-menstrual syndrome.
  • Problems with menstrual flow.
  • Uterine fibroids.
  • Ovarian cysts.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Endometriosis.
  • Testicular disease.
  • Prostatic disease.
  • Low back pain.

Psycho-spiritual

Orange relates to self respect. Having the ability to give ourselves the freedom to be ourselves, to have and respect our own boundaries and therefore, be able to respect those of others. Orange relates to our ability to "give and take" within our relationships with others.

When this chakra is balanced the positive aspects of this colour will prevail. However, an imbalance in this chakra can produce the negative aspects of this colour.

Positive and negative aspects of the Sacral Chakra

Positive aspects

Some of the positive aspects of this colour/chakra are:-

  • Sociable.
  • Creative.
  • Joyous.
  • Independent.

Negative aspects

Some of the negative aspects of this colour/chakra are:-

  • Withdrawn.
  • Destructive.
  • Despondent.
  • Over-dependent.