Swadhisthana Chakra - sacral chakra

Located in the region around the Navel, the sacral chakra is related to the creativity of the personality and is meant to receive the creative energy of the soul (Mother/Matter).

Structure of ovaries and testicles

In the fetus, testicles or ovaries are formed in the lower abdomen; the testicles then descend into the scrotum before birth. The production of sperm requires a lower temperature than the one in the body. Esoterically, the etheric connection with the testicles is formed during pregnancy and therefore originates from the Sacral chakra, although after birth the testicles are located in the root chakra area.

Function of the gonads

The nucleus of a male cell contains an XY chromosome and a female cell contains an XX chromosome. This causes basic anatomical and functional differences between male and female individuals. At the time of puberty, the ovaries of girls begin to produce the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. In boys, the testicles produce testosterone. These hormones influence the anatomy, physiology and psyche and thus the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

The relationship between spiritual and physical creation

The egg and sperm are carriers of creative life force stored in matter. During sexual intercourse, the energy associated with the spirit is released from the basic chakra and enters matter.

This interaction between spirit (father) and matter (mother) leads to the creation of a son (soul), whose ultimate goal is to guarantee the continuation of life. This always happens when two opposite poles act on each other, ie spirit and matter, male and female, dominant and receding, yin and yang. A new whole is created, which includes the essence of the original parts, but the new form is at a higher level of consciousness.

This is the essence of all relationships, ie our task is not only to find each other, but through this relationship to create something that exceeds the mere sum of the original parts. And so the original source of life is constantly growing and proves that everything in this universe is constantly in motion. After the egg is fertilized by the sperm (symbolizing spiritual interaction), a single cell zygote is formed. Within a few minutes, the zygote divides and forms a multicellular formation.

This process symbolizes the division of the original soul. In humans, pregnancy lasts nine months, during which the relationship between spirit and matter deepens. A connection is created between both of these poles, functioning as a means of communication. This connection is necessary for the flow of life energy and without it death occurs. Words like "communication, community" come from the same root and mean "to share equally in something." To find equality in something relates, for example, self-respect and respect for the partner. And its spiritual aspect of the cross chakra. At birth, the close connection with the Source is broken, but the mutual cooperation of spirit and matter is already deeply inscribed in the essence of man. And so one follows this voice and follows the path towards self-awareness to find the parts of oneself that are not yet fully expressed. The path leads to this through relationships with others on this planet and the knowledge that other people serve as a mirror in which we see ourselves. Sometimes we are satisfied with what we see, but there are times when we avoid the truth.

Relationships

All significant relationships in our lives are the key to uncovering hidden parts of ourselves. We achieve wholeness and health by becoming aware of these parts of our being, accepting them and loving them. We cannot find everything we are looking for in one person because the only place where our unexpressed side is hidden is within ourselves. Each of us has our "ideal soulmate", which is identical to us and was created with our soul at the same moment.

But meeting your soulmate is very rare because it would be a complete waste of valuable resources to have two people doing exactly the same job in the same place. Living with such a spiritual twin would lead to stunted growth. It is more likely that we feel close to someone who is from the same "soul circle", which means that we are united by a common goal to achieve here on earth. it is common to find something of us in many people. We should realize this in order to be more lenient with our friends, for whom we have high demands and often feel disappointed when they do not meet our expectations. Relationships between people are of different types and degrees of closeness:

a) We are connected to our family by blood , and these relationships tend to be the strongest, even though we may be different.

b) We feel a strong kinship with a person we met in past lives and did not complete our connecting task. From an external point of view, we may have little in common, but there is an attractive force that cannot be resisted.

c) We are comfortable with people with whom we share the same views on a conscious level. They confirm our value system and provide us with a sense of safety and security. Something shared together is necessary for communication in any relationship. It does not have to be a positive common interest, because two people can also be united by the fact that they dislike each other. Such a connection can bind them closer than the bonds of love.

d) The reason why we get along poorly with some people can be at an unconscious level. What annoys us in others is often in us as well. It is important to look at the world as a classroom. Each person has a certain message for us, which should help us on our spiritual path.

Example

I am annoyed by the aggressive behavior of my superior. I feel small and insignificant next to him. He criticizes me in front of others. I would like to tell him what I think, but I don't feel strong enough. My supervisor expresses his own insecurities through aggressive behavior. My insecurity prevents me from acting. We both have an unbalanced basic chakra, which is manifested by a lack of inner strength.

e) We tend to have a problematic relationship with someone who expresses something that is difficult for us. For example a girl who cries at the slightest trouble and calls herself sympathy, gets on the nerves of a capable, strong type of person who, in the secret of his soul, would also like the attention of others, but is afraid to reveal his vulnerability. Such a relationship should teach us something.

f) Another case is when we are attracted to a person who has qualities or attitudes that we admire. In most cases, it shows us that the same quality is also inside us, just knowing where to look.

g) We are attracted to individuals of the opposite sex who have features representing our own "hidden sex". We are all men and women, regardless of external appearance, and therefore we are looking for our "other half", and this often leads to the establishment of a partnership. The soul is genderless, and we are also moving towards this state: not by suppressing masculinity or femininity, but through their mutual connection to create a new form that includes both parts.

h) We are often attracted to someone who satisfies areas of our life in which we feel a certain lack. This leads to the fact that we marry someone who has money, intelligence or a large family - something that is missing in our lives. We can also look for someone who is strong and we can take care of him. Or we can choose a person with spiritual interests that we lack. Many coexistences have a symbiotic nature, complementing each other, where each brings what the other lacks. Unfortunately for God, this pleasant arrangement of life can cause stagnation in the growth of the soul, as it does not bring the need to strive for self-awareness.

After the death of a partner, a person may be unable to live without the help of his " other half" . Grief can then lead to premature death for the abandoned partner, literally to the fact that his heart bursts with grief. Sometimes the death of a loved one causes the surviving partner to start living their own life in harmony with their inner nature and discover a strength they never believed they had. An ideal relationship is based on love, respect and honesty, when both partners are able to remain themselves and thus achieve unity.

"Give your heart, but not to own it mutually.. For only the hands of life can hold your heart. And stand together, but not too close together: For the pillars of the temple are not side by side, And the oak and the cypress will not grow in each other's shadow."

Spiritual aspect: self-esteem

Self-respect means making room for one's own creative power and thus enabling the unity of spirit and matter. Without it, we cannot grow and it leads to resentment towards those we assume are preventing us from developing our own inner essence. A widespread problem in society is abuse, be it emotional, sexual or physical. It is based on a lack of respect for the needs of other people, but the essence is a lack of respect for oneself.

This circle can only be broken by building a higher level of inner self-esteem that meets the needs of the soul and not just the personality. It is difficult for a child to achieve this, and therefore he needs the love, support and guidance of people who do not try to meet only his own needs. The delicate balance between mutual dependence and independence, which is the goal of every relationship, depends on the knowledge, respect and love sent to the spiritual nature of both partners. One of the most important means of maintaining mutual accounts is communication. Without her, the relationship is doomed. It may mean that the partners break up, but they can both benefit from it if they come to a mutual agreement.

Analogies

Two porcupines lived in the Arctic. It was cold there, so they decided to huddle together a little to keep warm. When they moved a little closer, they pricked each other with their spines. So they moved away again and they were cold. They got closer and it hurt. It took a long time to find the right distance Close enough to get warm but not close enough to cause pain.

Emotions

The sacral chakra is connected with space and its boundaries. The mother's womb provides warmth and all kinds of support, and at the same time has the ability to expand to accommodate the growth of the child. This flexibility within a certain limitation is essential for every partner relationship. Too little space makes development impossible ; a partner who behaves in this way tends to be persistent, possessive and dependent. In this case, the hidden problem is insecurity and low self-esteem.

A person often directly derives his own value from a partner relationship. It can be observed in marriage, in the relationship between parents and children, and among friends. Addiction stifles the growth of both partners and can break the partnership. This often leads to a feeling of hurt and abandonment and to the fear of establishing another relationship. In such a situation, the opposite pole manifests itself, i.e. a reluctance to commit in a partnership, a strong desire for independence and a decision to never get hurt again. Like the porcupines who searched for a long time for the right distance, we too can spend many lifetimes learning how to fully care for our own essence while respecting and acknowledging the needs of others.

The sacral and throat chakras are interconnected because they both relate to creativity. The throat chakra is often used successfully in an attempt to release blocks in the cross chakra. It manifests itself, for example so that the woman constantly axes her husband to help her with the housework and then she also focuses on the teenage son, whose room she describes as a "public garbage dump". According to her, all this axing is done with good intentions, but in its consequences it leads to the suppression of development. If a person devotes 90% of his attention to something like that, only 10% remains for the response of his partners. If the axing woman limits her activity to 50%, she allows her man to come with an offer. Similarly, when he leaves his teenage son the opportunity to make his own decisions, he either cleans up or lets himself be completely overwhelmed by a pile of clothes, magazines, unwashed plates and cups, etc.!

Constant barking is not communication... it is one-sided and suppresses development. Either do something or accept the situation. The best partnerships are those where both give 100% and both receive 100%... 50% and 50% is a good start! By axing others and spending time trying to change others, we often deprive ourselves of the possibility of our own growth, which belongs to the area of ​​the throat chakra. First we have to change ourselves and then hope that others will change as well.

The umbilical cord is a very strong bond between parents and children.

If the love passing through the umbilical cord is unconditional, then this connection is pure. But if this bond (love) is tied to conditions, then the first one can be broken before a new one is formed. Such separation can be much more difficult than cutting the physical umbilical cord during childbirth. Negative conditions hold the relationship firmly together. These include, for example, feelings of guilt, fear of loneliness, fear of not being loved and fear of rejection. but bonds of this type eventually suffocate the partnership, because it separates both participants from the life energy they need-

True love gives the other person freedom. Everyone is on their own and gives unconditional love and support.

Role change

In the past fifty years, the roles of women and men have changed dramatically. Both world wars proved that women are capable of working as well as men. Today, women work for financial reasons and the need to fulfill their dreams. Similarly, today there are more and more men who take responsibility for raising children and stay at home with them. This trend demonstrates the equality of both sexes and the need to realize and accept the feminine side present in every man and the masculine qualities in every woman. With the increase in the number of single-parent families, we are witnessing the fact that the roles of breadwinner and caregiver are combined in one person. This can be an important step towards an androgynous, bisexual state, if the energy leading to this state comes from the soul level.

There is a huge change in human consciousness as women learn to be energetic and logical and men use their intuition and feelings. This naturally results in the merging of both areas. After years of conditioning, it is not at all easy to abandon the old way of doing things, and there is inevitably resistance to such a change, whether from society or individuals.

Body language

Here, the area above the sacral chakra is crucial. It represents the ability to create and have space for creation. Sometimes there is an aversion to creation leading to a desire for possession, which leads to bloating or increased fat deposition in the area above the lower abdomen. For women, it tends to be a fear of shifting their creativity from creating children to creating something based on their own self.

Many women are simply someone's daughters, someone's mother and someone's wife. Being just herself can be threatening and that's why she sticks to what is tried and tested. For men, the desire to own something manifests itself in the area of ​​family or property. And this resistance often manifests itself in the physical body as a disease. Nowadays, I have noticed that this change has sometimes gone so far that many powerful working women lose touch with their feminine side, and many sensitive men find it very difficult to join a male-oriented society. As with any fluctuation, a balance will eventually be reached in the matter of roles. The transition period will be much easier when we learn to accept all sides of ourselves with equal importance.

An imbalance in the sacral chakra is often associated with a tendency to "be strong", which leads to feelings of inadequacy, i.e. "I'm not a good enough man" or "I'm not a good wife or mother" . These feelings are mostly based on generally shared ideas of what a perfect man or woman should look like. Fortunately, times are changing fast, although the "male chauvinists" and "housewives" are still hidden within us and need to be recognized and appreciated before they finally disappear. Placing a hand on the lower abdomen can be either an observance of social etiquette or an expression of fear of emotional injury or rejection. These are things to keep in mind when dealing with someone whose body language relates to the cross chakra area. Such a person needs a safe space associated with unconditional love in order to fully express himself.

Examples of diseases related to the sacral chakra

1) Irritable bowel syndrome

It is a very widespread condition. It affects both sexes, but is more common in women. The intestines themselves are in good condition, but the problem is poor coordination of the nervous system in this area. After a certain stimulus, the intestines go into spasm, which is manifested by pain in the lower abdomen, bloating and constipation, and then loose stools and flatulence. This leads to disruption of the internal environment of the intestines and can cause an increased occurrence of certain microbes such as "candida" or hypersensitivity to certain foods. These subsequent problems require treatment, but the possible psychological and spiritual cause of the problems must also be taken into account.

The problem is that a person wants independence (relaxed), but at the same time remains emotionally dependent (tight). We often observe this when the relationship between child and parent is unclear, e.g. when the relatives visits or when the child leaves the house. People suffering from these problems are often careful and conscientious, tending to keep their feelings to themselves at all times. They take care of the needs of others rather than asking for what they need themselves. However, their inner displeasure often causes them to literally "tighten up" and convulse. Ultimately, people of this type must decide that they will not adapt their behavior to the feelings of other people, but that they will act from the position of their own self-respect. Through the throat chakra, they learn to express their needs and feelings and realize that they are not responsible for the reactions of those around them.

2) Problems of the female reproductive system

Menstrual cycle

Various difficulties are classified under this label and each one must be assessed separately. However, the main characteristic is the connection with the creative energy of life, as will be said later. The menstrual cycle follows the pattern of the creative process, with the first part of the cycle symbolizing the energy flowing into the spirit (egg) and the second part, after ovulation, symbolizing the reception of the egg by matter (womb). When fertilization does not occur, the egg and endometrium are shed (menstruation) and this "death" allows a new birth to occur when another egg matures. Each cycle protects and enriches the life force by increasing the energy in the cross chakra.

A) Premenstrual syndrome is manifested by irritability, heaviness, appetite for certain foods, desire to be alone, tearfulness, breast tension, bloating and is related to imbalance in the second part of the cycle. Although this is the time reserved for the preparation of the nest, in today's modern world there is little time for such feminine matters, which leads to a disruption of identity and frustration. However, it is really a certain different period, when instead of eating sweets to suppress women's needs, more time should be devoted to care and communication with one's own sensitivity.

B) Problems with menstrual bleeding

When menstruation is too weak or strong, it indicates a new emphasis on the female component. It can be caused by experienced traumas, especially if they affected the area of ​​self-esteem.

a) Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) symbolizes tears of disappointment when the female part is denied its creative expression. It is important to establish contact with your inner feminine essence and take care of it and realize its beauty.

b) Amenorrhea (missing menstruation) can occur for many reasons, either morphological or hormonal. In some women, menstruation is missed during periods of stress, when extra-structural body functions are disabled by the sympathetic nervous system. In other cases, this occurs together with other manifestations that symbolize a high level of male hormones in the blood, ie increased hair growth, weight gain and voice changes. These women lose their connection with the feminine side because it is negatively evaluated in the world in which they live. They need to be encouraged and helped to learn how to express and value their femininity.

Amenorrhea is also a symptom of anorexia nervosa, which is a multi-chakra problem and will be discussed in the throat chakra chapter.

C) Uterine fibroid (tumor)

In the uterus, there is an increase in uterine muscle and a circular formation is formed. Fibroids can grow to a considerable size before they are discovered, and most women of childbearing age usually have one or more fibroids. The occurrence of uterine muscle tension is caused by tension that is not released. The womb is a place of care and growth, and the described difficulties are common in women who care for the growth of others to the exclusion of their own developmental needs.

The question that usually causes an emotional reaction is - "And who takes care of you?"

The reaction is expressed regret and a desire to make time in life for our own needs and especially for the needs of our inner being. If we do not receive care in our external world, we need to turn inward and learn to take care of ourselves. The appearance of fibroids gives an opportunity to get rid of obligations that are not necessary and look at the uterus symbolically as a space surrounded by what gives warmth and care. In Chinese medicine, regret is associated with the energy meridians of the liver, which should also be treated.

D) Ovarian cysts. Any cyst represents an injury or pain that has not been processed. The fluid in the cyst symbolizes tears. Ovarian cysts vary in size and can be benign or malignant. They usually grow inconspicuously and are accompanied by vague symptoms that can appear in many other diseases. If a cyst forms in the area of ​​the creative life force, it indicates that something has happened that prevents its manifestation. It is common for many women who develop a cyst to have been abused, either emotionally or physically. They feel that their wishes are not respected and they feel powerless. Therefore, it is very important to give them back their strength and self-esteem and to process old injuries and pains.

Endometriosis

In this disorder, the endometrium (uterine lining) appears outside the uterus, most often in the pelvis, especially in the area between the ovaries and fallopian tubes. This means that during each period, bleeding also occurs in this area, causing pain and adhesions. It is not known why this happens, but from a psychological point of view, it is obvious that many women affected in this way had insufficient sexual education, mainly negatively oriented and describes menstruation as a "difficult female fate". Fortunately, today there is a more positive approach to information about the menstrual cycle. But until women fully recognize themselves, this problem will continue to persist. Pregnancy often causes the disease to subside for many years, which confirms the assumption that when women use their bodies for the purposes for which they are intended, negative images are removed.

3) Problems of the male reproductive system

A) Testicular diseases

The most common problems are testicular tumors. As with the ovaries, the testicles also contain the life force in which all life begins. If it is blocked for any reason, then even its elevation can lead to changes at the cellular level. I met men who were ashamed of their sexual activities and after a few months testicular cancer appeared. As already said, there must be a balance between respect and love for others and respect and love for oneself.

B) Prostate diseases

The prostate produces liquid and the necessary nutrients for the transport of sperm. It can be said that it corresponds to the nurturing environment of the uterus. I am convinced that prostate enlargement, whether benign or malignant, is related to the feeling of neglect in early childhood, which a person can later compensate for with sexual intercourse. However, because the basic feeling of security is missing, it leaves us feeling empty and cold. The ability to allow ourselves to experience passion requires us to let go of some of our inner barriers. 60% of sixty-year-old men have problems with urination due to an enlarged prostate, and modern medicine still has not discovered the cause of these problems.

Exercises to harmonize the sacral chakra

1) Decide to respect yourself. This means setting certain boundaries, but giving yourself room for free expression.

2) Realize that part of this respect is the ability to choose your role in every partnership.

3) Learn to communicate, which means both speaking and listening (engaging the throat chakra). Aim to find a compromise or a common starting point from which the partnership can benefit.

4) When you are experiencing partner problems, sit quietly and imagine your partner's point of view. Then draw a triangle between you with the third vertex equidistant from you and your partner. Allow the energy of your higher self to enter this point. The higher self stands above the personality and can communicate more matter-of-factly. Ask your partner's higher self what they need from you. Tell him what you need. Try to find a mutually satisfactory solution to your problem. If such a solution cannot be found, accept it and, through your higher self, ask the spiritual energies that care for your partner to come closer to him and help him, because you cannot stay in the relationship. Wrap them in "pink love wrap" and let it go. This exercise uses some of the elements used in breaking the bonds between people that are binding and I recommend it to anyone who has any problem in the sacral chakra area

5) To activate more energy in this area, use the color orange. The blue color symbolizing the throat chakra can also be used to more easily express feelings belonging to the area of ​​the sacral chakra.

6) Use your visualization and imagine people or animals that represent your masculine and feminine sides. Observe their characteristics and what they tell you. Find a common motif that could be symbolized by a third person or an animal. Be aware of their advantages.

7) Accept and appreciate your masculine and feminine side. Allow the inner child in you to play. Nurture and worship the woman in you with scented oils, baths, fragrances, clothing, etc.; allow the power of the man in you to manifest itself.

 Think of the sacral chakra as a womb for soul creativity.