The Root Chakra
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Also known as the "Base" chakra, the "Seat of Kundalini", this chakra is our center of manifestation, it is our will-to-live, to survive, and is associated withour ability to act and defend ourselves. It is our "ground" root through we gain power, stability, and growth. It represents our connection with Mother Earth, relates to our thoughtss concerning money, job, security, home, passion, trust, survival, vigor, food. The way we function in the physical world depends on the state of this chakra. This chakra can also unlock our past-lives to elp bring old talents and wisdom into this lifetime. It can also remove any past-life negative patterns and pain that might be hindering our present life. The main development of this chakra takes place takes place when you're between 0 and 5 years old. LOCATION (on the body): at the base of the spine, at the tailbone in back and the pubic bone in front. COLOR associated with it: Vibrant Red. ELEMENT: Earth SENSE: Smell PHYSICAL AREAS OF THE BODY AFFECTED: This chakra governs are the adrenal glands, spinal column, our ciruculatory, reproductive and immune systems, our legs, feet, hips, pelvic area, bladder, rectum, colon, kidneys, lower back and genitals, bones, teeth, nails, blood and the building of cells. INFORMATION STORED IN THIS CHAKRA: is familial beliefs, superstitions, loyalty, instincts, physical pain, physical pleasure, and touches. This chakra use to be RULED BY the Moon in ancient times, now it is considered to be ruled by Saturn. ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: Capricorn and Aquarius PLANETS: Saturn and Uranus ANGEL: Auriel ANIMALS / ARCHETYPES: Elephant / Earth Mother / Victim DEITIES: Indra (earth element), Brahma (father of gods and men), Dakini (female deity carrying the revelation of divine knowledge), Gaia, Demeter, Persephone, Erishkagel, Ana, Ceres, Ceridwen, Geb, Hades, Pwyll METAL: Lead POSITIVE QUALITIES: associated with the Root chakra are: alertness, activity, spontaneity, leadership qualities, the ability to manifest on the earth plane those things of the base needs - i.e. food, shelter, job, etc.; joy, independence, gratitude, self-esteem, the ability to listen to other viewpoints, equality, healthy ambition, vision, charity, action, justice, a sense of fair play, a sense of community, honesty, reuse/recycle attitude, and love, among others. NEGATIVE QUALITIES: would include, but not be limited to, anger, hatred, self-loathing, racism, revenge, envy, sloth, impulsiveness, violent nature and/or tendencies, listlessness, being edgy, obsessive behaviors, boredom, maliciousness, inaction, complacency, giving up, laziness, autism, dishonesty. WHEN OUT OF BALANCE, DEFICIENT, OR BLOCKED - you may be afraid of change, afraid to change; you may feel cold due to poor circulation, feel insecure, untrusting, very tired all the time, dispassionate, afraid; you may experience obesity or anorexia nervosa as well as other eating disorder. WHEN OVER-ACTIVE - you may have tendencies toward aggression and reckless behavior; you may be oversexed, too impulsive or belligerent. COMMON ADDICTIONS - food, alcohol, sex PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTIONS of the Root Chakra could take place / show up in lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, rectal tumors, feet, ankle, knee problems, the inability to heal in the physical sense (cuts, scrapes, wounds, etc.). QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF: to help determine if this chakra needs clearing/recharging:
Depending on your answers to these questions, you might want to spend a little time each day focusing on the Heart Chakra to help you balance out your physical/emotional bodies. Some things that may help you to become balanced are using colors, crystals, and gemstones, herbs, oils, etc. with your meditation or other chakra work. I have included a little information on these below. COLOR: If the Root chakra is deficient then the color red is added - not a dark red though, use a bright, vibrant red. If the Root chakra is over-active then the color green is used to tone it down. Wear Kelly green for business achievements, financial gain, growth and success. This color causes you to act. But -- pale green, pale pistachio, and new leaf greens have the opposite effect. Light the candle of your choice while meditating to enhance the results of your chakra meditation:
MUSIC/SOUNDS: This chakra responds well to drumming, chanting, and early tribal music. GEMSTONES: - To strengthen this chakra use garnet, ruby, bloodstone, red jasper or red agate. - To tone down this chakra use smoky quartz, black tourmaline, onyx or any green stone. Some stones for specific work with this chakra are the:
HERBS associated with the Root Chakra: ash, birch, barley, bloodroot, burdock, cinnamon, clover, curry, eucalyptus, fern, foxglove, frankincense, garlic, holly, ivy, juniper, kava-kava, larkspur, mandrake, mint, mistletoe, myrrh, mullein, nettle, orris, olive, plantain, primrose, rosemary, sage, thistle, vervain, yucca, and more. Take a handful of cedar chips and burn them in your fireplace or outside in your barbecue pit. This will be helpful in purification, protection, healing, and in strengthening psychic powers. Cedar is also noted for attracting money. You can keep a sachet filled with cedar chips in your closet, drawers, purse, wallet, etc., to attract money. FRAGRANCES/OIL/INCENCES: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Hyacinth, Lavender, Musk, Myrrh, Patchouli AFFIRMATIONS: SOME ACTIVITIES TO AWAKEN/BALANCE the Root Chakra: yoga, walking, running, hiking, biking, and gardening.
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ThunderWolf is owner of New Age eBooks and The New Earth Pagan Shop web shops, and published author of several books. She has been a practicing witch and psychic card reader for over 30 years. You are permitted to republish this article at your own website, in your newsletter etc. as long you keep its content unaltered and the resourcebox above included. |
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