Second Chakra

The Naval, in Sanskrit, Svadhisthana (sweetness) is located above the root chakra in the lower abdomen it is associated with healthy sexuality, desire and pleasure. This chakra's energy is reproduction and sexual connection.

This is the Chakra that connects you outward toward a mate. This is also the area that connects you to the generations in time through your children.

It is a high energy area, brimming with life force. Partnerships are formed here that reach beyond social bonds to the physical need for a mate.

The mating issues here are physical and emotional bonding sufficient to form the intense personal loyalty from which a family can be nurtured in safety and with devotion.

When fully functional, this area seeks and protects a sexual bond that forms a strong unit, builds a home, keeps it safe and nurtures a family.

When dysfunctional, this area leads to feelings of loneliness, being sexually deprived or even to promiscuity for its own sake because of inability to bond. Guilt, emotional numbness, fear of pleasure, a lack of nurturing abilities and feelings of disconnection from other people can also be a symptom of dysfunction here.

This chakra is often downgraded in importance because of cultural taboos around sexual issues. Yet it is a vital area and one which can result in severe dysfunction with serious life consequences, if neglected. The physical function of this body exists in the reproductive organs.

This Chakra's color is a juicy bright orange.

Gemstones colored orange apply to this chakra, like: carnelian, coral, agate, topaz, or amber.. Keep the color vivid and wear the gem right on the chakra, perhaps on a belt.

Gems worn at this chakra help us ground and get in touch with healthy emotions and sexuality.