Base Chakra

Crown-chakra

The first chakra

Indian Name: Muladhara

Element: Earth

Symbol: Four petal lotus flower

Color: Red

Physical location: Between the anus and genitals opening downward

Issues: Sexuality, lust, obsessions

Energy function: Stabilization of Earth energy that enters the body through the feet and legs

Physiological system: Reproductive system

Endocrine gland: Gonads

Activity: Generation

Base-Chakra Body sense: Smell

Mental action: Stability

Emotional action: Sensuality

Spiritual action: Security

Physical action: Sexuality

Astrological sign: Aries

Gemstones to activate: Garnet and Ruby

Gemstones to calm: Garnet and Ruby

Crystals to balance: Carnelian and black tourmaline

Essential oil: Patchouli

Planet: Mars

Metal: Iron

Color for balance: Red

Color to calm: Pink

Signs of imbalance

Physical: Obesity, constipation, sciatica, low back pain, knee troubles, frequent illness.

Emotional: Frequent fears of loss of self identity, job, loved ones, home, etc. Greed, fears of not having enough money, food, work, love, etc. There is a feeling of not being grounded, not mentally present. Having trouble focusing or staying focused. Inability to quiet the mind.

This chakra forms our foundation, it is related to our survival instincts and to our sense of grounding and connection into our bodies and the physical plane. Open and active, this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.