Sacral Chakra Meaning and Symbolism
Sacral chakra meaning is focused on relationships. This includes one’s relationship with oneself as well as others. The sacral chakra is known in Sanskrit as Svadhishthana, meaning literally “one’s own place.” Sometimes the sacral chakra is called the seat of the soul. Another sacral chakra meaning relates to housing the unconscious.
The sacral chakra is the realm of communication, exchange and finances. If this energy is used improperly, addiction to sex or gambling can result. As the center of reproductive ability, the sacral chakra is also the seat of artistic creation. The sacral chakra represents the spiritual potential that goes beyond the survival instincts of the root chakra. Learn more in Root Chakra Meaning.
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Sacral Chakra Symbol Meaning
In the upper area of the sacral chakra symbol is a white crescent moon representing water energy and the emotions. The unconscious, said to be connected to the sacral chakra, is sometimes symbolized as the ocean. The Sanskrit character in the center stands for VAM, the seed syllable for the sacral chakra. Learn about the meaning of all Chakra Symbols.
The six petals of the sacral chakra are associated with the Sanskrit syllables ban, bham, mam, yam, ram and lam. These syllables can be interpreted as desirable modes of consciousness in some cases or as the overcoming of undesirable modes of consciousness in other cases. The six syllables represent the following modes of consciousness: affection, pitilessness, all-destructivity, delusion, disdain, and suspicion.
Sacral Chakra Sounds
The vowel sound associated with the sacral chakra is OO (ew). In the Sanskrit musical system, the sound associated with the root chakra is RE (ray). The musical instruments associated with the sacral chakra are the wind instruments such as clarinet and bassoon.
There is also a seed syllable associated with each chakra. This is a single syllable that connects to the chakra. This syllable can be chanted to strengthen the energy of the sacral chakra.
The seed syllable for the sacral chakra is VAM (vuhm). A basic Vedic mantra for the root chakra using this syllable is “Om Vam Namaha.” This can be translated as, “I give honor to the energy of the sacral chakra.” Learn more about Chakra Sounds and Chakra Mantras.
Patchouli Essential Oil for the Sacral Chakra
Illustration by Rose Karlsen
Essential Oils and Sacral Chakra Meaning
There are essential oils that can help to balance and heal the sacral chakra. These include Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Patchouli. The use of these oils might be for the purpose of conception but might also be for healing your relationship with your deepest self or in terms of close relationships with others.
Patchouli assists in developing feelings of belonging and stability. Patchouli comes from the mint family and bears small, pale pink and white flowers. This essential oil is sometimes seen as a mild aphrodisiac. It is an attractive oil with benefits for hair and skin. The beautiful scent of patchouli also makes it appropriate for use as a perfume. This is an oil of peace that helps to clear negative emotions and improve mood—both of which can smooth and enhance our relationships with others! Learn more on this website in Chakras and Essential Oils.
Essential oils can be used directly on the skin (sometimes diluted in a carrier oil such as almond, grapefruit seed or jojoba oil) or diffused into the air. Buy essential oils with Kathleen Karlsen as your mentor (Sponsor and Enroller #1043288) at Young Living Essential Oils.
Pearls are Healing Stones for the Sacral Chakra
Healing Stones and the Sacral Chakra
Pearls are considered to be gems of nourishment and nurturing. Pearls have many metaphysical properties akin to crystals. Pearls assist in centering and calming.
They are often associated with feminine energy and worn almost exclusively by women. Pearls are also used as protective stones for children. Other stones for the sacral chakra include peridot.
Pearl powder has been used to prevent age spots, fade blemishes, and reduce wrinkling and scarring. Pearls are rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, silica and amino acids. Pearl powder can be taken internally as a supplement. Read full article on Chakras and Healing Stones.
Sacral Chakra Meaning and Hindu Deities
The sacral chakra is associated with the deity Vishnu, his consort Rakini and the goddess Parvati. There are others, but these are three of the main sacral chakra deities. Vishnu is an incarnation of Krishna. In this incarnation, he is the consort of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Parvati, also known as Uma, is the Hindu goddess of fertility, love and devotion as well as divine strength and power. She is the gentle and nurturing aspect of the goddess energy and the consort of Shiva.
Parvati is part of a trinity of Hindu goddesses that also includes Lakshmi and Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning. She is the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. (Learn more about Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god.) Parvati is the daughter of Himavan (the god and personification of the Himalayas) and Queen Mena. Parvati’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words for “mountain” and can be translated as “daughter of the mountains.” Learn about Hindu deities for all of the chakras in Chakra Gods and Goddesses.
Physical Organs and the Sacral Chakra
The organs associated with the sacral chakra are the reproductive organs, lower back, large intestines, hips, the kidneys and the bladder. The sacral chakra is also the seat of creation, sometimes called the seat of the soul.
My own greatest awareness of the sacral chakra was during my first two pregnancies. When I got married in my late twenties, I was not sure that I could have children at all. I had had a long history of highly irregular periods. By the time I was thirty, I had been trying to get pregnant for three years.
I had gone through multiple types of fertility treatments. They were painful, inconvenient, expensive and unfruitful. Yet I had wanted a large family from early childhood. I was struggling with the heartache of thinking that the reality of a family might never come to pass. Still, my body was not responding well. I stopped pursuing the various treatments.
One morning a few months later, I was at work and suddenly felt such a tremendous joy, so distinct and remarkable that I called my husband to say, “I don’t know what just happened, but I feel incredibly happy!”
I didn’t connect it at that moment to conceiving a child since conception often takes place one to two days after intimate relations. I remembered that deep sense of joy about ten days later when I found out that I was indeed pregnant. I felt very close to my daughter throughout the pregnancy.
About a year and a half after my daughter’s birth, we wanted to expand our family and I was staying alert for the same kind of experience indicating a second conception. At the time my daughter attended a daycare center while I worked. I went there to have lunch with her.
I was sitting at the lunch table with her and suddenly felt a shower of light so physical I could almost see it all around me. The feeling was like standing under a waterfall. I knew instantly that I had conceived another child and looked at the clock to mark the time.
With our third, fourth and fifth children, I was so busy caring for the older ones and helping my husband run a multimedia business that I was less conscious of the conceptions, though I felt very close to each child throughout those pregnancies.
Sacral Chakra Affirmations
Affirmations for the sacral chakra help to define and support healthy relationships. Use the affirmations that fit your situation for at least a few minutes a day until you are satisfied with the results. The following affirmations can be said aloud, sung or read daily to reinforce positive thoughts.
Sacral Chakra Affirmations for Healthy Relationships
I no longer accuse myself or others of evil. Forgiving, I am forgiven and healed. All ideas of judgment, revenge, punishment and evil are eliminated from my mind and body now.
I behold the love, mercy, and goodness of God at work in my mind, body, affairs and relationships with all mankind.
I let all people be happy. I let all people be free. I let all people be prosperous. In so doing, my own happiness, prosperity and freedom are assured. All the good my heart desires is coming to me now!
From this time forward, I put all doubts, criticism and quibbling aside. I am at peace because I trust divine justice to regulate all of my affairs now.
Sacral Chakra Affirmations for Soul Renewal
The divine substance of God now erases all fatigue from my body, renews tissues, and replenishes energy. Divine substance stabilizes my mind and prospers my affairs.
Every longing of my soul and every need of my life is now fulfilled. I am satisfied with divine substance.
Sacral Chakra Affirmations for Health
I am the resurrection and the life of every cell and organ in my body now!
I call on the power of life within me to create the absolute determination to fulfill every purpose and divine plan in my life.
I am filled and thrilled with vitality and life!
I am thrilled to be alive!
Life shines radiantly in every aspect of my body, mind and soul.
The universe is bringing my highest good at every moment.
Life charges my body with radiant health, energy and strength.
My emotions flow as a clear stream of blessing in my world.
More Chakra Resources
Chakras and Musical Notes: Chakras and musical notes have been paired in a number of ways. Learn about both Western and Eastern systems.
Chakra Names: Chakra names reveal the roles of the chakras in the body and on psychological, spiritual and emotional levels. Includes explanations of English and Sanskrit chakra names.
Chakra Flowers: Chakra flowers offer unique symbolic meaning for each of the seven major chakras. Flowers are among the oldest spiritual symbols, revealing the meaning of each chakra.
Author Kathleen Karlsen
Kathleen Karlsen is a musician, artist, writer and speaker. She is the author of two books (Flower Symbols and Vocal Medicine) and over 200 articles. Kathleen, her husband Andrew and their five children live in Bozeman, Montana. More about Kathleen Karlsen.
SACRAL CHAKRA MEANING SUMMARY
The sacral chakra is the energetic place for your connection to your own soul and your relationship with others. The physical organs associated with the sacral chakra are the reproductive and elimination organs. This article includes the sacral chakra symbol, healing stones, essential oils and Hindu deities that are associated with sacral chakra meaning.