ROOT CHAKRA - BASE CHAKRA - FIRST
CHAKRA |
Located at the base of the spine and
groin area, this is the animal or base nature. It is also taste and smell. The
Root chakra is associated with adrenals, kidneys, muscles and arterial
blood. |
The Root Chakra links us to the
physical world, solidity and support - especially to the physical body. It is
the foundation of energy. |
The Base or Root Chakra manifests
strongly in the motivation to ensure personal survival by way of food, rest,
and sexual expression. Spiritually, the base chakra has to do with protection
of individual integrity. It is an energy center that provides a solid ground
from which to establish our equilibrium in order to ascend to higher
awareness. |
Some signs that the Base Chakra is out
of balance are: |
- Restlessness
- Lack of energy
- Loss of interest in the real world
or practical survival
- Volatile emotions
- Obsession with one thing
- Selfishness
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ROOT CHAKRA - Color |
The color associated with the root
chakra is Red. Red symbolizes life, vitality, strength and the physical nature
of man. In nature, red represents heat, fire and anger. Rose-red is the color
of universal harmony. All the red stones - ruby, garnet, red jasper,
bloodstone, rose quartz, coral - are used with the root chakra. |
Healing and the root
chakra |
For healing, these stones are said to
be excellent for anemia and other blood deficiencies. Red offers a healing
vibration for emaciation, depression or lethargy. |