Today we are going to discuss about the second chakra ,that means the sacral chakra, And what are the best possible ways to balance the sacral chakra using crystals. So let's find out more about the sacral chakra.

The second chakra, called Sacral chakra, is associated with the colour orange and is located at the lower belly and inner pelvis. The symbol of the sacral chakra is orange with six petals surrounding the centre. The circles in connection with the lotus flower petals represent the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. The tangential circles also create a crescent moon shape, which reminds us of the connection between creativity and the phases of the moon. The colours and the symbols associated with the different energy centres are reflective of the vibration of the chakras. When the ancient rishis meditated on the energy of the chakras, these were the colours and symbols that arose in their mind’s eye.

This chakra is associated with sensuality and creativity. The primary function of this energy centre is pleasure and overall enjoyment of life. When this chakra is balanced and functioning properly, we can expect our relationship with ourselves and the world to feel harmonious, pleasure-ful, and nurturing.

The sacral chakra is associated with the element of water,. The water element is all about flow, flexibility and freedom of expression when it comes to emotions and sensuality. This energy centre, when balanced, offers direct access to flow, flexibility, and fun.

In working with this chakra, you will address your relationship with both others and yourself. Personally, you’ll discover you have unlimited creative power; you’ll learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship to pleasure; and you’ll gain insight into your default reactions and deepest emotions and learn how to sit with the depth of your feelings. You will more freely express your wants, needs, and emotions with others. You will also learn how to express yourself more skilfully and how to begin setting healthy boundaries.

Signs of blocked sacral chakra energy

Blocked energy in the chakras can manifest in our emotional, spiritual, and even physical bodies. Physical symptoms of blocked chakras many times occur in the area of the blocked energy centre. When the sacral chakra is out of alignment, you may experience,

Chronic low back pain
Ovarian cysts and other reproductive issues
Urinary tract infections
Impotence
Pain during intercourse
Complications with the bladder and kidneys
Other pelvic–lower abdominal issues

Blocked chakras can also greatly affect the quality of our mind and thoughts. Mentally, blocked sacral energy can manifest as issues such as co-dependency or feeling overwhelmed by our emotions. Other signs your sacral chakra might be blocked:

Overindulgence in sexual fantasy
Lack of interest in sex all together
Difficulty expressing our emotions, needs, and creativity

How to balance the sacral chakra

Though the chakras can become blocked by certain habits and imbalances in the body, mind, and soul, we can bring these energy centres back into alignment with the right tools and care. There are some ways to balance your sacral chakra for optimal creativity, pleasure, and emotional expression:

1. Practice yoga postures that target the sacral area. Some of these poses include happy baby, goddess, and malasana. Or Do some hip-opening stretches or yoga postures.

If a chakra feels blocked, it usually means that stagnant energy is trapped there. So if you feel a block in the sacral, try to get moving with an emphasis on the hips and lower abs. hip-opening stretches, free-flowing dance, and the following butterfly pose (baddha konasana) can help you do so:

Begin in a seated position with the soles of the feet together.
Clasp your hands around your feet and gently bring your chest forward until you feel a slight stretch in your back.
Hold the position, inhale, and hold your breath for 30 seconds.
Exhale and repeat three times.

2. Take a soothing bath with essential oils.
3. Tap into your creative side.
4. Practice using affirmations.

When the sacral chakra is in healthy alignment, you will be able to source energy for creativity, movement, procreation, desire, pleasure, and relationships. You will be able to freely express your wants and needs in relationships, and pleasure will be a priority. Creativity and visualization will become easy for you to tap into when your sacral is aligned.

5. Go for foods that nourish the sacral chakra.
Speaking of orange, certain foods are thought to nourish certain chakras. And you guessed it—orange foods are the go-to for the sacral. "Choosing foods that are in alignment with the sacral is an easy way to help both your physical body and your energetic body balance the second chakra," you can eat the foods like

nuts and seeds
sweet potato
carrots
melons
mangos
pumpkin
orange citrus fruits
butternut squash
fermented foods
hydrate with pure, filtered water infused with orange fruits (clementine, oranges, tangerines, golden raspberries, etc.)

6. Do a chakra-balancing meditation.
Chakra-balancing meditations can help you get quiet and tune into the energy centre that needs work. Holding a carnelian gemstone as you complete a meditative visualization picturing cutting the cord to whatever is blocking your sacral chakra: "Hold [the crystal] in your hands, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths. command this crystal to hold the intention of balancing your sacral chakra.' Lie comfortably on your back, and lay the crystal over your chakra for 11 minutes. While it's on your body, see the colour orange filling up all the space in your second chakra with healing, balanced light."

7. Get comfortable with stillness.
Because the sacral chakra deals with emotions and intimacy, an unbalanced sacral chakra can benefit from some stillness and mindfulness. Getting comfortable with stillness allows us to connect to our emotions and process them in a healthier way. Make a practice out of sitting still in a cross-legged pose for a few minutes every morning, just noticing the smells, feelings, and sensations of the present. Add another minute or so to your sit each week.

8. Get your feelings out on paper.
Lastly, journaling can help us connect to our emotions too. Take a pen to paper and consider questions such as:

Am I stimulating or fuelling my creative passions?
Am I happy with my sex life?
What am I currently creating or giving to the world?
What would feeling empowered in my creativity and sexuality look like?

9. Work with the colour orange.
Each of the seven chakras is associated with a different colour. The sacral chakra is orange, so it's a good idea to use this shade when doing any sacral chakra work. Tiger's eye or carnelian crystals, for example, are wonderful orange stones that can be incorporated into the chakra rituals that follow.

1. Red Carnelian

Carnelian is go-to crystal for Sacral Chakra healing. With its hues of an evening sunset, it soothes and opens the sacral chakra, balancing energy flows and encouraging confidence. This crystal was revered in Ancient History as a stone for fertility and had strong associations with the fertility goddess Aphrodite (Isis).And, as the Stone of Creativity, Motivation, Endurance, Leadership and Courage, you’d expect carnelian stones to have the power to get things moving. But what’s even more remarkable is its ability to boost passion, intuition and self-belief.

Carnelian’s warm joyful energy will revitalise and balance the important Sacral Chakra, helping you to move forward with renewed confidence.

2. Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s eye is a stabilising and grounding crystal. It harnesses the earth’s and sun’s energies, making it a wonderful crystal for Sacral Chakra healing. The Svadhisthan sacral chakra is the gateway for life energies (chi) to flow from, which is important for the health and well-being of the rest of the body. Tiger’s eye balances and grounds this energy centre, allowing change, movement and creativity to spring from it.

Due to tiger’s eye’s polarising ability, which balances the yin-yang and the emotional body, it’s masterful for stabilising mood swings and releasing fears. It brings forth the tiger’s courage, and with it comes the confidence of self-knowledge and success. It encourages you to take a risk and explore your creative talents. Gut feelings, intuition and integrity all get a boost from tigers eye. It can even reduce food cravings, boost willpower and sharpen the senses. This is also a good crystal for stimulating the kundalini energy.

3. Sunstone

When you’re working on balancing and opening the Sacral Chakra, improved confidence, leadership qualities and enthusiasm are all part of the package. It’s an empowering experience – and sunstone’s energetic qualities align perfectly with these traits. Sunstone is a light, energising and joyful crystal that has a radiance for happiness. By restoring enjoyment of life, you can balance personal power, kindness and improved intuition, which are all part of the sacral chakras purpose. So, if you lack confidence, or are struggling to maintain your true personality around others, sunstone is one of the best Sacral Chakra crystals.

So how to use your Sacral Chakra Healing crystals

Chakra balancing is a lifelong journey that won't happen overnight. But these practices can help your sacral chakra support you on the path to abundance, fulfilment, and creativity.

Meditation is a wonderful way to connect with a crystal’s unique energy and vibration. Place the crystal on your Sacral Chakra or hold in your hands whilst meditating. You can also surround yourself with a crystal grid before you start your daily practice.

Orange crystals are often most effective when working with the Sacral Chakra, as this is the colour associated with the 2nd Chakra.

Crystal singing bowls with the frequency of D resonate beautifully with the Sacral Chakra.

Jewellery is a wonderful way to keep the crystal energy in your auric field for a length of time, whilst remaining in physical contact with your skin. This is an easy way to help keep your emotions stabilised throughout the day.

Nearly all of these crystals adapt beautifully to being put in a pocket. This keeps them even closer to the Sacral Chakra than if worn in jewellery, and has the advantage of being easily accessible if you feel the need to have direct contact by touching them. Thumb stones are particularly good for this.

Crystal elixirs are a convenient way to absorb the healing properties of a particular stone for the Sacral Chakra.

As the Sacral Chakra is associated with water, place crystals around your bath or shower. You can even sit with them by rivers, streams or the sea for a more profound experience.

Use a crystal point if you wish to direct the energy into the Sacral Chakra. Pointing it downwards has a slightly more grounding effect. Leave for 20 minutes.

Place creative and emotionally balancing healing crystals near your bed or under your pillow when sleeping. While we sleep we’re more receptive to their energies, so this will help to amplify your intention.

If your Sacral Chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it can cause a range of problems. These include lethargy and a lack of focus, confidence and passion. The crystals that we discussed now have vibrations aligned to the Sacral Chakra, so they can open, balance and energise your Sacral Chakra. This will enhance creativity, passion and playfulness, giving you the self-belief to forge your own pathway.