The Root of Living: First Chakra

There are seven main chakras or energy centers located throughout the body. This article will detail the first of the seven, called the Root or Base chakra. The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine between the genitals and the anus.

Being the first chakra, all other chakras get this power from this one. Our survival instincts and the earth are represented by the root chakra. Our primal erotic and procreational urges are governed by the Root Chakra. It is also the center of physical energy and related to our sense of grounding in the physical world. This chakra allows us to connect to earth energies and this enables us to empower our being.

Contained in this chakra are the 8 primary cells that have all the knowledge of creation. These cells remain the only cells in our bodies that do not change in our lifetimes. All issues around physical self-preservation, stability, acceptance, deep-rootedness, perception, fear, stillness, health, prosperity, and safety are governed by the Root chakra. It is the center for manifestations.

Each chakra can be in one of four stages. The stage can range from closed, to under-active, to open and finally to over-active. Chakras that are under-active exhibit the same symptoms as chakras that are closed, on they are more subtle.

An under-active or closed Root chakra has the following characteristics, lack of confidence, weak, unable to achieve goals, suicidal, sexual energy is non-existent, you feel unlovable, fear, insecure. If this energy center is blocked it can result in a core sense of unworthiness, self-doubt and shame. People with an under-active Root chakra often acquire and try to keep control of material possessions. They also have addictive personalities.

If you have an open Root chakra you will feel grounded, healthy, centered, and alive. You will have unlimited physical energy, have a great physical body, and ability to manifest abundance. You will love your life and your body.

An over-active Root chakra has the following characteristics, egoistic, domineering, greedy, sadistic, sexual energy entirely genital, judging, and usually has biased opinions. You can help tone done your root chakra by wearing the color green and taking the time to enjoy each moment.

The Root chakra’s colors are red and black. You can wear these colors to balance this chakra. Also, stones can be used to help balance the Root chakra. The element for the first chakra is earth and the chakra is associated with smell. The developmental stage for this chakra begins in the womb and is usually completed by 1 year. This chakra’s demon is fear.

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