Base / Root Chakra:
Earth, Physical Identity, Oriented To Self-Preservation.
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.
Symbol:
A 4 petaled lotus or 4 rotating vortices.
Mantra And Mudra:
Musical Note:
The musical note for the Base Chakra is C.
Endocrine Gland / Area of Body Governed:
The Adrenal Gland with the area of the body being the spinal column and the kidneys.
In Balance / Harmony:
This chakra is associated with physical functioning, physical sensation (feeling physical pain or pleasure) and the automatic and autonomic functioning of the body. When this chakra is in balance you experience a profound connection to nature, a trust in the laws of nature and a deep understanding of its ebb and flow.
Out Of Balance / Harmony:
When this chakra is out of balance you experience an inability to trust nature, are generally focused on material possessions with a need to satisfy your own desires and wishes.
The Colour Red:
Some qualities and aspects associated with the colour red are energy, vitality, power, passion, courage, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, activity or movement, materialism, survival instincts, forceful nature, fear, strong will or conviction, loyalty, being a victim, motivation, generosity, abundance and playfulness. This colour usually indicates an energy of love in its passion or more physical stages. Red also represents physical energy and vitality. At times it can also represent anger or hostility and possibly even high blood pressure or extreme tension and anxiety.
Uses – Known to escalate the body’s metabolism with vibrancy and passion. Overcome depression.
Too Much Red – Increases anxiety, agitation, stress, heaviness, sluggish monotony, obesity, hoarding, materialism and greed.
Related Archangel:
You can call on Archangel Gabriel to assist you with the balancing of the Base Chakra. Archangel Gabriel works with the 4th Ray and the colour associated with this ray is white. Archangel Gabriel will assist you with the anchoring of the qualities of purity, joy, hope and discipline. The day of the week associated with Archangel Gabriel is Friday.
Please Note: The colours of the Rays are generally different to the colours of the Chakras. The rays I am referring to here are the Cosmic Rays and these will be discussed in greater detail in a later issue.
Some Suggested Crystals:
Red Jasper, Agate, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Lodestone, Obsidian, Onyx, Jet, Hematite and Smoky Quartz.
Some Suggested Aromatherapy Oils:
Cedar, Clove, Cypress, Marjoram and Myrrh.
PRECAUTIONS
Pure essential oils can cause irritation to the skin if they are used undiluted. Oils that are blended into a base or carrier oil should not cause harm in any way, however, if a reaction occurs, terminate use immediately. Avoid use during pregnancy. Epileptics and hypertensives should avoid the use of Rosemary and Fennel oils.
Massage Direction:
When massaging over this chakra area please remember that the chakras spin in opposite directions for males and females.
For Females – Massage in an anti-clockwise direction.
For Males – Massage in a clockwise direction.
Associated Planets, Deities and Zodiac Signs:
Planets – Mars and Saturn.
Deities – Gaia.
Zodiac – Taurus, Scorpio and Capricorn.
Base / Root Chakra Affirmations:
• I am the source of creation.
• I plant seeds of light on earth.
• My energy is free from outside influences. I am centred and clear.
• I am protected and provided for by the receptive power of the Universe.
These affirmations of courtesy of “The Crystal Ally Cards” by Naisha Ahsian.
Practical Exercises:
Any practical exercises that you do should be fun. I ask you here to let your imagination run wild and to set the inner child within you free. The suggestions that are written here are just that, they are my suggestions of what you could do to incorporate the colour RED into your life over the next week.
Firstly I would like to suggest that you work with one of the crystals suggested above. Make a point of carrying the crystal around with you. Ladies a perfect place for a crystal is in your bra and for men in your pants pockets. The aim here is to get the crystal into your personal space as much as possible. Become aware of that area of your body and how it feels. Do you notice or feel a change when you have the crystal on you?
When you bath put the crystal in the water with you. Set the intention that the crystal help balance and energise your Base Chakra.
Next is the colour Red. You need to get this colour into your energy space as much as possible. So, drink red cool drinks or fruit juices, eat red fruit and vegetables, eat a red lollipop, or eat all the red wine gums in a packet (you will get to the other colours later). Wear that red outfit you have hanging in the cupboard or get yourself a small square of red material and carry it around with you for the next week.
When you bath (now here is my inner child having fun) sprinkle a packet of red jelly into the bath to colour the water or use some red food colouring. Buy yourself some red flowers and sprinkle the petals on top of your bath water. Light a red candle, turn out all the lights, close your eyes and just relax. Ask Archangel Gabriel to assist you at this point and give permission for the 4th Ray to flood your base chakra area. Remember this ray is white in colour. Just allow the clearing and balancing of your Base Chakra to occur. This exercise is complete when you feel it to be so. Remember to thank Archangel Gabriel.
A Suggested Meditation:
This should take approximately 10 minutes. Make yourself comfortable. Start to feel yourself relaxing and when you are ready close your eyes. Follow your breathe for a moment and just allow the breathe to take you deeper and deeper into a state of relaxation. Find yourself walking along the beach. The sand is an iridescent white and gold colour and the sea is the palest blue. The waves gently caress the sand as they break along the shore. A warm wind whispers lightly across your skin. It is just before sunrise and although you are alone, you feel perfectly safe and relaxed. In the distance you notice a cave and you start to walk towards it. As you get closer you notice the most glorious Archangel standing at the entrance of the cave. The Archangel Gabriel welcomes you and invites you to enter the cave. The cave is lit with a vibrant and sparkling white colour, which seems to come from everywhere. You walk along a corridor which eventually widens into a circular room. In the centre is a beautiful golden chair and Archangel Gabriel invites you sit down. The chairs seems to hug you and in fact, the whole room seems to cocoon you in love and light. You have never felt so protected and loved as you at this moment. Archangel Gabriel reaches over and touches your base chakra. As you look down this chakra starts to spin and you begin to feel yourself releasing all the blockages and negative energies from this area. You give yourself permission at this point to release everything that no longer serves you, everything that is not of the highest and purest vibration. Archangel Gabriel begins to flood your base chakra with a beautiful white colour, the colour of the 4th Ray. You feel the qualities of purity, joy, hope and discipline being anchored into this chakra, and you surrender completely at this point, allowing all that needs to go to leave. When the healing and the releasing are finished, Archangel Gabriel invites you to step into a fountain filled with purifying and cleansing water. You immerse yourself completely, allowing the water to cleanse your aura. When you emerge you feel wonderfully alive, vibrant and balanced. Archangel Gabriel walks you out of the cave and invites you to return whenever you feel the need to do so. As you walk along the beach again you thank this powerful Archangel for the wonderful healing you have just received.
Start to feel yourself come back into your body and when you are ready, you may open your eyes.
I suggest that you ask Archangel Michael to place a dark blue cloak of protection around you at this point. Honour yourself for the remainder of the day. Allowing yourself the space and time to heal. Above all else… Remember who you are! An awesome Soul. An aspect of God who is having a human experience.
Love, Light, And Angels ~ Kim